It was a fine and not too hot a day at Goring & Streatley, the hilly course was in fine condition and the steep climbs on the first few holes tested the fitness of the players.
15 players showed up and one of those players was none other than Mark Bilsborough who played his fist bunkers event of 2024. Unfortunately John Thorp pulled a muscle in his back with his one and only shot of the day on the first tee with his driver. He couldn't continue to play, get well soon John.
After golf in the upstairs dining room dinner was served. Steak & Ale Pie with mashed potatoes, green beans, cabbage and gravy, very nice.
Fine Meister Paul Beard was absent nevertheless Captain Dave Shorter handed out the fines of the day.
Mark Bilsborough - Serial offender Mr no cash fines are being accumulated, with interest!
Rick Britton - For pouring gravy all over his napkin.
Dean Le Crossette - Lying down on the 16th Tee saying he’s tired.
Dean & Luke Peters - For wearing Dayglow orange shorts.
Steve Walsh - Drive on 14th Tee it was saved by a very large gorse bush.
Phil Richards - Didn’t put points on the trophy engraving for last year and Tony Peters was late doing the same
Brian Benzie - Hole 13 had his driver on the tee but changed his mind and put the ball into the trees with his second choice club.
Tony Peters - For setting the ball on a pink tee for his driver then realising he had a 3 wood in his hand he still used a pink tee.
Frazer Webb - Shanking his drive over the road and narrowly missing 2 passing cars.
[ Skill Prizes ]
Nearest the pin 4th [ Dean Le Croissette ]
Nearest the pin 9th [ James McPhail ]
Nearest the pin 12th [ Dean Le Croissette ]
Nearest the pin in 3, 17th [ Steve Walsh ]
Strongest Man with 23 points Mark Bilsborough
Third place with 32 points - Steve Walsh
Second place with 33 points - Rick Britton
First place with 39 points - Ian Turvill
Ian Turvill playing with knee brace put in a sterling performance to win by such a margin in testing conditions.
Below is winner Ian receiving the winners trophy from Captain Dave
Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters
