Today was the occasion of the Three Clubs and a Putter competition. This was something I had instigated to fill up an otherwise empty slot on a Bank Holiday Saturday. the format was simple: each player to play their own ball but only using a putter and three other clubs of their choice. I was pleased that the event was fully subscribed and had been looking forward to the competition. So much so that I had even purchased a club specially - see Day 178.
The weather played its part and we had a splendid day. There was a real buzz in the bar beforehand with everyone swapping their reasoning for their club choice. My enthusiasm for the day was dampened when I messed up the first 2 holes but after that I settled down until we got to the 9th when, what I though was a half decent tee shot disappeared right into the trees...(?)
I looked down at my club to discover that the head had separated itself from the shaft! So much for that great idea... Not wanting to spend the second half of the day playing with only a 6 iron and wedge, I repaired to the Pro Shop to borrow a rescue club for the rest of the round. But, by then, the damage had been done and my score did not feature anywhere near the top of the results.
Back in good time for Prize Giving in the afternoon sun: I think that everyone enjoyed the different format and it was great to see the winner achieve a score better than par with the limited club selection!
Then home for dinner preparation and a visit to to local multiplex to watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - retro nonsense but good fun!
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