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Email from John
Greetings from snow covered Monmouth.

Another year has passed and another year older. I am now 90 would you believe but fortunately don't seem to have any major problems, other than being seriously under golfed, due to the awful Welsh weather. Caroline and I are soldiering on, happy and content with life, concentrating on giving Jemima the maximum support with her growing up and her education. Caroline is comfortable with her new hip and has also recovered from a Rotor Cuff operation.

Jemima, now 18 years old, is thriving and sits her A Level exams next year. Those Erinvalers who were at her Christening in April 2000 will remember that she was very vocal throughout the service, She is still vocal, but this time its due to her studies to become an opera singer. She has a beautiful soprano voice and has been offered places next year at three Conservatoires (London, Manchester and Cardiff) and now has to make up her mind on which to accept. In July we have to vacate our present house in Monmouth and will decide where to go next after Jemima has chosen her Conservatoire.

I often access the EGGS web site to see who is winning the competitions. It's now ten years since we left Erinvale and there are lots of names that mean nothing to me, so I am delighted when one appears that I recognise !! Please give my best wishes, with fond memories to Charles, James, Roy, Martin, Bert, Gordon and others that might remember me.

I hope that you and Marion are keeping well and that Marion has now fully recovered from her knee operations. I would love to have an update on the latest EGGS news when you have time.

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Monday Competition Results

15th July 2019 - Individual Stableford

We had a winter turnout of 11 EGGS. Weather was a perfect day for golf.
The winner on 34 points Kai von Garnier
Second ( on a count out ) Rob Collins on 31 points
Third Grey Benzie also on 31 points.

8th July 2019 - Alliance Stableford 1 to count

We had a very small turnout 7 EGGS. Weather was forecast at first wet ( hence the small field)
but it turned out to be a perfect day for golf and those who cancelled at the last minute missed out on a good days fun.
The winners on 46 points James Ford, Brian Stuart, Bill McKenzie and Colin Stockdale.

1st July 2019 - Rain - No competition

24th June - Individual Stableford

We had a winter turnout of 13 EGGS. Weather was a perfect day for golf.
The winner on 35 points Stephen Mountain
Second on 33 points John Brian.
Third on 33 points Colin Stockdale.

17th June 2019 - Alliance Stableford 2 to count

We had a winter turnout off 10 EGGS. Weather was a perfect day for golf.
The winners on 86 points, Brian Stuart Rod Mountain, Stephen Mountain and James Ford.
Well done.

10th June 2019 - Alliance Stableford

We had a winter turnout off 9 EGGS. Weather was a little windy and cool day for golf so well done to the brave.
The winners on 41 points Kai von Garnier, Graham Burns and Stephen Mountain.
In second place on 39 points Keith Downs, James Ford and Rob Collins.
In third place on 37 points Colin Stockdale, Bert Ibertson and Julian Purdue.
Not bad scores considering the weather conditions.

3rd June 2019 - Individual Stableford

We had a winter turnout of 10 EGGS. Weather was a perfect day for golf.
The winner on 37 points Michael Campbell Young
In Second place on 34 points - Rob Collins
In third on 33 points - Kai von Garnier

27th May - Alliance Stableford - 2 to count

Cold and windy yesterday. 14 Eggs.
Winners were Steve Mountain, Keith Downes, Hugh Arthur, and Henk van de Tak, on 84 points.
The rest were in the 70s [rubbish !!]

20th May - Rain - No competition

13th May - Alliance Stableford 1 to count

We had a winter turnout of 14 EGGS. Weather was perfect day for golf.
The winners on 46 points were Keith Downes, Bill McKenzie and Rob Collins.
In second place on 45 points were Harry Wörz, Henk van der Tak and John Brian.
In third on 42 points were Rod Mountain, Stephen Mountain, Chris Fouché, and Bert Ibertson.

6th May - 3 Ball Alliance 1 to Count at Kleinmond

We had a small turnout off 9 EGGS at Kleinmond. Weather was perfect day for golf.
The winners on 44 points Bert Ibertson, Harry Wörz and Colin Stockdale.
In second place on 43 points, Graham Burns, Henk van der Tak, and Rod Mountain.
In third place on 37 points, Keith Downes, James Ford and Rob Collins.

