Dave's Balls 2009 - Progress Report

Ok everyone, we are off!

Just a little bit of info before we start. I tend to play every other week (but hopefully more this year!), so keep coming back here to check for updates. Due to a change of job, I may not get to play for three weeks, so don't worry if nothing seems to be happening for a bit - I'm just keeping you all in suspense.

So here are the entrants (Names in bold have a ball with their name on it - if your crossed out, then you've been lost - but are still in the competition - If you're name is coloured then you are out of the running.)

Chris Perry       1235

Kevin Hewitt     1153

Richard Lane-Blackwell   1341

Russell Middleton   1152

Stuart Neville       753

Gary Samwell     856

John Flood       1178

Chris Waterworth  1114

Paul Williams       1279

Robbie Allison     964

James Illsley       976

Gary Allen       913

Tony Dunn       916

Jon Williams     1450

Danny Brant       969

Andy Kenyon     1001

Lee Miller         2011

Paul Everett       998

Wayne Santorini   989

Lorna Nichols       888

Tom Jenkins     1390

Paul Hudson     1012

Stuart Govan     1000

Stephen Falcus  1139

Duncan Wall   700 

David Marshall 669 

Update! 10th March! A poor 105 shots today, losing Chris P to Ian's bag therefore:

200 strokes with 9 Srixons left!

Update! 25th March! I'm going through a bit of a fallow period! Another poor show, scoring 114 today. Off the tee with James I, hooked it OB and thought it was lost - so Stuart N comes out the bag. Playing the 3rd, and the group behind knew how I mark my balls and gave me back James I (rule 2b applies)! James I goes back in the bag, but I lose Stuart N to my playing partner! So:

314 strokes with 8 Srixons left! 

Update! 8th April! A solid 95 today and Gary A came out of the bag. He did me proud (apart from a nasty 9 on the 17th) - so well in fact that I won Chris P back! So:

409 strokes with 9 Srixons left!

Update! 11th April! A short outing on Upper Sappey's par 3 9 hole course with my son and Gary A's still in on form. Another 41 shots.

450 strokes with 9 Srixons left.

Update! 20th April! The Garys have gone! Gary A hooked into the rough with my second shot on the Par 5 9th and Gary S lost to "New Dad Duncan" after losing the game with a 10 on the penultimate Par 3! 105 shots.

555 strokes with 7 Srixons left.

Update! 30th April! A sound 92 this morning. John F was out the bag and playing well until I hooked him into a bush on the 5th. So, James I is back out and stayed with me, helping me keep my score down. Well done James I!

647 strokes with 6 Srixons left.

Update! 12th May! A struggle today with 111 more shots to add to the total. Lost James I with a slice into the woods on the Par 3 6th! So, Robbie A's out the bag and was looking like going to my playing partner's bag until a final flourish at the last two holes where I managed to overhaul a 5 stroke deficit!

758 stokes with 5 Srixons left!

Update! 28th May! A reasonable 99. Robbie A played very well, until a nasty slice on the 16th sent him went over the path and into the woods. Russel M cam out and is still with me.

857 strokes with only 4 balls left!!

Update! 10th June! 99 shots again (keep hitting it into the sand, and they struggling to get out!). Anyways, Russel M got lost in the rough, and Richard L-B got lost in Duncan's bag! So.....

956 strokes with just 2 balls left!!!

Dave,

Does the above mean that Kevin & Paul have already been lost & if so how many shots did it take?

John.

I want in - I dont know anything about it like but....

Can I say 1139?

cheers - not been on all that much :-)

As long as registration is still open i will say 700

"Paul W ...... hooked him into the trees and out of bounds!"

Nothing new there for Mr Williams then!

"i might have to go away"

Could you?  That'd be great.  Can you take Santo too? 

Dave, make sure you only use my named ball for putting!!!

Good luck with your challenge.

Russ

Paul,

please tell what B.I.R is??

sorry dave for the hijack

Bunkers in regulation.  I had a bit of a day at the beach......

& run.....

Can't believe I've had to be donated.  I served you well in that round you know.  Not my fault you couldn't hit me straight.  If you win me back from Ian do I come back into play?

Phew - a close shave for me!

Yes!!!  I'm back!!!

What's the prize, some chocolate?

Diabetic I hope....

How am i doing now Dave?

Still in the bag and in with a chance!  Cherish me Dave!!!

I could be wrong here Matt but I see it that there are two games:

A. How many shots does Dave play with said balls

B. Which ball wins (he has marked the balls with GS members)

Rules are rules!!!

why

And what does that rule state Dave?

Ive said it before - rules are rules

PMSL

I have to agree with you DAVE.

PM sent

Thats why I explained through PM Wayne.

Gotta keep the forum family friendly!

It's a pleasure Dave!

Including you Wayne

By who?

Tell me and Ill get them!

So excited!!  Very, very close this.

I love Dave's Balls me!!

I wouldn't broadcast that Chris!

Look after me Dave.  You've already lost me once. 

Ah Mr Perry, its come down to this.  Two balls, One Dave Knatt, one winner will emerge.

Should be more media coverage for this really!

Eh what!!  Whats this - "balls being given back"  Can we have a ruling on this.  If I lose this, I'm appealing against the result!!!

Well, if them the rules.  Man I could have had this won already.

When's the next game Dave?  Me and Chris P should Caddie for you untill a winner is found!! 

looking good.