The Fife Tour

So now we come to the end of 2023 and the final events were held in Fife, in glorious weather. It started with a match against Scotscraig GC, followed by a Society day at Downfield GC with dinner afterwards. The final day saw a much anticipated match against The Golf House Club, Elie. Click here for the Captain’s full report, and wait for it, did the Captain get a win under his belt? Read on to find out. Thank you to Tommy and Barrie for managing the events.

Day 1 – September 6 – The teams meet up and get to know each other at Scotscraig GC for a pre-match bacon roll and coffee. And then the preparations begin – a practice on the putting green being unkindly labelled an ‘Airshot’. But isn’t this exactly what we see the Professionals do all the time on TV?

Pre-match refreshments
Almost time to go
Air shot – what air shot?

Then it’s time to get going

The Captain and Robin Duncan prepare to do battle
Our supersubs Lawson Doe and Bill Milroy who quickly picked up the Society ethos of not winning!

Others had fun too


Tony and James at the end of their game
All smiles for Alistair and Max
Angela and George at the end of a very enjoyable game
KJ and Tommy watch their opponents drive at the 5th
And at the end, it’s all smiles for KJ and Tommy

Despite all the fun and good times, unfortunately the result of the match was a resounding win for Scotscraig GC, so it’s onwards and upwards for the JBGS to achieve their first win this year. Can they do it?

Day 2 – September 7 – a Society day at Downfield followed by dinner – so who will be the winner today? The club house looked welcoming but the course had traps waiting for those called Bill.

These were the contenders:

Downfield Club house
Bill Maitland splashes out to victory
Bill S also in the bunker
Bill, Bill, Bette and Max
Tony unleashing one down the fairway
Steady John finds another fairway

So who else is there?


Tommy and Alistair contemplating or are they coaching each other
Alistair going for glory
And Tommy gives it one more go!
And the winner, with 37 points, was Bill Maitland – very well done Bill.

Day 3 – September 8 – The weather was glorious for the final event at Golf Club House Elie. Prior to playing everyone enjoyed a light meal. The format for the day was 4 ball/better ball match play and the formidable JBGS team were out in force looking to go and bring home a win for the Captain. They were:

The Captain and Alistair with their opposition for the day
Steve Lawson and Tony prepare to do battle
Duncan and Alistair raring to go

  

Pre-round poem from John Rankin
Enjoying the sunshine!
We’ve had worse days

What a fantastic day was had by all. On completion of each game, the participants sat outside the clubhouse on the terrace and made the most of the warmth and sunshine which had followed us over the course of the 3 days of the tour.
The Captain became anxious as the results started to come in as it seemed that he was entering uncharted waters. The Captain was heading into unchartered waters, and after requesting a recount, the unthinkable happened with a 4 -2 win by the JBGS. Well done everyone, what a way to finish 2023. Looking forward to seeing you all in 2024, take care and stay safe.

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