Banchory August 2019
12 DOGS played Banchory on a windy day in August. There was a fair bit of thrashing around in grass and bushes looking for the odd stray. The course was in good condition but there were surprisingly few golfers out that day.
- Shield Winner – Chris Dellanzo
- Shield Runner Up – Alex Bruce
- Low Gross – Tom O Rourke
- Nearest the Pin – Tom O Rourke
- Nearest pin 2 – Murray Stuart
- Best Guest – Jack Stuart
The DOGS Weekend Broughty Ferry - August 2019
The results from this weekend’s D.O.G.S. competition from the Broughty Ferry (suburb of Dundee), not that they like to be reminded.
16 DOGS + 1 Guest (Derek Cooper who played all three rounds) turned up at Downfield for the inaugural Stableford round. The prerequisite Bacon roll or two & coffee pre-round was enjoyed by everyone and draw was made for the first round. Downfield was in absolutely great condition, with fast greens, nice lush fairways, no wind and beautiful sunshine – could in get any better!!. On completion of the round we then headed off to Broughty Ferry to prepare for our next round. Murray & Kenny (with guitar) were the musical entertainment for the Friday evening
Friday, Downfield
Stableford Competition
Winner; Ron Amy with an rousing 31 points. The traditional weekend cut for winning on the Friday followed with Ron playing off 9 for the rest of the weekend.
- Rob Buchan was second also with 31 points.
- Chris Dellanzo was in third with 29 points.
- Joker Stableford Winner: Ron Amy with 22 points on the day. Bill Fletcher & Rusty McNicoll in second place each with 20 points.
- Rusty McNicoll got nearest the pin at the 6th Hole.
- Bill Fletcher got nearest the pin at the 17th Hole.
- Best Guest – Derek Cooper.
- Bill Fletcher was the only 2’s Winner (donated to the weekend kitty)
The Blind Pairs were drawn on Friday evening;
- Winners this year were Rob Buchan and Doug Grimes with 31 + 28 = 59 points.
- Underdogs were Chris Dellanzo and Mike Craib with 29 +14 = 43 points.
Saturday, Arbroath
Medal and 1st Round of Captain’s prize competition.
Wonderfully dry and warm day with very little wind, pleasantly surprising for Arbroath. Course was playing well with the conditions, nothing wrong with the course, but after Downfield it was always be second best. El Capitano Roy Martin managed to join us for the Arbroath round.
- Medal Winner with a net 70 was Rob Buchan. Cut 4 shots to 17.
- 2nd was Les Wilson with a net 74.
- 3rd was Ron Amy with a net 75.
- Low Gross – Ron Amy with a 84.
- Best Guest – Derek Cooper with a net 76.
- Derek Cooper got nearest the pin at the 7th Hole.
- Rusty McNicoll got nearest the pin at the 16th Hole.
- 2’s winner – Tom O’Rourke & Ron Amy (donated to the weekend kitty)
Joker Stableford Winners: All with 16 points on the day – Roy Brown, Ron Amy, Rob Buchan, Tom O’Rourke & Rusty McNicoll
Rob had a small lead but with his 4 shot cut for the next round, he had it all to do.
Challengers for the MUTT Trophy was even tighter with two contenders equal scoring.
Sunday, Montrose Links
Medal and 2nd Round of Captain’s prize competition.
The weather was bad as we were all standing on the 1st Tee, with quite heavy rain, so waterproofs was the call. The rain went off fairly early in the round and turned out pleasant. James Buchan joined us for the Montrose round
- Medal winner with a net 77 was Roy Brown – Cut 1 shots to 6.
- 2nd was Murray Stuart also with a net 77 (Roy had the better back nine).
- 3rd was Tom O’Rourke with a net 78.
- Low gross was Tom O’Rourke with an 84.
- Best Guest – James Buchan with a net 88.
- Roy Brown got nearest the pin at the 3rd Hole.
- Murray Stuart got nearest the pin at the 12th Hole.
- 2’s Winner – None
Winner of the Captain’s Prize for the weekend, over two rounds was Rob Buchan (153 Total), very well played
Nearest contender was Tom O’Rourke with (156), with four others on (158).
Best guest over the Weekend was Derek Cooper.
MUTT Trophy winner; Graham Smith but it could have been so different with a major blip at one hole causing the damage.
Joker Stableford – Before play on each round, each player circled 2 holes on the front nine and 2 holes on the back nine. Only one par 3 per nine could be chosen. The circled “joker” holes counted for double points with each days scores accumulated over the 3 rounds.
- The “Joker Stableford” winner: Rusty McNicoll with 56 points (consistent scoring or good hole selection??).
