The last dance of the season arrived with the prestigious Committee Cup at Alsager Golf and Country Club, and it was a day packed with surprises, slip-ups, and dodgy swings. Now, let’s clarify—this was the Alsager with an actual golf course. Turns out, some of our members had made a pit stop at “Alsager Golf Club,” which sounds right but boasts one small flaw: there’s no golf course.
Our members tracked the weather like meteorologists, watching the skies in hopeful suspense. Sadly, Mother Nature wasn’t feeling cooperative. With rain through the week, Health & Safety put a kibosh on buggies—bad news for some of our more “well-seasoned” members. But despite the lack of wheels, spirits were high, and we had a fantastic turnout, including our newest members, Alex and Josh, ready to dive into the deep end of society golf.
The morning wasn’t without hiccups. Burt, who’s no stranger to odd excuses, strolled in late, claiming a herd of cows had obstructed his commute which he eventually overcame. Impressive dedication, but the fines master Alex wasn’t buying it and slapped Burt with an appropriate tax. Then we had Joe, who finally made it to the correct Alsager course, albeit looking as though the previous night had put him through his own version of “18 holes.”
The Game’s Afoot: Texas Scramble with a Side of Shenanigans
With the teams sorted via a good ol’ random number draw, members grouped up for a Texas Scramble—team-based chaos, for the uninitiated. Some members sported their “Mr. Captain Tribute” golf shirts from Herons Reach, a sentimental nod to our Captain’s final day in office. The look was stylish, spirited, and—let’s be honest—they looked as damn fantastic as last time!
Warm-up was interesting, putting greens, driving nets, pitching range and unusually an XplainR swing trainer hoop was available to members. Our resident bandit, eager to try the training aid, actually managed to take a divot on his first swing, proving that maybe, just maybe, a few sessions with the XplainR wouldn’t hurt.
On the course, we saw all kinds of action but it was noted that Mr. Corbishly, ever the competitor, was caught off-guard and shocked that someone almost hit him when a golf ball seemingly landed beside him out of nowhere. It turns out Stu had simply decided to “drop” a ball next to him.
Finale Fines and Turkey Trots
In his final duties as fines master, Alex ensured no one escaped unscathed. From Burt’s bovine delays to questionable fashion choices, fines were dished out generously. Alex handed over the title to Joe for next season ready for Joe’s to bring his own unique approach to the “fine art” of fines.
As tradition demanded, members showed up with presents for the Turkey Trot. The prize pool was a delightful grab bag of mystery gifts, with only the bottles giving any hint at their contents. Those brave enough to take the plunge walked away with everything from “mystery” socks to some holiday cheer in glass form.
And the Winners Are…
When the final scores were tallied, there was no denying who came out on top:
- Champions: Burt, Oakers, and PJ, cruising to victory with a whopping 47 points.
- Runners-up: Steve, Mr. Captain, and Alex V with a solid 42 points.
- Third Place: Dave Mac, Joe (eventually sober), and Josh with 39 points.
- Fourth Place: Alex, Alan, and Stu, also at 39 points.
- Fifth Place: Elliot, The Tree, and David B, close behind with 38 points.
As autumn settles in and our clubs retire to hibernation, we look back fondly on a season filled with unforgettable moments, legendary banter, and the undeniable camaraderie of our golf society. Planning for next season is already underway, and as we close the chapter on this year, we can’t wait to tee things off again in March.
Here’s to another year of (mostly) straight shots, and plenty more stories to tell! We’ll see you all at the AGM next year!