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Masters Week Outshined By Pinkney

Justin Pinkney's victory at the season opener in Halesowen is a resounding turnaround from a disappointing 2023. (and 2022,21,20 and so on!)

Justin answered his critics in the best possible way by firing a 4 point victory over his closest competitor Tommy Dodds to sign off in the clubhouse on 38 points. Keeping his cool, whilst the rest of the field struggled on a golf course that definitely raised mixed opinions on the day.

"A tough challenge after the recent rainfall" said Terry. " Definitely a test of endurance, said Rooney", "Lots of blind shots was my downfall", said Craig, "What the fu*k was that!" said Chad.

The scorecard of Justin was filled with 2 & 3 pointer holes yet a blank on the first hole and on the short Par 3 15th made no difference to what can only be desribed as a masterful display! A Birdie, Eagle finish sealed the victory in style!!!

In the clubhouse afterwards fellow golfers were quick to congratulate Justin on his long awaited victory. Justins work ethic and never say die attitude makes him a deserved winner in my opinion,... although he does have more shots than Harold Shipman!

So there we have it, a new face on top of the leaderboard, a huge 42 man playing membership, new members, new shirts and lots to look forward to in 2024.

Well done Justin, one of the good guys!

Halesowen Golf Club.  A very challenging and demanding golf course on your legs, can be quite exhausting. Many holes criss cross each other, which can be very confusing and some might say dangerous as there are plenty of blind holes, especially from the tee. The golf course is relatively short, but certainly doesnt play that way. 

The staff were superb on the day, and the food and beer were excellent.

Our Rating 4.2/5

Course 3/5

Condition 4/5 (cant complain after the recent bad weather, although the greens needed rolling badly)

Value for money 3.5/5

Practise facilities 3/5

Food & Drink 4/5

Staff 5/5

Would we return: Maybe

Special mentions:

1st Justin Pinkney 38pts

2nd Tommy Dodds 34pts

3rd Alan Maidment 33pts

KO Cup 

Sean Flanagan beat Barry Hinks 2&1

Tony Roche beat Craig Grove 4&3

Dave Hughes beat Simon Hughes 4&2

Steve Morris beat Paddy O'Reilly 2up

Alan Maidment beat DJ Franklin 4&3

Chad O'Grady beat Adrian O'Neil 3&1

Troy Tucker beat Steve Connors 4&3

Darren Storer beat Adam Linehan 4&2

Paul Flanagan beat Mark Bailey 5&4

Jim Harris beat Nigel Ford 3&2

Simon Gardiner beat Brendan O'Reilly play off hole

Betting Winners:

Adrian O'Neil

Wooden Spoon:

Craig Grove 17pts

Nearest The Pin Winners:

Tony Roche, Alan Maidment, Tom Dodds, Darren Storer

Longest Drive:

DJ Franklin

Congratulations to all prize winners.

kfast coffee/tea 8/10

Evening meal 5/10

Pro-shop /6/10

Practise facilities 10/10

Friendliness 9/10

Difficulty 7/10

Greens Condition 8/10 

Value for money 8/10

Would we return? YES

* For the first time in the BAGS 13 year history the final wasn't played on the final day

* When your playing partner asks if he can jump in your buggy with you and then says after the golf "i didn't think I had to pay half!"