Tipple competition December 31st 2021. Report from Mike Healey

Seniors - A good time was had by all! The Tipple came and everybody toppled after their Winter Warmer on the ninth hole. The weather was kind, the course is drying nicely and conditions were good for a Xmas Bash. It was great to see Don Wraight back in action and even getting himself on the prize list. There was a lot of competition at the top and countback was required for all five kitty comp prizes. Before the announcements, Senior Captain, Chris Jacques presented Mick Carnell with his outstanding Bottle of Whisky prize from the Xmas party draw (unfortunately he was in Portugal at the time - playing golf!! Shame!) and all 42 members sang Happy Birthday to Hayley and presented her with a cake for the occasion. The whole occasion was rounded off with complimentary mince pies. Pairs Betterball Result- First: Dave Jones and Mike Healey 34 points (c/b) Second: Bob Jarvis and Ernie Williams 34 points (c/b) Third: Colin Brown and Tony Jackson 34 points (c/b) Fourth: Mick Carnell and Graham Bryne 33 points (c/b) Fifth: Jon Falcus and Don Wraight 33 points (c/b) But....... there was more in terms of mini-bottles of wine for spot prizes: Organiser's Prize for Covid Durability Award: Mick Carnell and Tony Jackson Nearest the Pin (Hole1): Nigel Davies Nearest the Pin (Hole 5): Mike Healey Nearest the Pin (Hole 12): Bill Kelleher Nearest the Pin in 2 (Hole 9): Alan Barnsdale Nearest the Pin in 2 (Hole 18): Russ Adamson Longest Drive (Hole 9): Damian Atkin Looking forward - there was a straw poll concerning play on Tuesday 28th and Thursday 30th December. Between 16 and 20 members indicated that they would like to play, so there will be 5 or 6 tee times available for those members and it will be possible to organise a mini comp amongst yourselves, if you turn up at the usual time for a draw. If you can make it, there will be a final Xmas Stableford on Thursday this week.