29th April - Better Ball Stableford

We had a great turnout 20 EGGS and 1 visitor and 1 member of staff . Weather was a little misty to start with most balls disappearing off the 1st tee but it soon lifted and turned into a perfect day for golf.
The winners on 50 points were Steve Mountain and Hugh Arthur.
In second place on 47 points were Steve Mountain and Ian Kirk.
In third place on 43 points were Hardi Bösler and Michael Evers.
Well done all for some great golf and a special mention for Steve Mountain who scored an individual gross 74 off an 11 handicap with 46 Stableford points. Spectacular golf Steve (I do not think this has been done in the EGGS before).

22nd April - Alliance 2 to count

We had a good turnout 14 EGGS . Weather was a slightly windy cooler day for golf.
The winners on 71 points weere Adrian Salmon, Bert Ibertson and Rob Collins.
In Second place on 70 points were Remington Norman, Colin Stockdale and Peter Taylor.
In third place on 70 points were Henk van der Tak, Brian Stuart, Martin Wickens and Hugh Arthur.
Well done. A very good set of results for a windy day.

15th April - Individual Stableford

We had a good turnout 22 EGGS . Weather was a perfect sunny cooler day for golf.
The winner on 37 points was Brian Stuart.
In Second place on 36 points was Adrian Salmon.
Third on 33 points was Alvin Daniel.

Well done a very good set of results.

8th April - Better Ball Stableford

We had a good turnout 21 EGGS . Weather was a perfect sunny cooler day for golf.
The winners on 47 points Alan Thirkettle and Colin Stockdale.
In Second place on 44 points Steve Mountain and Adrian Salmon.
Third on 41 points Rod Mountain and Steve Mountain.
Well done a very good set of results.

1st April - Bingo-Bango-Bongo

( April fool’s day fun game)
We had a small turnout 13 EGGS. It was great to see Bert back and able to play.
(Low numbers because Tour starts tomorrow and some need a rest before 3 hard days golf and travel)
Weather was a cool day overcast but on the whole a good day for golf.
The competition was Bingo-Bango-Bongo ( a fun game of strategic golf) I think all enjoyed it and we had much feedback about the reason for the strategic way some did and some did not play the game.
The winner on 22 points was Rob Collins (not sure if this was because he understood the rules from the first hole).
In joint second place on 21 points Peter Taylor, Steve Mountain and Alan Thirkettle.

25th March - Better Ball Stableford

We had a good turnout 23 EGGS and 2 visitors. Weather was a perfect sunny day for golf.
The winners on 43 points Alan Thirkettle and Michael Campbell Young
In Second place on a count out on 41 points Peter Taylor and John Brian
and third on 41 points Brian Stuart and Rob Collins.

The EGG's Summer Dinner was held on 20th February 2019

About forty EGG's and their partners attended. After having drinks in the upstairs (Playas) bar, we sat down to a well presented and tasty meal.
We were entertained by Jon-Paul on the piano and Heather. Quiet mood music during the meal, followed by dance music that suited most peoples' taste and age. The dance floor was well used.
A great event!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The EGG's 2018 Xmas Lunch combined with the 2019 Championship Lunch was held on 17th December

30 EGG's attended, 27 of whom played. Bernie Wurr, Jan Rossouw and Kai von Garnier joined us for lunch.
What a long day Monday was. The Championship Trophy was presented by Rob Collins, who will be Head Egg next year.
Thanks to Keith Downes of wine for the table at lunch, plus a gift of R2,500 by Bill Jack
ensured the Lunch remained liquid!!! Our Charity collection amassed R 1500 which will go to the local Hospice.

 

 

The EGG's Winter Dinner was held on 20th July 2018

41 attended, which was pretty good, and all seemed to enjoy themselves.
The Open draw took place and the winner was Alvin Daniel.
The music was provided by Maureen Malan