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Competing for the Expat Cup this year are 9 superb athletes with a very limited golfing ability. This should make for some interesting three balls over the 2 rounds of competitive play. GT is back as defending chump and is taking his defence very seriously with 2 weeks off work in the lead up. Most of that time has been spent at his training base in Clapham working on his image to ensure he looks the part on the day. There is no doubt he will be walking away with the prize for Best Groomed.
The plan for Saturday 3rd September is to travel to Goldaming from Clapham Junction on the 9.52 train. On the train, the draw for the first day’s threesomes and room mates will take place which is sure to cause quite a stir if partnered with the infamous Ridley, who comes second to none when demonstrating golfing etiquette. The second day four balls will be played in order from bottom through to top with the leader going off last. This year, the woolly hat rule will once again be installed for those consistent three putters. Let’s hope for some decent weather! In addition, at the end of the round there will be a shot of whisky for each three putt made, and tee shots that don't make the ladies.
The first round will be played at Wildwood Golf Course, followed by a night out on the town to ensure the days leaders are brought back down to level playing terms for day 2.
The second round will be played at the familiar Merrist Wood Golf Club which will provide a tough challenge for all who are able to stumble to the first tee. One thing for sure is that “keen as” Caunter will be stretching and ready to go 2 hours before everyone else after his customary quiet night at home and 12 hour sleep. True commitment that I’m sure will one day pay off!
Handicaps for the weekend have again been decided by chief event organiser Foz. As usual he has been very generous on himself.
Here’s to a great weekend in Guildford, and remember one thing……Real men don’t play off a 36!
