"Let’s call it an 8"
The eagerly awaited tournament was met by an overcast day, heavy rain expected, a mixed bag of players and no-one was to be disappointed! 8 people started but only 6 finished!
The first group consisted The Chairman, Darryl, Richard M and James G and the second group consisted of Bob, Dave P, Simon and Del. The first ball was struck at 10.30am in pleasant conditions, but by the 3rd hole the rain had started to fall, fairways becoming heavy and greens flooding. These were perfect conditions and no-one battered an eyelid or even mentioned the conditions (not in my group anyway!).
It all happened at the Par 3 third, not only did Darryl chip in from the bunker for a skilful 2, but James ended up on his backside slipping down a bank and causing mud damage and embarrassing stains to his tailored Corduroy trousers!
On we yomped,liked soldiers in the Falklands, with Richard improving greatly on his auspicious start in the flora and fauna of Wellshurst! Despite James leaving his woods in the garage, he did well to make the Ladies tee on more than one occasion.
By the ninth, the rain had turned to a steady torrential downpour, but nothing was going to stop real golfers from completing the event and gaining a new badge; so Dave and Del decided to head for the comfort of the clubhouse and a fine!
This left Simon and Bob to play on together and not having to worry about Del’s random number scoring system! At the 14th, the nearest the Popadom game was played, perfectly won by the left handed James who tossed one up into the wind and stopped 5m from the Popadom: a jar of Sharwoods Mango Chutney was his (his golf shot was good too!)
The 17th saw 14 deer on the fairway, which soon took to the woods when Darryl blasted another drive away, in search of victory. The 18th was a welcome sight to all, with the bedraggled players playing out net pars and a sprint to the clubhouse ensued.
20 minutes later Bob and Simon appeared through the gloom. A warm drink and a fresh wardrobe for James, appearing like a Nevada Bob male model for golfing attire and the presentation was upon us.
The first prize was a £50 voucher, very kindly offered by the Rasoi and a winners medal (to be worn at all times on the regalia) was won by Darryl, 2nd Richard, 3rd Simon, 4th Your Chairman, 5th Bob, 6th James. 7th Del and 8th Dave (the last two going to a phone vote).
A big thank you for everyone that played, to Darryl for supplying some of the prizes, for the staff of Wellshurst and for the great company of like minded curry fans!
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