(Another old email)
A really close finish with 5 of us separated by 4 points at the top of the leaderboard. However, there can be only one winner, and I have absolutely no hesitation, especially now that the effects of the alcohol have (recently) finally worn off, in saying that I'm very glad it was me! In addition, I'll be trying very hard to win it again next yr at which point I think I should be able to keep the trophy!
Highlights for me:
PG's remarkable appearance at Crediton station, which meant that we were able to make it to Bude in time, just! Oh, and not forgetting THAT shirt.Disappointed I didn't get to play with you Paul, we cocked up the pairings at Bude.
Stuart's persistent good humour, despite a lack of consistency that would try the patience of a Saint. Managing to hit his left toe twice on the stroke index 1 hole at Roserrow, immediately quipping 'no wonder it's the most difficult hole on the course' - priceless!
Kev for pointing out to Matt that he could re-drop without penalty on the 4th at Crediton, when unbeknown to Kev, Matt had already played about 10 shots, including an air shot, was severely p*ssed off with life the universe and everything just 45 mins into the golfing weekend! In addition, a sterling effort from Kev in winning at Bude (which was my personal favourite course over the weekend) and running me as close as you could get for the championship - better luck next yr mate!
Swatty - harshly chopped by the handicap committee (sorry mate!) after his magnificent victory at Crediton, and never really got going again. Especially evident in the afternoon at Bude where I got a bad back from carrying him round for our clean sweep against the dream team of Matt and Mark. Did we ever get the £3 off them?
Matt - played consistently well, and topped it off with a victory at Roserrow, which was probably the toughest course for scoring with that wind. Not only did he give up on the 4th at Crediton, but his ball was right next to a ball from an old codger playing down an adjoining fairway. Matt, in foul mood, then had to have a discussion about which one of the two Tietlist 4's lying next to each other on the fairway was whose.
Mark - he reached that green at Lanhydrock with a 7 iron??? It was a pleasure to watch some of those soaring golf shots over the weekend. A bit more consistency and who knows? And if you ever need to stay awake on a car journey - just get into the passenger seat when Mark's driving - I assure you that staying awake will not be a problem!
Finally Woolly - joint third place with Matt, two points behind me. After stellar performances over the 1st two rounds, Woolly was chopped from 23 to 22 and never recovered from the injustice of it all.
Special thanks to the drivers, and everyone for making it such an enjoyable weekend, despite the weather. Looking forward to next year already.
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