With tears in their eyes the men from Newark set off on the morning of Friday 10th November, they knew, the crowd knew , in fact everyone knew , it was predetermined !

The players prepared in silence, hope had faded, resolution had set in.

Suddenly the mood changed , he had arrived, flanked by his entourage of priests, nuns and scantily clad young women , known as The Bards Birds, Brian strode onto the Tee. The gathered crowd hushed in silence as the golf ball was blessed and the  mighty Shakespeare sent the holy orb sailing down the fairway.

5 hours later the players, crushed and fearful , huddled together to welcome the Champion to the prizegiving, celebration and festival that is The George Open championship awards.

The Host, Max (as it is he), addressed the Players and assembled apostles:

“He’s bloody done it again, hasn’t he !!!  Twat !!!”

And with that the festivities began.

Sadly Brian has ticked the “No Publicity” box on his entry form so no photos were allowed.

The results for the Autumn George Open played at Kingsthorpe Golf Course Northampton on Friday November 10th are as follows:

1st    Brian Shakespeare 41pts

2nd  Kevin Shorrocks 36pts

3rd  Mick Rushall 36pts

Longest Drive     Mark Griffin

Nearest the pin  Dean Mayo

Nearest the pin in 2  unclaimed (but awarded to Brian anyway)

Yellow ball

Brian Shakespeare

Tony Bryan

Julian Winch

Kevin Shorrocks

38pts

With no photos of the George Open prize giving available we offer a picture of Max celebrating Brian’s magnificent win.

Rumours that there is an extraordinary meeting of the George Open, Bridlington Tour and Crowhurst Trophy Handicap Committees scheduled are absolutely true !