Stavros Hits the Lead While Don Johnson Zooms Up the Ladder

 

 

The Cardinal

GMAC

The Bloke

Turbo

August 2004: As of the 2nd of August, the nnomads 2004 competition league ladder had 39 players with one or more competition points, an excellent increase over last year. “And it’s reflected in the balance sheet.” commented the Club Treasurer at the last committee meeting. (See updated Kitty report).

Bombers Distract Cardinal

It is football season in Melbourne and The Cardinal (early ladder leader in 2004) has attended every Melbourne based Essendon game that was played. Consequently, Stavros the Greek (35 points / strike rate of 17% and using the sheer quantity of cards method/tortoise) has been able to sneak by The Cardinal (33 points / strike rate of 53% and doesn’t turn up method/hare) gaining a two-point lead as 2nd of August.

Bonus Points System for Ex- Pats a Bone of Contention

Well, the big controversy for the quarter was Don Johnson (shown right with Stavros), taking third spot on the ladder (24 points / strike rate of 0%). Now for those who don’t know Don, he lives in California at present. This makes him eligible for an Overseas Bonus Point every time he submits a card from overseas (have to both play the game and submit the scores from overseas in the correct format).

So how does this work? Well, every time any person submits a golf score card to the nnomads Golf Club (normally via web site) they get half a point (0.5 points) per 9 holes they play. Thus, a player gets 1 point for each 18-hole card they submit (whether in a nnomads Golf Club competition / event or not). This applies to everyone so submit those cards members!

So, what’s the controversy you might say? Well Don gets an additional point per 18 holes (2 points per 18 holes). “He is playing once per week. At the rate he is going up the ladder at present he will be so far ahead on the 30th of December it won’t matter” mumbled The Cardinal (last years winner and holder of the 2003 trophy). “Of course, a member can only win the nnomads Golf Club Perpetual Trophy if they are there in person to receive it.” Stavros reminded the committee at the last meeting.

Midfield Contenders

GMAC (19.5 points / strike rate 25%) and The Bloke (19 points / strike rate of 29%) both are in good positions with their strike rates. “If they can maintain their performances during the spring session, they both have a solid chance.” commented Nurse Min as he passed out invitations to the BIT 2004 (2nd October at Eagle Ridge – See Stavros or Nurse Min).

‘T’ Out on Her Own

Turbo (17 points / strike rate of 43%) has a clear lead on the woman’s board and is also in a great position overall. If she is able to maintain her strike rate and frequency in the second half of the year, she should be a shoe in for the woman’s title. Come on you women out there. Give her some competition!

Committee Pleased with Progress

At the last committee meeting the reports were all positive (except the interstate competition results from Port Fairy where the South Australians scooped the pool – “But we don’t talk about that.”).

“Player numbers are up and attendances at club events is tracking nicely.” pronounced Captain Double Agent The Captain. “And the finances are tracking well too” added GMAC. “Well, it looks as though 2004 could be the best year ever.” repeated The Very Reverend Arch Deacon Wing Commander, "Iron Guts Crossinski" (Ret.) “So long as we can maintain the momentum at the Ablaru, The BIT and The Melbourne Cup Cup.” Nurse Min reminded, as he handed everyone a second invitation to the BIT (2nd October at Eagle Ridge – See Stavros or Nurse Min). Now that is a good reminder for all club members to check the nnomads Golf Club calendar and make sure you are available.