The Backyard Golf Society
Friday, April 19, The Emerald – Stableford
Sweltering conditions were the order of the day for the Backyard golfers at Emerald last week. Most chose to use buggies but for those gallant players who walked the hilly course it was a true test of stamina.
Winner of the stableford competition today was the former Mr. Yaya’s Delight, winning on count back from Irish John. The near-pin prize went to Irish John as did the four rollover skins from the previous outing.
The Quiet Man was the major winner in the skins today with 6, while The Mummy came in with 4, Foos yer Doos Cowe won 3, and Irish John won 2, with singles to Yaya’s Delight, Dan the Diet Whiskey Man and Second-hand Bob, recently returned again from Old Blighty and no doubt already planning days long trips to Hua Hin and Sai Dao!
The Quiet Man looked as if he was going to expire after the rigours of walking the 18 holes so he was relieved to get down the road for a few ‘coldies’ with the girls at Blue Sky. The heat in Ban Chang was also wilting and the girls were more than happy to sit and listen to The Quiet Man regale them with stories of his round and other various subjects.
Our numbers are down at the moment with players out injured, or ill, or away at work and some (Don the Divorcer) gone missing for a few weeks. Not to worry, as long as we have enough for a round on a Friday everyone is happy.
