The rainy season has hit and our hopes of finishing the World Cup over two consecutive Sundays at Riverside proved a bridge too far.

In fact, many flights did not even make the bridge, finishing six holes before the heavens opened and the thunder roared.

Our lame Singing Prez – lame due to a knee problem and a serious post buck’s night hangover – had carefully reviewed the score sheets and found very minor discrepancies – in some cases resulting in no change in better ball scores, but adding one point to the leader Srikandi and deducting one point from GB2.

In reviewing the scores it was clear how much Tee Setters improved when playing team golf.  Individual scores were significantly better than past rounds at Riverside and better than monthly medal rounds where we use stableford scoring.  The better ball format allowed plenty of “ham and egg” play – scoring when your partner does not – leading to the high scores, especially in the leading teams.  Well done!!

Six holes played was enough for Mel, Jess and a few others claim they were having their best round ever but not enough to count for World Cup scoring so we need to replay the singles round and Riverside has offered us Sunday 6th November at a discounted rate for those who use their rain check. Thanks to Simon and Riverside for your understanding. We hope we repaid you adequately in food and bar takings.

Of course, anyone else is welcome to play and will be found a team to join.

Finishing early was not all bad.  The Committee broke out the wine for each team and people settled in to what was a very pleasant Sunday afternoon.  “The Idiot” shiraz was a particularly hit, although raised some questions as to who was the inspiration for its selection. Don’t fight over it gents!

A gem from Bushy describing the Araya golf course in Malang.  He described the consecutive par fives as like repeating the same hole.  Now anyone who knows Bushy’s flashy brilliance would know that he has the gift of never playing a hole the same way.

A warm farewell to Jess Kindler, who is moving to Sweden, next to a golf course.  Thanks for all the rounds Jess and hope you get the right type of visitors looking you up in your new home.

In the meantime, we are playing at Modern this Sunday at 11.30am for 770,000Rp including cart.  Register here as usual.