Lairy Swingers Tour Event 1, The North Foreland Christmas Classic
December 7th, 2013
North Foreland Golf Course, Broadstairs, Kent
The time had arrived for the first official Lairy Swingers Race to Du’Bar Championship Event, and the inaugural Christmas Open, to be held annually at North Foreland GC.
After 5 months of golf at some beautiful courses around Kent and London, and after assessing the support for the Lairy Swingers Society, a small band of brothers took the plunge and dived head-first into society life.
After some last minute tooing and froing we eventually ended up with 14 good men on a crisp, yet lovely December morning, The site of the Swingers contingent assembled on the putting green scared a few of the members but spirits were high and a great first Tour Event beckoned.
With some last minute organisation and shuffling about, the groups assembled on the tee ahead of the big event.
Groups were as follows:
Neil ‘Arms of Steel’ Brennan, Ben ‘Mad Dog’ Futter, Glenn ‘the Gent’ Leach
Colin ‘long iron’ Brennan, Joe ‘nice guy’ Futter, Jamie ‘penguin’ Rospo
Dave ‘Ronz’ Jones, Christian ‘the Network’ Barth, Colin Swan, Simon ‘the Gun’ Breach
Ronnie ‘Biggsy’ Jacques, ‘Big’ Ronnie Jacques, ‘Dangerous’ Dale Jacques, Jason ‘Boom-boom’ Smith
Groups got a little split by at the cross –over, but all came home in pretty good time, and the scores began to be collated. It was pretty clear soon that there was to emerge a clear winner, and that scoring conditions had been tough.
Final Standings and bits below:
1st Glenn 34 points 3 Race to Du’bar points
2nd Neil 32 points (on countback) 2 RTD points
3rd Jason 32 points 1 RTD point
4th Colin Swan 31 points
5th Big Ron 29 points
6th Barthy 27 points
7th= Jamie/Joe 26 points
9th Simon 25 points
10th= Dave/Ron jr 24 points
12th Pies 22 points
13th Col Brennan 20 points
14th Dale 14 points
Longest Drive on 16th Jason Smith .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin on 7th Joe Futter .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin on 11th Neil Brennan .5 RTD points
So, a clear win for Glenn ‘the Gent’, very well done, who earnt his new moniker by unselfishly and very graciously buying everyone a beer with his winnings, and he was presented with the inaugural winner’s trophy by Lairy Swingers CEO, Colin Brennan. With a handicap like he has, we are all expecting future success!!!
Once the presentation was out of the way, a few drinks were sunk in the clubhouse before proceedings moved onto Broadstairs, where loads more drinks were consumed and people won and lost fortunes on the pool table. Incredibly, a few seasoned campaigners made it to the casino and saw 0300 in, fairly play to the ‘last men standing’!
Sunday saw the quietest activity in history on the WhatsApp page as hungovers were nursed and partners appeased, but when the dust had settled, it was agreed by all that the day had been a resounding success.
Big thanks to Ron for driving this day, and to the Foreland members who helped to get everyone signed in, invaluable assistance boys.
The Lairy Swingers juggernaut moves on to the Grove in January, organised by the irrepressible Christian Barth, it will be another top day at a top venue. Minibus, shirts and beanie hats, along with an amazing place to spend a day with your mates, should make for another cracking day out.
We’ve got something that could be a little special boys, let’s look after it.
Inaugural North Foreland Classic, Lairy Swinger Society. December ’13.
December 7th, 2013
North Foreland Golf Course, Broadstairs, Kent
The time had arrived for the first official Lairy Swingers Race to Du’Bar Championship Event, and the inaugural Christmas Open, to be held annually at North Foreland GC.
After 5 months of golf at some beautiful courses around Kent and London, and after assessing the support for the Lairy Swingers Society, a small band of brothers took the plunge and dived head-first into society life.
After some last minute tooing and froing we eventually ended up with 14 good men on a crisp, yet lovely December morning, The site of the Swingers contingent assembled on the putting green scared a few of the members but spirits were high and a great first Tour Event beckoned.
With some last minute organisation and shuffling about, the groups assembled on the tee ahead of the big event.
Groups were as follows:
Neil ‘Arms of Steel’ Brennan, Ben ‘Mad Dog’ Futter, Glenn ‘the Gent’ Leach
Colin ‘long iron’ Brennan, Joe ‘nice guy’ Futter, Jamie ‘penguin’ Rospo
Dave ‘Ronz’ Jones, Christian ‘the Network’ Barth, Colin Swan, Simon ‘the Gun’ Breach
Ronnie ‘Biggsy’ Jacques, ‘Big’ Ronnie Jacques, ‘Dangerous’ Dale Jacques, Jason ‘Boom-boom’ Smith
Groups got a little split by at the cross –over, but all came home in pretty good time, and the scores began to be collated. It was pretty clear soon that there was to emerge a clear winner, and that scoring conditions had been tough.
Final Standings and bits below:
1st Glenn 34 points 3 Race to Du’bar points
2nd Neil 32 points (on countback) 2 RTD points
3rd Jason 32 points 1 RTD point
4th Colin Swan 31 points
5th Big Ron 29 points
6th Barthy 27 points
7th= Jamie/Joe 26 points
9th Simon 25 points
10th= Dave/Ron jr 24 points
12th Pies 22 points
13th Col Brennan 20 points
14th Dale 14 points
Longest Drive on 16th Jason Smith .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin on 7th Joe Futter .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin on 11th Neil Brennan .5 RTD points
So, a clear win for Glenn ‘the Gent’, very well done, who earnt his new moniker by unselfishly and very graciously buying everyone a beer with his winnings, and he was presented with the inaugural winner’s trophy by Lairy Swingers CEO, Colin Brennan. With a handicap like he has, we are all expecting future success!!!
Once the presentation was out of the way, a few drinks were sunk in the clubhouse before proceedings moved onto Broadstairs, where loads more drinks were consumed and people won and lost fortunes on the pool table. Incredibly, a few seasoned campaigners made it to the casino and saw 0300 in, fairly play to the ‘last men standing’!
Sunday saw the quietest activity in history on the WhatsApp page as hungovers were nursed and partners appeased, but when the dust had settled, it was agreed by all that the day had been a resounding success.
Big thanks to Ron for driving this day, and to the Foreland members who helped to get everyone signed in, invaluable assistance boys.
The Lairy Swingers juggernaut moves on to the Grove in January, organised by the irrepressible Christian Barth, it will be another top day at a top venue. Minibus, shirts and beanie hats, along with an amazing place to spend a day with your mates, should make for another cracking day out.
We’ve got something that could be a little special boys, let’s look after it.
Inaugural North Foreland Classic, Lairy Swinger Society. December ’13.
Lairy Swingers Tour Event 2, The Grove Masters
January 24th, 2014
The Grove, Chandlers Cross, Hertfordshire
The Lairy Swingers, with a full contingent of 12 good men, made the trip up to Hertfordshire for the January instalment of the Race to Du’Bar Championship, and the Grove Masters.
