Following yesterday's political upheavals, it was very pleasant to return to some normality with a meeting at the lovely Woolton GC. What's more the weather (for this summer) was a bonus, being able to play in shorts and tee shirts on the tree sheltered course, sloping down to the banks of the Mersey. Note that - the MERSEY not the DEE, as that was where Mark Gabott was heading over the RUNCORN bridge enroute to Woolton. It was while driving over the bridge he had a lightbulb moment and did an about turn (when able). Don't forget to pay your tolls Mark or else a brown envelope will head your way.
As for the golf, well I said above that Woolton was a tree sheltered course, also meaning that the fairways were a little narrow in places, and the required direction was not always clear. That's my excuse for a difficult day off the tee and around the course, although having a lesson the day before probably wouldn't help.
Anyway judging from the scores some people enjoyed themselves......
Winner Sue Fazackerly 39 points
2nd James Fazackerly 39 points cpo
3rd Alison Hyde 35 points
Good scores you three.
Nearest the Pin Gareth Ball
Nearest the pin in 2 (18th) Mark Field
Longest Drive Ladies Sue Fazackerly
Longest Drive Men John Warham
Afterwards we enjoyed the hospitality in the lovely old Woolton clubhouse, beautifully extended, creating a lovely sheltered patio to sit and enjoy the view and post golf chatter. The corridors at the back to the locker rooms were somewhat of a maze, and we should note that it is useful to know the locker room codes when you leave for a shower. I changed in the shower room but John W spent a few minutes with not much on, seeking the locker room code, before being reunited with his clothes.
On to Formby Ladies on August 2nd for the HESVIC Trophy
