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13th Billy 2008 - Barnbougle, Tas, Feb 29-2

Saturday 1st - 2 rounds at Barnbougle Dunes 1st round 7.30, 2nd round 2pm
Sunday 2nd - 1 round at Barnbougle Dunes 9am (maybe earlier)
www.barnbougledunes.com.au

It is all organized.
The 12 special blokes will be fighting it out for the prestigious 13th Billy Barool Cup, Chubs Peterson trophy, Skinless Frank Erectile Putter & thousands of Prize money.
The winners with the Trophy, Putter & Cup – PLEASE return them (in good clean conditions).
That is Steve (the Cup), Jeff (the Trophy), I cant remember who got the Putter.
This is the final list – Tam, Simon, Dave, Pete, Jeff, Andu, Sean, Marti, Jon, Steve, Tony & Michael.

Details – leaving on Fri 29th Jetstar, at 6.10pm.
We will meet at the airport Irish Pub, at 5pm.

A bus will pick us up at Launceston airport, via a bottle shop & grocery.
We will check in at Bridport Resort about 8.30pm, have a BBQ & haggle over the handicaps.

Bus will drive us from the resort (5mins) to the course & back to airport, at 2pm on Sun.
Leaving Launceston, Sun 2/3, Virgin 1635, back in Melb 1735.

I hope everyone can make it. Please write it in your diary & ask your wife’s permission ASAP.

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Hcap

Score

Stfd

Skins

Hcap

Score

Stfd

Skins

Hcap

Score

Stfd

Skins

Pete

Steve

Simon

Dave

Tony

Sean

Michael

Jeff

Andu

Tam

Marti

Jon

12th Billy - 2007 Nepean Country Club, Mar 2-4

Saturday 3rd - MOONAH LINKS
Sunday 4th - St Andrews Beach

This year we returned to MOONAH LINKS for 2 rounds on Sat 3rd Mar, playing at both courses, $170 pp (inc carts).
On Sun 4th Mar, we will play 1 round at St Andrews Beach, $50pp.
Accommodation will be at the usual place – Nepean Country Club, total cost $1200 for 2 nights (about $100 each if we can get 12 players).
Therefore, total cost per player is about $320.

	Stroke	Total	Stableford	Total
Steve G	86, 88, 90	264	25, 24, 22	71
Dave F	87, 89, 93	269	31, 31, 27	89
Simon D	87, 94, 92	273	31, 29, 26	86
Pino M	89, 96, 106	291	37, 28, 20	85
Jeff M	101, 96, 96	293	27, 37, 30	94
Tam D	92, 100, 103	295	34, 29, 22	85
Andu B	99, 96, 102	297	26, 33, 24	83
Sean C	102, 100, 108	310	24, 32, 24	80
Jon R	109, 122, 118	349	35, 24, 27	86
Pete C	82 (St Andrews)	(82)	27

11th Billy 2006 - Barnbougle, Tas, March 3-5

Saturday 4th - 2 rounds at Barnbougle Dunes
www.barnbougledunes.com.au
Sunday 5th - 1 round at Country Club
www.countryclubcasino.com.au

Without any hesitation, I declare this, the 11th Billy Barule, the best ever. Barnbougle surpassed its hype and reputation. Indisputably it was the best and most memorable course ever for a Billy tournament especially the 5^th which served up the most spectacular sweeping views of the ocean and rugged windswept dunes. So beautiful that Bernie could not resist the temptation to ditch his clubs and jumped into the pristine beach for a romantic stroll in search of his soggy balls. The flight was too short to give Doug Walters record a shake. The Tarago was a bit squishy but thanks to Michael, it was tolerable. Although the Country Club's culinary standards were not up to scratch, the curry was not as good as Isthmus of Kra, the croupiers were nice to Jeff and Pete; but not Jon and Tam. Hence Pete walked away with the silverware - brimming with cash. Poor Tam, once again, lost big bucks on and off the course but fortunately the Penis putter was missing (last seen somewhere in Jonni's bedroom). Anyone who can win 7 skins for closest to the pin and managed to play 36 holes without winning a hole deserves scorn and pity.

Jonni Stadler-Rizzuto was a surprise - obviously the most improved player. Perhaps because Cotter was not around to distract him, Jonni proved there was more in him than beers and pizzas, as others succumbed to fatigue, old age, and general mediocrity; particularly Dave whom once again failed miserably on the championship-Sunday, when leading by a Normanesque margin.

Simon was again runner up not bad effort considering he had to sleep with Monster. Jeff showed glimpses of extraordinary golfing skills in between shockers. Similarly, Andu went from potentially sub 80-round to monstrous meltdown. Bernie Ned Kelly-Morris lured us all to drop our guns then ran off with all the money.