A full day ahead beckoned, with the first pick-up at 0630 looking to ensure we arrived in time to soak up the atmosphere ahead of what promised to be a top day of golf.
Against all odds, people were up and ready, and we made good time in the specially commissioned Sunshine bus up to Hertfordshire. What a site that must have been, 9 men, all a little excitable headed up the M2. Good banter and hastily taken fag breaks from the off were the order of the day, with one exception, reigning champ Glen ‘The Gent’ Leach who adopted the Buddhist approach, with the help of CEO Colin Brennan and his Sport Billy bag of food, in meditating the entire journey up. A fair one, would this pay off and secure the Gent more precious Race to Du’Bar points?
We arrived at the venue to be met by the valets who took the bags and we walked serenely past the pro-shop, guided by the impressive Lairy Swingers signs to the changing area, where final preparations began, followed by a lovely bacon roll, or two if you’re Ronnie, and a cup of tea. (Colin had Earl Gray, still not got over that one)
Refreshed and ready to go, the LS crew made their way to the practice area. What a sight that was, orange hats everywhere, a mix of smiles and concentration on the faces of the combatants.
Celebrity sightings of Les Ferdinand and the old bloke from Strictly Come Dancing, along with the surrounds and obvious quality of the facilities meant everyone quickly got into ‘the zone’, it was nearly time to get going.
A quick trip to the putting green directly next to the first tee and the groups began to assemble into their randomly chosen four-balls.
Groups were as follows;
Group 1:
Ronnie ‘Robin Hood’ Jacques
Christian ‘club handicap’ Barth
‘Bite your ear off’ Birdie
Glen ‘Dalai Lama’ Leach
Group 2:
Colin ‘long-shot’ Brennan
James ‘Big Bum’ Baker
Ben ‘creature’ Futter
David ‘the book’ Jones
Group 3:
Neil ‘head-fuck’ Brennan
Jason ‘wedding singer’ Smith
Simon ‘BamBam’ Breach
Joe ‘what am I doing in this group FFS’ Futter
In keeping with the venue, the groups were met on the first tee by a professional and very friendly starter, who explained all the local rules, and stupidly offered up his Aladdins Cave of goodies of tees, markers and pitch-mark repairer to the LS hoardes. In keeping with the fine traditions of the LS, everyone took enough for four rounds worth and we moved off into the course and a gentle par 4 for starters.
We were blessed with the weather and some very good starts were made. The course was in great nick given the time of year, and the rough not so brutal. Greens were true and fast, tees like carpet and fairways (so I’m told) were the way to go.
By the turn, the groups bumped into each other and it was clear that a few had risen to the occasion and were pushing for the leading positions, others not so.
Some Lairy Swingers took advantage of the beer and shorts on offer in the carts that went round the course, seeking the Leach ‘buzz’, relaxed in the fact that the big prizes might be beyond them this day.
When all came off the course, lips were rightfully sealed on the points, but due to the big smile on certain LS faces, it was clear who had done well and were in the mix. Some others were clearly down and out!
Changed, showered and shower-robes in bags (everyone needs a momento), the LS made their way in full jacket and tie mode to our own personal area to eat and make the presentations.
Event overlord Barthy gathered the scores and the starter of 3 small sausages with a dollop of mashed potato was served by the Eastern European beauties. Due to popular demand, the main course of a piece of toasted bread to soak up the starter was then served. Food done, the LS got into full drinking mode ahead of the presentations.
After a few heavily priced aperitifs, Christian Barth, event organiser, got up to reveal the scores. It took him around 10 minutes to get into the bones of the standings as Ronnie had decided from an early stage that double-whiskies were the way forward after a tough round, and was making a good case for the Gold Medal for Drunken behaviour. After the LS had finally got Weights to be quiet for 5 seconds, Barthy revealed the positions.
A great speech, given with the enthusiasm of someone who had clearly done very well followed. Individuals, even those who at that time hated golf were asked about their round, with the interest in telling all rising as Barthy moved through the leader board, and we made our way to the final three positions.
Joe, who had survived a round with three LS not enjoying the best of days to score 35 points, came a very creditable third. Barthy, despite a punishing handicap less than his actual club one, overcame this hurdle to finish with 37 and second place and CEO Colin Brennan, the waitress terrorist, won the event with a fantastic 38 points having not played for a month. Well done boys, and good Race to Du’bar points, hard earned.
Bakes took the longest drive with an absolute beast of a strike, and Joe hit the tough nearest the pin green to secure the .5 points for the second month running.
Colin Brennan, Grove Masters Champion 2014 Christian Barth, Second Place, Grove Masters
Final Standings and bits below:
1st Col 38 points 3 Race to Du’bar points
2nd Barthy 37 points 2 RTD points
3rd Joe 35 points 1 RTD point
4th Ben 33 points
5th Glen 31 points
6th Birdie 29 points
7th Dave 28 points
9th= Ronnie 27 points
9th= Bakes 27 points
10th Neil 25 points
11th Simon 19 points
12th Jason 17 points
Longest Drive Bakes (monster) .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin Joe .5 RTD points
Race to Du’Bar points standings after 2 events
1st= Colin Brennan 3pts
1st= Glenn Leach 3pts
3rd Neil Brennan 2.5pts
4th= Joe Futter 2pts
4th= Christian Barth 2pts
6th Jason Smith 1.5pts
7th James Baker .5pts
Long way to go, let’s hope to see some other names up there next time.
Presentation of the trophy was not possible as it had been left in the sunshine bus, but the event organiser had bought a couple of hand-picked prizes for the nearest the pin and long drive winners, Joe and Jamie stepped forward to pick up the lovely merchandise. Prize money was handed out and the formalities were over.
CEO and LS co-founder, event winner, all-round good egg, Colin Brennan stepped forward to begin his traditional speech, the rest is a bit of a blurr!!
The LS then moved in to the Glass House Bar for three hours of serious carnage. Simply too much in the way of funny shenanigans to list fully, and my fingers hurt, but highlights included the discovery by Si of Ronnie’s Robin Hood pouch, the steady emptying of everyone’s pockets with the £10 shorts, Bakes eating all the bar-snacks, the fines from the CEO with it has to be said little in the way of structure but funny all the less, Glenn paying a fine for not getting fined enough, Jas not paying his 50p fine as the well had run dry, LS rendition of Sweet Caroline for the Wedding Singer, Simon not killing anyone despite being as gattered as everyone else and impromptu arm-wrestling all made for a heady mix and lovely times all round.
£30 raised for next years trip.
Bonds were re-enforced and new friends were made.
The time came for the LS to leave, and the drunken nonsense continued on the way home, reasonable number of piss-stops and good hearted banter all the way back to the Kent Riviera. Barthy and Birdie were left to restore some civilisation to the Grove and another fine, fine day was done.
