Singing with the Frame

Ramsdale Park: Buggy boys and experienced pros, Baker Snr and Tuckwell Snr opened up with a fired up Meadows fully equipped with game plan, pre shot routine and caddy (a TGS first!) A.T. was baited on his return to the fold as Meadows launched a monster which flew the green head high much to the concern of the players in front. Baker tried to emulate this on the second, some youths on the adjacent Par 3 the target: ball unrecovered! The ‘I Spy’ fans were treated to a array of points in the ‘caddies’ edition: some high fives, low fives, knuckle touches, club twizels and tosses could all have been ticked off in an electric 9 point 3 hole start for Meadows. A.T notched up three separate bunker trips on 4 as Baker Snr strolled away with 4 points. Two holes later Baker Snr was at it again a fine birdie 2 over the water for yet another 4 points. Meadows kept his composure for a front 9 lead of 5 as the cart waited at Cardiac Hill. The trio hit the 11th before the skies aptly resembled the pub on the way to the course: The Worlds End! The handbrake was firmly applied to the fair weather duo of Baker and Meadows, the latter not registering until 13. The 3 ahead possibly contributing after being peppered yet again on 12 and the ball doing a ‘Houdini’. Tuckwell braved the conditions: 4 points with a net eagle on 12. As the sun reappeared Baker regained composure, although I Spy fanatics were in for a treat as the caddy ended up in the buggy with blisters as Meadows was reduced to carrying. Tuckwell provided words of wisdom: a 3 wood was about to be catapulted into an adjoining field before the red mist receded. Despite not contributing to the last Tuckwell gained the club house lead on count back as the group was separated by a shot.

Triple H: Horsburgh Jnr, Hoenigmann and the always well dressed Hefter were second out. The trio kept it on the straight and narrow more intent playing ‘I spy’. Hoenigmann, Barnes Wallaced one through the pond on 6 for more points as Horsey ground out a procession of pars. Hefter finished strongly as the skies darkened. Horsburgh by 1. The rain once again played havoc, dousing the scoring. Hoenigmann faring the worst. Mind clearly back on the podium collecting his recent Commonwealth team fencing silver, Mikey flashed at one tee shot as though an opponent with his epee, unfortunately the ball remained motionless in its exact position on the tee peg. Horsburgh crept home with a one shot lead over Hefter.

Tuckwell Jnr and Daft were accompanied by a far more colourful and vibrant Frame after his last outing! Tuckwell struck the early impetus with a net eagle on 4 as Daft struggled with a couple of short ones. Frame, playing within himself, decided enough was enough and uncorked a beast on the near 500yd 7th. An 8 iron set up a net eagle, followed by net birdie, birdie, eagle. Unplayable! Daft kept in the hunt with consecutive sand saves as Tuckwell continued 2 point monotony. Frame by 2 in a high scoring trio. Waterproofs donned and unfazed by the impending gloom the threesome maintained their strangle hold on the course, amongst much merriment. The long 15th proved a blip for all but only momentarily for Frame as net eagle, birdie left him standing on 18 with a huge 42 points, the sun on his back, chips and sandwiches on the horizon and Ladd’s all comers record in sight. . . Unfortunately a double reload into the trees kept the record safe for another day as Daft and Tuckwell jostled for group second place.

Frame (42) with a truly quality round, secured his first win of the season hurtling him near to the each way money. Daft (36) playing right into form with North Shore on the horizon pipped playing partner Tuckwell Jnr (36) on the back 9. Tuckwell finally finding some form away from Stanton and after the last disappointing outing! Tuckwell Snr (30) kept his faint title hopes alive from Meadows (30)