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By the 7th hole the rain had decided to get a bit
heavier and to be honest it spoilt what was a most
enjoyable round so far, but we have to bear with that
in England, it makes the game even more difficult
but hones your skills.
The greens slowed a little at this point but I found
that my putting was getting better as I could punch
them a little harder to get up close and even into the
hole.
Before we played the 8th we were caught up by a
couple of friendly local lads (pictured) who were as
wet as us.
The 8th is 192 yard par 3. The bunkers are not as
near the green as you think. You need a good 170
yard carry just to get past the middle bunker. I
landed a yard short leaving me to pitch onto the
green. I scuffed it and ruined my chance of a wet
birdie. Newby took a 5 iron and wellied it but only
made the front of the green. Lefty went into the
left bunker and said he did a 4. We are convinced
that his score converter is rigged similar to the euro
against the pound and at the minute his currency is
strong against the par.
The 9th. We were quite soaked by now and the
shots were not impressive as I ended in the rough
on the right and seemed to stay there for the next
three shots feeling soaking wet. Just in the distance
we could see the clubhouse and a pint of Speckled
Hen was calling out to me, so we decided that we
would follow the procession to the clubhouse and
come back to fight the back nine another day. The
greens really held up well to say that the rain came
down pretty heavy and the course was still good
underfoot. A real treat to play.
While we were ordering drinks and perusing the
menu Phil, complete in cooking gear, said that
the steak pies were good. To prove the point may I
direct you to the picture of the magnificent steak
pie, presented to us elegantly by Louise, which we
devoured along with chips and peas. Our efforts
were so appreciated by the members that one came
across to congratulated us for finishing it. We were
convinced it was a ‘pie for four’ but nevertheless in
true Desparate Dan style and not wanting to appear
rude we ate it all.
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