Great work and respect go to Barthy for organising a great day, The Grove is a special place, look forward to returning next year.
Notable absentees, TC and Jamie, you were missed, and a big welcome to the two newest members of the LS family, Birdie and Bakes, good to have you on-board.
Looking forward to the next one already chaps.
NB 31.01.14
January 24th, 2014
The Grove, Chandlers Cross, Hertfordshire
The Lairy Swingers, with a full contingent of 12 good men, made the trip up to Hertfordshire for the January instalment of the Race to Du’Bar Championship, and the Grove Masters.
A full day ahead beckoned, with the first pick-up at 0630 looking to ensure we arrived in time to soak up the atmosphere ahead of what promised to be a top day of golf.
Against all odds, people were up and ready, and we made good time in the specially commissioned Sunshine bus up to Hertfordshire. What a site that must have been, 9 men, all a little excitable headed up the M2. Good banter and hastily taken fag breaks from the off were the order of the day, with one exception, reigning champ Glen ‘The Gent’ Leach who adopted the Buddhist approach, with the help of CEO Colin Brennan and his Sport Billy bag of food, in meditating the entire journey up. A fair one, would this pay off and secure the Gent more precious Race to Du’Bar points?
We arrived at the venue to be met by the valets who took the bags and we walked serenely past the pro-shop, guided by the impressive Lairy Swingers signs to the changing area, where final preparations began, followed by a lovely bacon roll, or two if you’re Ronnie, and a cup of tea. (Colin had Earl Gray, still not got over that one)
Refreshed and ready to go, the LS crew made their way to the practice area. What a sight that was, orange hats everywhere, a mix of smiles and concentration on the faces of the combatants.
Celebrity sightings of Les Ferdinand and the old bloke from Strictly Come Dancing, along with the surrounds and obvious quality of the facilities meant everyone quickly got into ‘the zone’, it was nearly time to get going.
A quick trip to the putting green directly next to the first tee and the groups began to assemble into their randomly chosen four-balls.
Groups were as follows;
Group 1:
Ronnie ‘Robin Hood’ Jacques
Christian ‘club handicap’ Barth
‘Bite your ear off’ Birdie
Glen ‘Dalai Lama’ Leach
Group 2:
Colin ‘long-shot’ Brennan
James ‘Big Bum’ Baker
Ben ‘creature’ Futter
David ‘the book’ Jones
Group 3:
Neil ‘head-fuck’ Brennan
Jason ‘wedding singer’ Smith
Simon ‘BamBam’ Breach
Joe ‘what am I doing in this group FFS’ Futter
In keeping with the venue, the groups were met on the first tee by a professional and very friendly starter, who explained all the local rules, and stupidly offered up his Aladdins Cave of goodies of tees, markers and pitch-mark repairer to the LS hoardes. In keeping with the fine traditions of the LS, everyone took enough for four rounds worth and we moved off into the course and a gentle par 4 for starters.
We were blessed with the weather and some very good starts were made. The course was in great nick given the time of year, and the rough not so brutal. Greens were true and fast, tees like carpet and fairways (so I’m told) were the way to go.
By the turn, the groups bumped into each other and it was clear that a few had risen to the occasion and were pushing for the leading positions, others not so.
Some Lairy Swingers took advantage of the beer and shorts on offer in the carts that went round the course, seeking the Leach ‘buzz’, relaxed in the fact that the big prizes might be beyond them this day.
When all came off the course, lips were rightfully sealed on the points, but due to the big smile on certain LS faces, it was clear who had done well and were in the mix. Some others were clearly down and out!
Changed, showered and shower-robes in bags (everyone needs a momento), the LS made their way in full jacket and tie mode to our own personal area to eat and make the presentations.
Event overlord Barthy gathered the scores and the starter of 3 small sausages with a dollop of mashed potato was served by the Eastern European beauties. Due to popular demand, the main course of a piece of toasted bread to soak up the starter was then served. Food done, the LS got into full drinking mode ahead of the presentations.
After a few heavily priced aperitifs, Christian Barth, event organiser, got up to reveal the scores. It took him around 10 minutes to get into the bones of the standings as Ronnie had decided from an early stage that double-whiskies were the way forward after a tough round, and was making a good case for the Gold Medal for Drunken behaviour. After the LS had finally got Weights to be quiet for 5 seconds, Barthy revealed the positions.
A great speech, given with the enthusiasm of someone who had clearly done very well followed. Individuals, even those who at that time hated golf were asked about their round, with the interest in telling all rising as Barthy moved through the leader board, and we made our way to the final three positions.
Joe, who had survived a round with three LS not enjoying the best of days to score 35 points, came a very creditable third. Barthy, despite a punishing handicap less than his actual club one, overcame this hurdle to finish with 37 and second place and CEO Colin Brennan, the waitress terrorist, won the event with a fantastic 38 points having not played for a month. Well done boys, and good Race to Du’bar points, hard earned.
Bakes took the longest drive with an absolute beast of a strike, and Joe hit the tough nearest the pin green to secure the .5 points for the second month running.
Colin Brennan, Grove Masters Champion 2014 Christian Barth, Second Place, Grove Masters
Final Standings and bits below:
1st Col 38 points 3 Race to Du’bar points
2nd Barthy 37 points 2 RTD points
3rd Joe 35 points 1 RTD point
4th Ben 33 points
5th Glen 31 points
6th Birdie 29 points
7th Dave 28 points
9th= Ronnie 27 points
9th= Bakes 27 points
10th Neil 25 points
11th Simon 19 points
12th Jason 17 points
Longest Drive Bakes (monster) .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin Joe .5 RTD points
Race to Du’Bar points standings after 2 events
1st= Colin Brennan 3pts
1st= Glenn Leach 3pts
3rd Neil Brennan 2.5pts
4th= Joe Futter 2pts
4th= Christian Barth 2pts
6th Jason Smith 1.5pts
7th James Baker .5pts
Long way to go, let’s hope to see some other names up there next time.
Presentation of the trophy was not possible as it had been left in the sunshine bus, but the event organiser had bought a couple of hand-picked prizes for the nearest the pin and long drive winners, Joe and Jamie stepped forward to pick up the lovely merchandise. Prize money was handed out and the formalities were over.
CEO and LS co-founder, event winner, all-round good egg, Colin Brennan stepped forward to begin his traditional speech, the rest is a bit of a blurr!!
The LS then moved in to the Glass House Bar for three hours of serious carnage. Simply too much in the way of funny shenanigans to list fully, and my fingers hurt, but highlights included the discovery by Si of Ronnie’s Robin Hood pouch, the steady emptying of everyone’s pockets with the £10 shorts, Bakes eating all the bar-snacks, the fines from the CEO with it has to be said little in the way of structure but funny all the less, Glenn paying a fine for not getting fined enough, Jas not paying his 50p fine as the well had run dry, LS rendition of Sweet Caroline for the Wedding Singer, Simon not killing anyone despite being as gattered as everyone else and impromptu arm-wrestling all made for a heady mix and lovely times all round.
