Investment over the past year has greatly improved the Pyrford course which was in very good condition.
December the 7th was a sunny but cold day and 19 Bunkers golfers and 1 guest turned out for the festive December meet.
As is usual fines were handed out by fine Meister - Paul Beard:
- Luke Peters was fined for playing from a hazard and managing to hit the ball backwards over his head !
- Steve Walsh played in shorts and was fined for his foolishness.
- The Turvill's had a forgetful day with Chris leaving his golf shoes at home and his dad Ian leaving the trophy at home - both making journeys to retrieve the items.
- Ian Dowdswell with bushy white beard and festive red jumper won the Santa lookalike fine.
- Phil Richards hit two balls into the lake on the 6th hole and did a very good Benny Hill impersonation with his sideways beret (not a good look).
- On the 14th Tony Peters was fined for skipping his driver shot into and out of the lake before getting a birdie.
- Mike James also had a wonderful Santa beard and was fined for forgetting where he'd parked his car.
- Colin Turvill and Dave Flavell managed to break their buggy on the 2nd hole and were both fined even though they pleaded innocence !
- James McPhail was fined for wearing a suit and tie after golf - his excuse that he had to leave for a business meeting (although true) didn't persuade the fine Meister to be lenient.
- Rick Britton was harshly fined for playing in a ski jacket.
- Michael Prevost fined for a very colourful hat.
It was good to see John Furness out after his recent bout of Pancreatitis. Fine Meister Paul Beard won the sweep but fined himself his £17 winnings because he lost the winning ticket!
The meal was first class - Steak & Ale pie with lovely vegetables followed by sponge pudding and custard. Captain Dave Shorter looked very dapper with a illuminated tie then announced the results. Luke Peters 35 won on countback from Phil Richards 35 with Tony Peters in 3rd place with 34.
Congratulations to all the prize winners, with Luke receiving the winners trophy from Captain Shorter.
Roving reporters: Luke and Tony Peters