Golf Day
Written by Mike Mitchell
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05 May 2012
Saturday 5 May 2012. The PRSC swapped water for the greens today, as four teams battled it out for unofficial Club Champion in the (not quite) annual Social Golf Day. Barnwell Park Golf Club played host to the event, on a fine but windy Sydney day - perfect weather for sailing, but not a bad day for golf, either.
The teams for the day were "Team Transit", captained by Commodore John Bradshaw and ably assisted by wife Frances, Michelle, Davide and team Caddy Nadia. "Team Adams Family" was lead by Willo, with BAM, Remus, and regular golfer and father-in-law Keith rounding out a very solid foursome. No white goods were in sight to assist the self proclaimed "Team Good Guys", so their official name "Team Evil" remained for Jim, Barry, Susan and the Bennets - better known as Peanuts and Paul. And finally a mixed group of sailors comprised "Team Misfit", also known as Mike, Carl, Peter Bond and Paul squared (Fowler and Bingham). All teams were supported by Elly, who spent the afternoon cheering them on from the club house.
All teams got off to a steady start in the "four ball, best ball" event, however first blood went to Team Adams with a birdie on the par 3, 3rd hole. There was no catching them from there, taking a 4 shot lead and a score of one under par into the club house at the half way mark. Team Evil was just managing to hold off the Misfits by a stroke, and Team Transit were finding their stride in 4th place.
With a few stories told, a number of beverages consumed, and Michelle's toys back in her possession, the teams headed back onto the course for the back nine.
Consistency was the name of the game on the back nine, with all teams scoring well. Racing the sunset, Team Misfit made a late charge with 2 birdies in the last four holes set up by some excellent putting by Peter from off the green. However noone could catch the Adams Family, who were run away winners with an impressive final score of one under par for the day. Team Misfit stole second place from Team Evil, plus 3 and plus 5 respectively. While Team Transit successfully completed the day at fourteen over par, assisted in no small part by the Commodore, who was rumoured to have used the ladies tees on a number of occassions.
Swapping stories at the end of the day, it was evident that everyone enjoyed the day, and with a healthy win to Team Adams Family, it was decided amongst the other teams that next seasons handicaps would include today's results. However, with team captain Willo also being the Club's Race Secretary, noone was convinced that this will actually occur!
A huge thankyou to all attendees who made the day a great success, and I look forward to this becomming a truly annual event on the PRCS Calendar.
Editors Note: The shot of the day for our group was Mike Mitchell's tee shot on a 244 metre par 4, Mike put it pin high.
