Silver lining for Eagles
Contrary to common belief, golfers are not as selfish as reported and everyone was more than happy that the rain had fallen.
THEY say that every cloud has a silver lining. Well, last Tuesday the Village Eagles experienced exactly that.
Leaving home and heading to the golf course in pouring rain is not everyone’s idea of fun but in order not to let the side down the Eagles headed for Selborne Park Golf Club in aforesaid weather.
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But, as if ordered, soon after tee off time the dark clouds started to get their silver linings as the sun battled to peep through.
By time the leading fourball had played their second hole the rain had stopped, umbrellas were stored away and waterproof jackets were discarded.
Contrary to common belief, golfers are not as selfish as reported and everyone was more than happy that the rain had fallen.
All of this resulted in another great morning of golf and socialising for 73 Eagles.
Thanks must go to the staff and management of Selborne for their hospitality and for the well-groomed golf course that was presented to us for our enjoyment.
Being a residential estate we are also glad to report that no windows or roof tiles were broken. Well, at least, none were reported.
Considering the weather, the couple of days prior to our game compliments must go to the greenkeeping staff.
Our best male golfer was Keith Findlay who we all believe works for Eskom because he truly shot ‘lights out’.
Welcome to the club Keith but we suggest you get hold of the handicapper as soon as you can before he sharpens those scissors of his.
Best lady also went to a new member Bridgett Lee. Welcome Bridgett, may your journey with the Eagles be a happy and enjoyable one.
Home ground advantage came into play as the home club captain was in the winning fourball.
This month the winning team was Billy Pritchard (Selborne club captain), Clive Melville, Sarel Swart and Keith Findlay on a score of 95 alliance points edging out Ben Enslin, Fred van Prooijen, Derek Hodge and Pete Woolcock.
The coveted Stone Trophy will be looked after for another month by Rob Walters, Tony Marot, Steve Stead and Neville Tillman.
It is hard to believe that our next game at Umdoni Golf Club will be the last of the year. Proof that time just flies when you are having fun.
BALD EAGLE
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