Well, history was made when the Captain finally beat the Vice in a highly enjoyable start to the season. The mind games failed to pay off as the VC , playing with Campbell Elliot (PGA Pro at Haggs Castle, and guest speaker) , was unable to single-putt the last to match a superb drive and two putt from our own esteemed Pro Mark Pirie.
The day had got off to a fun start with the draw for the tees in the shotgun start - the look on Ken MacDonald's face (and everyone else's) when he selected number 6 (with only one other left in the bag) will live with me for a long time - but he would have his revenge!
The fun continued into the evening with a buffet in the clubhouse, followed by the prizegiving and an entertaining speech by Campbell Elliot - who had clearly been provided with some "local knowledge" during the afternoon's golf...by someone who isn't an amateur? I'll say no more.
Following his trek to the 6th and back, Ken had retained enough puff to entertain the gathering with some tunes on his pipes - advancing bravely from the corridor under a vicious hail of ketchup. By this time, a game of bridge had broken out amongst the Perth lads - clearly playing for charity, they were grateful for the sizeable donation from an anonymous Fincastle man.
It was refreshing to see the clubhouse busy with members - I hope we can recreate that situation repeatedly this season. Please let me know if you have any ideas for other events.
Many thanks to all involved in the organisation, but also to the members who participated and made it the day we hoped it would be - an encouraging start to our centenary season.
The day had got off to a fun start with the draw for the tees in the shotgun start - the look on Ken MacDonald's face (and everyone else's) when he selected number 6 (with only one other left in the bag) will live with me for a long time - but he would have his revenge!
The fun continued into the evening with a buffet in the clubhouse, followed by the prizegiving and an entertaining speech by Campbell Elliot - who had clearly been provided with some "local knowledge" during the afternoon's golf...by someone who isn't an amateur? I'll say no more.
Following his trek to the 6th and back, Ken had retained enough puff to entertain the gathering with some tunes on his pipes - advancing bravely from the corridor under a vicious hail of ketchup. By this time, a game of bridge had broken out amongst the Perth lads - clearly playing for charity, they were grateful for the sizeable donation from an anonymous Fincastle man.
It was refreshing to see the clubhouse busy with members - I hope we can recreate that situation repeatedly this season. Please let me know if you have any ideas for other events.
Many thanks to all involved in the organisation, but also to the members who participated and made it the day we hoped it would be - an encouraging start to our centenary season.
