Ok everyone, we are off!

Just a little bit of info before we start. I tend to play every other week (but hopefully more this year!), so keep coming back here to check for updates. Due to a change of job, I may not get to play for three weeks, so don't worry if nothing seems to be happening for a bit - I'm just keeping you all in suspense.

So here are the entrants (Names in bold have a ball with their name on it - if your crossed out, then you've been lost - but are still in the competition - If you're name is coloured then you are out of the running.)

Chris Perry       1235

Kevin Hewitt     1153

Richard Lane-Blackwell   1341

Russell Middleton   1152

Stuart Neville       753

Gary Samwell     856

John Flood       1178

Chris Waterworth  1114

Paul Williams       1279

Robbie Allison     964

James Illsley       976

Gary Allen       913

Tony Dunn       916

Jon Williams     1450

Danny Brant       969

Andy Kenyon     1001

Lee Miller         2011

Paul Everett       998

Wayne Santorini   989

Lorna Nichols       888

Tom Jenkins     1390

Paul Hudson     1012

Stuart Govan     1000

Stephen Falcus  1139

Duncan Wall   700 

David Marshall 669 

Update! 10th March! A poor 105 shots today, losing Chris P to Ian's bag therefore:

200 strokes with 9 Srixons left!

Update! 25th March! I'm going through a bit of a fallow period! Another poor show, scoring 114 today. Off the tee with James I, hooked it OB and thought it was lost - so Stuart N comes out the bag. Playing the 3rd, and the group behind knew how I mark my balls and gave me back James I (rule 2b applies)! James I goes back in the bag, but I lose Stuart N to my playing partner! So:

314 strokes with 8 Srixons left! 

Update! 8th April! A solid 95 today and Gary A came out of the bag. He did me proud (apart from a nasty 9 on the 17th) - so well in fact that I won Chris P back! So:

409 strokes with 9 Srixons left!

Update! 11th April! A short outing on Upper Sappey's par 3 9 hole course with my son and Gary A's still in on form. Another 41 shots.

450 strokes with 9 Srixons left.

Update! 20th April! The Garys have gone! Gary A hooked into the rough with my second shot on the Par 5 9th and Gary S lost to "New Dad Duncan" after losing the game with a 10 on the penultimate Par 3! 105 shots.

555 strokes with 7 Srixons left.

Update! 30th April! A sound 92 this morning. John F was out the bag and playing well until I hooked him into a bush on the 5th. So, James I is back out and stayed with me, helping me keep my score down. Well done James I!

647 strokes with 6 Srixons left.

Update! 12th May! A struggle today with 111 more shots to add to the total. Lost James I with a slice into the woods on the Par 3 6th! So, Robbie A's out the bag and was looking like going to my playing partner's bag until a final flourish at the last two holes where I managed to overhaul a 5 stroke deficit!

758 stokes with 5 Srixons left!

Update! 28th May! A reasonable 99. Robbie A played very well, until a nasty slice on the 16th sent him went over the path and into the woods. Russel M cam out and is still with me.

857 strokes with only 4 balls left!!

Update! 10th June! 99 shots again (keep hitting it into the sand, and they struggling to get out!). Anyways, Russel M got lost in the rough, and Richard L-B got lost in Duncan's bag! So.....

956 strokes with just 2 balls left!!!

Dave,

Does the above mean that Kevin & Paul have already been lost & if so how many shots did it take?

John.

I want in - I dont know anything about it like but....

Can I say 1139?

Played this morning and here's the results:

Hit 95 strokes and lost Paul W and Kevin H! Sorry guys, but Paul W in particular played very well until I hooked him into the trees and out of bounds! Kevin H was lost to my playing partner!

So,  95 strokes with 10 Srixons left!

Stephen, the registration thread has been up for a week - where have you been!!

Ok, Stephen's in on a technicality - registration open for 1 more day - anyone entering after tonight at 10.00pm will not be entered.

cheers - not been on all that much :-)

As long as registration is still open i will say 700

Dave i'm heart broken that you didn't take more care with me, but honoured to be your first choice off the tee

"Paul W ...... hooked him into the trees and out of bounds!"

Nothing new there for Mr Williams then!

Better hooked into the trees than pushed into the water hazzard

Also B.I.R ring any bells??

Now go and play up your end of the street you bully keep picking on me i might have to go away and not raise my point any longer

"i might have to go away"

Could you?  That'd be great.  Can you take Santo too? 

Fine, thanks for that! But that tactic as a flaw, as you now have no one to make you look half decent.

Gentlemen - please leave my thread alone with your childish arguments!!

This is a serious thread for a serious competition!

I may have to report this to the commitee if it continues.

Dave, make sure you only use my named ball for putting!!!

Good luck with your challenge.

Russ

Sorry boss,

Playing again 10th March! Will update then!

Paul,

please tell what B.I.R is??

sorry dave for the hijack

Bunkers in regulation.  I had a bit of a day at the beach......

Apology accepted Mr. Flood - I was wondering that too!

Bump

How's it going Dave???

& run.....

I'm being a bit clever this time around Wayne to stop the thread getting overly long. So the updated score will appear in the first post.

Hence the bump!

(Or were you just generally asking me how I am? LOL) 

Mmmm. At an average of 66.6 strokes per ball, me thinks I estimated a tad high. Still early days yet. I'm sure you will only improve as the season gets moving Dave.

