On a pleasant and sunny October's day 16 of our members played at the Manor of Groves in Sawbridgeworth. It was the society's first outing to this club and despite the pleasant conditions the course turned out to be a bit tricky for us, with only the overall winner in the day scoring over 34 points. Having said this, it would be fair to say that the venue though taxing, was great and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Lots of laughter and frolicking all round!
The overall winner on the day was Phil Marlor who was on fine form and won by a margin of 6 points with a fabulous score on the day of 39 points - well done Phil! He was followed by second placed Kev Tyler on 33 points and in third place (on countback) came Mark Brownjohn.
The team winners were Jules, Gary, Phil and Kev. The two nearest the pin winners were the two players who got the balls closest to the pin (forgot who they were!!)
It was at this event that our captain Steve Corley delivered the sad news that a particular society member had been complaining about the handicap system, even going as far as stating that it was rigged and was at times a work of fiction, dreamt up by the society's committee.
Of course this kind of behaviour cannot be tolerated, it would tear at the fibre that holds the society together, so in a court room style, our Captain and acting Judge The Honourable Mr Steve Corley, presented the evidence, the accused was confronted and exposed to the rest of the society members and a choice of punishments were offered, once the said individual pleaded 'guilty' to the charges.......
The guilty party, Dave Brown (shame on you!!) had a choice of the following punishments:
- A 3 shot penalty, non-negotiable to his handicap or
- Playing the high-low card game, for a chance of redemption if successful, or should he lose, the drinking of two raw eggs mixed with Scotch bonnet pepper sauce.
Needless to say Dave 'The Crim' Brown played the card game and lost!! Swiftly followed by what we believe is known as a tactical chunder!
Please Note
Something for the diary. The Christmas Salver this year will be a return to Royal Aston on the 29th December, expected costs of £37, further details to follow next week, availability appreciated in advance.
