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THE 6th WINTER PINEAPPLE

10th FEBRUARY 2008


After a week of bright sunny days, we expected the day of the tournament to be cloudy and dull. But this year, like last, the Winter Pineapple was played in glorious sunshine. 

Another excellent turnout from the club meant we played the course in two groups.

The revisions to the course - see the new map card - should have made the round quicker, but the sheer number of players looking for a game ensured that it took nearly two hours for the 13 holes to be completed.

We welcomed half a dozen new members to the club, and while not everyone completed an entire round, their enthusiasm and enjoyment meant the afternoon was a joy. a number of old members returned for the walk and the chatting, and this is what makes the club such an institution - for those not interested in the actual sport, it has become a quarterly walk around the park, and that's to be encouraged.

There was some excellent scroing in both groups. Three players made 42, two others threw a round of 38 but Ben M won the Men's Pineapple with a score of 34. Kat won the Ladies' Pineapple with an excellent 48.

After the presentation the Club headed to the Edinboro Castle where we dined on birthday cupcakes but little else due to the slow service at the bar; another venue for the 14th hole next time perhaps?

In all it was a wonderful day and here's hoping the same weather greets us for the Spring Coconut in May!

 

 
FULL SCORECARD (par - N/A)
Ben W
38
Laurence
38
Phil
42
Colin
42
Victoria
56
Katie*
53
Marlies
15
Kieron
18
Kate
17
Nick
42
Ben M*
34
Liz
52
James
45
Kat
48
Claire
60
Dave*
46
Adrian
33
Margaret
19


NOTES

The Gold Group played first. They were joined by Kate, Marlie and kieron from the 10th hole so their scores only reflect four holes.

The Blue Group went second. Dave and Claire joined at the third hole and were given pars for the first two holes. Adrian and Margaret joined at the 6th hole and while Margaret played the 6th, 7th and 8th, Adrian completed his round.


The final hole went to the last tree on the pathway as has usually been the case.


*Katie, Ben M and Dave all scored Holes in One at the 11th and were rewarded with golden plums.

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