The Beehive Golf Society News

Beehive 2009 Captain, Danny McDonald, enjoyed a fantastic turn out for the first Beehive event of the year, The Courage Cup. With a large field competing, not only for the trophy but for qualification into the knockout cup, Ken Lomas came out on top to take the trophy with 43 points. With the new handicap system in place this year Ken also took a hefty 3 shot cut to his handicap.

The glorious weather brought out some good scoring with Justin Richards taking 2nd place with 38 points, closely followed by Dave Fraser on 37 points. The winner of the par 3's was Leroy Townsend with 17 points, not bad considering he only got 12 points for the rest of the holes!

During the after event ceremony, the Beehive were treated to some belly laughs from stand-in treasurer Eric Mooney and also from Ilford Golf Club 2009 Captain, Ray Stevens. Eric, being stand-in treasurer, collected the tie fine money from James Osman, before attempting a double collection from Captain Ray. Ray, had other plans though and as Eric approached him, Ray took off his jacket to turn around and reveal infact that he WAS wearing his beehive tie and so thwart Eric's advances.

After the main post competition proceedings and awards presentations, everyone ventured into the bar for the usual Beehive "knees up". Far from "usual", this evening turned into a fantastic night of debauchery with no less than 7 (SEVEN) "me, me, me's"!!! The Ilford Golf Club bell was nearly rushed to the local King George's hospital at one point due to stress.

The day was also marked by Beehive and Ilford Golf Club resident "pisshead", Peter Lawlors 40th Birthday. A rendition of "happy birthday" was sung, in between the "me, me, me's" and the day will go down in memory as one of the most enjoyable Beehive events.

We hope to see you all at the next Beehive meeting, The Presidents Cup, on Sunday June 7th. This will also be the day where the first round of the knockout cup will need to be played by. To view the draw for the knockout cup please click here.

The Beehive would like to thank all attending members and their guests for their support and hope to see them at the next meeting.

Photos of the evening...

Beehive Captain, Danny McDonald presents Ken Lomas with the 2009 Courage Cup

Justin Richards takes 2nd place

Dave Fraser enjoys his 3rd place finish

Ray Stevens thwarts the tie fund!

Eric Mooney on his soapbox, again!

Andy doesn't much care for Peter Lawlors 40th Birthday advances

Beehive debutant enjoys a windswept pint!

Roger Wake enjoying a fine cup of coffee!?

Stuart, Ron and Frank enjoy an after golf meal and pint!

The debut boys, Nigel Smith, Mick Aylett and Stuart Payne.

Pat, Stuart and Danny begin to enjoy the "me, me, me's"

The birthday boy, Peter Lawlor, begins the celebrations.

Irish lads, Dennis Rabbitt, Paul Prenderville and Ted Roche.

Jim Gallagher, Dennis Rabbitt, Eric Weeks and John Hayes

Leroy and Ray

One of the seven "me, me, me's"

Stuart Curran

Eric Mooney and Stuart Payne

John Hayes and Jim Gallagher apparently have the same tailor!

Ray Stevens, Dave Curran and Eric Weeks. The main culprits of the night.

Ray and Michelle

Ray and Sue

Ray and Barbie

Quite the ladies man, Ray and Rita

Peter, Andy and Mabs

Eric, Nick and Stuart

Michelle and the double tied Ray

Pat and Eric

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