Although a relatively young course (built in 1975) it's always great fun to play at the Drift and, for once this summer, the weather was very pleasant. Good food in the clubhouse, although the after dinner coffee was a bit late!. For those of us old enough or strange enough to have read Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, you will recognise that Marvin the paranoid android ("brain the size of a planet and all I do is park cars") has a brother and he serves behind the bar!.
The course is quite tight but everyone seems to have negotiated the hazards well. But getting past the ladies tee on the 1st proved a challenge for Dave F., The Captain, Darren A. , Ray S., John F. and Michael P.. Although there is very little water on the course, it was skilfully found by Darren A. and Ray S., again on the 1st.
Dave F. also made the headlines (out trumped Trump?) by doing a wheelie and a handbrake stop at the first tee.
Ray S. seems to be very reluctant (not!) to show the pictures of his Hole in One celebration to anyone he meets. Despite this, he received a fine as he made the Captain wait two competitions to give him the trophy.
Frazer W. had an exciting day, with trolley trouble on the 5th & 18th tee's and some flatulence problems to boot. Alan B. hit the news by forgetting his socks (he did remember his feet) and Colin T. not only forgot which day of the week it was, but 4 putted the 16th green. Talking of 'Senior Moments', John F. tried to break into the clubhouse through a locked door and, having eventually got in, then proceeded to fall out of it again.
Sad to report that Paul H. has turned into a sadist. How could he drag poor Ian T. around Hindhead and then expect him to be fit enough to play golf the next week. (joking aside, we wish Ian a speedy recovery from the torn ACL that he seems to have suffered). A fine awaits Paul at East Berks.
Standards of decorum once again slipped at dinner, as Dave E. was seen sitting down before the Captain.
The total raised in fines on the day was £42. Quite a record, so some of the misdemeanors must have escaped the notice of this reporter.
Nearest the Pin - Hole 3 - Dave Evans
Nearest the Pin in 2 - Hole 13 - James Dedman
Nearest the Pin in 2 - Hole 15 - Chris Hebdon
Nearest the Pin in 3 - Hole 18 - Chris Hebdon
Strongest Man - Dave Flavell - 17 Points
Winner John Tugwell - 38 Points
Winner John Tugwell below in photo with Captain Dave Shorter.
But as John is a guest, the trophy goes to the first member which was Chris Hebdon.
And finally, as it was the first event he had played since his hole in 1, Captain Shorter presented Ray Steele with a fine crystal trophy commemorating his achievement.
Roving reporter: John Thorp
