Thanks to everyone involved with the organisation of the latest event, especially Martin for all the pre-game administration, Geoff for once again gathering an amazing set of prizes, Alan for looking after the finances and the liaison with the club and the rest of “the committee” for their behind the scenes work and advice.

Didsbury was in excellent condition (the best I can remember) and provided a good challenge for all. With the tees set very close to the whites and the holes well back on the green, the short hitters and poor putters probably suffered for the club’s preparation for their Captains Day on the Saturday (well I had to make some excuses for the poor scoring!!). I think that today the golf was more for the social than success! The club also provided some splendid post-match food

Given the numbers attending due to many being unavailable due to other commitments or injuries (we wish them well for a speedy recovery), the competition was a singles Stableford off 95% of their WHS.  Having seen some of the results, perhaps the handicap committee may have to meet before the next game ….. but for different reasons than usual. 

However, Brian Collier managed to do “the double” by winning the golf competition and, what seems to be set to be a new MTGS tradition of a Geoff Garnett portrait photo on the first tee, for the “Most Miserable Bastard” look. Perhaps not as happy an award as the last games theme was the “Best Smile”.

All players today decided that we would let the prizes for the nearest the pin holes carry over to the next match. Well, that may be the public message but quite simply no one came close to winning. We can only look forward to some higher scores at our next event (hopefully dry) at Disley on 28.8.26.

Winners

1st    Brian Collier 32 points - Fourball Stockport GC

2nd   Roger Arnoll 29 points - Fourball Reddish Vale GC

3rd    Ewan McCray 28 points - Football and Cricket books (bottle of Champagne declined as Ewan had donated it!!)

Nearest the pin in one (1st hole)

No Winner

Nearest the pin in one (13th hole)

No Winner

Birdie Balls

None

Thrutcher

No silliness today!!

Most Miserable Bastard photo

Brian Collier   As judged by the kitchen staff - Jar SilverSkin Onions!!

If there any discrepancies in the results, all complaints can be made to the committee!!

Thanks again to all involved with the organisation of the day and onto the 28th August at Disley and then for Presidents Day on 9th October at Ashton-on-Mersey

Have a good summer everyone

John Meagher