Next year an early favourite is Scotland , now that we have a taste for links courses. A Pommy sales rep has promised to organize it for me some thing like a 5 day 5 game trip chipping around the UK , via France of course. If you have any suggestion, post it on our website, www.billybarool.com To all who attended, thank you for a great weekend. To others who did not,“ you were briefly mentioned and missed. Remember, to get on this prestigious invitational tournament, try to be a good bloke and be nice to the Master. Steve, you are still in trouble for losing the Cup's lid. Pete is very mad with you.

Barnbougle Country Club Total Score Stableford Skins

PC - Billy Barool Champ 83 * 75 * 81 * 239
83 $53

SD
98 (9) 92 (11) 91 (11) 281
81 $81

TD- Chubs Peterson Champ
95 (18) 101 (18) 90 (18) 286
90 $49

DF
91 (15) 94 (12) 101 (11) 286
78 $58

JM
97 (18) 100 (16) 95 (17) 292
85 $56

AB
101 (16) 106 (16) 95 (17) 304
77 $73

BM- Skins Bandit
123 (24) 103 (30) 106 (26) 342
73 $94

JR
124 (36) 116 (36) 108 (36) 348 86 $71

MR 87 (18) 109 (14)

T Dieu - Skinless Frank

10th Billy 2005 - Barwon Heads, March 19-20

Saturday 19th - 13th Beach
Sunday 20th - The Sands

It was great that while the golf standards have actually improved, the drinking has not deteriorated - Pete has raised the bar & at the other end, Jonni has lowered his handicap by lots (no doubt a result of chucking early & plenty). Sad that so many staggered to the loo several times during the nights - those prostates have caught up with our receding hairlines & spreading waistlines.

The weekend began early & perfectly at a dodgy Barwon Heads wine bar with Pete skolling an overflowing glass of Shadowfax mopped up off the dining table & Phil abusing a shitty waiter for failing Maths at school & refusing to deliver special favors. Cards - plenty of hard-earned cash was thrown around the table, but all ended up in Jeff & Pete's pockets (???Uhmmm). For those of us cultured & manly enough to wash the Romeo & Juliet cigar flavouring from the tonsils with the Special Reserve Glenfiddich - that was lovely. The grog & porterhouse went down deliciously easy, despite the reluctance to obey the chef's instruction to rest the meat before devouring.

The golf was inspiring, devastating & entertaining - as usual.

Congratulations to Pete - deserved winner of the prestigious Billy Cup (very neglected condition by Goodwin - surely a penalty is warranted. Where is the lid Steve?). The Cup skoll of a special Carlton blend was brave! Congrats also to Monster & Moggy for sharing the points for Chups Trophy - narrowly separated by spirited skolling. Somewhat scary was Moggy's ability to open his throat so wide & swallow so fast - well done. Despite the dramatic cut in handicap, Jonni won the skins - that should keep the ATO from the family home for a few years.

Thank God for Jonni - now I am not the perennial softie that vomits first. Congratulations to all for making it great weekend (even though Phil spat the dummy & went to bed) & the gentlemanly conduct you all displayed on course (Jonni & Cotter will play together for all 3 rounds next year, share the clubs & the bed).

Thanks to Cotter was booking the accommodation & Finney for booking the courses. A special welcome to our new Billy debutants - Andu & Stu - both played very well but I'm not convinced they drank enough. I hope both had a good time & will come back for more next year.

Thanks to Simon & everyone for the very special Pink Billy Putter - I didn't know you boys were the sentimental type. Very much appreciated (made no difference to my putting woes).

2005 Billy Championship final placings

	Stroke	Stfd	Skins
Pete	243	82	48	Billy Champion
Moggy	274	86	87	Chups Champion (by skolling)
Milton	298	86	92	almost Chups Champion
Jon	373	83	97	Skins Champ - Penis Putter
Stuart	276	78	52
Dare	281	77	90
Andu	292	84	83
Cotter	301	70	44
Dieu	302	75	55
Finney	304	57	63	despite using Penis Putter

Remember - Everyone is a winner when you can spend a day on the golf course & a night drinking. Visit the website & begin planning for the special 10yr Billy next year. Jonni - magnificent work. To those who soft-cocked this year - who were missed (very briefly). Miles - I hope you have quit those ciggis!

Cheers BB Master.

	Round 1				Round 2				Round 3
	Hcap	Score	Stfd	Skins	Hcap	Score	Stfd	Skins	Hcap	Score	Stfd	Skins
Pete	0	81	27	4	0	83	26	28	0	79	29	16
Finney	6	92	21	9	8	96	24	48	8	116	12	6
Dare	6	97	25	32	6	85	29	30	7	99	23	24
Stuart	8	97	22	16	9	90	29	12	6	89	27	20
Cotter	12	99	24	24	13	98	24	4	15	104	22	16
Moggy	12	94	27	36	12	90	31	36	10	90	28	15
Milton	17	106	25	20	17	102	25	16	18	90	36	40
Andu	18	95	31	16	15	104	20	21	18	93	33	45
Dieu	18	97	28	32	18	107	19	15	18	98	28	8
Sclank	36	126	23	4	36	135	21	0
Jon	45	130	32	33	37	117	29	32	36	126	22	32
Jason									18	112	14	12

