Despite the somewhat indifferent reception our team festive jumpers and hats got on the day from the clubhouse, our team of Richie, Mark, Jaggsy and myself showed the club what a smidge of seasonal spirit can do. Ok ok yes.... it was pushing it a bit and yes we're still 4 weeks away from when the big man suits up, but I was certainly ...
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Archives for November 2016
Match Report: Swashbucklers beaten 10-6 by the wiley old Bashers
Posted on behalf of Swashies Captain Phil Macve
We needed a convincing win here against The Bashers after our last drumming by the Pistols.
Richie and myself out first against Ali and Alan, we started par, birdie, to go 2 up, I chipped in from off of the green on two so all looked good. We dovetailed really well, hardly ever both coming in or ...
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Tour Report: Tenerife Winter 2016 Mini-Tour
.... featuring a Hole In One!
Posted on behalf of Matt BigJaggsy
8 of us departed the cold autumnal climate of the UK for the warmer suns of Tenerife last Thursday for a little Winter Tour.
Immediately became clear the weather wasn't going to let us down, beautiful sunshine greeted us straight off the plane and we made our way to Adeje 9 hole ...
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Charley Hall and Fitzpatrick win at the end the golfing year
Very pleased to see Charley Hull win her first LPGA title at the weekend in Florida. Great finish to the tournament, especially after the World No1 Lydia Ko shot a course record in the first or second round. Lets hope she progresses in the Ladies' Majors in 2017.
Video summary of her final round on the Sky Sports webpage. See her ...
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Max Orrin gets his European Tour card
Posted on behalf of Phil
For those of you who have played in the Thorley Day in the past, you may be pleased to know that Max Orrin got his European Tour card today after six gruelling rounds of Q School at the PGA Catalunya shooting scores of 67, 68, 76, 67, 70 and 74.
It’s been a long road for him but dedication, hard work and of course great ...
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Match Report: Originals vs Pistol Knights 12th November 2016
Posted on behalf of Originals Team Captain Graham Loveless
As I walked down the steps to the club house Dom Khan cut a solitary figure as he seemed to be gazing over the 18th green. Handshakes exchanged and we headed inside as the rain started to fall.
Nearly everyone was complaining about the weather except myself. Knowing how the PKs had battered ...
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Best wishes to Dave and all Swashbucklers who are under the weather
Jerry dropped me an email this morning after he'd spoken to Dave's wife Linda.
I have just spoken to Dave's wife Linda to find out how he's doing and pleased to report that the operation went well and that he is now home with strict instructions to take things easy whilst waiting until later on in December for the results which we all hope will ...
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Early November Stableford and baby gifts
We had a cold, bright weekend for the Stableford competitions. Some drizzle on Saturday soon went away but it was base layers on and woolly hats out for both days.
Mark cleaned up on Saturday in the Swindle continuing his good form. Must be all that practice swinging whilst waiting at the bar (lots of swinging and talking about his swing, just ...
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Swinley Forest at a Surrey Chambers of Commerce Golf Day
Brian, Backdoor Johnny, Phil and myself were out on the road at the crack of dawn yesterday to play at the prestigious Swinley Forest Golf Club. Just behind Ascot, not far from the M3, and another Harry Colt designed course, Swinley is rated 1st in Berkshire, 6th in England and even 71st in the world.
Bright but chilly start with a light frost ...
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Match Report: TeamCarter pip the LovelessDoran DreamMachine in Summer 7-Day pairs
Saddle Up Amigos - it's another Mr Loveless Match Report!
Posted on behalf of Graham (I'll make this a wide post so people don't hurt their fingers scrolling)
Sunday 30th October 8.40am was no ordinary tee time for myself, Jim Doran and our opponents that came in the form of the father and son pairing of James and Luke Carter.
This was the 2016 ...
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