***IMPORTANT - Race to Hillisde Final 21st May 2015***

Huge big thank you to everyone involved in organising the Race to Hillside, especially Val and including those involved in and playing the Regionals.

The results;

Peterlav - --- 31pts
Hobbit - -----30pts
Homer - -----27pts
Rosecott ----27pts
Rickg --------27pts
Upsidedown --26pts
Pokerjoke ----26pts

Apart from a light shower before tee off, the weather did us all proud. Unfortunately the wind wasn't quite so gentle, playing about a 3 club wind. But what a fantastic course... not a weak hole on the course, and some were absolutely sublime.

I had the pleasure of Upsidedown, Rickg & Pokerjoke out on the course. PJ looked very dapper in his lime green (safety) trousers and polo shirt with a faulty horizontal hold - as you can probably guess the craic in our fourball was horrendously sharp, and included stealing clubs and pulling out the battery connector on the trolley. Upsidedown suffered brain freeze at the halfway hut, and had several attempts to add up the scores - massive fail. Rick suffered some horrendous luck out on the course as the rough and trees constantly grabbed his ball. Upsidedown also took the plaudits for regularly hitting forum distances, culminating in a 308yd drive on the last.

All that said, there were a number of fantastic shots by each golfer in the fourball.

Final mention must go to Homer, who was recognised as having Rickg in his pocket as he beat him yet again.
 
Thanks everyone, thoroughly unexpected win, after the day started really badly.
Was enjoying a bacon bap until Dalglish walked past, then while hitting some balls in the net Hansen walks past (absolutely brilliant you turned him down for a photo Val!!!!), then Tony walks past in a ridiculously hideous pair of slacks!!!! Val then gives me the kiss of death by tipping me.
Needless to say after having to witness 2 men who ruined my childhood, an attack to the senses in lime green and Val bigging me up, I stepped onto the first tee and hit an absolute screamer straight onto the railway!!
Course was very tough today, 2 club wind, greens faster and hence more borrow than I've seen there before, that back 9 doesn't give anything away.
Great day on a fabulous course, thanks to Paul, Jim and Forum legend Homer for great company
Thanks also to Val for taking up the organising of this, a thankless task
Sadly no trophy to donate to Everton's (sadly sparse) trophy cabinet Pedro, just the huge honour of being able to call myself the biggest KOK on the forum this year!!
 
Well played Peterlav, you big KOK!

Sounds like a tough day to score but all finalists look to have acquitted themselves well with only a few points separating first and last.
 
peterlav said:
Thanks everyone, thoroughly unexpected win, after the day started really badly.
Was enjoying a bacon bap until Dalglish walked past, then while hitting some balls in the net Hansen walks past (absolutely brilliant you turned him down for a photo Val!!!!), then Tony walks past in a ridiculously hideous pair of slacks!!!! Val then gives me the kiss of death by tipping me.
Needless to say after having to witness 2 men who ruined my childhood, an attack to the senses in lime green and Val bigging me up, I stepped onto the first tee and hit an absolute screamer straight onto the railway!!
Course was very tough today, 2 club wind, greens faster and hence more borrow than I've seen there before, that back 9 doesn't give anything away.
Great day on a fabulous course, thanks to Paul, Jim and Forum legend Homer for great company
Thanks also to Val for taking up the organising of this, a thankless task
Sadly no trophy to donate to Everton's (sadly sparse) trophy cabinet Pedro, just the huge honour of being able to call myself the biggest KOK on the forum this year!!
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Good work Peter. Thanks for bringing it home for the NW:whoo:
 
Good stuff lads. nice one pete. look forward to seeing the photos. weather seemed nice. wouldn't be the same without s bit of wind.
 
Morning guys and girls,this will be a long post.

