The Outlane Golf Clubs annual Whisky Frolic which starts the build up for Christmas activities for the members saw a good turn out from the better ball competition and with plenty of prizes on offer it usually develops into a close affair to sort the positions out.
However the combination of Paul Phillips and Andrew Fearnley blended together perfectly as a 3 shot margin gave them the first choice for the whisky bonanza which players have an escalating choice.
Their 5 gross birdies was the deciding factor but also Paul's run of 7 consecutive pars from the 7th to the 13th ( included 3 nett birdies) helped their score along after a back nine of 31 followed their 30 on the front nine.
Their only dropped shot in the entire round was on the par 3 fifth but Andrew got them back online with one of his two gross birdies at the next hole. The next pairing to claim their prize was Nigel Crowther and Martin Atkinson who just got the better of Steve Beeby and Simon Wagstaff with a better back nine.
The next scores of 65 saw a host of combinations totaling this score with Steve Bradley and Dave Murdoch having the best back nine with Brian Cassidy partnering next years captain Keith Birchenall leading the rest with the better back six. A large number of pairings came in with a 66 which they would normally settle for in the next competition which is the Turkey Trot in 3 weeks.
Whisky Frolic - Better Ball (3/4 Handicap)
1. Paul Phillips & Andrew Fearnley = 61
2. Nigel Crowther & Martin Atkinson = 64
3. Steve Beeby & Simon Wagstaffe = 64
4. Steve Bradley & Dave Murdoch = 65
5. Brian Cassidy & Keith Birchenall = 65
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