After honing his skills at the game (of golf) for many a day by walking the full course from early morn when the dew was still on the greens, Peter Hinchcliffe finally decided that last Tuesday was the day to have a go (so to speak).

It can be revealed that his cousin Michael - also a Hinchcliffe - was returning to the fold after recovering from a serious hand operation and that he was the shoulder to lean on.

Well, the captain and starter, too, allocated a handicap - a generous one - that when taken into consideration led to a posting of no fewer than 38 stableford points. Certainly best of the day.

In reckoning, Peter will not be a C-grade lesserlight for too long with a resounding score first up and what happens today in a similar event will be more than interesting. After all it is the annual Bill Quinn Memorial Day and a stableford to boot.

So, with that initial round behind him now and with his relative to lean on coaching wise, getting his name engraved on that special shield would bring a real stamp of approval.

Whilst a good field of 43 contested last week's competition a larger number are expected to tee off to remember such a good bloke as Bill Quinn. There were 49 starters for the inaugural event held Tuesday May 23, 2006.

The winner back then was Roger Cooke, a Club Champion several times, with a 3-under par 53 round for 35 points.

Reigning champion, Ian Rudd, was back to top form last week winning A-grade with 34 points that stemmed from his 53 off the stick. Ironically, a former title-holder, Robert Dykes, won B-grade with a 34, too.

In the ball competition 34 points by Barry Pearson and Dennis O'Brien led the way, with Neil Dodds, Chris Gorman and Wayne Hutley on 33 and Dan Cater, Graheme Martin, Steve Bates and Allan Heather 31.

Nearest the pin at the third hole were Heather (A), Mark Townsend (B) and Dodds (C), the latter rewarded with a 6-pack of new Bridgestones for his shot to within the mystical metre circle.

At the 11th hole A-grader Paul McNamara went solo (so to speak)and said so during the awards presentation.

Pearson was the sole chipper-in.

President Alan (Macdonald) "did not miss" (so to speak) Peter in welcoming him to the fold and he again called upon Jim Meldrum to narrate another of his witty (very) jokes. "Good to have a laugh, so thanks Jim," said the boss.

Our cooks, head chef Graheme Martin and salad-maker extraordinaire John Inder, were given special mention also, as was general officer Terry (Hyland) for his raffle balance.

Captain Robert (Dykes) quickly got through his duties and was sort of embarrassed in congratulating himself as the B-grade winner. "That's me," he quirked.

He also advised of today's event being the Bill Quinn Memorial Day which takes the form of a 14-hole stableford with the front nine dominating. Tee-off is 9.30am.

An invitation is extended to all visitors to take part and a phone call to the Club on 65626291 to book a start and/or cart is good advice.