At 10.30p.m. (approx) was the official handover ceremony, I had read the procedure twice so had a rough idea of what I had to do and when and I also had written a short speech. The ceremony went pretty well, Bernard Stone, the new Captain gave a short speech, Elaine gave me the Lady Captains badge and in turn I managed not to stab Kim with the VC badge (phew). Unfortunately, a step in the procedure was overlooked and I didnt get the chance to make a speech. I am sure I will get plenty of opportunities throughout the year !
The singer on the night had a fantastic voice - much better than that rubbish on the X Factor and then just after midnight, I had to get my golf shoes on and hit a ball off the 1st tee (whites)......I am not sure what Bernard was doing but it took him a few minutes to get to the tee. I then awarded him a 2 shot penalty for being so late, maybe he was in the nets warming up ?
Bernard had asked me not to outdrive him on the night and said that it would be the only occassion that he would be able to hit a ball out of sight ! We synchronised our swings and then hit the ball, my ball went at least 200 yards down the middle of the fairway (well that's what I visualised anyhow) and Bernard said he did a 'Power fade', loosly translated I think that meant that the ball probably landed on the 18th green (don't tell Bernard that though).
The fireworks were great and after a long evening of eating, drinking and a quick dance, I retired for the evening in shock that I was now the Lady Captain of Manchester Golf Club.
I apologise for the quality of the photos, Phil says my camera is rubbish !
Karen
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