Tarry toasted
With a return to near normality on the golf course I can only put the low scoring down to rust after a one week lay-off – apart from Pascale who might have had a one day lay off. Before I get to the mediocrity of the many I want to mention a couple of points. With the high turnover in caddies and ballboys at present some of them may not be aware of the quirks of the DOGS. So please let them know at the first tee that during DOGS rounds only DOGS should touch the ball (other than when giving up at a hole). So please ensure you make any adjustments due to preferred lie etc or even marking the ball on the green by yourself and not by them.
Having been bullied all week by Kate to introduce a new format I fully resisted her endeavours but suggest that we consider having a couple of other formats occasionally – bogey competition – Texas scramble – fourballs in the winter might help us get round faster in the early nights – I’ll leave it to individuals to lobby top dog on their preferences.
To the action – and action there was – Mike Tarr(d)y spent so much energy getting to the course to avoid a fine (which he got anyway) he completely ran out of energy on the 18th and took an impromptu 40 winks – as Kate was not to hand there is some uncertainty as to whether Phillipe applied the kiss of life – or even a French kiss – o.k. enough of that lets not go there. Congratulations to the DOGS who immediately mobilised themselves to help recover the distressed pup and return him to a safe kennel for re-hydration (Mike - I’ll have a shandy) and especially to Curly Whurly who gave up the ice for his drink for the good cause. A word of warning from our HSE maestro is that we should be looking to consume around 3 litres of fluid (excluding alcohol) per round – please keep this in mind and start drinking early even if you don’t feel like it – you can always go to the toilet if there is any excess at the end.
To the scores – and there are some who would like to reach that magical figure. After much dedication to the cause but with a more than unjust amount of bad luck it is with regret I have to say Brian resumed acquaintance with an old friend [Dog Doo Doo] with a score of 15. However that selfless act saved Rob Jones from his first visit from that unwanted guest who lost on countback to Ian Wright both with 19. As I found myself comfortably in the middle of the pack of 16 pups with a massive 22 it should come as no surprise to learn that the balls start being awarded in the twenties as well. Step forward OK with a lowly (for her) 28 and 3rd place. Now to the real shocker of the week – Mr Tarry comes second with a very decent 31 and no return on the 18th which could have pushed our one and only Pascale into second as she picked up leader of the pack with 33. However, not that she needs any more new balls, she grabbed an extra couple for nearest the pin.
Given her runaway success under such conditions there was much barking for a 2 stroke cut for her but she requested that it be referred to that old softy top dog in the hope she can keep that down to one on the basis she is already below 20. We’ll see whether the old mongrel has had successful swishing on his return and feels generous enough to grant her wish.
I have also had a first go at setting a separate stroke index for the lassies and would be willing to have a discussion about it at sometime if there is a consensus it would be useful. Lets talk about it next time you see me as I may be away for the next couple of weeks (Gus)
Having been bullied all week by Kate to introduce a new format I fully resisted her endeavours but suggest that we consider having a couple of other formats occasionally – bogey competition – Texas scramble – fourballs in the winter might help us get round faster in the early nights – I’ll leave it to individuals to lobby top dog on their preferences.
To the action – and action there was – Mike Tarr(d)y spent so much energy getting to the course to avoid a fine (which he got anyway) he completely ran out of energy on the 18th and took an impromptu 40 winks – as Kate was not to hand there is some uncertainty as to whether Phillipe applied the kiss of life – or even a French kiss – o.k. enough of that lets not go there. Congratulations to the DOGS who immediately mobilised themselves to help recover the distressed pup and return him to a safe kennel for re-hydration (Mike - I’ll have a shandy) and especially to Curly Whurly who gave up the ice for his drink for the good cause. A word of warning from our HSE maestro is that we should be looking to consume around 3 litres of fluid (excluding alcohol) per round – please keep this in mind and start drinking early even if you don’t feel like it – you can always go to the toilet if there is any excess at the end.
To the scores – and there are some who would like to reach that magical figure. After much dedication to the cause but with a more than unjust amount of bad luck it is with regret I have to say Brian resumed acquaintance with an old friend [Dog Doo Doo] with a score of 15. However that selfless act saved Rob Jones from his first visit from that unwanted guest who lost on countback to Ian Wright both with 19. As I found myself comfortably in the middle of the pack of 16 pups with a massive 22 it should come as no surprise to learn that the balls start being awarded in the twenties as well. Step forward OK with a lowly (for her) 28 and 3rd place. Now to the real shocker of the week – Mr Tarry comes second with a very decent 31 and no return on the 18th which could have pushed our one and only Pascale into second as she picked up leader of the pack with 33. However, not that she needs any more new balls, she grabbed an extra couple for nearest the pin.
Given her runaway success under such conditions there was much barking for a 2 stroke cut for her but she requested that it be referred to that old softy top dog in the hope she can keep that down to one on the basis she is already below 20. We’ll see whether the old mongrel has had successful swishing on his return and feels generous enough to grant her wish.
I have also had a first go at setting a separate stroke index for the lassies and would be willing to have a discussion about it at sometime if there is a consensus it would be useful. Lets talk about it next time you see me as I may be away for the next couple of weeks (Gus)
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