2011 Christmas Golf Event

CHRISTMAS GOLF 2011

Fourteen hardy souls turned up at Hawkhurst Golf Club for the Icklesham Casuals Christmas Golf Event on Wednesday, 28th December 2011.

Five teams therefore played the Texas Scramble format which involves the best drive by a team member being chosen and then all of the team playing their next shot from the position of that drive. The best next shot is chosen and it continues until the hole is completed.

A rainy and cold start to the day was followed by a bright morning – just long enough to complete an enjoyable and competitive nine holes. Peter Drew arrived wearing a Manchester United baseball cap and was lucky not to be penalised by the City supporting organiser.

THE TEAMS

Adam Forrest – making his debut in an Icklesham golf event – had to tee-off in the first group and scuffed one but was saved by the fact that David Mayne and Hugh Sullivan also hit dodgy drives. Mike Beaumont, Gavin Moor and George Potter decided to ignore the local rules and play up the wrong fairway on the last hole. Despite protestations from those already in the clubhouse, they didn’t get a penalty but then they weren’t in the running to win.

Peter Drew, Tony Forster and Steve Beale were the winners with an impressive par for nine holes. With handicap they finished on four under. Peter apparently gave advice to Tony about not taking a driver on a crucial hole which may have contributed to their success. Richard Forrest, Ollie Beaumont and Keith Swallow were a close second scoring a three over par 37 but – with handicap – ending on three under. Mike, Gavin and George also finished on three under. Mike Beaumont won the nearest the pin prize for his shot on the par three 6th hole.

Prizes were then given in the bar and a lively discussion about many topics (though mainly football and George and Peter’s fish rounds) followed. George and Peter also got mildly inebriated and did their own impersonation of Statler and Waldorf from the Muppets…..a good day.

COMPETITION RESULTS