Fresh in from Rob Swift (you don’t think I am going to take the blame do you?). They used to say, what happens on tour, stays on tour. Unfortunately the internet was at the party too!
Apparently Bjorn was trying to get his handicap cut reversed. He was trying hard.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yij8uRw16PY
Arriving on an idyllic evening, many of us settled into a few bottles of… what was the fizzy South African white called, Viv? Maybe Jerry will remember… Well, the second bottle was as smooth as Sonia Red’s silky little butt. Thanks, Viv!
Avril arrived on the scene touting a cheeky little focacia which went down in record time as Viv took the podium to welcome another set of committed golfers to the party. Third year running and getting stronger!
Later we moved down to the river for dinner and the rest of the crew arrived. Except Bjorn of course. We’ll save him for tomorrow. I just need to add that Tom was looking resplendent in his suave beige jacket and mauve polo. Well done, sir!
Monday 7th June 2010
Winners Jerry Halford & Graham Harris.
Runners-up Grant Glanfield & Neil Hurst.
Longest drive Nick Spillum.
Nearest the pin Neil Hurst.
2 club pot Viv Thomas.
Tuesday 8th June 2010
Winners Damien Naughton & Duncan.
Runners-up Viv Thomas & Glenn Thomas.
Longest drive Viv Thomas.
Nearest the pin Carried forward.
2 club pot Bjorn Skarlen, Neil Hurst, Jerry Halford & Viv Thomas.
Wednesday 9th June 2010
Winners. Alex Silva & Graham stones.
Runners-up. Tim Hemmings & John Graham.
Longest drive Morgan Freeman Fleecing Duncan.
Nearest Claes Lundstrom
2 club pot. Neil Hursty & Grant Glanfield.
Thursday 10th June 2010
Winners. Bjorn Skarlen & Claes Lundstrom.
Runners-up Rob Swift & Lewis Thomas. (Well done Guys!!)
Longest drive. Claes Lundstrom.
Nearest the pin. Claes Lundstrom. (Now it’s confirmed, he’s a crook)
Nearest the pin carried forward. Tim Hemmings.
2 club pot. Bjorn Skarlen.
Over-all winners Gala dinner.
Over-all winners Tim Hemmings & John Graham.
Over-all runners-up Claes Lundstrom & Bjorn Skarlen.
2 club over-all winners. Bjorn Skarlen, Neil Hursty & Viv Thomas.
Most Golf losers. Anthony Alghabban & Rob Pretorius.
Lucky Draw winners. Peter Tallen, Brian Richards, Tom Gilbey & Byron Newman.
Here’s a little quote from Viv:
“…However I have received one mail that has taken me by complete surprise. It’s a link to some interesting reading about one of this years competitors. What a lovely guy, but he certainly keeps his very shady past quiet, or so he thought. Check out the link.
How about these beautiful promo girls for next year’s VivThomas.com Masters Golf Tournament? I’d say its a no-brainer! Lets get the kitty going for the golf girls.
Golf & Program of Events.
Sunday 6th June 2010.
- 6-00pm. Welcome drinks at my house on pool terrace.
- 7-30pm Dinner. Ciclista Restaurant
- 10-30pm Nightcaps @ Pink Flamingo Bar.
Monday 7th June.
- 11-28pm first tee off. Benamor Golf Club, Yellow Tees.
This golf course is wonderful for your ego, it’s relatively short and no real trouble if you hit it way off line. Most average golfers can get onto a couple of the par 4′s in one. Some very high better-ball scores expected and the high handicappers should really enjoy this one.
1st Tee. Competition for the day: “Better Ball Stable-ford”. Each player plays off their own official handicaps, best score to count.
- 7-30pm Dinner at Al-Margem Restaurant.
- Late. Nightcaps @ Pink Flamingo Bar.
Tuesday 8th June.
- 11-14pm first tee off. Quinta da Cima Golf Course.
An extremely scenic course meandering through the orange groves along the coast. Very forgiving if you are hitting the ball a bit wildly, but still quite challenging.
1st Tee. Competition for the day “American Foursomes”: Both tee off, for your 2nd shot play your partner’s ball. For 3rd shot choose best one and play only one ball with alternate shots, for rest of hole. Handicaps to be added and divided by 2.
- 7-30pm Dinner @ Joao Belhi Rest. Regional.
- 10-30pm Nightcaps @ Pink Flamingo Bar.
Wednesday 9th June.
- 11-14pm first tee off. Quinta da Ria golf Course..
This is a top notch course which will test the low handicappers. If you’re having a lousy day on the course, don’t worry, this course is well worth the walk, with one of the nines all along the shore. The competition for the day should help ease the pain. 
1st Tee. Competition for the day, “Better Ball-Texas Scramble”. Both tee off, choose the best drive then play both seconds from this position. Choose the best 2nd shot, both play your 3rds from the same spot and so on until one of you holes out. Handicaps should be added together and divided by 2. Warning don’t tap your own putt into the hole!!!!
- 8-00pm Dinner @ Ciclista Restaurant.
- 10-30pm Nightcaps @ Pink Flamingo Bar.
Thursday 10th June.
- 11-04am first tee off. Benamor Golf White tees.
Back to our home course, but this time off the white tees. If you thought the first day was easy or a breeze, you’re in for a very interesting experience off the whites.
1st Tee. Competition for the day. “Better ball American Scramble”. Both players tee off, choose the best drive and play both balls from this spot, rest of hole is played as normal BB Stable-ford. Each player plays off their own official handicap.
- 7-30pm Dinner @ Quatro Aguas Restaurant.
- 9-00pm Prize Giving for overall Winners and Runners Up.
- 10-30pm Nightcaps @ Pink Flamingo Bar.
Friday11th June.
Thank God it’s Friday ! Hope you’ve had great time with us and have a safe trip home. Hope we’ll see you all next year.
A country club didn’t allow women on the golf course. Eventually, there was enough pressure that they decided to allow women on the course during the week.
The ladies were satisfied with this arrangement, formed a women’s club and became very active.
After about 6 months, the club board received a letter from the women’s club complaining about the men, urinating on the golf course. Naturally, they just ignored the matter.
After another 6 months, they received another letter reminding them of the previous letter and demanding action.
After due deliberation they sent the women a letter advising them that they had been granted equal privileges!…..
Well done to all the winners, losers and everyone in-between. Here’s the official list of prize-winners and you can check out the leaderboard below in the photo gallery – I also added a few of the more fun shots into the bottom of this post. Additionally we have updated the photo page with tons more pics from Bill and Avril’s cameras: http://picasaweb.google.com/vivthomas.com
Most 2 x Clubs
John Graham & Alun Jeans.
Most Mulligans used
Graham Stones & Tom Papenfus.
Reddest Face on Tour
Cees Bouwhuis.
Most ridiculous incident (see here)
Rob Pretorius.
The Broken Clubs
Rob Pretorius & Anthony Al-Ghabban. (Most Golf)!
Joint 6th Place
Viv & Glenn Thomas.
Byorn Skarlen & Chuck Tsiamis.
5th Place
Tim Hemmings & Dave Smith.
4th Place
Alex Silva & Sir Richard Rodden.
3rd Place
Big Stewart Dawson & Big Billy Cruddas.
2nd Place
Steven Elvins & Nick Robinson.
1st Place
John Graham & Alun Jeans.
Here are the photos for day one – there are still a few coming in from Bill and Avril’s camera but this should give you a taste Thank you all for a seriously enjoyable tournament! See all of the photographs here
