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Results – Impian Golf Resort – 10th December 2013

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We finally had 25 starters with 2 withdrawls. Our venerable leader, Andrew Robinson claiming his illness was nothing to do with yesterday’s lunch and Peter May who was at the hospital with his sick daughter. We welcomed back Geoff Parslow after his “forced sabbatical” in Australia and also welcomed, hopefully a new regular member, Brian Stubbs.

The weather was very good, and the course and bunkers were in good condition. But the greens, were slow, bumpy and the front 9 had been recently tined and treated. Not the usual Impian standard by a long way…. I believe a first for LCs, 7 players scored under 90. 


The winner , with his best round for quite a while, was Ray Funnell with 90 for 45 points. Cut a mere 9. Just beating Stuart Taylor with an excellent 84 for 44 points. Cut 1.

It was also noted that this was Alan Holgate’s 200th game today – well done Alan -you can buy us all drinks next week to celebrate!

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Revision to Method of Flight Allocation for Loose Cannons

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During the Xmas luncheon at Coliseum Cafe it was unanimously decided to re-instigate the (Barry Cousins … patent pending) Numbered Tiles method of allocating flights. Given the numerous complaints and critique of the “randomised” methodology and its execution, it was suggested and agreed the previous simple method of pulling numbered tiles on the morning of play was the preferred method.
So as of 1st January 2014, and in line with the use of official USGA Handicaps for all games, Loose Cannons will re-adopt the Numbered Tiles Method for flight allocation on the morning of play. Barry Cousins has kindly prepared a new set of numbered tiles for this …. thank you Barry.

Loose Cannons Xmas Lunch – Coliseum Cafe – 9th December 2013

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15 Loose Cannons turned up for the annual revelry at the Coliseum Cafe to celebrate Xmas. Pre-drinks in the Coliseum Bar were partaken, then we all quickly adjourned to the back dining room, tactfully placed behind some dark screens to continue the festivities. Lunch comprised prawn cocktail, “Desperate Dan” style steak pie with mash potatoes then apple pie and ice cream … all washed down with copious quantities of wine.

Entertainment was provided by each LC member who took turns to recite stories or jokes or songs. Xmas hats, poppers and fake snow was in abundance to add to the festive atmosphere. All in all a predictable but enjoyable event and many thanks to Andrew Robinson for making the necessary arrangements.

Based on the newly instigated USGA handicaps within the society and the effective online system for calculating this Allan McNicoll was proudly presented with a prize for the “Most Improved ” Golfer for  2013. This was based on scores from 1st March 2013 till December – next year we can calculate this on a full year basis and we will have another exciting prize for this most coveted award.

A few photos and video below sadly demonstrate the child-like behaviour by all of the Loose Cannons attendees at the Xmas lunch …..

Results of Poll

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The results for the recent poll regarding the use of USGA handicaps are summarised below. The majority of players (81%) have voted for the use of USGA handicaps for ALL games. So starting 1st January 2014 Loose Cannons will be adopting the use of players’ official USGA handicaps for all Loose Cannons games. So no more cuts for the winner and runner up as a win should be reflected in a cut in the handicap via the online USGA system we now use.

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Next Game – Impian Golf Resort – 10th December 2013

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Next week we are playing at Impian GC. 5 Flights have been booked. Costs, finally confirmed, will be 150 RM. Buffet lunch included as part of promo offer. I think OK, especially after the day’s previous Xmas lunch.!! Also includes 1 compulsory Caddy per flight. Additional caddies at own expense. 

Tee off at 0745 hrs. Please be at the club by 0720 hrs latest. Any additions, changes please let Ray Funnell know as soon as possible. By Sunday 1300 hrs latest. 

Results – Tasik Puteri – 3rd December 2013

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5 full flights teed off slightly early from 2 boxes. This has to be some sort of record for Tasik…..!!  

We played the Puteri and Tasik 9 s. The long Tasik proved even more challenging than usual, as the rough, after the recent weather had not been cut and several balls were lost, in what should have been short rough…. Jeff actually lost a ball to a rare working mower…!!

Weather conditions were good, with light cloud, a rare dry day….   The course was unsurprisingly wet, but the greens were in their usual great condition and were true and fast. The scores reflected the tough conditions and only 50 % of the players broke the 100…

The winner was Jeff Pearce with 91 for 39 points, cut 4, just beating Stuart Taylor who had 91 for 38 points. Cut 1.  

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Results – Staffield Golf &Country Resort – 26th November 2013

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The November Trophy game was played at STAFFIELD. Excellent golfing weather, the Western and Northern 9’s were in great condition and the scores reflected the great day, with 9 combatants playing better than their handicaps. 

In what turned out to be a very close scoring day, 8 players within 4 points, the winner was Andrew Robinson with 90 for 42 points. Well done, and Cut 6. In second place on countback was Ray Funnell, with 94 FOR 41 points, cut 1. Welcomed back Bernie Schobert, who lost ocb but had the lowest gross of 80. The round contained 4 birdies, and was very enjoyable to watch. 

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Results – Monterez Golf Club – 19th November 2013

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That we have entered the wet-season was very obvious this morning at Monterez, one needed to be a golf enthusiast to enjoy it on some fairways, the greens were okay on all though. Anyhow, we all battled it through and the scores were not too bad in the end. 
 Ian Wise and myself had both 37points, checking the last nine points did not separate us but the last six holes total points did i.e. I won, cut four to 18 and Ian second, cut one to 21. Lowest gross 92 Ian and myself and most golf played by Aftab with 105. We all had lunch at the club afterwards, service a bit slow but food okay on most plates.

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