This is what we came here for!

First tour event winner,Stephen S, went from 10 to 6 hcp!

Today we finally hit the fairways at the Royal Cape Golf Club. As much as we have enjoyed the previous 2 days, some of us we getting itchy feet to play some golf and once again the good weather was on our side. The golf course was in great condition condition although many players found the thick kikyu grass a litlle confusing - especially on the green surrounds. Royal Cape GC is flat but very picturesque as it has the tradional Cape Town rocky mountains as background. 

The four teams were quickly 'baptised' by the Director of Golf - Fiona Law. She can work wonders with her new ipad too! So, we saw Charlie's Angels (Ed and 3 girls), Tierney's Tarts (Stepehn T. and 3 girls), Testosterone Tigers (no need to explain...4 boys obviously) and the Happy Couples (Robyn & Reg  and Meredith &Marshal.)

The competitive spirit in most of us was also coming out to try to establish our credentials on the Aggregate Stableford golf ladder. It started today and will go on for the rest of the tour. Winning early, however, may not be the best strategy during this tour. The 2010 Golf'n'Safari handicap system is almost as controversial as Golf Australia's latest version. After each event your handicap gets affected as follows:

Winner - Loses 4 strokes
Runner Up - Loses 2 strokes
Everyone else - Gains 2 strokes

Whether the system works or not we'll find out at the end but for now it seems to be quite popular - the majority of the players are happy with 2 strokes added to their handicap for NOT having the top 2 scores of the day! Sounds good to me!

Some people had a good score on their own, and some had the help of the valuable caddies...well, at least some of them were helpful! Ed didn't need any help and managed to score 39 points to take 2nd place. Stephen S. stole his thunder and took the winner position with 40 points - I am sure his caddy got a good tip!

Tomorrow's round is at Pearl Valley Golf Club and it will be the most anticipated match of all - Girls vs. Boys!!! Winning will be crucial and priceless since the real prize will be the right to brag about it for the rest of the trip!!! Gotta go to bed now...need to be in top form for tomorrow to help my team...GO GIRLS!!!

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