19th Hole
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Golf In Oslo in December?
The following from Stein in Oslo
Hello...
Fantastic that we can play in mid december, normally there should be 3 feet of snow all over the country...if the weather keep up with celsius above zero, we will play again next saturday...the man to the right is a good friend of mine, who also play as long as the weather is like now.
Kind regards
Golf in Thailand, any time of the year!
I played this hole several times up in Chiang mai in Thailand. Out of bounds to the left, forrest to the right and water straight ahead...then you absolutely need a good drive!!
Stein's Clubhouse
MGC's man in Oslo, Stein Morrise sent the following contribution:
Sending you this picture just to remind everyone that it is most important that you use the right club when you go for the green....
Best regards from
Stein.
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Kenny Fraser's Presentation
MGC Member Kenny Fraser and partner Ken McLeod proudly show off the Donald Trophy, awarded by the Scottish Shipping Benevolent Association. The presentation of this prestigious prize was made on 10th November 2009 at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow during the Ship Owners Dinner. Kenny just needs to try and find a big enough mantel piece for it now!
Kenny and Ken work with Ken McConnell at Stena Shipping. Ken said " You had better not report that Ken said " just as well I have broad shoulders as I carried Ken for most of the competition" Ken thinks it is better that Ken doesn't say anything as Ken might get upset with Ken. But then who is Ken to judge?
Tam Says "It must be very confusing working in the Stena office"
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Anna, The Pride of Milngavie!
Greenlees Team Presentation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuBmEamlaV4
Miranda's Amazing Birdie
Miranda McAinsh joined Tam at the recent Strathclyde University golf day at Ross Priory. First group out, Miranda cracked a fine drive at the first. Tam was turning away when Miranda shouted that the ball had hit a bird in full flight! Sure enough, a puir wee swallow was downed. "At least it didn't deflect my ball much" said a not very contrite Miranda...
Clearly the incident upset Miranda for the rest of the day, particularly at lunch time:
Things ended well, however (except for the swallow), when Miranda won the ladies competition in tough, wet conditions.
Curry Night at MGC
Who is the ageing lothario chatting up the young lady at the recent curry night? There is, of course, an innocent explanation!
Derek Hunter and his daughter tuck into the terrific buffet at Hugh's Curry Night.
Anna Pips Tom Watson at Turnberry
Anna Telfer (MGC Former Captain) does what Tom Watson failed to do ............ win at Turnberry.
This is a photo of me (on left) and my partner, Maureen Kelly, winning 1st place in the Ladies Invitation Day at Turnberry last Wednesday. I know it's not quite "The Open", but hey, it's still a win - at Turnberry.
Much was made of Tom's age at this year's Open, but Tam is too much of a gentleman (code for scared) to ask Anna...
Tam goes shopping at Turnberry with a close personal friend
Tip of the Month
A wee bit easier on the follow through, Tam...
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Byier's guide
I have attached 2 photos of a certain Sunday lady rescuing what she thought was her ball from deep in the hedge to find it was not hers and then had to repeat the process - at Murrayshall during recent weekend.
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Hugh's Chips are subjected to Steve's taste test
New clubmaster Hugh was subjected to the most severe of ordeals, a bit like Masterchef on steroids, with Steve's taste test.
Did Hugh's chips pass Steve's taste test? Click here to find out...
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Credit Crunch hits MGC
The one pound entry for the Gents Medal sweep proves too rich for one MGC member.
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Happy Birthday Bamber!
Everyone's favourite quiz master was treated to a chorus of "happy birthday to you" in the clubhouse to mark his 60th Birthday. Tam is slightly suspicious of the proximity of Bamber's 60th to that of Prince Charles. Could there be a dark secret about twins being separated at birth? You know, the prince and the pauper. What is the facial feature(s) which arouses our suspicion? Anyway, enough conspiracy theories for one day. Happy Birthday to a very youthful looking Graham Bell!
