Thought I might add a lighter moment to the trials and tribulations of the Stock Market in general and have arranged a Golf Challenge, fully supported by Money AM to be held in the heart of the Midlands at Leicestershire's renown golf club at Longcliffe.

Date: Monday 27th June

Practise round tee off 9.30am
Lunch 1.45pm (Sandwichs and soup or chips (cost 4 included in the entrance fee)
Competition round, tee off 2.30pm
Dinner & Prize Giving 7.30pm


PRIZES:

All entrants will get 3 months worth of Shares Magazine sent to their home every week.

Winner will get the MoneyAM Annual Golf Challenge Cup to keep for one year plus 1 years worth of MoneyAM Level 2 service worth 550+.

Second and Third will get a medal to keep, plus 6 months level 2 worth 225+.

Additionally, closest to the pin and longest drive.


Longcliffe Golf Club
Snell's Nook Lane,
Nanpantan,
Loughborough, LE11 3YA

http://www.longcliffegolf.co.uk/the_course.htm

The big day is now but tomorrow. Here is the starting line up:

Morning: Tee off 9.30

Team 1

PTH
Tallsiii
Paul Jacobs

Team 2

Ken Kennison
Paul 1812
Predateur
MG

Team 3

Stuart Lane
Eric Robson
Markus
Canary 9

(Eric will be a wild card for Team 1)

Format will be, maximum handicap of 24 for each player, stableford, best two scores for each hole to count. Thought about the 'orange ball' idea, which we can discuss tomorrow morning, but personally, would rather keep it simple.

Afternoon: Tee off 2.30

Group 1

PJ
Stuart Lane
Predateur

Group 2

Eric Robson
Paul 1812
Tallsiii

Group 3

Bob Colby
MG
Canary 9

Group 4

PTH
Markus
Ken Kennison

Format: Maximum Handicap 24, Stableford. Nearest the pin, holes 5 & 15, longest drive, hole 17. As stated previoulsy there will be a 5 fee to enter the nearest pin and longest drives to purchase some balls, plus a few bottles of wine donated by moi and Eric.

Remember to bring jacket and tie for the evening. If wearing tailored shorts, white socks must be worn.

Also no headbutting, gouging or biting and may the best man (me!) win.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow. I will be at the clubhouse by about 0815, so suggest everyone else gets there not long after so we can have a chat over a cup of coffee. Eric, will find out today if any food will be available on arrival.

Pjacobs
I was assuming you might bring the Bullboy along with you - or is it that he'd be just a source of total embarrassment. Don't worry, I'm sure we could put the Tesco carrier bag over his head - that would do the trick.

We could probably give him a MoneyAM handicap - say 28 - provided he wore his special chifon number - from the Women at Aldi range. I know for a fact that he buys his thongs from there.

Mg; Don't tempt me!! last Sunday my 13 year old (he plays off 17) challenged me, 5 to the winner, sad to say by the 9th hole I had lost 5 balls and was already 18 up. As luck would have it I managed to feign a serious injury and headed off to the bar. As in all good sporting events, as we never finished the game I argued that it was a draw so did not owe him a penny, sad to say he said next time I would need doctors certificate to wriggle out of paying up.

I reckon this time next year Rodney I will be less embarrasing, I hope, so will take part in the 2006 event as the buggy driver/embarrassing old fart at the back of the field playing in a team of one!

Tallisii
Fundy / PAID / Handicap 5
Paul1812 / PAID / Handicap 9
Markus / PAID / Handicap 11
Eric W R / PAID / Handicap 20
PTH / PAID / Handicap 19 /
Predateur / PAID / Handicap 14
Canary9 / PAID / Handicap 21
Bos
Scrip
Brain2Brain
Pjacobs
Cunningham
Bob Colby / PAID / Handicap 17
MG / Paid / Handicap 13

The latest lits of entrants, unfortunately I have received a couple of emails from some possibilities who have confirmed that they are unable to attend. Hwoever Paul Jacobs plus a few MAM clients will be participating, so we will have a sufficient numbers to ensure a great day out.

