Golfers are considered a “breed apart” and no progress in science can explain why after sleeping at 4am they will still be on the tee at 6am and 18 holes will not satisfy their appetite. 

The Merchants Cup (November 14 to 17) was besieged by truly inclement weather where the rain refused to abate but our participants continued undeterred on their way around the famous Royal course.

The score cards that were returned in more than one piece, more soggy than the wettest rag, and people drenched to the bone showing more interest in grabbing a cold beer than changing into dry clothing. Like they say — truly golfers are a special tribe. 

The game has been described as a set of awkward contortions meant to produce a graceful result which in many cases does not happen and what is more common is that a player will score a 7, say a 6 and write 5!!