£30 raised for next years trip.
Bonds were re-enforced and new friends were made.
The time came for the LS to leave, and the drunken nonsense continued on the way home, reasonable number of piss-stops and good hearted banter all the way back to the Kent Riviera. Barthy and Birdie were left to restore some civilisation to the Grove and another fine, fine day was done.
Great work and respect go to Barthy for organising a great day, The Grove is a special place, look forward to returning next year.
Notable absentees, TC and Jamie, you were missed, and a big welcome to the two newest members of the LS family, Birdie and Bakes, good to have you on-board.
Looking forward to the next one already chaps.
NB 31.01.14
Lairy Swingers Tour Event 3, The North Foreland Classic
February 15th, 2014. North Foreland GC, Broadstairs
Well, the weather finally hit the Swingers!
After an outrageous run of good fortune with the elements over the winter, the poor conditions that prevailed over the country in January and early February resulted in the intended event destination of Canterbury being closed, and the February tour event being hastily rearranged to Swingers HQ, North Foreland GC.
The tooing and froing with the dates, course and the weather resulted in a reduced field of 6 Swingers, all demented in their own way, arriving at a windswept, yet largely dry NFGC to battle for those Race to Du’Bar points, the glory of the Swingers Trophy and to keep the society moving into warmer months.
Colin, Neil, Ronnie, Joe, Ben and Glenn braved the elements, so we had two 3-balls. Ridiculous thoughts of getting out on the short course were quickly dashed by a Women’s Institute comp going on, so as we loitered for The Gent to wake from his slumber and rescue his last cat of the night-shift, a good breakfast was had, thermals were checked and at around 0900, out we went onto (for good reason) an empty course.
Ronnie tried to head-butt me after this picture.
Brennan Brothers with Swingers hats doing the business!
The balls were dropped, and Weights and Measures Ronnie Jacques joined the Brennan Brothers, whilst The Gent and all-round good egg Glenn joined the Brothers Futter for the ordeal ahead.
No other way of putting it, it was fucking brutal out there. 40 mph winds, gusting to who knows what, balls oscillating (looked that up) on the tee and on the green. Ronnie actually managed to hit a 7 iron pretty well on 14, that ended up coming back about 40 metres once the wind grabbed hold, 5 woods into the par 3 11th, pretty crazy really!
BUT, we got an event in and kept the momentum going and although from very early doors it was clear the course record would stay intact, and that point scoring would be low, the feeling after the round was one of comrades who had come from the Normandy Landings.
Due to the fact that everyone either had mittens on, were fucking miserable with the weather or their phones had frozen, photos from the day are very sketchy. Please see below the photos below on the players after the event once they had reached the warm surround of the club-house. Some of the pictures tell the story of the 5 hours before, as do the points scored!!
The Desperate Half Dozen
1. Weights after his ordeal (no-one mention the scorecard), picture tells a thousand words.
2. Col as he embarked on another well-orchestrated speech and fines session
3. I just wanted to cry at this point
4. Joe on the sofa of doom, again wondering, ‘what the fuck am I doing here?’
5. Glenn showing signs of madness despite conquering the elements and again reigning supreme.
Ben was taking the pics
Event Final Standings and bits below:
1st Glenn 32 points 3 Race to Du’bar points
2nd Neil 27 points 2 RTD points
3rd Colin 22 points 1 RTD point
4th Weights 22 points on countback
5th Joe 21 points
6th Ben 17 points
Longest Drive Joe .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin Colin .5 RTD points
Race to Du’Bar points standings after 3 events
1st Glenn Leach 6pts
2nd= Neil Brennan 4.5pts
2nd= Colin Brennan 4.5pts
4th Joe Futter 2.5pts
5th Christian Barth 2pts
6th Jason Smith 1.5pts
7th James Baker .5pts
Onto Chart Hills in March, a full turn out, great crack and better weather.
Up the Swingers!
February 15th, 2014. North Foreland GC, Broadstairs
Well, the weather finally hit the Swingers!
After an outrageous run of good fortune with the elements over the winter, the poor conditions that prevailed over the country in January and early February resulted in the intended event destination of Canterbury being closed, and the February tour event being hastily rearranged to Swingers HQ, North Foreland GC.
The tooing and froing with the dates, course and the weather resulted in a reduced field of 6 Swingers, all demented in their own way, arriving at a windswept, yet largely dry NFGC to battle for those Race to Du’Bar points, the glory of the Swingers Trophy and to keep the society moving into warmer months.
Colin, Neil, Ronnie, Joe, Ben and Glenn braved the elements, so we had two 3-balls. Ridiculous thoughts of getting out on the short course were quickly dashed by a Women’s Institute comp going on, so as we loitered for The Gent to wake from his slumber and rescue his last cat of the night-shift, a good breakfast was had, thermals were checked and at around 0900, out we went onto (for good reason) an empty course.
Ronnie tried to head-butt me after this picture.
Brennan Brothers with Swingers hats doing the business!
The balls were dropped, and Weights and Measures Ronnie Jacques joined the Brennan Brothers, whilst The Gent and all-round good egg Glenn joined the Brothers Futter for the ordeal ahead.
No other way of putting it, it was fucking brutal out there. 40 mph winds, gusting to who knows what, balls oscillating (looked that up) on the tee and on the green. Ronnie actually managed to hit a 7 iron pretty well on 14, that ended up coming back about 40 metres once the wind grabbed hold, 5 woods into the par 3 11th, pretty crazy really!
BUT, we got an event in and kept the momentum going and although from very early doors it was clear the course record would stay intact, and that point scoring would be low, the feeling after the round was one of comrades who had come from the Normandy Landings.
Due to the fact that everyone either had mittens on, were fucking miserable with the weather or their phones had frozen, photos from the day are very sketchy. Please see below the photos below on the players after the event once they had reached the warm surround of the club-house. Some of the pictures tell the story of the 5 hours before, as do the points scored!!
The Desperate Half Dozen
1. Weights after his ordeal (no-one mention the scorecard), picture tells a thousand words.
2. Col as he embarked on another well-orchestrated speech and fines session
3. I just wanted to cry at this point
4. Joe on the sofa of doom, again wondering, ‘what the fuck am I doing here?’
5. Glenn showing signs of madness despite conquering the elements and again reigning supreme.
Ben was taking the pics
Event Final Standings and bits below:
1st Glenn 32 points 3 Race to Du’bar points
2nd Neil 27 points 2 RTD points
3rd Colin 22 points 1 RTD point
4th Weights 22 points on countback
5th Joe 21 points
6th Ben 17 points
Longest Drive Joe .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin Colin .5 RTD points
Race to Du’Bar points standings after 3 events
1st Glenn Leach 6pts
2nd= Neil Brennan 4.5pts
2nd= Colin Brennan 4.5pts
4th Joe Futter 2.5pts
5th Christian Barth 2pts
6th Jason Smith 1.5pts
7th James Baker .5pts
Onto Chart Hills in March, a full turn out, great crack and better weather.
