The January meeting of the society saw the keen 18 stalwarts tackle the greens and roughs of the South Pembs. Golf Club. Their task was made more of a challenge by the arrival of rain, fortunately without the recent gales.

First off were Tom Timber Wood, Steve Gizmo Jones and Keith Director Leverton. Timber started well, but failed to reach double figures on the back nine and ended on 25 pts. Gizmo was steady throughout for a modest 25 pts, while the Director had a disastrous last nine, only making 22 pts.

Next away were Martin Trucker Evans, Martin FCUK Davies and Barry Chippy Wood. Trucker found the course daunting, falling short of double figures on both halves, a possible for the wooden spoon! FCUK cursed his luck with the putter and finished on 23 pts. Meanwhile, the ever steady Chippy chipped away to 30 pts, despite the rain!

They were followed by Paul Goodbuy Marsden, Barry Nippy Neale and Mark Skids Brindley. Goodbuy had one of those days that is better forgotten about, nothing went right for him and another piece of wood could be heading his way. Nippy had a steady round for 28 pts, similarly Skids had even halves for 26 pts.

Fourth trio off were Roger Analyst Handcock, Peter Bandit Hughes and Anthony Wiseguy Ryan. The Analyst looked to be heading for a useful score after nine holes, but then the wheels fell off and he failed to reach double figures on the last nine. The Bandit had a good round, so his handicap could be in danger of a cut. Wiseguy was also doing well, but a few wild shots left him on 27 pts.

Next to face the elements, Simon Swan Davies, Kelvin Blinds Boughey and Mike Maureen Allen. Playing on his home course, Simon showed how it can be played, romping home with 34 pts. Blinds and Maureen struggled to keep up with Simon and could only manage 23 and 25 pts, respectively.

Last off were Roger DoomBar Woodward, Dave Boy Green and Shaun Chatterbox Taylor. All three had reasonable games, Chatterbox leading with 32 pts, the Boy on 28 and Doombar 27 pts.

After an excellent meal, the presentation began. In first place with 34 pts and winning a bottle of whiskey was Simon Swan Davies; second on 32pts, Shaun Chatterbox Taylor, with a better back nine; third place went to Peter Bandit Hughes.

Barry Wood won nearest the pin, Shaun Taylor - longest drive, and Dave Green 20-plus handicap prizes.

Team prize went to Dave Green, Roger Woodward, and Shaun Taylor. The wooden spoon went once again to Paul Marsden.

Thanks to all who participated. Hope to see you at Cardigan on February 12. More information at http://www.kilgettygolf.co.uk">www.kilgettygolf.co.uk .