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"Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose."

Winston Churchill



Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Next Game - Bukit Kemuning Golf & Country Club - 3rd January 2012

Cannons all,
 
Golf next Tuesday, 3rd January 2012 will be at:-
BUKIT KEMUNING GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT
Tee off at 08:00. Be there by 07:30 LATEST
After the game we will retire to a nearby restaurant to help Barry celebrate his 70th.
This is a TP course so get your NEW BOOK.
Names to Mike Smith soonest.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Results - Kajang Hill Golf Club - 27th December 2011

Cannons all,

12 golfers assembled at Kajang Hill on a beautiful morning with few other people to disturb our enjoyment of this lovely golf course. Still in operation and likely to remain so till late 2012 according to the staff. But the signs of neglect are beginning to appear.
With glorious views of the main range; Genting being very visible, we teed off on a nearly deserted course and made good progress slowed only by the search for balls in the long rough which has remained uncut due to the recent very wet weather.

This was the December Trophy Game and the clear winner was Bernhard Romahn with 42 points with Richard Moss R/U with 37 points OCB. The lowest gross was 84 by Bernhard and the most golf was played by our visitor Steve Hamill with 110.
Bernhard is cut 6 strokes and Richard 1 stroke.

The venue for next weeks game will be announced later.

Best wishes to all Loose Cannons for the New Year.




Friday, December 23, 2011

Next Game - Kajang Hill Golf Club - 27th December 2011

Cannons all,

Golf next Tuesday 27th December 2011 will be at
KAJANG HILL GOLF CLUB
This is the Monthly Trophy Game.
Be there by 07:30 LATEST
4 flights have been booked.
WE NEED FULL FLIGHTS so I will impose a cut off initially at 12 and then at 16.
So FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
Names to Mike Smith soonest.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Results - Tasik Puteri Golf & Country Club - 20th December 2011

Cannons all,

This was the Christmas game and in the spirit of the occasion all participants had been asked to wear appropriate festive headgear at assembly and on the first Tee. A couple of us didn't heed this request but at least Bernhard volunteered a fine of RM50 for his misdemeanour. Thanks Bernhard.
The 15 LC's and one guest enjoyed fine weather at Tasik Puteri which was in good condition if a little soft underfoot in places. With few other golfers on course at the start of the round it was good progress for most but flight 2 off Tee 10 returned almost an hour after flight 1 for some inexplicable reason. Come on guys; we need to speed up our play. The golden rule here is ALWAYS be ready to play when your turn comes.
The winner was Andre Holm with 38 points from Bernhard Romahn with 37 points. The lowest gross was Bernhard with 90 and the most golf was played by Alan with 127.
Andre is cut 4 and Bernhard 1.
The full results together with your handicap adjustments can be viewed in the attachment.
M&M was taken at the EQUATORIAL and very good it was too.
The venue for next weeks game will be announced later.
May I take this opportunity to pass on seasonal greetings.

To my liberal friends and those of a politically correct leaningPlease accept with no obligation, implied or explicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the summer/winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2012 , but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped form their great nations. Not to imply that these countries are necessarily greater than any other country in the world. Also, this wish is made without regard to the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishee.

To the rest of you
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Mike Smith







Friday, December 16, 2011

Next Game - Tasik Puteri Golf & Country Club - 20th December 2011

Cannons all,

Golf next Tuesday will be at
TASIK PUTERI GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
This is the Christmas Game
Santa Hats or Antlers to be worn on assembly and on the first Tee
Be there by 07:30 LATEST
After the game we will retire to the EQUATORIAL for M&M
Names to Mike Smith soonest.

Christmas Luncheon at the Coliseum on Thursday 15th Dec 2011 No words necessary!!!

When & where it all began!
All still looking respectable and relatively civilised! 
Never mind Hans - How many fingers?
OK Dick.....the answer was 10!


Hans doing an impersonation of Andrew!
The 'Likely Lads'!!



Spot the hamster!






Darling - I never knew you cared! 

