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Kiwi heads
home!
Perhaps our most enthusiastic
overseas member, New Zealander, Graham Bell headed home last weekend after
spending a hectic
4
weeks in theTown. Graham hails from Auckland and is a member at the prestigious
'Royal' Auckland Golf Club in Otahuhu. Since arriving in Carnoustie on his now
annual visit, Graham has entered into the spirit of the Club by becoming
involved in weekly sweepies and a monthly medal, playing with the likes of Jim
Fulton, Frankie Bell, Nor Reid, Andy Gilbride, George Anderson and Dave Meek as
well as weekday matches with former Captain Walter, Bill Simpson, Kenny Knowles,
and Arliss. Thanks to all the members who made Graham feel welcome at our Club.
Not only did he play golf, he volunteered to marshal at the Ladies Open,
(although Coutie says he was more often than not watching the golf - rather than
the spectators he was supposed to be looking after!) Before heading home,
Captain JS presented Graham with an engraved quaich as a small memento of his
visit to Scotland. Graham also graciously presented the Club with a trophy,
named the 'KIWI SHIELD' which will be competed for by our members at the annual
outing organised by Secretary Coutie. Hosts for Graham's visit, Bob and May
Geddes were overwhelmed when Graham announced that he would definitely be
returning next year! In fact, May was getting a bit of a reputation for never
being out of the Station Bar - mmmm lovely gin and tonic!!!
We all look forward (even
Bob and May) to welcoming Graham back next year.
Graham and long-suffering host May Geddes
(only joking Graham!)
