Collingtree Park

Collingtree Park gave us a fitting end to our 2010 season. A lovely sunny November day with good playing conditions gave everyone a great chance of a good score to finish the season. Just a few took advantage with only five golfers breaking par. Paul N notched a creditable 37 points which secured him 5th place, but more importantly the Division One OOM. It was all over very early after a nightmare start from Gez, saw Paul go 10 points clear after 4 holes. There was no coming back from that with the societies lowest handicap holding it together after being in the position a couple of times before over the years. In 4th place was John H with his best score of the season. His 38 points and nearest the in was secured with a back nine tally of 21 points. 3rd place went to Paul H with 40 points which again was his best score of the season. His only blob of the day on the 17th was probably the difference from his taking the top prize on the day. 2nd place again with 40 points was Steve Whiston, whose dominance in the society continues. He took nearest the pin on the 8th wrapped up the grand Prix and won the pairs, along with the 4 other prizes he won at the previous event. Winner on the day and for an unprecedented 3rd time in one season was Jim C. His round of 42 was also his best score of the season and completed back to back wins. A very good season for Jim who missed two event so effectively won 3 out of 7 and lost one on count back. His front nine 25 points was made up of 6 pars with only one blob on the back nine. Today saw the pairs final being contested between Steve W & Andy W playing Rob W & Greg W.  It was a one way affair from very early with Steve & Woody taking the title by a massive 17 points (70 to 53) Woody has won the pairs every year it has been running. he took it this year and 2 years ago with Steve W and last year with Anthony H. Everyone will be eager to see if they get Woody for next years pairs with a record like this.

The fierce match day competition continued all the way to the end, with Captain Pete not being allowed any relief from his ball being covered in bird excreta (See picture left) on the 8th. He politely asked his fellow golfers (who will remain anonymous, but check the playing order if you are curious) but was refused. Luckily for him he ended up putting it just 6 inches from the hole. (Rules are rules I suppose)