Btw, how are you?

A little bit hot actually at the moment Paul - must get around to turning the thermostat down.

As you say, early days, early days - but my money's on David M!!

(took my jacket off - just right now)

Can't believe I've had to be donated.  I served you well in that round you know.  Not my fault you couldn't hit me straight.  If you win me back from Ian do I come back into play?

It's contentitious Chris, but I like it!

Rule 2(B) amended - If a ball that has been lost on the course during a round and is then subsequently found, it becomes not lost. 

Rule 2(C) amended - If a ball that has been lost in a wager and is subsequently won in a wager, then it becomes not lost.

Rule 2 Exemption - once the competition is officially closed, then all balls will be classed as lost from that date even if they become not lost in the future. 

are become ????????

Surely it should be HAVE become, Dave

Oops - it has become "become"

Bump

Phew - a close shave for me!

Bump again!

Yes!!!  I'm back!!!

Bump

Floody is looking odds on for this now

What's the prize, some chocolate?

Diabetic I hope....

How am i doing now Dave?

Still with me gary!

My money is on Lee Miller!

Still waiting on confirmation of prizes from my sponsor!!

Bump!

Still in the bag and in with a chance!  Cherish me Dave!!!

My money is on Santo  for the second year running.

Bumped!!!!

Please please please xplain the rules of this game and what it is from the begining-Ive been trying to work out what the hell is going on-but no idea-looks fun!  Ha ha, I want to play

I could be wrong here Matt but I see it that there are two games:

A. How many shots does Dave play with said balls

B. Which ball wins (he has marked the balls with GS members)

The naming of the ball is just a personal thing, the idea is to guess how many shots he will have taken before all 12 have gone.

ps

I won the last one he did and duly collected my prize at Ombersley GC (a well smacked Commando golf ball ) 

So the number is for how many strokes for that box.  And the name is a sub competition for that box of balls. i.e. if he loses your named ball, you are still in the how many balls all sseason competition (until your guess is surpassed!).

 My head now hurts

MATT-1348   ...thats my guess!

Not sure your guess will be accepted Matt, this was started back in Feb

Dave's finicky about the rules mate, cross them and your marked

I don't believe it..  I pop out for a few hours

Santo you are a @@@@    pmsl

Rules are rules!!!

Dennis he's moaning because he replied to the post and said "don't you dare delete this" what am i to do

I must grow up one day

why

Cause he couldn't bear to hear the truth

Get back to your Horlicks and slippers Davina

As Wayne states Matt, this competition is to guess how many shots I will take until I lose my 12 Srixons.

The naming bit is just a sideshow (actually came about after a post about how naming your ball helps you not to lose them!)

Matt, I'm sorry but according to Rule 7, no new entries can be entered.

But as soon as I lose the remaining ones I'll start it all again!

Oh, and bump!

Oh, and keep the arguing off my thread gentlemen or else I instigate Rule 15b (section F)!

And what does that rule state Dave?

Rule 15b (section F)   To have a pop at Wayne at every possible opportunity

Rule 15b (section F) states:

Any non-competition related discusions being discussed on the discussion thread, whether discussing non-competition related discusions, or non-related competition discussions will not be discussed on the competition discussion thread (as defined by Rule 1.c).

If any competitors, or non-competitors, are found discussing non-competition related discussions on the discussion thread, then a discussion will be held (not on the competition thread) to discuss the discussion. This thread will be entitled "The Discussion Thread" and will only be used to discuss the aforementioned discussion - non discussion discussions will be deleted.

If, after discussing the discussion, the decision is made that the discussion (discussion a) has breached the discusssion rules (as set out in the seperate "Discusssions" Strategy Document) then all discussion will be discontinued, and a discussion hearing held.

Ive said it before - rules are rules

PMSL

I have to agree with you DAVE.

I may be at risk of transgressing Rule 15b (Section F), as well as looking a little more stupid than I do already, but,

what does PMSL mean?

PM sent

to wet ones underwear I believe Dave

Thats why I explained through PM Wayne.

Gotta keep the forum family friendly!

It's a pleasure Dave!

Including you Wayne

Ohhhhhh am I being told off

By who?

Tell me and Ill get them!

Bump!

Bumpity Bump!

With only the two Chris' left, it's getting very close to the finish!

So excited!!  Very, very close this.

I love Dave's Balls me!!

I wouldn't broadcast that Chris!

Look after me Dave.  You've already lost me once. 

Ah Mr Perry, its come down to this.  Two balls, One Dave Knatt, one winner will emerge.

Should be more media coverage for this really!

Also there shouldn't be any balls being given back, once lost it's lost!!!!!

Eh what!!  Whats this - "balls being given back"  Can we have a ruling on this.  If I lose this, I'm appealing against the result!!!

Rule 2 Santo - it was agreed at board level - and ratified by the Rules Sub-committee on Legislature, Enforcement and Solutions (RSoLES)

Well, if them the rules.  Man I could have had this won already.

When's the next game Dave?  Me and Chris P should Caddie for you untill a winner is found!! 

looking good.

Well I'm admitting defeat this year as CURRENT CHAMP

Can't see him losing two balls over 40+ shots

No date set as yet - but maybe not unitl July 1st due to work! Will keep you all posted!

My personal goal is to make these last 2 last until the YMCA Worcester Charity Gold Day (places still available!!) but I'm certainly capable of losing them within the next 40 shots!