SMERGS

The Killara Cup

7^th September 2007

In an effort to deter any terrorists, the Killara Cup was played in deplorable weather conditions. Even terrorists would not believe any delegate would play in such conditions.

Flooded greens and soggy fairways did not deter the brave delegates going forth in search of fame. The event was finally reduced to 16 holes due to total darkness. The longest drive on the 18^th was decided in the pitch black with the winning ball identified by a lighter. (Taking advantage of the darkness, one SMERG was seen throwing his ball forward in an attempt to claim fame.) Congratulations to Peter Macdougall for winning the inaugural Killara Cup. (Sorry for the confusion, it was pouring at the time)

The highlight of the event was a sumptuous dinner at the Thorntons. Great food, great wine and great company. (Big thanks Jane and the SMERGette helpers.)

Every delegate is looking forward to the next Killara Cup that will be played when the next APEC conference is held in Sydney in 2015.

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Killara Cup winner – 12 balls, trophy and a loss of two strokes. Peter Macdougall.
 

• Front nine winner - 5 balls and a loss of one stroke. Rick Chadwick (cb)
• Back seven winner - 5 balls and a loss of one stroke. Bruce Rowe

• Closest pin 8^th - 3 balls. Peter Macdougall
• Closest pin 11^{th –}  3 balls. Peter Macdougall

•  Longest drive 18^{th -} 3 balls. Phil Stabback

• Winning team: 4 balls each – total 16 balls – Team 2 with 59 points (a heavily handicapped team)

 Format - countdown stableford (best score first 6 holes, best two scores next 6 holes and best three scores last 4 holes).