Despite the A3 being shut all 18 players made it to Hurtmore Golf Club in time for the event. The early morning fog cleared in time for our first tee time at 10:32. It was chilly but soon the sun started to shine for throughout the entire afternoon, the course was in good condition and the excellent greens ran true and fast.
Paul Risk returned to play his first Bunkers event for more than 11 years.
We had new guests Rob Law and Samir Tappouni. All together we had 18 players some of whom enjoyed a hearty breakfast before play. The after golf meal Hunters Chicken , chunky chips and peas was delicious followed by desert lemon tart with fresh raspberries - sweet and tasty.
Our newly appointed Vice Captain Luke Peters read out the list of fines.
Luke Peters - Taking a phone call on the 10th hole.
Paul S - 3rd Hole twice he couldn’t remember his ball.
Michelle - Wearing a zip up bright colourful top.
Paul S - Apologising for not having the trophy engraved in time for today only to realise that it was the trophy for the April event.
Luke, Paul S and Michelle - Shaking hands before Phil could putt and finish last hole of the course.
Luke - For not eating the rest of his toast for breakfast.
Paul R - For going AWOL for the last 11 years ! Aiming for Tony Peters
Tony - For putting 4 putts on the 12th hole.
Rob Law - For getting himself lost on his way to the starting tee.
Ian - His mobile phone alarm system going off to remind him to take his pills.
Chris - Hitting the tee box where the group in front were.
Nick - Driving the green on the 16th hole for a ( Par 4 )
John - Getting the bar man to bring the drinks.
Rob - Not taking his hat off to shake hands with his teammates.
Tony & Darren - Taking 6 shots between them to get out of the same bunker on the 13th hole - Tony gave up without getting out in the end!
Michael - More hair on his arms than his head ! Ouch
James - Birdie on the 1st hole.
[ Skill Prizes ]
Nearest the pin in 2 on the 4th Hole Samir Tappouni
Nearest the pin on the 5th Hole Chris Turvill
Nearest the pin on the 16th Hole Nick Rothery
Nearest the pin in 2 on the 17th Hole Ian Turvill
Strongest man Paul Stevenson
3rd place
Ian Turvill - 40 points
2nd place
Nick Rothery - 41 points
1st place
Chris Turvill - 41 points
Winner Chris receiving the trophy from Captain Dave.
Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters