23 starters fronted an overcast Hillview today, for a stroke comp for Pete Patroni’s trophy day, and the Club Championship Rd 1 was on.

ON COURSE:

·     On the 18th Charlie hits one a bit left, it catches some branches, and drops like a stone at ~80m. Muzza lines up and strikes the exact same trajectory, Muzza misses everything and sails on to ~200m. The luck of the draw.

·     Dom started the back 9 on fire, shooting B-P-P-P, amazing.

·     Then on the next hole the P5 14th, Dom had a chokey choke. He was in the tree line all the way, finally greenside bunker for 6, then up and down for an 8. Great golf all round tho’.

·     Charlie on the first 5 holes did not get one putt to cover the required distance (which equals from where you are putting from, to at least the distance to the hole – simple concept isn’t it). On the 6th hole Charlie has a putt, and the group shout “get it to the hole!”. And he did. And it went in for BIRD! “Ole” said Charlie. Well said Charlie.

·     The highlight of Pete P’s round was taking the group photo prior to start time. Well done Pete. He blamed his poor output on being woken at 7am all this week, by a noisy tradie called Bruce.

·     Dunno what was going on here but apparently Pig and Fint gave each other a big hug at the 18th tee. It’s being tabled for discussion at the AGM!

WINNERS:

Capt Bruce commanded the room again with a fine oration. Bruce, OJ & Tony were all equal 3rd on net 75. In second place was Muzza on net 73, and Dom on a very fine 72 to take the chocolates. Thanks Cuz for your tasty looking trophies.

CLUB CHAMPS Rd 1:

Handicap Comp: From above, the leaders at halfway are Bruce OJ & Tony on 75, Muzza on 73, and Dom on 72.

Green Jacket Scratch Comp: On 88 gross is Muzza, on 87 Bruce, and 86 Rod and Dom, very fine rounds men. And leading the charge at half way is OJ on 85, congrats on a great start OJ.

Today’s scores are not subject to Brad’s scrutiny and correction – he’s already done that!

COCKTAIL PARTY – Sat 17/10:

Following the presentations, Clive expressed his regret at not being able to attend next weeks cocktail party, due other more pressing engagements. We all understand Clive. But then Clive tipped a bucket load of money at the cocktail party, $500 to be exact - a fine, fine gesture Clive, thank you from all.

Pls respond today to Rod and Sonia re your cocktail party intents, if you haven’t already.

Till next week,

Pete