This weekend saw me playing in the final of the Kingsbury Matchplay. This has been a knockout throughout the season and the final was a 36 hole affair played in baking heat on Friday and today. Unfortunately I was beaten on the 36th and final hole by Diab Sager Al-Naiomi. I was almost always behind and was two down at the end of the first day and after much nip and tuck was again two holes down with two holes left to play. I managed to win the 35th and pressured my opponent all the way forcing him to hole an eight footer on the last to prevent us from going into extra time. It was very difficult to play in the 42 degree heat. Too hot for golf. The matchplay finals should really be organised to finish before now. Not complaining though I gave it my best shot and would not be a true Scot unless I was narrowly beaten and a gallant runner up. That's what we Scots do best.
Still looking for a car before Michael gets here. No closer to making a purchase though. What my eye wants and what the budget will extend to are still some way apart! I am trying to loosen the strings on Sheila's money bag but its hard work.
Next weekend Sheila and I are playing on the grass at Riffa. Its again a two day event - mixed greensomes. It will again be very hot but we will be in a buggy so wont be pushing trolleys and will get some shade and a breeze while I rally us between shots. Greensomes also means that you only play every other shot. We get two rounds of competition and two lunches for BD75 all in. It costs BD60 for one round normally so that's a good deal. We are looking forward to it. Watch out for the report.
The pool is up to 29 degrees now - sound inviting.
David
Still looking for a car before Michael gets here. No closer to making a purchase though. What my eye wants and what the budget will extend to are still some way apart! I am trying to loosen the strings on Sheila's money bag but its hard work.
Next weekend Sheila and I are playing on the grass at Riffa. Its again a two day event - mixed greensomes. It will again be very hot but we will be in a buggy so wont be pushing trolleys and will get some shade and a breeze while I rally us between shots. Greensomes also means that you only play every other shot. We get two rounds of competition and two lunches for BD75 all in. It costs BD60 for one round normally so that's a good deal. We are looking forward to it. Watch out for the report.
The pool is up to 29 degrees now - sound inviting.
David
Hi Glad to hear all is well and that your school inspection turned out good. Well done in your golf too! reaching the final must be satisfying .I hope you and sheila do well in your golf at the weekend.The weather here is awful we have had heavy hailstones here today its so cold i have no desire to go to the Bowls yet I played at Kirkcaldy big green last week but have still to play at Dovecot ( when its warmer)as i write thats another shower on at the moment.You must be thinking that we have won the lottery with all the cars here being replaced but I promise you we haven't.Colin has been busy at Valeries she is renewing her bathroom it will be nice when it is finished.We are watching the snooker final at the moment.Going to make chicken in a mushroom sauce with rice for tea.Ta ta for now speak to you soon xx
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