Emu Sports/Leonay Golf Club Hosts Inaugural
GWP Magazine Gentlemen's Club Outing
It was a beautiful sunny afternoon when 7 of Sydney's best golfers assembled on the first tee at Leonay Golf Club to mark the historic occasion - GWP Magazine's Inaugural Gentlemen's Club Outing. So awesome was the lineup that over 10 golfers gave their apologies, afraid to face this Peerless Septet.
On hand to greet the Awesome Seven was the CEO of Emu Plains Sporting and Recreation Club, Michael Ekert, along with the friendly club pro Wayne Worthy. Michael recognised the opportunity of a lifetime to play with such a distinguished group but reluctantly bowed out due to having to attend a Board Meeting. Wayne, too, wanted to play but had to attend to the Pro Shop.
So it was up to the Seven to brave the elements and pit themselves against the awesome Leonay Golf Course. The Seven then divided up into 2 groups to play Ambrose best ball against each other. The game is played taking the best drive off the tee and letting each member of the group hit from that same spot to the green. The same goes for every succeeding shot and the best ball score is noted on each hole.
It was a remarkably hard fought contest. Starting off was the distinguished GWP publisher, Dmitry the Smasher. He carefully unwrapped his never-been-used-before driver which still had its shrink wrap. Wham! The ball went out of sight.
Next up in the first group of 3 was Bill Elmer, the Kellyville Terror. He proceeded to rip a drive into the trees bordering the fairway. Next was your fearless scribe who proceeded to touch the clouds with a towering drive down the middle. And we were off.
Behind us were the 3 astonishing Peters: Peter Tiger Koch, Peter Shephard, the Wollongong Power, and Peter Preston, the Glenhaven Dazzler. Supporting this distinguished group was Paul Miller, the Lander Toyota Blur. We could hear the yells of the gallery behind us on every hole. It was game on and a terrific battle took shape.
By the 16th tee, Dmitry the Smasher's Threesome were 2 under par, while Tiger Koch's Foursome were even par. Darkness was closing in as the two groups struggled hammer and tong to finish on top.
Suddenly things were all even after 17 holes. The Smasher's group stumbled to a double bogey 6 on a par four. The gallery was silent. Who would win this Great Inaugural Event? Who would the History Books champion?
Low and behold, both groups parred the last hole and the hard fought contest ended in a draw! No one could believe that 7 players fighting over 18 holes could end up with identical scores. But so it was on that Fateful Day.
Michael, the CEO, and yet another Peter (President of the Emu Sports Club) shouted drinks for the tired but joyous warriors. And a delicious steak and chicken dinner was served. Everyone agreed, the day was an immense success, and we all look forward to the next GWP Magazine Gentlemen's Club Outing.
A great course, hardy and fearless golfers, lots of drink, and delicious food all added up to a successful Inaugural Event.
By Larry WoldenbergGWP Magazine Issue #25, July-August 2009
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