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MGC supports the Scottish Society for Autism
MGC was delighted to agree to a request from the Scottish Society for Autism to support a recent charity event. MGC donated a round of golf for four for the auction which took place during a dinner dance in aid of the charity. Handing the gift to Ian Thomson and Cheryl Fitzsimmons of Parc Group (who organised the dinner dance) are MGC Captain Jimmy Crawford (left) and clubmaster Paul Wade.
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Ian Poulter's Autumn Collection
An anonymous model poses for Ian Poulter's latest Autumn Collection for the fashion concious golfer. Note the right sock (Man at BHS, £3 for three pairs) is worn 1 1/2 inches above the gaiter this season. The muted tones of the carefully tailored slacks (50p at Poundland) beautifully complement the grip of the two ball putter clone (£4 from American Golf second hand rack). The gaudy cerise top is worn slightly open to reveal the sweater in this season's favourite shade: Indeterminate. A hint of the Arnold Palmer golf shirt (£8 from Edinburgh Woollen Mill discount bucket) brings a splash of excitement to the look. The ensemble is topped off with the plain golf cap (freebie from CDR Cables Ltd).
Ian Poulter also sensationally revealed that this look will be the basis of the next Ryder Cup team uniform, which Poults has been commissioned to design.
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Movie Review
Me, Dougie Kirkham and the star of the show, Derren Urwin, were playing in a medal last year. Teeing off at the first Derren managed to duff his tee shot just over the whins. He then shanked his second on to the practise fairway. He followed this with a great recovery shot from there to the green, and sank the 20 foot putt for par.
The description of the hole thereafter became known as............ The Sh**eshotshankredemption.
Jolly Good 12/10/08
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Beat this for a birdie....
Bob Marsden must have had one of the most unusual birdes in the history of the club. Deep in concentration Bob launched his drive at the third one medal day. Just as the ball left his club Bob looked up to see a car starting the run along the road across the fairway. The inevitable happened and Bob's ball hit the car and ran back down the fairway away from the green. Amazingly the driver did not stop. Unperturbed, Bob went on to make a birdie! This event was witnessed. Can anyone beat that..........
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Where is the off switch on this flippin' electric trolly?
Note the position of the golfer relative to the ball in this picture. He looked up to see his trolly disappearing up the fairway. Hence the caption. Tam can't reveal the name of the golfer, but wonders how many members spell their name Allyn? This is a true event which took place during Saturday's Autumn meeting. Only identities have been disguised to protect the incompetent.
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Wit yes, wisdom?....
Whoever said Convenorship of Match and Handicap was not for men of wit and humour? Clearly, those who subscribe to this (mistaken) view have never met Alastair Tait.
Earlier this summer Alastair was playing behind a four, all of whom were school teachers competing in the Glasgow Schools' Teachers Golf Competition and one of whom was Greens Convenor Derek Hunter.
As the four teachers were preparing to tee off at the 10th, Alastair wandered over. A smile creased his craggy Dundonian face, "Ah", he said "I presume this is Derek and the Dominies".
Whilst I appreciate that Alastairs joke may be somwhat lost on anyone under the age of 65, at least it does prove that Brian Mooney is not the only funny man in Milngavie Golf Club.
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Important putt in the JM Gardner Synchronised Swimming Competition.
Tam Bowie: "What's the read for this putt?"
Caddie: It tends to break to the deep end on this green.
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Ross: "Look Dad, One Per Hole is easy. You should try it...when you've finished looking for your ball.....again."
Dad: Any more of your cheek and you're on a yellow card wee man.
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John tries out the new on-course portaloo.
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Milngavie Golf Club members marshalling the 1st hole and 2nd tee at the 2008 Barclays Scottish Open Golf Championship held at Loch Lomond Golf Club, won by Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell. G-Mac was quoted as saying "I owe everything to this group, especially John Hamilton who noticed a wee problem at the top of my backswing on the first day"
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After another disaster Barty tries to find inner peace.
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Word gets out that Tam Bowie is looking for a partner for the four ball.
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Tam Bowie's brother finds his spirtual home.