Well it all started Wednesday night and the mrs asked me what time I would be leaving,i said
about 8.30 as I want to be there for 12.30 for some lunch.
Turned on the news 6am on the Morning of the comp only to here there had been a shunt
on the motorway and one lane was closed at the Burnham junction.
Panic sets in and I leave at 6.45am [I don't like to be late].
Of course no problems on the motorway and get to Hillside at 10.38.
Hobbit was there so we had a coffee and scone just as a snack before Upsidedown turned
up and Rosecott so we then had lunch.
Sitting around having a chat waiting for the others before hitting the range and practice area
where Homer had been for the last hour.
I hit 6 stonking 3 woods into a strong headwind and none of them reached the 200 yard marker
and Homer had not reached it either with his driver so I knew it was going to be tough.
On arriving back at the clubhouse I met Alan Hansen who wanted his picture taken with me because he liked my trousers so much[MOTD Legend].
Classic though as Peter turned him down and me and Alan just looked at each other and both blurted out Unbelievable at the same time.
I did also say" you cant win anything with kids" which raised a smile.
Saw Kenny Dalglish on the 8th playing solo golf[has he got no friends].

After some team photos we were off and Upsidedown went first and wished he hadn't I think his ball is in Southport somewhere.
Minted mine down the middle.
I can safely say on the first 5 holes it looked like we were all in for a cracker some truly great shots were played sadly some of our wheels fell off.
If Rick could drive
If I could putt
If Ben could chip and putt.
If Brian had putted better we all would of had 5 or 6 points more but that's golf.

I can also safely say we had some of the best banter out there Ive had the pleasure of hearing some of it not suitable for a golf course[and thank god it didn't go in the bunker Rick]you had to be there for that one.

I don't think Rick liked the colour of my trousers either as he asked me to remove them because they were effecting his game.

The 4 golf shots we hit into the par 3 4th into a strong wind were proper golf shots and a joy to watch[still cant believe I got a 4].
Big Ben as we nicknamed him hits a mean ball and I was impressed with his game.
The half way hut didn't help Rick as one small bottle of beer rendered his arms useless for his next 2 tee shots,just goes to show beer and halfway huts have no place on a GC.

Took some photos of the day which should be up tonight when the Technical director gets home
some good ones and some not good ones were taken.
Had some great banter afterwards as well where Homer and I were having a rib at Rick as that's the 3rd time Homer has put Rick to the sword and we both agreed Rick is in Homers pocket.
Quality Banter Homer[Ricks face was a picture].
Looks like ive joined the list too.

Thanks so much to Brian,Ben and Rick for one of my best days on a golf course ever truly a privilege and pleasure.
Brian im still convinced Rick told you about your putter?.

Thx to Val and all the organisers of the regionals for arranging their respective meets and the final.
If we do another there has to be a trophy because imo there should be and the winner deserves something special.
Well done to all the finalists who did well to win there respective qualifiers.
And finally congrats to Peter on the win thoroughly deserved and a true gent who was generally surprised he had won.

Just a funny story to tell.
I left Hillside to go to my hotel after putting the postcode in.
It said 4.1 miles so off I went.
After about 2.3 miles I reached Dukes street but the sat nav said it was another 1.8 miles,thinking that was strange I carried on thinking there must be another Dukes Street or it was a bloody long road,anyway I ended back at the golf club[god knows how that happened[I had just done a full circle[ I was tired].
Left the Hotel at 3.45am to get home to see the kids before school,the picture on there faces when I walked in was well worth it as they didn't know I would be back,ah[love them].
 
Good write up Tony and I appreciate you're tired but I'll take the credit for knocking back Hansen thank you.

I've never forgiven him for his howler at the 82 World Cup :rofl:
 
pokerjoke said:
Brian im still convinced Rick told you about your putter?.
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I heard you two muttering as you walked up the fairway, and guessed that if the previous 10 holes were anything to go by one of you had done something. A quick glance in my bag, then yours as we approached the green was enough.

Currently suffering trouser blindness!!:ears:
 
pokerjoke said:
Morning guys and girls,this will be a long post.

