Nomads,
We played our second game of the year at the Bluff and what a great time we had. I must say that there is something to be said for the smaller clubs that we play at from the point of view that they just try so hard to please us and pull out all the stops. Their service from there Golf club manager, the course set up team, the half way house, and especially behind the bar was 1 st class and on behalf of all the nomads we extend our sincere thanks.
I had the Pleasure of playing with the Captain of the Bluff, Darryl Ribbink who is a very proud man of what has been achieved at the club and so he should be. The course was not at its best given the time of the year as we only know the course from our usual January game, however it still remains a tough challenge for most of our golfers. Our playing partners were Krish Narsiah and Graham Harkess and after some serious abuse from them we succumbed and gave them their due earnings. The 1 st time this year I might add.
Congratulations to all the divisional winners on the day; A Division, Richard Barker on 36 points, B Division John Ridl on 34 points and C Division Les Timlin on 35 points oco, not great scores on a challenging course. Well done gentlemen.
Ralph Clarke was honoured by receiving his 300 game badge whist John Veasey received his 100 game badge. Charles Reid also received his 10 year tie. Well done to all of you on achieving these milestones.
Juan Chanu, Mark Simonson and David Buxton were all guests on the day. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves in the company of the nomads.
Nomads please ensure that when you invite guests for the day; please ensure that you inform them that the dress code at prize giving is Jacket and Tie.
Alan Tenant, Tony Bolt and I have recently returned from the Zimbabwe nationals where with all their adversity they put on a spectacular show. I need to say that we were humbled by the attitude of every single Zim nomad. They really made our visit special and left us all putting our names down for 2011. For the younger nomads this is a great way for you to see the nomads’ camaraderie at work. 2011 will also be at Elephant hills and if you can afford it take the family on a holiday they won’t forget.
Our next monthly game will be at Umhlali country club on the 18 Th August. Please remember this is a Wednesday.
Your finesmaster at Bluff will be Monsieur Joel Lauretet.
See you all there.
Alan Lukan
AUGUST 2010
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