It has been a while between games of golf for me, the last full round being way back in November 2011 as part of the PDC International. So there much excitement leading up to a tonk on Saturday at the ‘Pilly with the some of the chaps. I thought the course was in really good condition and it was great to see so many big trees around the place, much taller and denser that I recall. The result is that many holes feel like a separate space, sort of isolated from nearby holes, both visually and physically. I like this feeling, it is one of the distinguishing features of Kooyonga, scene of the PDC International 2010, and also many of the holes at Lost Farm.
Doc and I had a ding-dong battle with Schnapper and Craw with birdies galore on the Gold 9, six in total I think. We eventually lost the match on the 17th. I strolled in with 35 pts (although I think I was actually 34 when I calculated again on the bike this arvo, oops, double bogey on the 4th), Schnapper 33 or so. The second nine holes was a bit tedious with steady rain – so much for the forecast ‘shower or two’, but the company was excellent. I hope it will not be so long again before the next hit.
The shit weather limited photo opportunities but there is some footage from Gold 5.
Other sporting highlights from the weekend include a victory to Simon Gerrans in the Milano - San Remo race, the longest race of the season - a mere 298 km (!), and one of the oldest, 100+ years – with a very nasty climb in the last 10km. Gerrans showed amazing endurance and stamina and great tactics to pull off a sprint win. There is some 'backstage' footage from Green Edge, soon to be renamed 'Team Potty Mouth..' And then there was Jack smashing me around the cricket nets at UQ on Sunday morning. The kid has so much more talent than me it’s ridiculous. He’s a pretty handy bowler too. Plus today the Bulls won the Sheffield Shield versus Tasmania at the ‘Gabba in a cracking match.
