INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD FEBRUARY 6TH 2024, REPORT VIA MIKE HEALEY

We've had a wet day (you haven't heard that for a while!) The forecast was originally horrendous for 10.00am and 18 seniors set off in light rain, becoming heavier as they played, however, the horrendous did not really arrive until after they had all finished. That is the good news. The bad news is it has come down in buckets since and the putting green was like a swimming pool before I left. With the water table remaining high and poor forecast for the rest of today and Thursday, we all need to be aware of possible closure - decision by 8.00am on Thursday morning. 6 x threeballs set off for an Individual Stableford, fought their way through the rain and damp conditions and there were still 6 cards on par or above (some with countback). There were 4 prizes today and all kitty comp. money paid out before 1.00pm. Right on cue, Tony Jackson arrived for a "long-drive competition with friends" but he was steered instead, towards the dining area by Mike Turner, just in time to have Happy Birthday sung to him by the troops. I'm sure he won't mind me telling you that he was celebrating his 80th birthday and his daughter Helen made all the arrangements and payment for the seniors to have a breakfast bap in his honour. Naturally his birthday cake was also divided between us and there was a sense of party about the place during his birthday breakfast celebration. All seniors were grateful and applauded Helen in her absence. I have a feeling the long-drive competition didn't materialise! Today's results: Individual Stableford: First: Tom McGrady 31 points Second: Peter Taylor 29 points Third: Graham Bryne 27 points (c/b) Fourth: George Hughes 27 points (c/b) Steve Graham also carded 27 points but missed out on countback