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January 2005
PRESIDENT GARRY BIRD LM WISHES THE MEMBERS, VISITORS
AND OUR READERS IN AUSTRALIA AND OVERSEAS
A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!
WELCOME TO MANFRED WAGNER’S CAPTAIN’S AND HANDICAPPER’S DAY. Manfred is
mid way though his 5th year of his mastering of this formidable task. An
indication of his mastery came to light following the heads down, all-in,
win or bust struggle, by 21 players, to be the recipient at the annual presentation
of the prestigious Dawson Carroll Cup.
When the dust settled, all players, except the winner, scored in the 30s
– the average overall score was 35.5 points – every handicapper’s impassable
goal! Hats off to Manfred – may he long reign over us.
CHRSITMAS CARROLL DAY, with 26 Lizards and no visitors, produced the following
results:
1st LIZARDS Neil Winterton - 43 points off 16 handicap
2nd LIZARDS Ian Massey - 39 points on count-back off 18 handicap
BEST SCRATCH Michael Harrison - 32 points
BEST FRONT NINE Dennis Castle - 24 points on count-back off 22 handicap
BEST BACK NINE Colin Lacey - 22 points off 24 handicap
NEAREST the PINS 19+ 1st A Skinner 3rd Gary Castle
18- 1st Andrew Warner LM 4th A Skinner
LONGEST DRIVES 19+ 2nd Frank Van Heyningan
18- 2nd Michael Harrison
BRADMAN Lizards Jim Small - 32 points off 13 handicap
ASSISTANT HANDICAPPER NEIL WINTERTON, with news of Chris Mooney’s recent
personal best in mind, played his own best round. A sedate 18 points on
the first nine – placing him 5th in the field and 6 points short of leader
Dennis Castle, at the halfway mark.
With 9 to play, he annihilated the opposition by firing seven birdies and
two pars – the equivalent of completing the second nine one stroke over
the card! He burst through the tape 4 points ahead of Ian Massey, Michael
Harrison and Dennis Castle – all on 39. Dawson Carroll was next in line
with 38.
Congratulations Neil – you would have paid a motzer on the tote, as your
name was not being bandied about the bookmakers stalls prior to hit off.
THE DONORS AWARD of the YALUMBA SERIES OF WINES rounded of Neil’s memorable
day.
IAN MASSEY celebrated his second trip to the pay window, since becoming
a Lizard, by winning the 3 way countback, with a 22 pointer, to secure second
place and the bottle of CHIVAS REGAL.
MIDWAY LEADER, Dennis Castle, shot himself in the foot with a 15 pointer
on the run home.
MANFRED made it to the course from the infirmary, to see fair play and
join in the cellubreations, armed with a graphic looking camera which he
put to good use. We hope to see some results of his snap decisions.
ONE SHOT was of JIM SMALL when he was declared BRADMAN and had to don the
octopus shaped skullcap whilst doing a rain dance in the shed, mid spitzen
and sparken and bell ringen, having lost on a countback from Pres. Garry
Bird for the dubious honour, “after 17 unsullied years.”
JIM was responsible for the dazzling refurbishment of the D.C. Cup – now,
when you examine the sizeable trophy, all you can see is a panoramic reflection
of the surrounding region with yourself in the centre. A Well Done of the
highest order from Dawson and company for a major improvement that will
be admired for years to come.
GEOFF WARREN dropped in after a considerable absence and advised he misses
coming to Lizards as he is usually around a swimming pool on weekends.
It turns out his current job is to transform backyard tiled swamps into
crystal clear skinny-dippers’ delights.
VICKI came down to wish the Lizards a Happy Christmas and gave a brief
rundown on future alterations to the Clubhouse. When asked what will happen
to the shed she replied with a smile “That structure has been Heritage Listed”!
FINES, some were:
Michael Harrison bringing one of Michael Morgan’s best shots to a halt
with his
ankle.
Col Lacey being unhappy with the appearance of his golfclub, so he
wrapped it around a tree.
Greg Elks ducks on the pond – having his wife drive out to the course
to
bring the “gift” he left at home.
Wal Hill answering a mobile phone on the course with “Hello Sue”
when it was Judy who called.
Postie, Greg Elks Credit Fine – going to the fiskmarkets at 5:30am to
get prawns
Chief Dobber for the Christmas lunch
Postie knowing heads go into hats, so he filled his hat with prawn
heads at the Lizards Christmas prawn fest.
POSTIE has provided a mid – year treasurer’s report as at December:
Cost for Port Macquarie BBQ $200
Cost for Xmas prawns $300
Hole in One Tin balance $449
Cash in Bank $940
TODAY’S PLAY
Handicap Adjustments
Neil Winterton -2
Dennis Castle -1
Brian Ellis -1
Colin Lacey -1
Ian Massey -1
Garry Bird LM 1
Gary Castle 1
Greg Elks 1
Jim Small 1
Nearest the Pins
Handicap of 19 or more 1st
Handicap of 18 or less 1st
Nearest the Pins - Second Shot
Handicap of 19 or more 7th
Handicap of 18 or less 2nd
Longest Drives
Handicap of 19 or more 8th
Handicap of 18 or less 8th
NEXT MONTH is FOUNDATION / LIFE MEMBERS DAY – with 5 donors it should be
a good day, bring a visitor or two.
Good Golfing … Bill Epps, Editor
