There is a certain place in history reserved for those that can. But there is also a place set aside for those that can't. A place reserved for those that choke. When the history of D.O.G.S. is written, there will probably be a whole section dedicated to the Colins of this world.
And so we turn to the events of Friday 25 September. While Malcolm was sunning himself in the Bahamas, and having passed on trousers, shirts etc to others as he would not be there to defend them, the Magnificent Six turned up at Tiverton GC to do battle.
After nine holes, it was clear that the apparent benign conditions were anything but. Scoring was low and Richard held the lead with 16pts. Charlie was putting a little pressure on him with 14, while the reigning Top Dog, Mike, brought up the rear with a poor 9. The other three ball was competitive but only between themselves, with scores of 13, 13 and 12.
After 12 holes it looked like a runaway victory for Richard and a chase to avoid the last spot. Richard 25, Kevin 18, David 17, Harry, Mike and Charlie all on 15. A 7 point lead with six holes remaining. Surely not?
After 16 holes Richard 28, Kevin 27, David 26, Harry 21, Mike 20 and Charlie 19. To give an indication of the scale of Richard's collapse, if the match had been played over just the last six holes the scores would have been Kevin 14, David 11, Harry 8, Mike 7, Charlie 6 and Richard just 5 points.
When the winners gather at the Champions Dinner in the future, they will not only discuss great victories but talk of near misses. Unfortunately, Richard's efforts can hardly be classified as a near miss.
Final scores: Kevin 32, Richard 30, David 28, Harry 23, Mike 22 and Charlie 21.
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