After a rainy day prior to SGC’s last Sunday round, it was the opposite for round eighteen at Kingsforest golf course with the weather cooperating dreamily as the sun shone brightly but with a little cool slight breeze to treat the twenty-eight players plus two guests a taste of cosy atmosphere while playing the game we loved. Perfect. Just perfect temp conditions to play golf. It had been good so far on the Hamilton Peninsula, which had been graced with surprisingly good weather every time we came here and played. We strongly hope for the same kind of weather treatment for SGC’s Grand Finals happening here on the very same venue sometime in Octoberrrrrrrr. Brrrrrrr….get it?

Well, it was “Blind Partner” week that happens once every summer. This compulsory contest induced by SGC was one of the favourite match-ups for participating members occurring at Kingsforest. Winning top three pairs were selected randomly with the total of lowest net scores. Sheer luck was the most intriguing part to win this contest, mind you. Losers…er…I mean everybody got treated by SGC with light dinner composed of salad, fries and the ever famous Kingsforest’s  chicken wings.

“Blind Partner” winners:

1. Don C. & Ricky R.  – 136
2. Bert C. & Exe N.     – 141
3. Sennix B. & Rey P. –  142

 

Nassau: Ricky R. is most certain what he needs to do to repeat his 1988 triumph at this year’s tournament. However the likelihood of multitude of things needed to fall perfectly into place for him to do it is not too far fetch, is it? One step at a time, baby. By shooting net of 63, nobody even bothered to pester him by winning all corners – a sweep. All in a day at the office. Good work.

Closest to the pin: Jojo D. marvellously got so close to the long fifth hole while Bong M. starting from an earlier start in second group fired the closest shot on the fourteenth.

Race to Month 4: Bong M. energetically leads by three strokes over Ricky R. With two games to go, Ricky with total lowest two net scores of 131 seems the one to beat.

 

Race to MIP: Jojo J. broke a tie with Jimmy M. and now leads the contest after last outing. These two are battling it out for the top prize as both face critical phase for whatever games are left. Remember the saying, “If you snooze, you lose”. Pressure. Pressure.

Race to Senior POY: Now this is very interesting. Four players are only separated by six points. The come-from-nowhere Bong M. caught up with Joey C. and now are tied atop the leaderboard. Mere two strokes behind is Seho O. Bert C. sits in fourth place six behind the leaders. What a race this is going to be.

Race to POY: Call it “Guess what – I’m contending” or “I’m in it – I could be the one” mentality. Anything is possible with this wide open race – I mean I’ve never seen this POY race so close that top 20 players are mathematically still could be vying for the most coveted award of the year. Surprisingly at this late stage of the season, nothing is insurmountable to accomplish the deed. Seven games left – rewarding yourself with imposing performances together with that 50 huge points, earning it twice or more could bag you the top trophy. Impossible? No way – so let’s go people! By the way, Jimmy M. still leads Jojo J. by the slimmest of margin of less than four points.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Next week’s Ballantrae round – please confirm your attendance early if you have not done it yet. If not, you will be forced to pay your green fee for almost double the price at the clubhouse.

The ever accommodating Dizons (Don & Susan) are opening their hearts and home again this year after our round for a heartily little dinner at their place.

Congratulations to all winners.