As always for Monthly Medals, the day is about the play, so let’s get into it. Well done, Juju (again) for being our Monthly Medallist with 42 points. Juju is always competitive, and narrowly edged ahead of Tee Set stalwart Ric (41 points) and the ever steady Al (40 points).

Ric, clearly jilted, tried to block the victory photo, even using the reflective foil trick, but cropping allows the winner to get the glory….and we covered Ric in full swing instead!!! Next to him, we have featured, the new improved swing of MJ, not in the money today (well not directly) but holding the follow through like a champ.

A good and easy to manage field of 38 players, with no newcomers but notable welcome backs, especially Jochen who had an eagle after missing us for 20 weeks. He no doubt brought out his customary post-match cigar to celebrate that one!!

Welcome back also to Willy and Emil, and to Axel and Srivinas, your absences were short but we missed you.

Above all, welcome back the skirts – 6 in total, after a recent drought.

Below is the summary of the day, with full scores player by player here.

Adrian was in the prizes, winning Low Gross, but is surprisingly missing from the photos. He normally puts on a great show for the camera. Adam took low putts, Dave had first birdie (and a skirt). Jochen had an eagle – just thought we would say that again!! Emil took the cash for first sandy because Ric was already a winner. Skill prize winners – Willy Nearest the Pin, Richie and Lis – Longest Drive

But what you really want to see are the skirt photos – as usual, getting them together in the one photo is like herding cats, so here is our selection for your viewing pleasure…..Isti ni the third photo had a skirt but didn’t have a skirt…

Thanks to sponsor Kojo, to Geoff and Ric for running the normal comp and the parallel MyGolf2U trial, with support today from Adhe, much appreciated. To the guys who helped a fellow Tee Setter through a bout of heat stroke, your efforts are also much appreciated, your mate is now rehydrated, recovered and rested thanks to you.

Tee Set matchplay is now moving forward into the battle rounds with more results…so far unreported to now – former champ and matchplay phenomenon Jari won in a putt off to James “Let your Love Flow” Bristow (I can’t let it go), Roger while not in the money for a change took Rav in a tight game, El Guapo, as he does, found form at the right time v Dave, and Ric no doubt drew some curses from last year’s runner up MJ with a 5&4 victory. Defending champ Arnold struggled past the enigmatic Mike to keep his defence alive. Lots of matches decided by concessions, including a win for Captain Sam, who was in the country just long enough to claim a concession….strategic. The battle of the Two Mikes and Bags v Timo are awaiting clearance from quarantine.

Next Up: Sunday 6th June 2021, Tee Set World Cup of Golf, Riverside, 12.30 Shot Gun Start

After the first one 5 years ago now, our 6th Tee Set World Cup of Golf is now upon us. It is our premier team event, super high on bragging rights and some bottles of wines for the Top 3 teams on net scores and the Top 2 teams on gross scores; no individual prizes this week.

Please be there 11.30am for registration and in carts ready to take off to your tee by 12.15pm. Event Supremo Craig Edwards (also Captain of the Defending Champs, Men at Work – Australia) will be raring and ready to go. There will be 90 players, so bring your patience and good will.

The teams are as follows, with at least 14 countries represented – the UK gets confusing these days, so you count as you please. Kudos for the South Africans for finding a name, and some very handy players!!! Use your imagination for Team OOOO – O for orphans, O – for Oh no, I haven’t signed up yet….who cares – if you don’t have a team yet, then this could be for you….sign up here. We won’t be using MyGolf2U this weekend.