Friday 7th October 2022 at Southport Old Links

Well today was a surprise, we all turned up, having watched a horrendous shower earlier, expecting a damp afternoon, but the day turned out to be lovely.  a fresh breeze, sunshine and a course that was good underfoot, made for an enjoyable afternoon.  (NO RAIN). The tight course rewarded straight hitters, or those that don't hit the ball to far, but it was a pleasure to play.  We had the course almost to ourselves.

We ended enjoying a lovely steak pie (substantial!) and apple pie and custard.... served by the lovely staff in dining room. What more could we ask for...?  

It should have been perhaps renamed LADIES DAY as Nuala and Sue carved the course up to finish with 41 points each.  Well done them, although I suspect something was up with the handicaps today!

Tough luck on Paul Yates, 3rd, 39 pts and Andy Curran 37 pts who on another day would have collected the prizes.  Oh well that is Society Golf..... FUN.

John Warham struggled to repeat his form from the last meeting, which he won, but produced a wonderful strike on the 11th to finish a few feet from the hole and win the NTP in 2... this was the cake, the best prize by far.

Longest Drive went to Dean Straker, for a change, haha.  Dean may be moving away, so perhaps the rest of us will have a chance on the Longest Drive in the future. Best wishes to Dean in the future... and don't forget us.

NTP on the 7th was won by John Wilson, and there were 3 2's on the day, none of them John's...! Well done on the 2's to Evan Bale, Paul Yates and Bryan Robinson.

Next meeting is a St Anne's Old Links on November 7th, with a stop over if you wish.  Contact Chris...