While the cat’s away the mice will play.
Lots of things have happened over the last month but information is a bit thin on the ground.
What is obvious is that the thought that the handicapper had at last caught up with Ed was obviously premature, with Ed picking up two gongs including the October Monthly Medal. How low can this man go?
Another person who can obviously go low is Michael Gourlay who has now qualified with his three cards, the last of which was a 70 off the stick with no less than four bogies on the back nine. Was he playing for handicap or not?
Mark Berthelsen also qualified with his third card and promptly finished in the points table in his first competition. Welcome to the Club guys.
The player stats page has been updated (usually done after the medal round) so if you want to see how you (or your mates) are going get in and have a look. If you are not there, it is probably because you don’t have enough rounds in competition yet but if that is not the case, let the handicapper know.
The Eagles Nest was building up nicely and the big bird was pretty pleased with his clutch when along came Constable SOS to slam home an eagle on the 6th to clear out the nest and, no, he didn’t use his truncheon as a putter. Very next week, Oliver, back from his travels, repeated the performance on the same hole and had to settle for a solitary egg. Not the best timing Ollie.
There has been a bit of movement on the various tables with Ed back at the top of the Championship and nipping at the heels of Bill in the Seniors. The Eclectic is also getting a bit more interesting as Bill’s holiday has given a couple of people a chance to close the gap and there is now a tie with Gordo with a couple of others within a stroke so some more birdies could really set the cat amongst the pigeons.
Sixteen players fronted for the first round of the Fred Kitson Spring Cup, one was qualifying and one withdrew leaving 14 players in contention. The weather was beautiful and the competition fierce so there was no reason not to have been there (injury, illness, work, overseas travel etc excluded). Maybe it was because it is a Par Event (thanks Fred!) but then again some people seem to like Par events. The conditions and the event certainly seem to have suited out Round 1 leader, Bob and if memory serves he has done well at this form of competition in the past so he could easily be the man to catch.
However, there is quite a crowd within easy striking distance and Par is the event that can give you a quick turn-around. To channel Anthony Green, this falls in the ‘too close to call’ category. It might even be Chrispy who has been whingeing about the fact that it is Par and how badly he is playing, but hey, he still managed to square the card and might yet get back in front of Ed.
As usual there will be a Club Bar-b-que after the final round so there is no reason not to turn up even if you didn’t play the first week. Oliver is organising the catering and, if his previous efforts are any guide, it would be worth the outing just for that. The first group will be doing the cooking so if it is not up to scratch you can blame them.
It is getting towards the end of the year so the committee will be looking for perpetual trophies to be brought in so that engraving can be arranged. We know you love having them on the mantel-piece but unfortunately they do have to be returned. There will also be a need for nominations for Committee and all positions will be open for nomination/contest. It is known that Brendon will not be nominating as Treasurer for one. Give it some thought and start lobbying your mates (if you have any :)).
FRED KITSON SPRING CUP – LEADER BOARD ROUND 1
1st Bob McDonald(+4) 2nd Keith Delzoppo(+2) 2nd Chris Vinecombe(+2) 3rd Gordon Hill(+1) 3rd Dennis Tiernan(+1) 4th Laurie Mannix(□) 4th Chris Priems(□) 4th Stephen O’Sullivan(□) 5th Mehmet Akdag(-2) 5th Oliver Gross(-2)