Today I umpired one of the finals in our golf club championships. It's the first time I have had the privilege. I'm usually either caddying or playing, but I had a really bad round early on and was beaten by Heather in blue on the front row, who went on to win our division. I umpired the senior ladies, (Michelle in white at the back), who plays offbscratch. It was a pleasure to watch the two play. I can only ever dream to play like that.
Michelle doesn't look old enough to play in a senior competition! Well done to all the Champions, and at least you were put out by Heather, the winner of your division. Nice image of the champions.
@jamibann Ah yes I should clear that up. Seniors in NZ means the top division, as in lowest handicaps or Silver medal players. Not as in age. Always makes me smile that the Junior men as in high handicaps are usually in their 80's!
@yorkshirekiwi Oh, that's odd!!! But I did wonder. Now that we have a World Handicap System, I think we should have a standard name for Divisions. At our club, we seem to alternate between the former 'bronze and silver', the new 'silver and gold', but also Division 1/2 and/or Division A/B. However, with a handicap of 23.5, I'm firmly in the lower division whatever they choose to call it! ;-)
@jamibann It is confusing, the men are senior, intermediate and junior. The ladies silver, bronze 1 and bronze 2. I tried to simplify my explanation. You and I would be playing in the same division, bronze 1. I've gone out to 24.5 over the winter.
Makes no sense at all, but I’ve never thought of golf needing umpires. Of course it does 😊 I’ve never played but still fancy I might give it a try one day. They all look suitably proud of their achievements.
