The prospects for golf on Queen's Birthday Monday at no stage looked good but on Sunday taking courage in both hands I told Amanda to take the beef out of the freezer and we would proceed. I then spent a worrying night listening to the precipitation falling on the roof however Sunday arrived dry at least but with a biting cold.
Notwithstanding this a full field of 42 intended players turned out for a Team Ambrose sponsored by the Christchurch Casino, the Shirley Links Golf Shop (Ant Doyle & John Sanders), Club on 45 (Amanda & Andrew Vincent) and the Christchurch Golf Club. The format of 2 driving and the other two putting rotating through the round was universally found to be an exciting and acceptable Ambrose variation.
Although late to the tee, and losing items along the way (sandwiches, gloves and card) Dave Robinson led his team of Grahame Buist, Sue Townsend, and Stephanie Beth to a well deserved victory showing a continued run of good form and the benefit of playing off 9. In second place again showing good form was the team of Dennis Maguire, Olwyn Rae, and Paddy & Jane Helmore who held off Barry & Robyn Fletcher and Tony & Annette McKeogh in third. Following close behind in fourth was Stru & Terri Cain with Brent & Imelda Musgrave. All who braved the conditions received a prize including me who played in a two with Janine Haselden (a very enjoyable experience!!).
For the first time dinner was served at tables around the fire in the bar area which created a wonderful cosy atmosphere for the post match discussions. As befitted a cold day Roast Beef and roast vegetables with Yorkshire Pudding and gravy was on the menu and appreciated by all as was the Berry Crumble dessert with lashings of cream!! Notwithstanding the cold it was a great day and lovely early evening event.
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