We returned to Pine Ridge for our first outing of 2015, weather was kind to us - relatively mild but at least dry with some wind. We did not see the issues of our last visit with a steady round by the majority. The course played well with all Greens in play and just a couple on temporary tees.
We welcome our new bionic trio, Bryan C with a new hip, Tony Peters a new Knee and Colin Turvill with half a knee. The winter has also produced a new leaner version of Frazer - losing 22lbs so far - well done Frazer and Paul Beard, limiting his food intake and asking for Fresh Fruit - all to get into a suit for his daughter's wedding in a few weeks.
We have a new member - John Sweeney (alias 'The Slug') has joined us, it was also nice to see Jim Samuel back playing with us and hope he will be out some more later in the year.
A few notes from the course:
John Thorp heading for winning score only to play the wrong ball on the last hole - whoops and fine awaiting him.
Jim Samuel obviously has not played for a while and playing off his handicap of 6 struggled but still managed to beat our captain.
Captain Beard's diet may of played against his game as his swing did not need to be so rounded; he was seen a lot in the tree's!
Michael Prevost playing the Par 5 - 6th was a bit left right down the hole - did he play the fairway? Ended up short of the green behind trees. He did have shot forward through a wide gap, practiced then took his shot - miss hit it only to find the narrowest of gaps between two other trees to end up in a great position on the green.
Colin managed to be goodie too shoes and did not get fined - better bring extra change for the next game.
Paul Healy forgetting to shout fore as his wayward tee shot on the 17th came very close to the group in front. Rumours of a dead "Slug" on the course were a bit wide of the mark - as can be seen in the evidence submitted to Judge Beard below.
To some of the fines:
John Thorp for the amount of clothes he had on.
Ian T for breaking his trolley before we started the round and forcing the captain to change playing order.
Prev's stylish (purvey) warm up on the first Tee.
Prev's dog towel!!
Dave Wood for being late and then a suit and boots.
Tony Peters - birdied the 3rd hole with nothing but skanky shots - also with quiff addition to his hair style
Jim Samuel for taking the mick out of Tony P's hair style
Woody, Bryan and John T for not showering
Bryans Operation seems to have left him with a limp and a bladder problem - requiring visits to the tree's most holes
Raffle was won by Frazer
Longest Drive - Hole 8 - John Thorp
NP 3 - Hole 18 - Bryan Carter
NP2 - Hole 11 - John Sweeney (he also won this last time - same course different hole)
NP - Hole 6 - Dave Wood
Strongest Man - Captain Beard 20 Points
Winner Mark Turvill 40 Points (below in photo with Captain Beard - well done Mark!
Also in addition the presentation of the 2014 Order Of Merit trophy to the winner, Dave Wood. Better late than never!
Roving reporter: Ian Turvill