We returned to Pine Ridge once again, weather was kind to us - a little cold for the majority although Darren Anderson must of thought it was summer playing in a Tee Shirt. I felt cold looking at him! Our captain was in full festive mood, Christmas hat was donned, harmonica in hand and bells on his trolley.
Unfortunately we followed a society of 4 balls, who obviously were struggling with their game and so a five hour round ensued, still made it sociable as we could have a chat with group in front and behind at almost every tee. The course had held up well considering the wet weather we had had and all greens were in play with a couple of temporary tee positions.
A yellow ball competition was held as normal at this event and 4 out of 6 groups returned them to the captain at the end. Group 1 lost it early doors and another on hole 16.
Only a couple of reports from the course:
Alan Sutcliffe got angry and performed the John Waghorn move - 'throwing of the Club'
Dave Shorter started as normal with scuffed first Tee short, unfortunately for him this was replayed most of the way round..
We welcomed Paul Beards Guest - Greg Pearce, whose first Tee shot was given the yellow ball - no pressure - hit it into the tree's - was this going to be a record and lose the yellow ball with the first shot - fortunately not and many shots later came out of the trees. His game did improve and we hope he enjoyed it enough to come out again.
Chris T was not having the best of days and whilst waiting at a hole proclaimed he would rather be at work!!
Captain Beard was very inventive with fines and I think everybody was caught for something. Paul Healy for beating Paul Beard's longest drive, Dave Woods 'Cossack' Boots, Frazer fined twice, once for a normal offence, the second for paying his first fine with shrapnel, yours truly for removing his hat on the 18th before he shook hands which unfortunately left his hair sticking up like a troll! And finally Dave Flavell lost control of his trolley which ended up on the putting green.
To the results:
Yellow Ball competition won by Simon, Macca and Prev with 78 Points.
Longest Drive - Paul Healy
Nearest the Pin in 3 shots - Paul Healy
Nearest the Pin in 2 shots - John Sweeney
Nearest the Pin - John Sweeney
Strongest Man - Tee Shot Shorter (Dave) with 20 Points
Winner Paul Healy 42 Points (below in photo with Captain Beard
Roving reporter: Ian Turvill