Aitutaki Golf Club

27/10/2018

27/10/2018

A few shots to start.

26/10/2018

A few random shots from yesterday. Hearing about some of the scores leads me to believe there were quite a few "random" shots made without the use of a camera as well yesterday.
I also learnt yesterday that golfers are capable of telling "if only" lies just like us fisherman. The one that got away is in all sports in some form or another I guess.
Will post scores later as I have no transport at present. I own 5 motorbikes, car, Jeep and a Ferguson tractor. All that's left is the tractor. While reliable, I'm dammed if I'm going to the golf club on a tractor. I'm not Fred Dagg! So folks photos to follow after 10.00am.

26/10/2018

A long time ago two Scotsmen were in a pub.

One Scotsman says, "I'm going to invent a game."

The second man asks, "What do you have to do?"

The first man says, "You have to get a ball in a hole."

The second man asks, "So it's like billiards?"

The first man says, "No, the hole is going to be much farther away."

The second man asks "So, it's something like bowling?"

The first man says, "No, it's going to be played on grass, and it's going to twist and turn."

So the second man asks, "So it's kind of like croquet?"

The first man says, "NO, I'm going to put in tall grass, and water, and sand, and trees, just to p**s you off!"

So the second man asks, "So you do this once?"

The first man replies, "NO, YOU DO IT EIGHTEEN TIMES!!"

25/10/2018

First time ever that a Mitchell has not been playing. Over 30 years we've had mother, daughters, grandchildren playing in the open. This year it's not to be.
The family are good golfers and have always won prizes. What am I going to do as there will be no new microwaves, toasters, jugs, air tickets, in our wash house. Umbrellas, golf trundlers, glasses, grog, etc etc.
They better be in next year's open!
Pi***ng down heavily. No sun in sight.
Neil.

25/10/2018

25/10/2018

Well folks, the "Air Rarotonga Aitutaki golf open 2018 is underway. Opened by patron Munro at 2pm. Finger foods followed by a nine hole something.
The open got underway 7.00am Wednesday after a little confusion on starting. (I think the starter may have had too much Tuesday, but don't tell anyone). Scores as per photos posted.
Today, Thursday is very blustery day. Tee offs under way. Soggy golfers will be returning about 10.am. Heavy rain, thunder etc expected today. That's gonna sort the pros out.
As far as I know, all running to plan. 92 playing. As some will be aware, my health has not been too good so unfortunately most of what I post will be photos. I won't be spending all day on the course reporting as I have done in the past. I will be back later in the morning for more photos.
Many comments as to "where's Poto "? Greg was running the bar during the day for us last 3 opens but this time round, well he can't make it as he's been so busy. Greta, Lee, Martha, Ned an Terry taking turns on the bar. I note that many of the heavy drinkers are not living up to expectations. Guess age is beginning to catch up with many or perhaps they are saving for Friday night? Yes Friday night. This allows us to go on until 1.30am Saturday morning with the extended bar license. Obviously we can't do that when our final night was a Saturday as Sunday is the next day.
A nice BBQ was held Tuesday night but Aitutaki did not live up to it's usual reputation as I'm told we ran out of food! Please club members, a plate of kinaki is most appreciated at BBQs'. Anything at all. Nu is quick, easy and cheap. Many enjoy coconut milk with their dinner.
Also, bunkers are not classified as GUR. Not sure if this was a genuine mistake by a player or ????
OH gosh, it's currently p**sing down. OH well, it's a level playing field. We're all on the same course.
Sonny and Eric have done a very good job out there and the greens are as good as, if not better than Rarotonga. Considering our limited finances, all believe they have done extremely well.
OK folks, I've just need told to make 50 toasted sandwiches for cold golfers return. No rest for the wicked.
C-yas later.
Neil.