The Best Excuse on Record

Round 10 complete, with a twist in the tail down the A46 at Beedles Lake, and an unforeseen and unexpected turn of events for the absent Bangles Bookies Ltd after some heavy hits. A steady 9 enjoyed a leisurely, pre game water and feed from their 8 year old host, who was offered some extra hours at the Baker residence after showing a deft hand with the pledge and immaculate table service.

Horsburgh Snr, late entry Drury and Baker were drawn in the opener. The former fearing the worst after his first 3 shots covered 150 yards, but it was the up and down from 200yds that set the tone for his round. Allegedly late for the after show drinks due to wrapping his putter in ice… Drury led by 2 at the turn. Baker, in a fetching salmon pink, for once propping up the rear. Drury with a spring in the step, fuelled with pre night G&T’s and power caddy on full charge, kept up the relentless pace for the early club house lead in a high scoring opening 3.

Horsburgh Jnr, Hefter and Frame set off all guns blazing hoping to boost their averages and influence the ante. It was left to Frame who led by 5 at halfway appearing ruthless. Hefter appeared to show an interested in ‘ditches’ – carrying out a first hand survey on which had the severest incline. A net eagle and birdie from Frame left him on 30 points after 13 holes. This was all too much for Horsburgh, who inquired if Framey was expecting a boy, girl or whether it would be a surprise. 2 points in the remaining 5 holes would suggest the latter.

Tuckwell unfortunately had more shots than sneezes on a day when the pollen count was – high. Regularly scouring the long stuff for High Towers high, wide and handsomes were not helping. Ladd, forlorn, resigned himself to using a range ball. Daft somehow managed to ignore the Mickey Mouse wooden spoon chase by his partners, showing sublime touch round the green and considering a new career in midwifery. Daft led by 6 at the turn. A further visitation to the foliage in search of huge Ladd away swinger on the 10th proved to be Tuckwell’s salvation – the reward - 9 new balls and kick starting a ‘hot’ back 9. Ladd on the other hand may well be transferring to Jewsons and lucky not to be doing time for GBH, if having a lie in with Mrs Ladd. Daft stayed strong and kicked for home and single figures despite a tangle with the bridge at the last. Ladd consolidated.

So it was, Drury (41) with his second victory of the year, a joint season high total and good news for Bangles. Daft (37) snatched second and Horsburgh Snr (36) made up the places.

Highlight: (legendary!)
Ladd, returning the favour and offering to drive Dessaur, was left passenger less after many unreturned calls. All became clear after a textual message on the 8th.

‘ Getting a handshandy off a woman a strange woman for the Walkabout Bar. Many apologies. Don’t know where I am. About to leg it!’
Good work fella!