- Closest contender was; Ron Amy with (54 points), with Roy Brown & Tom O’Rourke on (52 points).
Many thanks to Alex McKay for his usual superb organisation of the weekend. The hotel, courses, the evening meals and the company were very pleasurable and another weekend of enjoyment. Also a thanks to Derek Cooper for joining us.
Brechin July 2019
16 DOGS played Brechin on a day that changed from sunshine to showers numerous times throughout the round.
So glad that we all got finished before the heavens opened up and what a downpour it was. The course was in good condition with some Dogs mapping their way round the course better than others.
We all then made our annual pilgrimage to Roy & Debbie’s gorgeous home for a BBQ. With Tom & Alex Bruce being the Masters of the Grill. It was super day with everyone enjoying the garden & food, wine, beer, cider, port, more wine.
The professional musicians were missed but there was still a lot of noise singing being done.
Thanks again to Roy & Debbie for inviting us all to their lovely home
Ellon June 2019
Dear Dogs
First Time at Ellon (McDonald Golf Club) for a number of years and a inaugural visit for some DOGS. Weather was pleasant with only a slight breeze and as can be seen in the photo\’s a number of DOGS came prepared in shorts.
11 DOGS played on the day with Dave Raby managing to play an early round at neighbouring Newburgh before joining us at Ellon. Scoring was very tight on the day with only 10 shots separating the shield winner and the Gnome winner. The course was in good overall condition with the greens being in great condition.
Cheers,
Mike
Ballater 18th May 2019
Fellow Dogs,
A great turnout of 20 golfers for Ballater and even though a rather “Dreich” day, fun was had by all.
Shield Winner: John Morrison, having brought his clubs out of hibernation after 9 months with a net 65 bringing his handicap down to 22….
2nd Place: Chris Delanzo took second with an excellent 85 gross resulting in a net 67
Lowest Gross: Alex Bruce was the star of the day having battled illness for the past months with a Gross 80 along with Akhtar Hussein who also had 80.
Best Guest: Derek Cooper was the best guest on the day, as Dave Raby was nominated as DOG prior to the outing or the outcome may have been different….
WELCOME Dave Raby to the DOGS
Nearest to the pin: Hole #13 by Roy Brown
2’s: 3 winners; Roy Brown, Tom O’Rourke & Chris Delanzo.
Gnome: Graham Smith back from injury was the winner of the Gnome, however the Gnome contenders were all close.
A special mention should be given to Dick Elliot who has completed the magnificent DOGS Website and he will send out the login details for the members section.
Look forward to seeing you at Ellon on 22nd June.
Kirriemuir 13th April 2019
On a rather cold (freezing) day we tackled Kirriemuir and for many it was the first time played. Course layout was quite pleasing but the greens were in need of some growth, but it is early in the year.
We had one guest Graham Neish – one of the inaugural Dogs from way back in the eighties. Great to see you Graham and hopefully see you at more Dogs outings.
Shield Winner: Roy Brown with a Net 70 (gross 79) and now playing off 7.
Second: Rob Buchan with gross 95 / Net 74.
Low Gross: Tom O\’Rourke with a gross 85.
Best Guest: Graham Neish with a gross 95 / Net 75.
Nearest the Pin @ 8th: Doug Grimes
Nearest the Pin @ 16th: Tom O\’Rourke
2\’s: Andy Christie @ 16th and Roy Brown @ 2nd.
Gnome Winner : Mike Craib
Next Outing: Ballater on Saturday 18th May
Cheers,
Mike
2019 Fixtures By Rob Buchan
Our new Gnome
Woof Woof,
Dear Doggies, your committee has been working hard on these frozen days to put together an exciting package of golf and goodies for the 2019 season. The confirmed dates and first tee times are,
Sat March 23rd Newburgh 10.30
Sat Apr 13th Kirriemuir 10.30
Sat May 18th Ballater 11.15
Sat June 22nd Ellon 10.30
Sat July 13th Brechin 10.30 (plus BBQ at Roys)
Fri Aug 2nd Downfield 10.30 (DOG weekend based at Broughty Ferry – for those planning to attend please contact Alex McKay asap)
Sat Aug 3rd Arbroath 11.30
Sun Aug 4th Montrose 11.32
Sun Sept 1st Banchory 10.32
Sat Sept 21st Kemnay 12.00 (plus AGM)
Please put these in your diaries. Calls for attendees will be made two weeks prior to the outing. (PS: the DOG weekend has been shifted from Inverness to Broughty Ferry due to very high seasonal costs in Inverness with Alex saving us £200 
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). Please think about new members and guests for the 2019 season so we can keep up the numbers and bring in some new faces.