As there was no match fixture, a gang of seniors organised a golfing day out at Builth golf course last Thursday. It was not the gang, but one member who was instrumental in ensuring that the day went smoothly. Stan Hudson made sure that all bases were covered and that all seniors had to do was to turn up and play golf and generally have a good time.

The Seniors' captain was in attendance, resplendent in all his glory. Wearing a catchy little number of matching salmon pink polo shirt and jumper, he looked every bit the golfer elite. Had he sported matching trousers or plus fours, he would have outshone Ian Poulter. As it was, he proved that he was not just a pretty boy by matching the top score of the day, just failing to top the order of merit.

On a fixture day the team comprises 20 members and the same number enjoyed a day in the sunshine in mid Wales. Having played there last year, a number of members determined that they would like another go at conquering the course. Perhaps they need another attempt to improve on this performance - well some might!

One member was on the fifth green and omitted to ask for a ball to be marked before he putted. Yes, you've guessed it, he hit the offending ball and had to forfeit one shot. He was most surprised as he didn't realise that a shot would be lost. "In nine years of playing the game," he claimed, "no-one has ever told me that." Needless to say, his playing partners reminded him on every hole from then on.

The 10th green has a short steep little incline leading onto the green. Owen Monaghan unfortunately misjudged it and ended up on his derriere, in a most uncomfortable position. It was painful to say the least and we all hope that his wife gave him a good massage on his return home.

It appears that most members enjoyed the straightforward up and down of the front nine, but struggled somewhat as they encountered closer trees, with rivers to cross combined with doglegs and hills on the back nine. Ken Gouldsbrough, however, was consistent with 13 out and back, while Bob Howse could only manage 14 back after scoring 20 points on the front nine.

Clifton John could only manage one more than Bob's front nine score over the whole round - as did his playing partner Doug Havard. They were escorted round by the new 'cycling proficiency officer' for Tenby, John Hancock. He thought that his ribs were recovering, but suffered a setback as he watched Cliff sky the balls into the trees, claiming that the squirrels were pinching his balls. He claimed that his ribs were sore with laughing.

These were some of the tales related by the group as they sat outside the 15th century clubhouse, in the early evening sunshine. As bright as a button, Brian Waters had changed into a lovely lemon yellow jumper to ensure that everyone knew where he was.

Following a sumptuous meal, he then regaled his audience with a couple of funny stories before announcing the results of the day's competition.

There were two nearest the pin winners: Alan Yates on the fifth and Ken Gouldsbrough on the 15th.

Alan and Ken also figured in the twos competition along with Peter Williams.

The lowest team score on the day was that of Des Stone, Brian Morgan, Owen Monaghan and Tony Morgan with 102. The highest team score was won by Peter Williams, Tony Ranoe, John Cook and Jack Hasdell with 126

Commiserations went to Bob Howse (34), Alan Yates (33) and John Hall for scoring well, but not making the top three. That honour went to:

1. Paul Bradley 34 pts (back nine); 2. Brian Waters 34 (back five); 3. John Cook 34 (back six).

The group were full of praise for Stan's endeavours in making sure that the day went smoothly as they journeyed home in somnolent mood.