The Hackett Trophy
East Berkshire - 9th May 2014

Well we finally made it to East Berks. After being cancelled in March due to the horrendous winter weather we had, the course has finally recovered, and although a little soft in a few places, was in superb condition. Shame we can't play it in May every year! Although dry, it was a bit deja vu in the fact that we were experiencing high winds just like during the winter months - as you'll see by the scores, the wind did have an effect on some people.

No roving reporter unfortunately for this event, so notable newsworthy events courtesy of the Captain's fines!:

Dave Sturgeon for the worst example ever of how to fill in a scorecard!

Les Wheeler for setting the initial longest drive mark and then walking off the hole with a 7!

John Thorp for wandering aimlessly on the 5th hole whilst the first group were waiting.

Peter Carfrae for hitting his own buggy that he'd been too lazy to move out of the way - the ball went miles sideways!

Dave Wood, Bryan Carter and quite a few others for parking violation - ie. parking in the members car park!

John Waghorn and Dave Shorter for being very grumpy on th 18th green.

Darren Anderson for giving us all lessons on how not to get out of Bunkers - apparently he used up almost his whole handicap just getting out of the various bunkers he put himself into.

Les Wheeler (again! - expensive day) - for being wide left on the 15th and whispering "Fore" so quietly only the worms heard!

John Thorp (again!) on the 1st tee for parking his buggy a lot further away from the tee than he managed to his his tee shot. Thus meaning a long walk to and from his buggy to get a club for the 2nd shot.

Dave Flavell 1st tee airshot.

Dave Sturgeon receiving a retrospective fine backdated to the last event when it was found out he had to break into his own van!

Michael Prevost for wearing a golfing aid - his wrist was strapped up! Obviously worked though!

Dave Shorter for forgetting that he had the cards for his group and not giving them out!

Paul Warren for trying to be nice to the captain so he avoided a fine!

Results:
1st: Frazer Webb - 35 Points
2nd: Tony Farmer (guest) - 33 Points
3rd: Paul Warren (guest) - 31 Points
4th: Michael Prevost - 31 Points
5th: Bryan carter - 29 Points
Strongest Man: Dave Flavell & John Thorp

Skill Prizes:
Nearest The Pin (16th): Les Wheeler
Nearest The Pin in 2 shots (2nd): Dave Wood
Nearest The Pin in 3 shots (11th): Darren Anderson
Longest Drive (15th): Paul Risk