Up the Swingers!
Lairy Swingers Tour Event 4, The Chart Hills Challenge
February 15th, 2014. North Foreland GC, Broadstairs
The Lairy Swingers juggernaut rolled onto Chart Hills for the March leg of the Race to Du’Bar Tour Championship.
The handicaps had been revised after Tour Event 3, and it was hoped that there would be some fresh faces on the podium come the end of the day. New members in Sam Rospo, Sam Winsor were welcomed, and TC welcomed back after his new baby experience, and we had a nice round 12 to do battle.
A beautiful day greeted the LS as we arrived, and the soldiers trooped into the clubhouse to congregate and grab a bacon roll, with an optional full English for the Big Ass Brigade (me and Bakes).
There were a few early highlights, Simon seemingly having had no sleep and with an alcohol content Pete Doherty would be proud of declaring that he was the man to beat, Jas rocking an ‘Ice Cube meets Eminem, meets Samuel L. Jackson look, Bakes sporting a boy band haircut, Ronnie having borrowed Lisa’s glasses for the day and Glenn appearing to focus more on ‘the buzz’ than the golf, things were shaping up nicely.
The course had experienced a lot of rain, but the layout and all round facilities of Chart Hills are top drawer, so a little bit of moisture was never going to deter these hardy souls.
The four balls were pre-picked, and out the boys went onto the practice ground for some loosening and refining of the swings, as well as some putts before the big kick-off.
The LS Crew, 2014. & Vanilla Ice
The Practice Area:
Check how sharp that parting is, swing’s alright as well. A vista of the practice, Dave Jones with full focus
CEO, Colin Brennan, limbering up, or did he need a shit?
The heavy mob (literally)
We were all disappointed Ronnie couldn’t make it, but seeing Lisa and her designer glasses more than made up for it.
Time for the first tee, the club provided a starter and we all made our way to the first.
Fourballs as follows:
CEO Harry Styles Lefty Jones Lisa Jacques
Bam Bam Al Pacino Talented Rospo Gent Leach
Final four-ball consisted of 50 Cent Smith, Steady Eddie Crow, Token Low Handicapper Winsor and Choker Brennan snr. No images are available.
The Dirty Dozen gathered on the first tee and we were off. The LS responded well to the pressure of being videotaped on their first drive and in general penetrating and well-positioned drives were sent down the tight first fairway. Check WhatsApp for the VT.
The course was wet, but the layout and surrounds beautiful as ever. The greens played very tough, the weather had not allowed the normal Chart Hill standards to be maintained but some good, bad and ugly golf ensued.
Action shots of top quality Championship Golf to follow:
As the ‘veteran’ of the group, Jas’s prostrate control isn’t what it once was. Best guess, 8 calls of the nature for the hard hitting right-hander.
The spectacular view up the 9th.
The Anaconda, the longest bunker in Europe (allegedly)
The reaction to discovering that Silly Bacon had taken one of the NTP Cash Prizes.
A serious contender for Bakes’ Big Bum title at the awesome 17th.
Weights and The Gent get ‘The buzz’ on. Jonesy smiling but focused on the Podium, would anything get in his way this time?
Si, frankly, was smashed by this point, and smashing it!!
Best swing since Arnold Palmer.
Even one handed, Si was making it happen.
’You wanna piece of me?’ J eyeing one down.
Quality shot out on the field
So the round finished and the sun was setting. Perfect timing, as a few LS had to shoot fairly quickly to go to other events in the evening, an Executive decision was made to abandon tie-wearing and get into the bar for refreshments, bit of grub and of course, the presentation and prize-giving.
Event Final Standings and bits below:
1st Simon Breach 39 points 3 Race to Du’bar points
2nd David Jones 35 points 2 RTD points
3rd Nicholas Crow 33 points 1 RTD point
4th Neil Brennan 33 points on countback
5th James Baker 32 points
6th Samuel Winsor 30 points
7th = Samuel Rospo 29 points
7th = Glenn Leach 29 points
7th = Jason Smith 29 points
7th = Jamie Rospo 29 points
11th Ronnie Jacques 28 points
12th Colin Brennan 27 points
Longest Drive Simon Breach .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin Samuel Rospo .5 RTD points
Race to Du’Bar points standings after 3 events
1st Glenn Leach 6pts
2nd= Neil Brennan 4.5pts
2nd= Colin Brennan 4.5pts
4th Simon Breach 3.5pts
5th Joe Futter 2.5pts
6th = Christian Barth 2pts
6th = Nicholas Crow 2pts
6th = David Jones 2pts
8th Jason Smith 1.5pts
9th = James Baker .5pts
9th = Samuel Rospo .5pts
Big Bum and Sam R collected the additional (non-point scoring) prizes for NTP, taking home a £20 bonus.
So, three new faces on the podium and lowest score of 27 points, The Swingers starting to find a bit of form coming into the summer. Good news for those who couldn’t make this one as no ground lost on the leaders, it’s all to play for.
Well done Si, legendary driving, drinking and all-round play deservedly earning him his first career title. I saw him the night before as we were doing our pre-tournament preparation (Northwood Club), and he called the win, and despite not being able to see straight, he pulled it off for the biggest shock of the year so far. To back his 3 Race to Du’Bar points with a long drive meant a very good day for the ex-bare-knuckle fighter and East End hooligan.
Simon receives his trophy and prize-winnings from Swinger CEO Colin Brennan
Equally well done to two new members of the Podium Posse, Dave ‘the groove’ Jones and TC.
Dave made the most of his increase in shots and resisted all attempts by Ronnie to drag him down to his level to turn in with 35 points. It was a shame to see them brawling in the clubhouse after, but they’re best mates, and all was quickly forgotten as DJ picked up 2 RTD points and the cash. Well played Jonesy, wait for the chop!!!!
DJ in the points
TC, after a period of paternity leave, made a positive return to competitive golf with a third place and 1 RTD point. TC played very steady all the way round, and aided by a heart-breaking blob on the last from yours truly deservedly took the final place on the podium.
TC, with one of the cheesier smiles you’ll see!!!
Another great day fellas, and we move onto Canterbury for the next leg. The handicap reviews definitely worked and great to see three new faces in the points. It is what it’s all about.
As always many highlights of the day, Jason setting new records for use of the word c*nt and for pisses on a golf course, as did Si for alcohol consumption, everyone picking the bones of Bakes dinner as he was eating out, The Gent and Biggs on the buzz, the now legendary fining committee (£120 in) building up for the Grove, we’ll be able to buy it at this rate!!
Happy f’ing days.
