The Drift looked menacing (or was it the clouds) as we arrived with heavy rain forecast. Players donned their wet suits in defiance - some even dancing around to warn the rain off. Well, whatever happened, the rain did not materialise and a quite pleasant afternoon was had by all.
The course was presented in good condition with greens running true apart from a couple where they had been hollow tined, scores varying from a low of 21 to high of 36.
First Tee Shorter has purchased a new driver - Ebay special - but it works and two events running has not been the shortest by quite a way - and yes it was airborne.
Dave Flavell had a rush of blood - after parring the 15th he proudly stood on the 16th Tee, first a swing and a .... touch or was it just wind.... His ball moved all of 2 inches forward but about 2 feet right. As they say after the Lord Mayors Show comes the dustcart.
Colin T's pre game drink was too strong as he fell over on the first Tee.
Alan Sutcliffe (with hat) spent many an hour in the woods, however he was seen coming down the 18th on the fairway which is more than can said about his fellow players.
Paul Healy was seen fashioning a very unusual belt - was it one from his wife's collection - he did try to hide it under his belly.
Chris T birdied the hardest hole on the course - his only notable contribution to the day.
John Thorp's drives were long and straight as opposed to the rest of his game.
Alan Brunton was given some Dunlop balls - he did his best to lose them but fellow playing partners kindly found them.
Alan Sutcliffe was seen with club leaving the hand on more than one occasion
Darren tried his best to hit Chris T, his playing partner - once on the first hole seen by most of the society.
John Furness visited the woods several times - comes to all as you get older!!
Our next event is Friday July 8th - Captains Day at East Berks - Hoping for a dry day!
Results:
Nearest the Pin in 2 shots - Hole 4 - John Furness
Nearest the Pin in 2 shots - Hole 12 - Frazer Webb
Nearest the Pin - Hole 16 - Paul Beck
Nearest the Pin in 3 shots - Hole 18 - Michael Prevost
Strongest Man - Dave Flavell - 21 Points
Winner John Furness - 36 Points - seen below accepting the trophy for Captain Shorter.
Stand-in Roving reporter: Ian Turvill