After welcoming everyone to the evening Prize Presentation, Captain Kevin told everyone that he’d had an absolutely fabulous day, meeting everyone that played at the half-way hut, together with some Members who had been unable to play but had come up to offer their best wishes. He’d even met some newer Members and was now able to match faces to names only seen on the start sheets.
The Captain then gave his profound thanks to all the Staff and Members who had been instrumental in making his day such a success, especially
- The Office for all their efforts in planning & organising the day
- The Pro’s Shop for preparing the cards and persuading Members to enter the NTP comps (£1 for charity)
- The Half-way Hut stalwarts for all their help throughout the day
- The lady raffle ticket sellers
- All the Kitchen & Bar staff, who had kept everyone fed & watered (as they always do)
- The Green Staff for the preparation of our fantastic course
- The many Members who had sent their best wishes & raffle prizes over the last few weeks
- The Official Club Photographer for taking hundreds of photos throughout the day
- The Official Club Baker for baking 8 quiches & 200 chocolate brownies
- All the Members who had attended the Prize Presentation and were staying for the Disco and the Captains’ (and their other halves’) joint Ruby Wedding celebration
- And finally, … anyone else he’d forgotten!
At this point The Captain’s wife Jane pointed out that he had forgotten to thank her for doing the flower decorations! Several (Chocolate) Brownie points deducted!
The Captain’s speech then followed the same path as that of Lady Captain Jane's speech on her Captain's Day. Comparisons were made with his and her history and playing record.
- LC : Member for 55 years
The Captain : 32 years (give or take a couple!) - LC : Lowest h/cap 4
The Captain: 12 (as low as he’s ever or likely to be!!) - LC : Onetime Ladies’ Course record holder
The Captain : neither the Ladies' nor the Men's Course record holder. - LC : A veritable ancestral golfing pedigree
The Captain : Nothing much to speak of golf-wise!
The prize presentation then followed: -
- The Gents’ Competition was won by Kevin Vamplew & Ian Greatorex with 48 points
- The Ladies’ 9 hole Competition was won by Thelma Stocker with 21 points
– full details can be seen on the website.
The Captain thanked all those who had contributed to the Captains’ Charity – The Keyworth and District Community Concern. Including the NTP competitions a total of £1335 + £221 was raised for the charity funds - a superb all-round effort. He finished off his well-chosen words with a sincere wish that the remainder of the evening comprising the joint Ruby Wedding Celebration would be thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
A photographic recollection lof the day's events (3 sections), courtesy of Sue Hall, can be seen below.-
The Waldens
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All present and correct!
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"Now is that the second or third glass...?"
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Community Bus - organised and run by the Keyworth and District Community Concern - Captains' Charity 2018
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The Little House on the Prairie
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The Captain's Little Helpers
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One Little Maid is a bride - Yum-Yum
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Two Little Maids in attendance come
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Three Little Maids is the total sum
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Three Little Maids from School
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Three Little Maids from School
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"No, I'm serious.
You'd make a great Sugar Plum Fairy in the next show. -
Place your bets, Gents
One ticket for a £1, two tickets for £3 (!!) -
My golf's a bit like RyanAir.
OK IN the air, but lands miles from where I want to be! -
"No! The Lady Captain's never described my swing as
being akin to an octopus falling out of a tree." -
Good to see the Members supporting the Captain!
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"No! I never said Ladies aren't allowed in the Hut!!!"
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"I feel happy - Oh so happy...."
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Help yourself - nobody's watching!
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On the other hand, every little helps!
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Is it true that Greeny takes the Club's biggest divots?
Yep. You need a forklift to pick em up and a carpet layer to put em back. -
If I'm to carry my partner for the next 9 holes I need to refuel!
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Pro's comment:
Great position - weight evenly balanced.
FORE RIGHT!! -
Pro's comment:
Nice bit of flex in the right knee -
Pro's comment:
Superb rotation through the ball -
Pro's comment:
A coiled spring about to unwind -
Pro's comment:
Have you considered a career in ballet? -
"What's a good pre-shot routine?"
"Well first put yer hands on yer hips. Like this." -
"You can't but help admire his grace and poise...."
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