Finally, a welcome to Sam and Sam, and we look forward to seeing Barthy and the Brothers Futter back next time round as the LS move into unchartered territory of 4 fourballs, and 16 strong Society Golf.
Remember, we are The Swingers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ps, cheers to those that supplied photos, it makes for a better record of the day (Sam W, Biggs, Col)
February 15th, 2014. North Foreland GC, Broadstairs
The Lairy Swingers juggernaut rolled onto Chart Hills for the March leg of the Race to Du’Bar Tour Championship.
The handicaps had been revised after Tour Event 3, and it was hoped that there would be some fresh faces on the podium come the end of the day. New members in Sam Rospo, Sam Winsor were welcomed, and TC welcomed back after his new baby experience, and we had a nice round 12 to do battle.
A beautiful day greeted the LS as we arrived, and the soldiers trooped into the clubhouse to congregate and grab a bacon roll, with an optional full English for the Big Ass Brigade (me and Bakes).
There were a few early highlights, Simon seemingly having had no sleep and with an alcohol content Pete Doherty would be proud of declaring that he was the man to beat, Jas rocking an ‘Ice Cube meets Eminem, meets Samuel L. Jackson look, Bakes sporting a boy band haircut, Ronnie having borrowed Lisa’s glasses for the day and Glenn appearing to focus more on ‘the buzz’ than the golf, things were shaping up nicely.
The course had experienced a lot of rain, but the layout and all round facilities of Chart Hills are top drawer, so a little bit of moisture was never going to deter these hardy souls.
The four balls were pre-picked, and out the boys went onto the practice ground for some loosening and refining of the swings, as well as some putts before the big kick-off.
The LS Crew, 2014. & Vanilla Ice
The Practice Area:
Check how sharp that parting is, swing’s alright as well. A vista of the practice, Dave Jones with full focus
CEO, Colin Brennan, limbering up, or did he need a shit?
The heavy mob (literally)
We were all disappointed Ronnie couldn’t make it, but seeing Lisa and her designer glasses more than made up for it.
Time for the first tee, the club provided a starter and we all made our way to the first.
Fourballs as follows:
CEO Harry Styles Lefty Jones Lisa Jacques
Bam Bam Al Pacino Talented Rospo Gent Leach
Final four-ball consisted of 50 Cent Smith, Steady Eddie Crow, Token Low Handicapper Winsor and Choker Brennan snr. No images are available.
The Dirty Dozen gathered on the first tee and we were off. The LS responded well to the pressure of being videotaped on their first drive and in general penetrating and well-positioned drives were sent down the tight first fairway. Check WhatsApp for the VT.
The course was wet, but the layout and surrounds beautiful as ever. The greens played very tough, the weather had not allowed the normal Chart Hill standards to be maintained but some good, bad and ugly golf ensued.
Action shots of top quality Championship Golf to follow:
As the ‘veteran’ of the group, Jas’s prostrate control isn’t what it once was. Best guess, 8 calls of the nature for the hard hitting right-hander.
The spectacular view up the 9th.
The Anaconda, the longest bunker in Europe (allegedly)
The reaction to discovering that Silly Bacon had taken one of the NTP Cash Prizes.
A serious contender for Bakes’ Big Bum title at the awesome 17th.
Weights and The Gent get ‘The buzz’ on. Jonesy smiling but focused on the Podium, would anything get in his way this time?
Si, frankly, was smashed by this point, and smashing it!!
Best swing since Arnold Palmer.
Even one handed, Si was making it happen.
’You wanna piece of me?’ J eyeing one down.
Quality shot out on the field
So the round finished and the sun was setting. Perfect timing, as a few LS had to shoot fairly quickly to go to other events in the evening, an Executive decision was made to abandon tie-wearing and get into the bar for refreshments, bit of grub and of course, the presentation and prize-giving.
Event Final Standings and bits below:
1st Simon Breach 39 points 3 Race to Du’bar points
2nd David Jones 35 points 2 RTD points
3rd Nicholas Crow 33 points 1 RTD point
4th Neil Brennan 33 points on countback
5th James Baker 32 points
6th Samuel Winsor 30 points
7th = Samuel Rospo 29 points
7th = Glenn Leach 29 points
7th = Jason Smith 29 points
7th = Jamie Rospo 29 points
11th Ronnie Jacques 28 points
12th Colin Brennan 27 points
Longest Drive Simon Breach .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin Samuel Rospo .5 RTD points
Race to Du’Bar points standings after 3 events
1st Glenn Leach 6pts
2nd= Neil Brennan 4.5pts
2nd= Colin Brennan 4.5pts
4th Simon Breach 3.5pts
5th Joe Futter 2.5pts
6th = Christian Barth 2pts
6th = Nicholas Crow 2pts
6th = David Jones 2pts
8th Jason Smith 1.5pts
9th = James Baker .5pts
9th = Samuel Rospo .5pts
Big Bum and Sam R collected the additional (non-point scoring) prizes for NTP, taking home a £20 bonus.
So, three new faces on the podium and lowest score of 27 points, The Swingers starting to find a bit of form coming into the summer. Good news for those who couldn’t make this one as no ground lost on the leaders, it’s all to play for.
Well done Si, legendary driving, drinking and all-round play deservedly earning him his first career title. I saw him the night before as we were doing our pre-tournament preparation (Northwood Club), and he called the win, and despite not being able to see straight, he pulled it off for the biggest shock of the year so far. To back his 3 Race to Du’Bar points with a long drive meant a very good day for the ex-bare-knuckle fighter and East End hooligan.
Simon receives his trophy and prize-winnings from Swinger CEO Colin Brennan
Equally well done to two new members of the Podium Posse, Dave ‘the groove’ Jones and TC.
Dave made the most of his increase in shots and resisted all attempts by Ronnie to drag him down to his level to turn in with 35 points. It was a shame to see them brawling in the clubhouse after, but they’re best mates, and all was quickly forgotten as DJ picked up 2 RTD points and the cash. Well played Jonesy, wait for the chop!!!!
DJ in the points
TC, after a period of paternity leave, made a positive return to competitive golf with a third place and 1 RTD point. TC played very steady all the way round, and aided by a heart-breaking blob on the last from yours truly deservedly took the final place on the podium.
TC, with one of the cheesier smiles you’ll see!!!
Another great day fellas, and we move onto Canterbury for the next leg. The handicap reviews definitely worked and great to see three new faces in the points. It is what it’s all about.
As always many highlights of the day, Jason setting new records for use of the word c*nt and for pisses on a golf course, as did Si for alcohol consumption, everyone picking the bones of Bakes dinner as he was eating out, The Gent and Biggs on the buzz, the now legendary fining committee (£120 in) building up for the Grove, we’ll be able to buy it at this rate!!
Happy f’ing days.
Finally, a welcome to Sam and Sam, and we look forward to seeing Barthy and the Brothers Futter back next time round as the LS move into unchartered territory of 4 fourballs, and 16 strong Society Golf.