Still not too late for any others who may be interested. perhaps the recent 'imports' from MAM's competitor may wish to join us?

PTH

PTH,

It might help to sway a few posters (who are contemplating an entry right now) if PJ/MAM were to give a hint or two as to some of the prizes to be won? Also worth mentioning that there will be "a few quid" remaining in the pot for some dosh/golfing vouchers up for grabs in the sweep, as well!! :o)

Mark

I think you just mentioned it!

Don't know how much dosh will be left over until I have the final numbers, but I should be able to work it out. Now, what did I do with those cheques, and your cash?

Must have bought some RPT shares!!!!!!!

PTH

Well done, pth; you're playing a stright bat, I was just going to say, but then I thought about the poor old Bangladeshi's and that it wasn't golf! Els really doesn't qualify because he is already +3. Happy for anyone to win the second prize! Even marcus, despite his illicit practise round and that now full-time professional, peter holden. Aren't you leading the PGA or is that peter lawrie? Maybe a pseudonym.

Eric

markusantonius: Well here goes.

All entrants will get 3 months worth of Shares Magazine sent to their home every week.



Winner will get the above MoneyAM Annual Golf Challenge Cup to keep for one year plus 1 years worth of MoneyAM Level 2 service worth 550+. Second and Third will get a medal to keep, plus 6 months level 2 worth 225+.

We will try and get a few other momentoes together from Pauls clients who are attending.

Mike

Bully

Thanks very much, cracking prizes and hopefully will stimulate a bit more interest. although we have enough entrants to make a great day of it already. But the more the merrier, so come on and join the fun, particularly those lurkers.

Eric, won't be around today, have to go to Wentworth!!

PTH

Bully,

Not good enough - I'm pulling out now!!

Just jokin!

Bully

Nice prizes, but if you want real appreciation, just pick up the booze bill :) :)

Bob
I'll second that :)

Even better, if we can persuade the tight git to ignore his shyness and come along to play you and I can keep him company around the rough ;)

C'mon Bullie - it'd be a blast - you know it's only for fun. Join in and to hell with the score. In fact, if you offer a wooden spoon you and I can compete for it!!!

M

MG; I would love to play but it clashes with some training courses we are running. Besides, I have seen your bit of rough before and thats what got you put away the last time:-)

SoS
Ok, fair enough. Next year it is - hopefully we'll all still be around !!
FoS

Load the following to practice your putting before the big match


http://www.matchpractice.com/game/

Paul

Great prizes, Bullshare. Is that the Open jug? Pity that we higher handicappers lost out in the handicap negotiations - 3/4 the difference! Wonder if Cabrera is playing - hits his 7-iron the length of my drives! Oh well, t'will be a great day, particularly if it coincides with an RNS on Stanelco's Wal-Mart deal!

Eric

ttt

looks to me to be the open claret jug.

just wanted to get this thread back to the top of the board - might try and get mike to change the subject to something like "MoneyAM Golf Open - Entrants wanted" - any objections.

just to update so far i have

Me (pjacobs)
Stuart Lane (Man Spread Trading)
Geoff Langham (Deal4free)

PTH

Two guests for dinner only in the evening are Barrie and Peggy Kinley. I will forward a cheque whenever you advise.

My handicap has just gone out to 18. With 3 more qualifiers to go before 27th, I will be trying to get back to 17.

Bob

Bit of a nightmare for me today.

Got ready for work as usual, went to get into my car....!! all of the windows are down and my car has been cleaned out.

My beloved golf clubs (callaways) that my wife bought me for xmas, my king cobra driver GONE!! :( and my brand new taylor made recovery club :( and not forgetting my odyssey putter.

Im a bit gutted and am not sure if i'll be able to replace my clubs in time for the MAM Open, Im pretty sure i'll still make it, but will obviously be no threat on the day.