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14/11/2010

CAPTAIN'S DAY

Captain's Day was indeed a memorable one as Captain Green' s Sandy Scramble attracted 16 of the possible 22 members and those who were missing all had good reason for their absence, something we can't always say. 4 teams of 4 played a bastardised Texas Scramble for Stableford points. Attendees were sorted into handicap order and each team comprised one from each of the 4 bands of handicaps. 

Captain Green welcomed the company prior to tee-off and further attended to his Captain's duties by providing a welcome refreshment at the 10th tee. The winning team of Gatherer, Balfour, Kerr & Paul Smith won with a score of 45 points. The second & third placed teams of McDevitt, Cook, Lindsay & Green and McGilvray, Laing, Imrie & Petrie were one shot further back on 44 points. Brining up the rear a further point away on 43 points were Messrs Drummond, Currie, Masson & Nicoll. This format proved to be a good competition and great fun, played in good spirit throughout. Let's hope for a repetition, maybe even next year? 

Cheers, Sandy (and Andy).17/10/2010

CAPTAIN'S DAY

This year's Captain's Day on Sunday 17th October looks like being a memorable one as Captain Sandy Green is intent on pursuing a Sandy Scramble. As yet I haven't seen the "offeshul" rules but I understand the competition will take the form of teams of 3 playing a Texas Scramble with a difference.

In memory of 25-year member Andy McGilvray, who died earlier this year, there will be bonus points to be accrued for those who venture into Andy's favourite golfing territory, namely bunkers. If any approach shot enters a bunker then subsequent shots must be played from there. Teams able to get "up and down" in 2 from the sand will gain a bonus point.

At the 8th hole the tee shot target will be Andy's Bunker rather than the green and there will be bonus points for every team tee-shot landing therein.

Note: Andy's Bunker is the front bunker at the 8th hole and has his Commemorative Rake in it. 

Did someone say that only a lawyer could devise such a scheme? It will certainly be different but fun, I'm sure. 11/10/2010

STRATHMIGLO TAVERN MATCH

The annual match against our friends from the Strath Tavern resulted in 3 games all but the trophy was won by the opposition who finished 6 holes up overall. 11/10/2010

INVITATION GREENSOMES

The 2010 Invitation Greensomes Competition was held on Sunday 29^th August. As the Captain was incapacitated the Vice-Captain welcomed the company and made the presentations.

The prizewinners were:

1st      Gordon Currie & Keith Harrison                  92        (20)                 72

2nd     John Vance & Dave Fife                            86        (13½)              72½

3rd      Doug McGilvray & Craig Mitchell                80        (7½)                72½

Nearest the Hole at the 8^th Hole was won by Philip Gatherer (jnr).  5/6/2010  

2010 OUTING

The Auchtermuchty Golfing Society held their 2010 Outing at the Alyth Golf Club on Friday 4^th June. Captain Sandy Green welcomed the party of twenty three members and guests on a beautiful and sunny day. The company played to a slightly different format this year with the morning round being devoted to the usual Scratch & Handicap competitions while the afternoon was given over to a Texas Scramble. Prize-winners on the day were:  

 Other prize-winners were:

Dave Balfour, Forbes Catto, Graeme Drummond, Brian Imrie, Ken Lang, Roy Nicoll, Neil Powrie, Paul Smith & Pete Smith. 

After much deliberation Graeme Drummond was awarded the much-coveted Yellow Jersey. 5/6/2010  

Duncan Anderson

Duncan, Assistant Professional at Ladybank for the last two years, has left to pursue his career as assistant at Murrayfield Golf Club in Edinburgh. On his departure we presented Duncan with a nice bottle of malt. Duncan has sent a card in response and his words are "To Martin & the Muchty Boys. Just a wee note to say thank you for the bottle that I received. I am enjoying my new post at Murrayfield but miss the friendly banter on a bright Sunday morning from you lot. All the best for the rest of the season. Duncan". 27/4/2010  

Andy McGilvray

Andy, a Society member since 1985, died on Monday 29th March after having been diagnosed with gullet cancer only as recently as November. Our thoughts are with Barbara, Andrew, Dougie & their families. Andy's cremation will be held in Kirkcaldy on Tuesday 6th April at 11:45 am. 31/3/2010  

A. G. M. Summary

• Captain Green spoke warmly about 25 year Member Andy McGilvray who is gravely ill.

• Committee of Captain Green, Vice-Captain Catto, Members Currie & Cook as per 2009.

• Finances 

  • Healthy despite £49 loss over 2009

  • £1200 in the bank 

  • Subscriptions held at £40 for 2010, due now, overdue April 30^th.

• Bryan Bowden resigned on health grounds.

• 2 new members: Roy Nicoll (Auchtermuchty) & Stuart Lindsay (Falkland).

• Pete Smith & Gordon Currie return after their year out on the Medical List.

• Dick Greig taking a year off on the Medical List, Charlie Kenney spending another year on the Away List.

• Hon. Member Bill Brooksbank will play in the Singles & Doubles but not in the Round Robin.

• Outing is June 4^th to Alyth Golf Club – cost still to be determined.

• Outing will have Texas Scramble in afternoon.

• Stableford will be played over 5 months - winner decided on best 3 scores from 5.

• Hope to play a Sweep in the company of Asst Pro Fraser Galloway. 

  • Details yet to be arranged. Watch for News.

10/3/2010