Remember, we are The Swingers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ps, cheers to those that supplied photos, it makes for a better record of the day (Sam W, Biggs, Col)
Lairy Swingers Tour Event 4, The Chart Hills Challenge
February 15th, 2014. North Foreland GC, Broadstairs
The Lairy Swingers juggernaut rolled onto Chart Hills for the March leg of the Race to Du’Bar Tour Championship.
The handicaps had been revised after Tour Event 3, and it was hoped that there would be some fresh faces on the podium come the end of the day. New members in Sam Rospo, Sam Winsor were welcomed, and TC welcomed back after his new baby experience, and we had a nice round 12 to do battle.
A beautiful day greeted the LS as we arrived, and the soldiers trooped into the clubhouse to congregate and grab a bacon roll, with an optional full English for the Big Ass Brigade (me and Bakes).
There were a few early highlights, Simon seemingly having had no sleep and with an alcohol content Pete Doherty would be proud of declaring that he was the man to beat, Jas rocking an ‘Ice Cube meets Eminem, meets Samuel L. Jackson look, Bakes sporting a boy band haircut, Ronnie having borrowed Lisa’s glasses for the day and Glenn appearing to focus more on ‘the buzz’ than the golf, things were shaping up nicely.
The course had experienced a lot of rain, but the layout and all round facilities of Chart Hills are top drawer, so a little bit of moisture was never going to deter these hardy souls.
The four balls were pre-picked, and out the boys went onto the practice ground for some loosening and refining of the swings, as well as some putts before the big kick-off.
The LS Crew, 2014. & Vanilla Ice
The Practice Area:
Check how sharp that parting is, swing’s alright as well. A vista of the practice, Dave Jones with full focus
CEO, Colin Brennan, limbering up, or did he need a shit?
The heavy mob (literally)
We were all disappointed Ronnie couldn’t make it, but seeing Lisa and her designer glasses more than made up for it.
Time for the first tee, the club provided a starter and we all made our way to the first.
Fourballs as follows:
CEO Harry Styles Lefty Jones Lisa Jacques
Bam Bam Al Pacino Talented Rospo Gent Leach
Final four-ball consisted of 50 Cent Smith, Steady Eddie Crow, Token Low Handicapper Winsor and Choker Brennan snr. No images are available.
The Dirty Dozen gathered on the first tee and we were off. The LS responded well to the pressure of being videotaped on their first drive and in general penetrating and well-positioned drives were sent down the tight first fairway. Check WhatsApp for the VT.
The course was wet, but the layout and surrounds beautiful as ever. The greens played very tough, the weather had not allowed the normal Chart Hill standards to be maintained but some good, bad and ugly golf ensued.
Action shots of top quality Championship Golf to follow:
As the ‘veteran’ of the group, Jas’s prostrate control isn’t what it once was. Best guess, 8 calls of the nature for the hard hitting right-hander.
The spectacular view up the 9th.
The Anaconda, the longest bunker in Europe (allegedly)
The reaction to discovering that Silly Bacon had taken one of the NTP Cash Prizes.
A serious contender for Bakes’ Big Bum title at the awesome 17th.
Weights and The Gent get ‘The buzz’ on. Jonesy smiling but focused on the Podium, would anything get in his way this time?
Si, frankly, was smashed by this point, and smashing it!!
Best swing since Arnold Palmer.
Even one handed, Si was making it happen.
’You wanna piece of me?’ J eyeing one down.
Quality shot out on the field
So the round finished and the sun was setting. Perfect timing, as a few LS had to shoot fairly quickly to go to other events in the evening, an Executive decision was made to abandon tie-wearing and get into the bar for refreshments, bit of grub and of course, the presentation and prize-giving.
Event Final Standings and bits below:
1st Simon Breach 39 points 3 Race to Du’bar points
2nd David Jones 35 points 2 RTD points
3rd Nicholas Crow 33 points 1 RTD point
4th Neil Brennan 33 points on countback
5th James Baker 32 points
6th Samuel Winsor 30 points
7th = Samuel Rospo 29 points
7th = Glenn Leach 29 points
7th = Jason Smith 29 points
7th = Jamie Rospo 29 points
11th Ronnie Jacques 28 points
12th Colin Brennan 27 points
Longest Drive Simon Breach .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin Samuel Rospo .5 RTD points
Race to Du’Bar points standings after 3 events
1st Glenn Leach 6pts
2nd= Neil Brennan 4.5pts
2nd= Colin Brennan 4.5pts
4th Simon Breach 3.5pts
5th Joe Futter 2.5pts
6th = Christian Barth 2pts
6th = Nicholas Crow 2pts
6th = David Jones 2pts
8th Jason Smith 1.5pts
9th = James Baker .5pts
9th = Samuel Rospo .5pts
Big Bum and Sam R collected the additional (non-point scoring) prizes for NTP, taking home a £20 bonus.
So, three new faces on the podium and lowest score of 27 points, The Swingers starting to find a bit of form coming into the summer. Good news for those who couldn’t make this one as no ground lost on the leaders, it’s all to play for.
Well done Si, legendary driving, drinking and all-round play deservedly earning him his first career title. I saw him the night before as we were doing our pre-tournament preparation (Northwood Club), and he called the win, and despite not being able to see straight, he pulled it off for the biggest shock of the year so far. To back his 3 Race to Du’Bar points with a long drive meant a very good day for the ex-bare-knuckle fighter and East End hooligan.
Simon receives his trophy and prize-winnings from Swinger CEO Colin Brennan
Equally well done to two new members of the Podium Posse, Dave ‘the groove’ Jones and TC.
Dave made the most of his increase in shots and resisted all attempts by Ronnie to drag him down to his level to turn in with 35 points. It was a shame to see them brawling in the clubhouse after, but they’re best mates, and all was quickly forgotten as DJ picked up 2 RTD points and the cash. Well played Jonesy, wait for the chop!!!!
DJ in the points
TC, after a period of paternity leave, made a positive return to competitive golf with a third place and 1 RTD point. TC played very steady all the way round, and aided by a heart-breaking blob on the last from yours truly deservedly took the final place on the podium.
TC, with one of the cheesier smiles you’ll see!!!
Another great day fellas, and we move onto Canterbury for the next leg. The handicap reviews definitely worked and great to see three new faces in the points. It is what it’s all about.
As always many highlights of the day, Jason setting new records for use of the word c*nt and for pisses on a golf course, as did Si for alcohol consumption, everyone picking the bones of Bakes dinner as he was eating out, The Gent and Biggs on the buzz, the now legendary fining committee (£120 in) building up for the Grove, we’ll be able to buy it at this rate!!
Happy f’ing days.
Finally, a welcome to Sam and Sam, and we look forward to seeing Barthy and the Brothers Futter back next time round as the LS move into unchartered territory of 4 fourballs, and 16 strong Society Golf.