9th Billy 2004 - Nepean Country Club, March 20-21

Saturday 24th - Moonah Links
Sunday 25th - Eagle Ridge

Name	Round 1	HCap	Round 2	HCap	Round 3	HCap
*Goodwin*	93	8	90	8	81	2
Dare	90	9	89	12	92	2
Dieu	114	22	111	24	98	18
*Cotter*	96	22	101	22	101	12
Mogford	105	15	104	14
Finney	113	21	103	18	90	18
Morris	105	22	102	26	101	18
Miles	121	36	112	42	130	27
Milton	105	18	106	22	100	18
Rizz	136	54	143	54	137	54
Cress	85	0	82	0
Oppy					108	24

It was another great weekend - Moonah Links was lovely, cards was fun, beers were nice & the meat was fabulous. Best of all, the male-bonding was great. Thanks to all - especially Phil for the entertainment & food, the sick boys (JM & TC) for a brave effort, the Kiwi who came from a long way, Jonni for reminding us all that our golf swing is not that bad, Finney for keeping us all honest, Morris for being a good dependable bloke, Goodi for being there & the hole-in-one hot shot. Miles for the great lunch, Floppy for making the effort on the last day, and Cres for his unique sense of humour & making us feel so inadequately short. Congrats to the winners - Goodi (Billy champ again), Cotter (Chups - courageous & narrow winner - thanks to Finney for the gracious & sporting display), Jonni (Happy Gilmore - who else more typifies the Happy spirits), Moggi (Skinless Putter). Special Congrats to Steve for the golfing highlight - HOLE IN ONE. That deserves a trophy (where is THE ball) Looking forward to the 10th anniversary next year. All the discussed options will be explored, feel free to give me other suggestions. It will be memorable.

8th Billy - 2003 Casa Schlank Torquay

Saturday - 13th Beach
Sunday- Barwon Heads

Many Thanks to Tim for the use of his house.
Billy Barule Champion - Steve Goodwin
Chups Petersen Champion - Miles Callahan (after winning the scull race against the unlucky Oppy)
Who won the Happy Gilmour MVP trophy (I cant remember) ???

7th Billy - 2002 Nepean Country Club, March 22-23

Saturday 24th - Morning Eagle Ridge Afternoon Cape Schank
Sunday 25th - Dunes

hi lads the 7th annual BB tournament has come to a happy conclusion for this year. everyone had a good time, bonding, drinking and chasing birdies. the weather was great, the courses were in perfect conditions, beers were cold, plenty of meat on the BBQ, the poker was tense & boisterous, & no crying babies or nagging wives. All penalty jugs were paid up & enjoyed. noboby adorned the dress this year, but no one deserved to. the penis putter was taken out briefly for one hole, but prematurely tugged away. congratutalions to Steve for winning the most prestigious silver cup...a popular winner and affable golfer. Simon, an honourable runner-up & whose dedication to BB sets a high standard for all of us in flying back from New Zealand, put up a good chase until choking in the last few holes...but a great effort fighting off jet-lag to snuff out the challenge of Moggi, who was out of sorts...not the same player who dominated the tournament in the 90s, when he was a happy, carefree & single sex machine. marriage has done him no good...forgetting to bring the cup & in neglecting the sacred cup he has incurred a penalty...the severity will be decided and handed down next year. Bernie was a solid contributor all weekend, always a great team-man, content and cheerful. a good bloke for beers & golf. Finney (golf Nazi), frustratingly inconsistent, managed to fool the master, whom out of sympathy & in the spirit of fair play, handsomely & foolishly adjusted his handicap, who then returned the favour by clean up the skins & run off with a wad of cash, grinning from ear to ear. Cotter, after being solicited by dodgy blokes with bagfuls of happy substances, drank hard & played hard, peaked too early, couldn't cope with the demand of 2 days of golf & buggered off to the other side of the peninsula, cruising on the ferry with his wife....surely this has contravened the spirits of Billy and may attract the master's wrath. A penalty may be issued for next year, at the discretion of the ruling committee. However, he did put in a commendable effort... Miles certainly lived up to his name in clocking up 450 shots. for a golfer who had never before played 18 holes of golf, it was a magnificent achievement to play out 3 rounds, in such felicitous, courageous & resolute spirit. much admired by all. The Master is very pleased with all of you. Next year's tournament will be based at Barwon Heads & 13th Beach. The 2nd half of Feb seems most suitable...now dont say you dont get enough notice. Steve has volunteered to help me organise the event...thanks very much. cheers PS. the buck's party is on 27th April (details to follow...tentative plan is...cricket game, if i can find a park, BBQ & beers, then dinner & more nocturnal activities). hopefully i will see most of you lads there. i am sorry we could not fit all of you into the small reception room.

6th Billy - 2001 Queensland, Feb 24-25

Saturday 24th - Morning Palm Meadows Afternoon Lakelands
Sunday 25th - Hope Island