Well it all started Wednesday night and the mrs asked me what time I would be leaving,i said
about 8.30 as I want to be there for 12.30 for some lunch.
Turned on the news 6am on the Morning of the comp only to here there had been a shunt
on the motorway and one lane was closed at the Burnham junction.
Panic sets in and I leave at 6.45am [I don't like to be late].
Of course no problems on the motorway and get to Hillside at 10.38.
Hobbit was there so we had a coffee and scone just as a snack before Upsidedown turned
up and Rosecott so we then had lunch.
Sitting around having a chat waiting for the others before hitting the range and practice area
where Homer had been for the last hour.
I hit 6 stonking 3 woods into a strong headwind and none of them reached the 200 yard marker
and Homer had not reached it either with his driver so I knew it was going to be tough.
On arriving back at the clubhouse I met Alan Hansen who wanted his picture taken with me because he liked my trousers so much[MOTD Legend].
Classic though as Peter turned him down and me and Alan just looked at each other and both blurted out Unbelievable at the same time.
I did also say" you cant win anything with kids" which raised a smile.
Saw Kenny Dalglish on the 8th playing solo golf[has he got no friends].

After some team photos we were off and Upsidedown went first and wished he hadn't I think his ball is in Southport somewhere.
Minted mine down the middle.
I can safely say on the first 5 holes it looked like we were all in for a cracker some truly great shots were played sadly some of our wheels fell off.
If Rick could drive
If I could putt
If Ben could chip and putt.
If Brian had putted better we all would of had 5 or 6 points more but that's golf.

I can also safely say we had some of the best banter out there Ive had the pleasure of hearing some of it not suitable for a golf course[and thank god it didn't go in the bunker Rick]you had to be there for that one.

I don't think Rick liked the colour of my trousers either as he asked me to remove them because they were effecting his game.

The 4 golf shots we hit into the par 3 4th into a strong wind were proper golf shots and a joy to watch[still cant believe I got a 4].
Big Ben as we nicknamed him hits a mean ball and I was impressed with his game.
The half way hut didn't help Rick as one small bottle of beer rendered his arms useless for his next 2 tee shots,just goes to show beer and halfway huts have no place on a GC.

Took some photos of the day which should be up tonight when the Technical director gets home
some good ones and some not good ones were taken.
Had some great banter afterwards as well where Homer and I were having a rib at Rick as that's the 3rd time Homer has put Rick to the sword and we both agreed Rick is in Homers pocket.
Quality Banter Homer[Ricks face was a picture].
Looks like ive joined the list too.

Thanks so much to Brian,Ben and Rick for one of my best days on a golf course ever truly a privilege and pleasure.
Brian im still convinced Rick told you about your putter?.

Thx to Val and all the organisers of the regionals for arranging their respective meets and the final.
If we do another there has to be a trophy because imo there should be and the winner deserves something special.
Well done to all the finalists who did well to win there respective qualifiers.
And finally congrats to Peter on the win thoroughly deserved and a true gent who was generally surprised he had won.

Just a funny story to tell.
I left Hillside to go to my hotel after putting the postcode in.
It said 4.1 miles so off I went.
After about 2.3 miles I reached Dukes street but the sat nav said it was another 1.8 miles,thinking that was strange I carried on thinking there must be another Dukes Street or it was a bloody long road,anyway I ended back at the golf club[god knows how that happened[I had just done a full circle[ I was tired].
Left the Hotel at 3.45am to get home to see the kids before school,the picture on there faces when I walked in was well worth it as they didn't know I would be back,ah[love them].
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Superb day and good to start finally putting faces to names.
 
Came third but that was a mere bonus to an exceptional day. Had a cracking group to play with on a fabulous course in the sun. Superb. Beat Rick again. He's officially in my pocket now. On way home and stopped for coffee. More to follow later!
 
HomerJSimpson said:
Came third but that was a mere bonus to an exceptional day. Had a cracking group to play with on a fabulous course in the sun. Superb. Beat Rick again. He's officially in my pocket now. On way home and stopped for coffee. More to follow later!
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Homer, is Rick in your left, right or back pocket? :D
 
Some great write ups, seems superb day was had by all.

Congrats to peterlav.


more worried about PJ wanted a pic with Hansen that any bright green trousers! ;)
 
Congrats to PeterLav :clap:

also well done to all regional organisers, d4s and most of all Val. Couldn't of been easy picking up the batten half way through. Hopefully next years can run more smoothly and not turn into a massive bitchfest! We can but hope...

roll on :thup:

Just realised my my post could well be seen as the first bitchy post. :rofl:
 
Well done Pete.....congrats on winning the KOK

I'm not surprised.....defo the best forumers swing I've seen.
 
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