Weather conditions were fine and sunny, albeit chilly when the sun disappeared from behind the occasional cloud. The greens were in excellent shape.
15 players attended Petersfield GF Club unfortunately John Thorp was unable to attend and John Furness unfortunately had to pull out after 9 holes due to back problems hopefully will see him again back in action.
Breakfast Brunch upon arrival was exquisite, we had a 2 course dinner main course dish roast chicken breast with potato, gravy and side of mixed vegetables. And for desert Pavlova with fruit delicious best meal we’ve had.
Fine Meister Paul Beard and his friend Mark didn’t stay for dinner so Captain Dave Shorter handed out the fines.
Michael - For wearing a colourful golf belt.
Phil - Was fined for choosing NP3 7th hole and no one managed to get there in 3 shots.
Nigel - For wearing hawiian golf trousers in the middle of autumn.
Steve - Calling Nigel - Neil over 25 times!
Ian - Phone ringing on the 1st hole.
Graeme - Having a long phone conversation along the 1st hole.
Luke - Was fined for not dressing in his bright colours.
Luke & Steve - No collar for wearing in the clubhouse during dinner.
Nigel - For wearing trousers that look like shower curtains.
Steve - For playing billiards on the 5th green.
( Skill Prizes )
Nearest the pin in 2, 4th hole - Rick Britton
Nearest the pin in 3, 7th hole - Nobody
Nearest the pin 13th hole - Frazer Webb
Nearest the pin in 2, 18th hole - Steve Walsh
Strongest man with 23 points - Ian Turvill
3rd place with 37 points - Steve Walsh
2nd place with 37 points - Luke Peters
1st place with 40 points - Rick Britton, breaking his duck after finishing 2nd place in the previous 2 events, and also giving him a healthy lead just before the final Order Of Merit game in November.
Well done to all.
Below is winner Rick receiving the winners trophy from Captain Dave
Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters