From Manager and guest reporter Dennis Doherty:
Sunday a clear sunny morning - but strong, cutting north easterly greeted us for our opening game of the season - a home game against Avondale - who have been a bit of a bogey side for us over the last couple of seasons. Large number of familiar faces in their team - including Jim Paulsen who must know every tuft of grass at Shirley - didn't bode well.
However, as I was playing number 14, it was looking good but tight.
Resounding 7/6 win by Marcus - who played well within himself - straight & true ( & a little disappointed that he had 3 putted 10 - to miss the chance of wrapping up his game on the far side of the road - he completed the deed with ease on the 12th). Taking inspiration from Marcus - after 3 silly shots on 12 - I won my game on the 13th.
Further good news was filtering through - David Young won his game 5/3 & a dramatic return to form by Jin Ho - shooting a net 66 to win 4/2.
It wasn't John MacVicar's day - going down to a wily old opponent - Warwick Gibson ( I don't think he has lost a game to us) -
So we are 4/1 up - couldn't lose - & I was thinking how good it would be to start with a win - Lots of drama to unfold - but to cut what could have been a very good tale to the chase - alas it was not to be. All the remaining 3 games were very tight - but Avondale held the advantage. Chris Brocket's game concluded on the 17th - now 4/2.Richard Pearse found the bunker on 18th - now 4/3
But there was still hope, Brian Tyro resplendent in his 2006 Club issue bright pink jumper - was seen to tee off first on the 18th tee ( he was 2 down at 13 ) - & had despite some putting woes recovered very well to be all square. Wayward tee shot to the right ( not unusual & not normally a concern) but trouble finding the ball increased the tension - all team members gathered around the 18th green. Ball eventually found but a difficult lie and his 2nd found the bunker - ( game still not over - difficult bunker shot played over next bunker onto green & below the hole). Jim Paulsen although too long with his second - he was on the green - but facing tricky downhill ( full of potential 3 putt - but Jim using all Shirley knowledge to the full - 2 putted for a par) - Brian had just missed his par putt - great finish to the match - Brian understandably disappointed - but shouldn't be - staunch fighting displayed.
Match result 4 All & 1 point each - we were so close.
Our next game is on 4 October - a very challenging match at Everglades. I have just been advised its a 9am tee off.
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