A great day was had at Leatherhead with the course in good condition overall, an expanded club house and a decent turnout of 17 players.
With the last events Fines Master (temp) Alan B. taking a well-earned rest, the players, tired after the game, could relax slightly but not completely as the Captain took over the proceedings. Alan was of course the first to be mentioned for being a bit over-zealous last time out; referring to Pete Carfrae saying, “you know the little fella – where is he?” and wearing 1930’s swimwear as undies. Further fines followed for having had the trophy engraved and polished for him, saying goodbye to Dave Sturgeon saying “bye Darren” and asking Michelle if she was going for a wash (not a good question to ask a Lady in any circumstances) when she is standing there showered and changed.
John F had a senior moment and said good morning at 12.30 and mislead Alan B on the ‘no food after the game’ front. Golfers elbow, which John is currently allegedly suffering from, should come under the trade’s description act.
Luke Peters asked Alan B, yet again, “what’s your name” and dined out on full dinner of fish and chips before the tournament. John T had a very tasty chip butty for lunch – how common – but he is from God’s own county of Yorkshire! Asking the Captain for the waitress’ telephone number was a bit forward (how would he know? – we deserve to be told).
Ian Dowdeswell - turned up well after 12 noon saying “morning, morning, morning”. James Mcphail, from the 1st tee, was intent on trying to kill those coming up the 18th. Darren Anderson and the Captain had a private competition to see who could hit the most trees, with Ray Steele arriving dressed for the beach. Ian T dropped brown sauce on the table cloth after saying fines were available for anyone dropping sauce on the tablecloth. Chris Turvill, on the 2nd tee, nearly hit James on the 3rd tee. Finally, Dave Sturgeon was busy on the course creating his own dictionary of swear words.
Congratulations to all the winners. Especially to John T who seems to be making the Strongest Man prize his personal domain (hopefully that will all change at Lambourne next time out)
The event winner, John "Elbow" Furness below being congratulated by Captain:
Roving reporter: John Thorp
