Burapha C & D The Legend Lives On, and long may it continue. The story of Ray Rogers is well known to the 'Old Timers' here and he graced the stage for many years. Sit in his chair at the Cafe Kronborg and you soon moved.
It was decided by Gary Rogers and Ray's old friends that we would not let his memory die, and every year Gary hosts a Competiion at Rays old house and all his friends attend the day. Here thanks have to go in particular to Dave Richardson and George Bennison for organising it, Bjarne Nielson and his family for organising the 'Beer Well' and food back at the house and of course Gary Rogers who vowed Ray's name would not be forgotten and invites all back to the house. All do him proud.
This year the competition was to be played at Burapha and the test was to be the C & D Nines, quite a test of golf. There were 15 teams and the format was to be a Scramble format, enjoyed by all who like a relaxed day.
So of we went, and the Course was nice and quiet, in fact we were able to get around in quick time. The Course itself was in fine condition and was a pleasure to play. This is always a relaxing day as you are out with friends, knocking a ball around and if you play a bad shot one of the others will surely help out. Well that is the plan, but the best laid plans of mice and men etc.
It did not take long to zoom around and before we knew it we were sat in the Restaurant awaiting the score cards. There was no rush as the plan was to be back at the house some hours ahead, so we had time for a cold one or two.
Scores in it was back down the road to the House, now Gary's, where a big spread was laid out and the team leaders collected a shirt for all their team players. Then all concentrated on the food and emptying the beer well.
Dave then thanked all, particularly the above, also Burapha, Tim and P.S.C. and then read out the results.
In Third place was the Team of Neil Skilton, Graham Buckingham, Kevin Dinan and Henry O'Brien with a fine 58.3.
In Second was the Team of Clive Robinson, Bob Rasmusson, Trevor Loersch and Herb Pastor with an even finer 57.9
The Winners were 'The Birdie Boys' who consisted of Mikael Anderson Rick Holmes, Ray Thornton and Barry Traynor with an outstanding 55.1. Well done.
To finish the day we had the 'Lucky Draw' then all went home after a great day and vowing to attend the next one. T.T.F.N.
Near Pin Dale Murphy (2) Clive Robinson George Bennison
Long Put Wayne Koch Barry Traynor
Third Place Team
Second Place Team with Dave
Winning Team with Dave and Gary. Note on one Rick is thinking of going for a swim and with trousers that colour why not!!!.
Winning Team with Dave and Gary.
George and Dave organise the 'Lucky Draw'
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