October sees the  Club Championships with 19 starters – smallest field for some years.

Good luck to everyone

 It’s worth recognising the sensational win by Europe in the Ryder Cup.

What’s even more impressive than the spectacular golf was the reported bar tab which was to total £230,000.

The Europeans sank some top-notch drink with a price tag which was well over par. A tasty 120 bottles of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial champagne were ordered at a cost of £967 a bottle, which adds up to £116,109 for the lot.

Sixty Moet MCIII and 60 Moet Rose Champagnes were also there for everyone to enjoy at a total of £74,053.

There was also £18,000 worth of high-quality Belvedere Vodka – £1,861 each – and 10 £2,233 limited edition Hennessy 250th Anniversary cognac.

In addition, each player was offered a special Hennessy Richard Lunar New Year 2025 cognac. They retail at £14,896."

Sounds like DAGS on Tour in the old days or a Steve Lean lunch!!

 Well done Lads!!!!!

 Cocktail Party

Which leads in nicely to the upcoming cocktail party at Rod& Sonya’s place – 9 Rossmore Drive Madeley.

Hope everyone can make it to what is always a highlight of the year.

 Sandgropers v Barbarians

 At this stage we have 8 Gropers and 13 Barbarians listed to play at Hillview on 29 November.

Mybe Cuz, Rod and possibly Smeg could make it for the depleted Groper side?

Captains JK  (Gropers) takes on OJ (Barbarians)

 AGM

 The AGM is listed for 29 November at Dominics place – 8 Jupp St Hamersley following the Sandgropers vs Barbarians clash at Hillview.

I am taking agenda items and will again send out a reminder closer to the date, and then the agenda to everyone

I already have the lotto item submitted by Dominic.

 September Birthdays

 There were lots of birthdays in September.  It is many belated happy returns to:

 Andy 3rd       -          74 years

Greg  6th       -          68 years

Chris 21st    -          65 years

Dom  28th    -          60 years

Barrie  29th    -          78 years

 October birthdays

Cuz    9th       -          69 years

Rod    29th    -          59 years

 Winners & Runners Up for September

                                Winner                               Runner Up                    Trophies

Week  1            Abandoned due to Course Closure 

Week  2         Pig      40 points        OJ       37 points        Club

Week  3            Fintan  45 points         Fluffy   42 points         Dominic

Week  4            AFL Grand Final 

September Mystery 9 Winner –  Clive

Around the Traps

• Winners & Grinners continues to be a great review of the events that happen on the day  -keep up the great work Bruce & Pete

• Brad continues to do excellently with the handicaps and organising – where would we be without him?

• Speaking of Pete – he really didn’t get much value winning the Mystery 9 in August did he?

• Some sensational travel pics from the Clatworthys and the Reynolds.  Muz and Wendy also seem to be having a ball on their overseas trip.

• First time in DAGS history (since 1985) that a course has been closed and the round abandoned

• Fintan’s 75 off the stick for 45 points on 20th was an outstanding effort. Shows there’s life in the Old Dog yet

• Dom’s generous trophies prompted some scurrilous comments from Steve!

• We have the mini-tour to Margaret River set for Week commencing 20 October – that should be fun!

• Don’t forget to check the website for all the DAGS news and information – including bookings and results dagsgolf.org. It is brilliant! Great stuff AndAndy

That’s all folks!! 

Joe Baskwell

Hon. Secretary (No Longer Shanghaied)