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2003
Present

Peter, Steuart, Malcolm, Robin, Graham, Alan, Frank, John, Hadyn

Hotel

Royal Golf Hotel, Dornoch

Courses Played

Tain, Golspie (x2), Dornoch Struie, Royal Dornoch

Winners

Whitby Trophy - Steuart
Knockomie Quaich - Malcolm
Yates Prize - Graham
Finlayson Prize - Peter
Whitby Mug - Alan

Comments

Thursday
Met at Tain for practice round. Peter jetted in from Cayman. New boy Haydn drove/jetted from Cheshire/Isle of Man/Cayman. Alan and Steuart had bought new Mercs for the occasion. Own diningroom at hotel (so as not to upset other guests!)

Friday
Beautiful day at Golspie. Very quiet. Average looking clubhouse but better inside. A great day’s golf + very tight leaderboard!

Saturday
Beautiful day again. 4½ hours for morning round. Half an hour for lunch! Only 7 points between first and last - the closest ever competition. The top three blow up in afternoon when tested by the championship course and Steuart sneaks through to win. Golf rules guru, Haydn presented with his tie at dinner and in exchange donates a copy of his best selling book to the Society. We won’t mentions Graham’s trousers at dinner! or Frank’s borrowed jacket! Another great weekend - the best according to Founder member Peter.

Score Card

2004 Outing - Our 25th anniversary. Quinto de Lago, Algarve + wives
Steuart to organise (plus input from Haydn)

Photo 2003

2004

Present

Steuart, Malcolm, Robin, Graham, Alan, John, Dave,Hadyn

and wives:- Di, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Vicky, Stella, Sue, Janet, (Sheena & Trish could not be there).

Hotel

The Belfry

Courses Played

Brabazon, PGA

Winners

Whitby Trophy - Haydn
Whitby Mug - Robin
Knockomie Quaich - Not awarded since
1. Malcolm forgot to bring it, and
2. dispute between him and Steuart as to whether for 2’s or best points on par 3’s. Definitely the latter!
Yates Prize (shot of the weekend)- Not awarded as:-
1. Graham forgot trophy, and
2. No good shots apparently
Finlayson Prize(best last round for non winner) - not awarded as Peter (now known as Hurricane Yates) unable to attend

Comments

Our 25th anniversary!
Ryder Cup Weekend.
Peter made up a feeble excuse about some hurricane
hitting Cayman thus preventing his attendance.

Thursday
PGA Course in rain and cloud. Buffet dinner
Hotel in evening. Girls shopping/Leisure Club.
Friday
Brabazon course for final round. More rain and mist.. Course not in great condition. Boozy lunch and watched Ryder Cup in afternoon
Saturday
Others depart but Steuart, Dave, Stella, Robin and John
play Derby Course Di, Jennifer and Vicky off for more pampering.
More Ryder Cup golf then Howies, Rileys and
Finlaysons dine in fine style in the French restaurant.

Score Card

2005 Outing - Belfast area. To be organized by Graham

Photo 2004

2005
Present

Steuart, Robin, Peter, Graham, Alan, Frank, John, Dave, Haydn

Hotel

McGrory’s, Culdaff, Ireland

Courses Played

Royal Belfast, Port Stewart, Ballyliffin

Winners

Whitby Trophy - Haydn
Knockomie Quaich - Steuart (Malcolm still has trophy)
Yates Prize - Frank (prize missing – Peter to present Caribbean shirt)
Finlayson Prize - Alan (prize is teddy bear!)
Whitby Mug - Peter

Comments

Thursday
Very early Easyjet flight to Belfast. Royal Belfast wet and deserted. No coffee/bacon rolls/welcome. Minibus to Culdaff via Derry. Graham main (fast!) driver – assures us he is in control. McGrory’s is small hotel famed for its music – very welcoming.
Friday
Two rounds at Port Stewart in the wind. Good links course. Impressive clubhouse. Drive via Foyle Ferry (10 mins!) to Nothern Ireland. Good Guinness, food in the evening and fabulous ceilidh band.
Saturday
Two rounds in the wind and rain at Ballyliffin. Great links course. 4h 20 mins morning round, 5h in the Ballyliffin Open afternoon. Tired boys at night but not too tired to appreciate superb band in hotel bar followed by Bon Jovi tribute band in hotel’s famous “Back Bar”.
Sunday
Puncture on drive back to Belfast. Found good venue to watch Liverpool v Man U plus last pint of Guinness.

2006 Outing - Moray Coast – to be organised by Malcolm

Score Card