As the calendar year wound down to its inevitable end, the Poms looked like a chance to win a match, Noodles’ resolution looked like it got through another week and seven happy chappies took to the course to keep their hand in. Or in some cases, to have a look at how far out it was. Although the conditions couldn’t be construed as being much different from last week, the fairly spectacular scores of last week were noticeably absent. Perhaps the Christmas turkey, ham and pudding were still weighing heavily on the contenders and interfered with the smoothness of the swing.
There was one person who didn’t weigh too heavily and that was Noodles who came in with the best score of +2 points. He reckoned he could have had a +10 if he hadn’t had to play with Targe and Porks. They were playing as a three and were being urged by the group of four to keep it moving. In the spirit of doing so, Noodles chipped/pitched into the hole on the 7th from the middle of the 6th fairway for a birdie to add to an impressive list of plus scores (6) on the front nine. The scoring wasn’t quite so prolific on the back and at one stage, reports suggest that he might have gone close to breaking his New Year Resolution.
DennisW had a +1 for the day and he obviously works very hard at his game as his golf cap is heavily stained with sweat and he assures that he did not wear it while he was in Swan Hill working on the harvest. Porks was so keen to get to the game that he left his current squeeze at home in bed and hoped that she would remember to get out in time to go to function. He over-played one shot on the 11th that finished well into the oval and that required some joggers to need to take evasive action to avoid copping one in the shins. Despite that he managed to also get a +1. He also took out the friendly ProPin (which had Jackpotted from last week) with a shot to just a touch under 2m. Not a bad day’s work.
Targe was another who reckoned that he could have scored better than he did although the idea was scoffed at by his playing companions. One shot from under a tree was interfered with by a low branch and Targe reckoned that he made a practice swing to gauge the effect. Others reckon it was an air swing down to the fact that he made his second (successful) stroke without pausing after the first. He did manage a square card despite this little hiccup.
Keith was not able to repeat his form from last week and when asked how come he could score 42 points last week, he answered ‘Because we were playing Stableford’. Boom, boom! Chrispy is still suffering from the short shank and still seeks redemption. Either he should listen to Noodles (not sure why) or he should get some more coaching and practice. Otherwise, it might not go away and how bad would that be?
The serious business of playing for points and trophies gets under way again next week with the January Monthly Medal. It could be a chance to get in early while some are still goofing off on holiday.
There is a Pro-Am Event to be held on King Island (Cape Wickham and Ocean Dunes)14-15 May next year and the Course management are looking for expressions of interest in taking part. The cost is $1295 twin share (plus $100 single supplement but limited numbers) with a 10% deposit on acceptance and the balance 60 days before departure. Drinks and, if required, motorised cart and club hire are not included. If you are interested, in the first instance you should contact Sienna. Places are limited and it is not clear how participants might be selected if there are surplus numbers.