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The ‘ANZAC Day Medal’ 2014

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The Bloke

25^th April 2014

The Growling Frog

Player groups 2014

On course 2014

Presentations 2014

Event Report:

‘The Bloke Earns a Medal’

25^th April 2015 – Lest we forget: So this year’s annual running of the ANZAC Day medal at the Growling Frog was an unforgettable event. This was in part due to the fabulous conditions including a mild and breathless day and the course being in perfect condition, and in part because of the eager and very keen group of competitors. In fact, TimBo was champing at the bit before tee off trying to encourage players onto the tee quite some minutes early. “Just because Slugger hadn’t turned up was not a reason to delay the tee-off. It was an opportunity lost” lamented TimBo after the round.

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn: As usual, a number of past ANZAC Day medal champions were in attendance, in fact five of the eight players were past champions and almost all were wearing their medals. For example, the first group onto the tee included The Bloke (2011 ADM Champion without his medal), Stavros the Greek (2012 ADM Champion with his medal), Pup (aspiring ADM Champion) and TimBo (another aspiring ADM Champion). They were complimented by the second group which included Slugger (2009 and 2010 ADM champion with both medals), The Hanging Judge (2006 ADM Champion with medal), Rubber Man (2012 ADM Champion with medal) and Curtis (event sponsor and aspiring ADM Champion). “I just can’t understand why Thombei the Mist and Markus Octavious are not here. It’s bloody poor form if you ask me” stated a disappointed Curtis when trying to explain the absence of a couple of past champions. But he didn’t condemn them as the glorious conditions became apparent on the first tee (see ADM Player Groups 2014).

They shall not grow old: And those glorious conditions remained apparent throughout the competition encouraging a number of players to excel. Perfect examples included Stavros The Greek’s NTP on the 2^nd, Curtis’s NTP on the 5^th, The Hanging Judge’s longest drive on the 8^th, Slugger’s NTP on the 12^th, The Bloke’s longest drive on the 15^th and Slugger’s NTP on the 16^th. “The years may be going past and we may all be that little older but the standard remains the same” observed a proud event sponsor Curtis just before the presentations. “Speak for yourself short-stuff. I’m still improving” pointed out The Bloke who took offence at being told his standard of performance had remained the same over the years (see on course at the 2014 ADM).

The Bloke earns a medal: And of course The Bloke was right (89,20,69) because he produced a sensational round on the day ending up four strokes under the card and a stroke in front of second place getter and event sponsor Curtis (90,20,70) with Rubber Man (97,25,72) a further two strokes behind. “I knew I was going to beat you Nancy boys and that’s why I didn’t bother bringing my medal. I just knew I would have another one by the end of the day” explained The Bloke when Curtis again mentioned the long standing tradition of past ANZAC day champions wearing their ADM medals to the competition and berated those who had turned up without them, being The Bloke.

At the going down of the sun: But there was no ill feeling as the players warmed down in the car park after the game. And indeed, The Bloke’s outstanding performance was well and truly celebrated as Curtis handed him the ADM perpetual trophy and last year’s winner Rubber Man pined the 2014 ADM medal on The Blokes chest. “It is a privilege to pin this medal on a true champion. From champion to champion, whoops sorry about that…” he muttered as he drew blood on his first attempt. But it didn’t matter as the gallery erupted in laughter because all winners on the day were appropriately celebrated as the sun went down on another truly fabulous day (see ADM 2014 presentations).

The committee congratulates The Bloke on his return to the winners circle and indeed all winners on the day. The committee also reminds members that the next major event is the VOMIT scheduled to run on the Queen’s birthday weekend in June, so book you place early.

Detailed results: ANZAC Day Medal 2014

Player	Gross	HCP	Net	Stableford points	Prizes
The Bloke	89	20	69	41	Winner on nnomads handicap and Longest drive
Curtis	90	20	70	38	2^nd on nnomads handicap and NTP
Rubber Man	97	25	72	37	3^rd nnomads handicap
TimBo	103	30	73	35
Stavros the Greek	102	28	74	34	NTP
The Hanging Judge	99	24	75	34	Longest drive
Pup	97	21	76	32
Slugger	104	23	81	29	2 x NTPs

Player groups 2014

On course 2014

Presentations 2014

This month’s competition: Who didn’t wear their medal?