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The Melbourne Cup Cup 2010

Winner on Callaway: Date: Course: Competitors: On course coverage: Prize winners:

Fang (The Cardinal) 2^nd November 2010 Yarra Bend Player groups MCC 2010 On course at the MCC 2010 MCC presentations 2010

Event Report:

‘Cardinal Takes home a Melbourne Cup Cup Cup’

Tuesday 2^nd November 2010: So Ashleigh was first on scene at the Yarra Bend car park just before 7.00am on last Melbourne Cup day. Was it because he wanted exemplify the dedication of the only Life Member of the Melbourne Cup Cup tour (being the only person who has played in ever event since the event’s inception in the early nineties – excluding event sponsors ‘De Bros Inc’ of course)? Or was it because he wanted plenty of time to consume that freshly brewed coffee with a fresh croissant at ‘Café de Steph’ prior to the game? I suspect it was the latter he said knowingly (as everybody knows that Steph has just returned from France in the previous week. Hence, his coffee brewing skills and his croissant selection skills should be honed down to a fine art eh)? And, eventually Steph and Emilo did turn up and as would be expected, the quality of the coffee and croissants, including a selection of jams conserves, was sensational (particularly when you have been standing in the rain waiting for breakfast wondering how wet you wet going to get and wondering if they would get here before tee off). But that didn’t happen. Rather, it was a very pleasant and relaxed scene as tour members prepared themselves to compete in the Melbourne Cup Cup for 2010 (see ‘Café de Steph’ 2010).

Elite group of competitors: There were eleven starters in this select competition all vying for that much sort after take home and keep Melbourne Cup Cup Cup (see MCC player groups 2010). Being a Callaway event player tactics were suitably adjusted for the occasion. “So really blow out on the par 5s but not on the last two holes’ someone was heard whispering over coffee earlier on. And of course all players were very familiar with the Yarra Bend course layout, each understanding the subtleties and nuances required to put in a good round at this long and established traditional course on the banks of the Yarra.

Then a strange thing happened: As the tour approached the club house it discovered that Yarra Bend was under reconstruction and had totally changed the course. For example, they had removed the 1^st and 2^nd holes, made the last nine the first nine, made the 4^th hole the 10^th hole, cut one par five into two inserting a temporary hole and reordered the remainder of the first nine holes, which was now the second nine. And you can imagine how The Cardinal reacted, but that’s another story.

Stiff competition: As it was, the rain disappeared soon after tee off and the day turned into perfect conditions for a golf competition. It was like playing a new golf course, albeit a bit compromised, as tour members strived to outdo each other in search of the trophy (see on course at the MCC 2010). But of course nobody could tell if they were doing well or not because it was a Callaway event. So all you could do was to enjoy the competition which what everyone seemed to do extremely well.

A clear winner: ‘And there is a clear winner’ announced co-event sponsor Pete as he read out the final results under the shelter in the car park (see long version ‘The full countdown’ or the short version ‘Winner 2010’). He was announcing that The Cardinal had won the 2010 Melbourne Cup Cup by one stroke from Steve in 2^nd place with Shanksy one stroke behind Steve. In fact Steve got around in 86 off the stick, won the longest drive and won an NTP, a fabulous performance in anyone language. Shanksy was equally impressive taking out the other NTP which made him the only other winner on the day (see presentations for minor places). But it was Fango that received the glory and deservedly so (see MCC presentations 2010). He clearly was the better man on the day taking home his first Melbourne Cup Cup Cup to put on his mantelpiece. “Callaway. It’s a mystery to me.” was all he would say to the media after the presentations (but he did issue a press release later that day see PRESS RELEASE from the Cardinal).

The Club committee congratulates Fango, Steve and Shanksy on their prize winning performances and thanks event sponsors ‘De Bros Inc.’ for putting on another great event. Once again it only goes to show that if you miss out on these events you really do miss out. So book early for the next one.

Detailed Results

The Melbourne Cup Cup 2010

(On Callaway Handicap)

Player	Gross	HCP	Net	Prizes
Fang	95	23	72	Winner on Callaway handicap
Steve	86	13	73	2^nd, Longest drive, NTP
Shanksy	90	16	74	3^rd, NTP
Steph	91	16	75
Tom	93	18	75
Pete S	91	16	75
Harry	98	22	76
Ashleigh	108	30	78
Emile	108	30	78
Min	113	34	79
Fritz	120	41	79

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‘Cafe de Steph’ 2010

Player groups MCC 2010

On course at the MCC 2010

MCC presentations 2010

This month’s competition: Where did the TSCC perpetual trophy originate?