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It’s been an eventful year…  life returning to normal (ish), Boris no more, the lecky bill going through the roof and her Majesty the Queen moving from this Kingdom to the next. Some things don’t change though and with each year that passes, the Chick Weed continues to mature with the grace and dignity of a well-oiled Powacaddy.

When uncertainty grips the nation, we can always be assured that come the Sunday of the September weekend, the sorry souls of CCGC and golf buddies make their way to the first tee of the Chateau to play for, what can only be described as, the most prestigious Green Jacket in the south side of Glasgow.  To the winner the spoils and their rightful place in Chick Weed history, to the others, yet another round that they can put in the dustbin of what could have been.

This year marks the return of some cherished favourites, and some that you wish had hung up their golf shoes long ago. Some new faces sprinkled in amongst the tried and tested, battle hardened competitors, still searching for their chance to rise to the top of the pile (webmaster included).

Scanning this year’s impeccable draw we have some super 4 balls ready to be dispatched down the first fairway, and others that if paired with you would rather take the day off and head to Silverburn, with the wife and kids.

Kicking and screaming off the first at 9.30 is a truly rudderless four ball, with Gavin ‘Trigger’ Campbell making up the inaugural quartet.  Big Ally in game 2 with Christy Moffat, having his baptism of fire last year, is back for more with big bad John Calderwood eager to make his indelible mark on the trophy once again.  Some familiar faces in game 3, with a bit of magic expected from Daniel Paul with the Lorne sure to make another dog’s breakfast of the proceedings.   The Scrim, DG, Gordon Young and the Calder are sure to exchange many a shot with the thick Castle rough, but maybe a good score lies among them?  

Game 5 promises to be a real show-stopper, with Jim McHarg making is annual trip to ensure he hasn’t lost his golfing ability, he surely will be trying to impress his playing partners, all of whom have ample talent on tap.  Game 6 sees the gaffer and the Fisher paired yet again, fate must have it that way, with Alan ‘the shelf stacker’ Johnson making his regular guest appearance.   Moving to game 7 the big guns are ready to mount their challenge, with Jonny McLeish, famed for being the second-best ball striker at the club, teamed with another of the team’s die-hard supporters, Mr Miller, maybe this could be his year?

Game 8 sees some new faces in amongst old, but it’s game 9 where the real players are nestled. The Pro, will almost certainly be guzzling Budweiser by the 3rd, mesmerised by the golf on show. With HT, a major winner in the 2022 season, determined to make it a double even threatening to bring timber to the party.  The webmaster will know early doors if the challenge is still on, especially if 3 can be negotiated card still in hand, surely one year it will happen?  Game 10 sees Richardson and Wyper tussle for glory, with Bell and Nicol making it an enjoyable day out for all.  The penultimate game of Moggy, Hall, MacFadyen and McAllister has the potential to be a real stunner, and it will be interesting to see if they make it by 16, or if the gravity of the clubhouse is too great. Then finally, last but by no means least, the foursome of Richie, Scott, Mathie and Bruce will bring home the Weed for another memorable year.   Could there be a late card that takes tops the billing? We will have to wait and see.

Dark Sky has a cloudy but dry outlook so waterproofs can be jettisoned and a few extra cans added to the golfing inventory.  That’s it for this year’s round up and looking forward to this year’s event, with beers, banter and maybe even some decent grub from the kitchen, now wouldn’t that be something.

The Web Master