After driving along the very picturesque entrance to Burhill we were confronted by the very imposing main building, it crossed my mind whether I was in the right place, but then, an equally imposing car park fellow allayed my fears by telling me to "park over there and make sure you don't come back out this way?"
Anyway the weather was kind for the 23 players that attended and the course not only looked magnificent, it played well to, the greens were true and very fast. Well done Ian for getting us on a superb course for such a fantastic price, not sure how you managed it, someone mentioned Morris Dancing was used as a threat.
The Bridesmaid AKA Bryan Carter finally come to be the Bride and came first instead of second (this is not uncommon according to his missus).
Luke P, best Guest and nearest the pin, as well as giving a demonstration of his dancing skills on a tee box, our captain was very impressed and mentioned Britain's got talent!!!
Out on the course, our society's normally impeccable etiquette (excluding Macca) was put under pressure, Frazer was challenging one of our member's parentage, using colourful language and abusing his clubs, he was duly fined by the captain.
Just as well the Captain never heard the last group swearing at the group in front that never let them through as they were so slow, oh he did, he was part of the slow group. He duly fined himself and his group members, then he fined the group behind for also being slow as a result of his group, Cunning fine addition.
Other fines included, Paul H for making Frazer swear, Tony P for giving a playing golf lesson, it worked for his pupil, so he is playing with me next time!!, Dave F for poor golf trolley and green detection, Michael P for being absent minded ref the trophy, Me for using the notes from the previous game for something personal, Luke P for showing his dance moves on the tee, Colin T for exhibiting illiteracy filling in the score card & Ray S just because he deserves it!
Results:
Winner - Bryan Carter with 35 points
Longest Drive (5th) - Paul Donlevy
Nearest The Pin (6th) - Luke Peters
Nearest The Pin in 2 shots (12th) - Bryan Carter
Nearest The Pin in 3 shots (14th) - Chris Turvill
Winner Bryan Carter collecting his trophy from Captain Shorter.
Last month's winner Alan Sutcliffe, finalling collecting his trophy for the win at Hartley Wintney way back in August.
Roving reporter: Back from the bushes of last time, Paul Beard