Well another surprise, with a poor weather forecast we expected a dousing, but apart from the first few minutes of rain for the early starters, the day was dry and breezy. St Anne's Old Links was in beautiful condition, helped by the mild autumn, with excellent greens and challenging but fair rough, ie it was not too bad in the writer's opinion. Others may beg to differ!
Dean Straker had an exceptional day, winning with 40 points, which off a Hcap of 8 was wonderful. But the day got better as he chipped in on the NTP in 2 hole, winning the cake, but he chose the wine, leaving the cake for Bryan Robinson who was just a couple of feet from the hole. The icing on the cake for Dean was the longest drive. He had one of those days!
Second was Evan Bale on 39 points and third was Paul Yates on 37pts. Well done guys.
The Ladies Longest drive was won by Pauline Currie, the NTP in 1 was won by John Wilson, and 2's were recorded by Chris Edwards and, yes that man again, Dean.
All in all a lovely afternoon, finished with drinks and sandwiches in the elegant clubhouse.
Later, several of us had a relaxing evening enjoying the delights of St Anne's at the Dalmeny Hotel. My first stay there but I was impressed and would recommend it.
Onward to Formby Ladies on Sunday 11th December, followed by the annual dinner at Trattoria 61 which was excellent last year.
