Lambourne Golf Club again played host to Bunkers Golf Society final match of the season.
The Autumn Eagle Plate and the Order of Merit were the trophies up for grabs. The Eagle Plate was open to all but the order of merit was only available to a couple of players. Chris and Bryan were level on points and both had an 8 to drop, mathematically Mark T and Frazer Webb could also be in with a shout - maths and golf though are worlds apart much like their chances!! Late drop out due to a family bereavement meant all Bryan had to do was finish better than 4th or be 4th and win a skill prize. Could he do it??
19 Players (2 guests) braved the weather forecast - torrential rain and winds, well to those who withdrew due to Man Flu etc. missed a really nice day, although a little drizzle at the start the clouds blew gently away to leave a very pleasant afternoon and all returned dry, many in short sleeved shirts. Good old Met Office!!
The course as before was in good nick and the staff always make us welcome.
Some notable comments on the day:
Paul Risk, last month's winner - looked a little nervy on the first, playing with Matt and our friendly Pro Chris Hebdon, took a Nine, followed by a Nine then a circled Ten. He did settle down after Chris gave him a tip - There was a bit of SH*T on the club, when he had cleaned the head - Chris then told him it was at the other end!!
Paul Risk, although in general had an off day, he managed to pick up two skill prizes.
Paul Beard, on the NP3 (12th) took his tee shot and pulled it to the left, he was very restrained not banging his club on the ground but did jump up and down a few times - a little Oompa-Loompa from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was the vision seen by Ian T and Dave Shorter.
Dave Shorter on the Par 5 14th, Tee shot across the road, did not quite make it but how unlucky he was to hit the curb, a huge bounce followed but alas only to find the ball back on the original side of the road.
Frazer's putter was on fire the front nine, but particular note on 5th and 6th holes with 25 yard birdie putt on 5, and 20 foot par putt on 6.
On the short par 3 across the water, Wags visited the water, becoming suicidal his playing partners thought he might try and drown himself, a quick thought then a smile of relief - it will be OK, he would not be able to keep his head down that long!!
Skill prizes:
Nearest the Pin on the 17th: Colin Turvill
Longest Drive on the 6th. Frazer Webb
Nearest the Pin in 2 on the 15th: Paul Risk
Nearest the Pin in 3 on the 12th: Paul Risk
So no skill prizes for Bryan, could he better his 8 and come in the Top 3 to snatch the order of merit. He was in 3rd Place (2nd in OOM - Guest Chris H was club House Leader) before the 'Grandad's in buggies' group returned and was looking pretty happy. All was to change, Ian sneaked in with a net 73 and took the lead but this still left Bryan OK, Paul Beard's Card had not be completed and a short period passed when, after double checking and looks of amazement, Paul's card showed a net 74 so there was no change to the order from the last event with Chris T and Bryan sharing the trophy, well done both.
Top 3 in the Stroke Play Event:
3rd Paul Beard with a net 74
2nd Chris Hebdon (G) with a net 74 on count back
1st Ian Turvill with a net 73
Our next event is the Christmas Bash at Pine Ridge on Friday 13th December 2013. We will also hold our AGM after this event so if you are not playing please make an effort to get there for this.
Roving reporter: Ian Turvill