Despite the persistent rain on Saturday afternoon & evening I was confident we would get our postponed Round 7 match played on Sunday morning. ( we just had to rain or shine - our calender is full).
A glorious hot sunny day & the course was in great condition.
Coringa as usual had brought a strong team to come & play - which they did !!
We were 4 down after 4 matches - not a great start !!
David Young & yours truly battled away - the turning point being local knowledge - staying on the right hand side of number 9 - just gave us both a little edge - aided & abetted by me thumping a chip into the flag pole on No 16 - the ball disappeared - I thought it was off the green - but it was in the hole & brought a tense match to an end. A 38 on the home nine only just enough to secure the win.
Down to our No1 & 2's - there was hope - Marcus was all square on 16 & Chris I think was 1 up.
The added pressure of me running down 17 to tell them we needed 2 wins to half the match was too much. We went down fighting 5.5 to 2.5. Chris in the trees on the left hand side of 18 & Marcus in the trees on the right hand side didn't bode well - when both Coringa players put their 2nds onto the green- the match was over. Chris secured a well earned half.
Good banter in the clubhouse followed by a light & excellent lunch - thanks Amanda.
The team for our next game - when we visit Waimairi - on Sunday 8 March 2009 is as below
Tee off time is 10am - please arrive at Waimairi at 9:30am
Playing position subject to handicap changes
1. Tony McKeogh
2. Chris Brocket
3. Dennis Doherty
4. Brian Tyro
5. David Young
6. Paul Needs
7. Jin Ho Neoh
8. David Isaac
Reserves
Richard Pearse
John MacVicar
Barry Fletcher.
Good luck in the 1st qualifying round of the Club Championships
Dennis Doherty (Manager Presidents & Guest Reporter)
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