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Ashton-In-Makerfield GC, 17th August 2025
The knobbly knees were out in full force amongst our very healthy 22 strong party at Ashton on a glorious sunny Summer's day on the first Premiership weekend of the Season.
Of course, all the talk was centred around Jack Grealish, Dominic Calvin-Lewin, West Hammered and, amongst one group, Alexander Isak (didn't he sing Wicked Game?) and what was their favourite food back home, Gravlax or Surstromming...
Anyhow, back to the golf and the scoring was decent enough, with a good few scores over the 30 points mark, but at the top of the Final Countdown (that's given you all an earworm!), in 3rd place was Robbie Hendo on 34 points, pipped by Steve Hudson on 35 points (the very man to complain to about Outreach's temporary traffic lights I discovered!), but, putting us all to shame with his lustrous beard and his astonishing golf, at 80 years young, in top spot was Sir Bob Sneddon with an incredible 41 points!! What is this man's secret? Well done indeed Bob!
NTPs were won by Vice Skipper, JR, who also converted for a deuce, Jeffrey Bubbles Bon Bon Burgess, Ian Stevo & my lad, Peter Batey, whilst Jeff the Giant also won the Captain's Draw for best score on the 'Easy 6' holes with 14 points.
And finally, making a long awaited return to the fold, our lovable Goose, Gertie copped off with Society heart throb, Delectable Danny Parr thanks to his hard won return of 23 points.
For the full album of Ashton photos, including poor Gertie being force fed by Danny Parr to obtain Cheese & Onion Crisp flavoured Foie Gras, click here
Mossock Hall GC, 27th July 2025
What a memorable day of sport, Luke Littler became a Triple Crown champ, Padraig Harrington won the Senior Open to go with his 3 Majors and England's Women footballers retained the Euro Championship thanks to missing less penalties than the Spanish, AND, on top of that, 20 fine examples of golfmanship took on sneaky Mossock Hall in perfect conditions.
Scoring was a little erratic on the day, with top and bottom being split by 22 points! Quite a number no doubt being caught out by the very cleverly hidden water hazards, I know this writer certainly was!
But enough whingeing from me, as yet another penalty went flying wide, the final scores were announced, and in 3rd place was Mark McNally on 34 points, edged out of 2nd place by Ian Stevo, thanks to a superior back 9 countback on the same score. But, forever blowing bubbles in first place with a brilliant score of 38 points was the Society's Hammers-loving good guy, Paul Towers. Well done Paul!!
The day's tough NTPs were won by Steve Hudson (man, that was a close one, and Steve also converted for a 2), Peter Batey (lovely boy! Fine pair of shoulders), Guest, Andy Walker, and the Society's BFG, Jeff Burgess.
And finally, despite a second consecutive 'no show' by Gertie (there will be words...) the Ghost of Gertie Goose was 'presented' to Doctor Mike Herzog, courtesy of his 16 hard won points.
For the full album of Mossock photos, including Les holding the ghost of Gertie, and Steve Hudson's instinctive reaction of any true Evertonian to shaking hands with someone wearing a red shirt on the first tee click here
BLUNDELLS HILL 29TH JUNE 2025
What. A. Day.
This week the society descended upon Blundells Hill GC where the weather was tropical and humid, the type where your shirt becomes a second skin. The lads were like a pack of bandits ready to chase glory (as the scores may indicate) around a course that was in absolutely cracking condition. 21 swingers strutted to the first tee, many full of confidence for the round ahead.
We were treated to a heartwarming comeback from an old-timer, Shaun Johnston, making his grand return, presumably after a lengthy sabbatical practising his par 3 short game (judging by his two NTP wins). Meanwhile, Danny Parr had a golf epiphany on the back nine, discovering a new grip that practically guarantees the ball finds the middle of the fairway.
Today must go down in the society archives as statistically ridiculous. An average of 33 points across the board. What have you all been doing? Secret coaching lessons? YouTube binge watching? Either way, fair play, the standards have been raised.
At the very top, in scenes reminiscent of a peak Seve, Peter Batey absolutely dismantled the course with a monstrous 45 points. 22 on the front and 23 on the back. Is that a society record? We’ll need our esteemed long-standing members to confirm, but either way, outrageous scoring. Well done Peter. Incredibly, Bob Sneddon’s 41 points was only good enough for 2nd, while Jason Jones brought home the bronze with a very impressive 38 points.
Meanwhile, down at the bottom, for Gertie, our beloved goose, Paul Towers stunned the crowd after the revelation that 30 points was only good enough to secure him third from bottom, while Mike Herzog’s respectable 27 points just escaped the clutches of poultry babysitting duties. But fear not, for we potentially witnessed more history at the foot end of the table. Yours truly, the society's one-legged golfer for the day, returned to action after an 8-month layoff (I’ll get back to you when I think of more excuses) and delivered an earth-shattering, and soul-crushing 12 points. Could that be the society’s all-time lowest score? Fortunately, with Gertie not making the trip today, she can at least enjoy some peace away from my 2-year-old who terrorises everything, feathered or otherwise!
NTP’s were won by Steve Hudson, Shaun Johnson (x2), and Danny Parr. Also a Special Mention to the Captains Draw winner, Peter Batey, for Best Front Nine with 22 points.
As always, a massive thanks to Les and JR for keeping this show on the road and delivering a fantastic day. Next up, we march to Mossock Hall GC on July 27th. See you all there!
For the full album of Blundells Hill photos click here
Withington GC, 25th May 2025
On the final day of the Premiership, and in great kite flying weather, windy (but still sunny) Withington welcomed a mixed group of 18 footie supporting swingers, including ever optimistic Toffees, relieved Hammers and happy Magpies, as well as a few smug looking Norwegians clapping the telly, all ready to take on their lovely course.
Did I mention it was a bit blowy...even the tree protecting the first hole was on its side! Still, the course was in great nick, and enjoyed by most, shall we say!
Scoring was split by 18 points, which showed that some coped better than others with the gusty conditions, but at the end of a blustery day, in 3rd place was Jason Jones on 33 points, whilst in 2nd place with 34 points was eternally young Bacon Butty Bob Sneddon, but with a sensational score of 39 points (one more than Spurs!) and finding the conditions a breeze, was our Vice-Skipper, Mr. John Roche. Well done JR!!
Meanwhile, NTPs were won by Paul Towers, Gary Chappo, JR and Jeff Burgess, whilst 2s were scored by Gary Chappo and Magic Mike Towell with a chip in, and the Captain's Draw Prize for Best Back 9 score was won by JR with 20 points.
And finally, in an action replay of Prestatyn, and so 2 for 2 for the Season, our deuce Goose was Gale Force 10 Fitzy, thanks to his windswept tally of 21 points.
For the full album of Withington photos, including Jeff's Ventriloquist impression, according to a certain D. Parr! click here
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