You are very photogenic Mike

Carnage at the Collisuem


Jeezzus...is that who cooked the steak pie. Ray's twin brother!!!





Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Results - Bukit Unggul - 13th December 2011

Cannons all,

12 Cannons took up the challenge at BU on a fine cool morning. The new buggies are a long overdue improvement (yes, they are brand new) and the course was generally in good order. With few other players present at 8 o'clock we were round in good time.
The winner was Tony Morris with 42 points and the runner-up Simon Compton with 40 points. The lowest gross were 87's by Bernard & Simon and the most golf was played by Alan with 120. The full results and your adjusted handicaps can be found in the attachment.

Christmas Luncheon at the Coliseum on Thursday.
We only have 14 attending which is a little disappointing.
Mike Smith
Andrew Robinson
Richard Moss
Tony Morris
Raymond Keys
Vincent Vijayan
Andre Holm
Dick Stauffer
Barry Cousins
Alan Holgate
Ray Funnell
Hans Berger
Erol Akinci
Klaus Kretzschmar
If there are any more out there who would like to join what I'm sure will be a fun lunch
please let me know TODAY.

For those attending please be in the BAR by 12:30pm.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Next Game - Bukit Unggul - 13th December 2011

Golf next Tuesday is planned to be at Bukit Unggul where we will test drive the NEW BUGGIES.
Usual arrangements.
Be there by 07:30 LATEST

Results - Perangsang Templer - 6th December 2011

Cannons all,

Just after noon on Monday Perangsang called me to say they had "a small tournament" in the morning and our tee time was now 08:40. After protesting, pointing out that we were given a "confirmed" tee time of 08:00 they told me that this was a "last minute arrangement" and there was nothing they could do about it. No apology. As it was then too late to make other arrangements I had to go along with it. Guess what? They lied. There were in fact TWO competitions; both arranged well in advance judging by the banners and other paraphenalia. We finally got started at 09:20 by which time I wished I had stayed in bed. What a bunch of arseholes.
The course was very wet after recent heavy rain and consequently the fairways hadn't been cut in days and were very long which led to many plugged balls and much time taken up searching for lost balls. The greens were OK but very slow. Glen retired hurt after a few holes and 2 others quit having other commitments.
The winner with 39 points was Andrew Robinson and the runner up OCB was Ian Geekie. The lowest gross was 90 by Andrew and the most golf was played by Ray Funnell & Vincent Vijayan with 109. Andrew is cut 4 and Ian is cut1.
Due to the delay only a small group took M&M at the Annex when I picked up the tab to celebrate my birthday. The surplus will go into the kitty and some of it will go to the Lunch on the 15th.
Regarding the XMAS LUNCH please CONFIRM your attendance ASAP.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Loose Cannons Xmas Lunch - Coliseum Cafe - 15th December 2011



Cannons all,

The Christmas Lunch at the Coliseum Cafe will be on Thursday 15th December 2011
Venue:- Coliseum Cafe & Hotel, 98-102 Jalan TAR, 50100 KL
When:- Thursday 15th December 2011
When:- 12:00 noon in the Bar for Luncheon at 13:00hrs
Menu:- Oxe Tail Soup served with Garlic Bread
           Steak Pie specially prepared by Chef Peter Frances Cheam
           Fried Banana & Ice Cream
You are required to bring ONE bottle of wine to be shared with your fellow Loose Cannons during luncheon.
Cost:- RM100 whip round will be collected at the bar.
Dress code :- Loose Cannons shirt (if you have one) and Blue Jeans
Carriages can be arranged for late afternoon.
Muster at 12:00 noon for Lunch at 1 o'clock

Please reconfirm your attendance




Next Game - Perangsang Templer Golf Club - 6th December 2011

Cannons all,
 
Golf next Tuesday 6th December will be at:-
PERANGSANG TEMPLER GOLF CLUB
Usual arrangements
Be there by 07:30 LATEST
This is a TP course so BRING YOUR BOOK
Names to Mike Smith soonest.