This week takes on the appearance of another quiet one at the Christchurch Golf Club as we move through the half way point of the year. As a bit of a stock take - the 'match' competitions of Top Dog, the Ringers and the Shootout are all progressing smoothly and the knockouts all seem to be chugging along without incident.
The course is currently playing in excellent order thanks to Mark and his team. Members and Mark set and expect high standards so it is always refreshing to hear visitors comment on how good the course looks and plays especially the greens at this time of the year. In the clubhouse Amanda and Andrew seem to have settled in well to their second year of full trading and its encouraging to see that the Club is now once again being used for a number of functions. The ability to sit round and enjoy the open fires in still a major highlight for players, members and guests alike.
JB and Ant along with Callum and Gareth are doing a wonderful job in the pro shop and it is a delight to go in and see what has been changed around during the week. As always our thanks to Struan and Cecily in the office for making things work. With the Board and Committees operating well I think we probably deserve an "A" for effort to date!!
This Saturday sees an Irish Stableford format in play - as the round progresses one then two then three then all four of the individual scores on a hole count towards the team total. A hint is to make sure you have a good mathematician as a score keeper. This is a fun format so enjoy!! On Sunday my partner Dean Palmer and I play Michael and David Kerr in the opening match of the Top Dog round. Dean and David were at CBHS together and have often clashed on the cricket field so this should be a piquant occasion.
It's hard to keep up with all the comings and goings around the Club but this week Ray Vivian and his wife Sue head overseas towards Spain and we wish them well. Ray has prepared for the trip by completing a course in Spanish so we hope that proves to be useful during his time away. Our own Anthony Doyle is also away in the sunny climes of Australia and is not expected back until Monday 13 July, for Anthony it's part holiday and part work!
In the interim good golfing!!
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