Hi, guys.

Further to 5 enquiries re: past golfing threads plus 3 requests for me to start a new one, just thought I would get the ball rolling pre-Xmas as the long winter nights draw in. So, now let us talk amongst ourselves about ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING CONCERNING the wonderful pastime of: GOLF.

Herewith I start this in good nature to encourage "friendly banter" devoid of hostility amongst fellow golfers: whether they be Pro's, Category One players, average club players, high handicappers or even weekend hackers! Let's all have a friendly chat here...

You can even run us through it shot by shot without interruption!

For myself, an inter-club match this afternoon and a seriously competitive friendly off the very back tees tees on Thursday vs my m8 (only have one - boo hoo!) who is a strong 5 h'cap

Ladies day is Tuesday - once again weather has turned cold. Mary left complaining that they always get the worst of the weather. Gives the lie to the claim that God is female. Next week, though, they should do better as it is a joint ladies and vets event on Tuesday so we can make things hot for them.

Have got 4 game in 4 days , and good weather forcast .

plyed yesterday and today, then break tomorrow (lunch on oysters and some intersting Austrian white wine with my my mother), followed by golf Sunday and Monday ... then back to the office for a break!

Hi Eric

Just starting to get back into the 'swing' once more. Quite difficult at the moment, not least because I'm knackered after 15 holes. Driving the ball miles, but irons and the short game struggling after such a long lay off. Longcliffe is looking great this year already. Big rumpus last year over the state of the course, resulting in a new Captain of Greens and work parties tidying up the areas the Green's Staff don't have time for. First comp on Monday followed by a team match on the 12th and first medal a week on Saturday.