Wednesday 13th March 2019
Three Ball Texas
Scramble
A real bracing wind today but it was not cold, not wet and really
quite exhilarating.
The original planned individual stableford was changed to a Texas Scramble to
make things easier for play.
Course maintenance was in full flow with a new machine sweeping
the top soil into the recently plugged holes.
All the greens were temporaries and in the
conditions we might have expected low
scoring.
Not so, of the nine teams only one was out of the
forties and Mike, Eric and Martin won with a solid 47 points. In addition there were six '2's with three going
to the one team of Roger, Phil and Andy.
Peter Spencer-Farr Seniors Capt.
5 Drives min handicap 1/6th
Combined.
Four Ball Texas
Scramble
4 Drives min handicap
1/10th Combined.
Pos
|
Players
|
Score
Stb
|
‘2’
|
£
Ea
|
1st
|
M.
Leigh, M. Hone, E. Williams.
|
47
|
1
|
4.66
|
2nd
|
G.
Brent, T. Downey, N. Cochrane. Back9
24 Back6 19
|
45
|
3.00
|
|
3rd
|
P.
Spencer-Farr, B. Barrow, R. Hall, N, Hill.
Back9 24 Back6 15
|
45
|
1
|
1.66
|
4th
|
N.
Gabb, N. Markby,
B. Frost. Back9 22
|
45
|
1
|
0.66
|
5th
|
R.
Davis, P. Dewar,
A. Beale.
|
42
|
3
|
2.00
|
6th
|
M.
Sanders, I. Rowland, C. Fisk.
|
41
|
||
7th=
|
J.
Siabi, F. Martin,
M. Cording.
|
40
|
||
D.
Taylor, P. Hunt,
R. Sutherland.
|
40
|
|||
9th
|
L.
Gage, J. Pearce,
J. Sweet.
|
35
|
Team Winnings:- 1st £12, 2nd
£9, 3rd £3.
6 x ‘2’s each
£2.00
Captain's plea
I hear a range of reasons why people don't play, can I quash a few
myths.
I don't think I'll be picked---------We do select, if possible,
one or two reserves but players are rotated.
Captain's plea
Gentlemen, some things keep me awake at night and one is not
having enough players for Interclub Matches going forward throughout the year.
We have some twenty-eight
matches home and away and they come thick and fast. In April we have four
scheduled games in addition to Avalon League matches. There is a hard core of
players I can rely on but we will need new blood to cover holidays and clashes
in fixtures.
I hear a range of reasons why people don't play, can I quash a few
myths.
I'm not good enough----Maximum handicap is 28 and the average for
most opposition teams is well over 18
I don't like Jacket and Tie affairs-------Like all our home games
most venues are now Smart/Casual.
I don't have a match shirt---------Whilst it is nice to be in
matching kit it is not a criminal offence and if you have one, any light blue shirt will suffice.
The day is too long---------Yes, you are expected to stay for a
meal but like our club most serve just one course so everyone can get away smartly.
It is expensive for what you get-------Average cost to cover the
meal and tip is £14. We also include a bacon bap and coffee on arrival.
Away matches, with courtesy of the course, is especially of great value.
There is a lot of travelling------------ We try to double up so we
take it in turns to drive. Many places are less than 45 minutes away.
I don't like playing away (or conversely at home)----------- I
understand there can be personal preferences, you can choose one or other or both.
I don't think I'll be picked---------We do select, if possible,
one or two reserves but players are rotated.
It is too serious------ In fact far from it, yes everyone likes to
win but a good day out is more important.
The Jokes are lousy------------Will try to get some new material
for this season!!
Please - if anyone is uncertain because they have not joined in
before give it a try, you could well enjoy what to me is always a different and fun day.
Peter Spencer-Farr Capt.