Remember, we are The Swingers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ps, cheers to those that supplied photos, it makes for a better record of the day (Sam W, Biggs, Col)
February 15th, 2014. North Foreland GC, Broadstairs
The Lairy Swingers juggernaut rolled onto Chart Hills for the March leg of the Race to Du’Bar Tour Championship.
The handicaps had been revised after Tour Event 3, and it was hoped that there would be some fresh faces on the podium come the end of the day. New members in Sam Rospo, Sam Winsor were welcomed, and TC welcomed back after his new baby experience, and we had a nice round 12 to do battle.
A beautiful day greeted the LS as we arrived, and the soldiers trooped into the clubhouse to congregate and grab a bacon roll, with an optional full English for the Big Ass Brigade (me and Bakes).
There were a few early highlights, Simon seemingly having had no sleep and with an alcohol content Pete Doherty would be proud of declaring that he was the man to beat, Jas rocking an ‘Ice Cube meets Eminem, meets Samuel L. Jackson look, Bakes sporting a boy band haircut, Ronnie having borrowed Lisa’s glasses for the day and Glenn appearing to focus more on ‘the buzz’ than the golf, things were shaping up nicely.
The course had experienced a lot of rain, but the layout and all round facilities of Chart Hills are top drawer, so a little bit of moisture was never going to deter these hardy souls.
The four balls were pre-picked, and out the boys went onto the practice ground for some loosening and refining of the swings, as well as some putts before the big kick-off.
The LS Crew, 2014. & Vanilla Ice
The Practice Area:
Check how sharp that parting is, swing’s alright as well. A vista of the practice, Dave Jones with full focus
CEO, Colin Brennan, limbering up, or did he need a shit?
The heavy mob (literally)
We were all disappointed Ronnie couldn’t make it, but seeing Lisa and her designer glasses more than made up for it.
Time for the first tee, the club provided a starter and we all made our way to the first.
Fourballs as follows:
CEO Harry Styles Lefty Jones Lisa Jacques
Bam Bam Al Pacino Talented Rospo Gent Leach
Final four-ball consisted of 50 Cent Smith, Steady Eddie Crow, Token Low Handicapper Winsor and Choker Brennan snr. No images are available.
The Dirty Dozen gathered on the first tee and we were off. The LS responded well to the pressure of being videotaped on their first drive and in general penetrating and well-positioned drives were sent down the tight first fairway. Check WhatsApp for the VT.
The course was wet, but the layout and surrounds beautiful as ever. The greens played very tough, the weather had not allowed the normal Chart Hill standards to be maintained but some good, bad and ugly golf ensued.
Action shots of top quality Championship Golf to follow:
As the ‘veteran’ of the group, Jas’s prostrate control isn’t what it once was. Best guess, 8 calls of the nature for the hard hitting right-hander.
The spectacular view up the 9th.
The Anaconda, the longest bunker in Europe (allegedly)
The reaction to discovering that Silly Bacon had taken one of the NTP Cash Prizes.
A serious contender for Bakes’ Big Bum title at the awesome 17th.
Weights and The Gent get ‘The buzz’ on. Jonesy smiling but focused on the Podium, would anything get in his way this time?
Si, frankly, was smashed by this point, and smashing it!!
Best swing since Arnold Palmer.
Even one handed, Si was making it happen.
’You wanna piece of me?’ J eyeing one down.
Quality shot out on the field
So the round finished and the sun was setting. Perfect timing, as a few LS had to shoot fairly quickly to go to other events in the evening, an Executive decision was made to abandon tie-wearing and get into the bar for refreshments, bit of grub and of course, the presentation and prize-giving.
Event Final Standings and bits below:
1st Simon Breach 39 points 3 Race to Du’bar points
2nd David Jones 35 points 2 RTD points
3rd Nicholas Crow 33 points 1 RTD point
4th Neil Brennan 33 points on countback
5th James Baker 32 points
6th Samuel Winsor 30 points
7th = Samuel Rospo 29 points
7th = Glenn Leach 29 points
7th = Jason Smith 29 points
7th = Jamie Rospo 29 points
11th Ronnie Jacques 28 points
12th Colin Brennan 27 points
Longest Drive Simon Breach .5 RTD points
Nearest the Pin Samuel Rospo .5 RTD points
Race to Du’Bar points standings after 3 events
1st Glenn Leach 6pts
2nd= Neil Brennan 4.5pts
2nd= Colin Brennan 4.5pts
4th Simon Breach 3.5pts
5th Joe Futter 2.5pts
6th = Christian Barth 2pts
6th = Nicholas Crow 2pts
6th = David Jones 2pts
8th Jason Smith 1.5pts
9th = James Baker .5pts
9th = Samuel Rospo .5pts
Big Bum and Sam R collected the additional (non-point scoring) prizes for NTP, taking home a £20 bonus.
So, three new faces on the podium and lowest score of 27 points, The Swingers starting to find a bit of form coming into the summer. Good news for those who couldn’t make this one as no ground lost on the leaders, it’s all to play for.
Well done Si, legendary driving, drinking and all-round play deservedly earning him his first career title. I saw him the night before as we were doing our pre-tournament preparation (Northwood Club), and he called the win, and despite not being able to see straight, he pulled it off for the biggest shock of the year so far. To back his 3 Race to Du’Bar points with a long drive meant a very good day for the ex-bare-knuckle fighter and East End hooligan.
Simon receives his trophy and prize-winnings from Swinger CEO Colin Brennan
Equally well done to two new members of the Podium Posse, Dave ‘the groove’ Jones and TC.
Dave made the most of his increase in shots and resisted all attempts by Ronnie to drag him down to his level to turn in with 35 points. It was a shame to see them brawling in the clubhouse after, but they’re best mates, and all was quickly forgotten as DJ picked up 2 RTD points and the cash. Well played Jonesy, wait for the chop!!!!
DJ in the points
TC, after a period of paternity leave, made a positive return to competitive golf with a third place and 1 RTD point. TC played very steady all the way round, and aided by a heart-breaking blob on the last from yours truly deservedly took the final place on the podium.
TC, with one of the cheesier smiles you’ll see!!!
Another great day fellas, and we move onto Canterbury for the next leg. The handicap reviews definitely worked and great to see three new faces in the points. It is what it’s all about.
As always many highlights of the day, Jason setting new records for use of the word c*nt and for pisses on a golf course, as did Si for alcohol consumption, everyone picking the bones of Bakes dinner as he was eating out, The Gent and Biggs on the buzz, the now legendary fining committee (£120 in) building up for the Grove, we’ll be able to buy it at this rate!!
Happy f’ing days.
Finally, a welcome to Sam and Sam, and we look forward to seeing Barthy and the Brothers Futter back next time round as the LS move into unchartered territory of 4 fourballs, and 16 strong Society Golf.
Remember, we are The Swingers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ps, cheers to those that supplied photos, it makes for a better record of the day (Sam W, Biggs, Col)