Taupo (2007)

Fig 1: English lads, preparing for battle

Fig 2: Wairakei, on arrival, from our chopper

Taupo Recap

The inaugural Old Chaps Tour won by tour founder Jezza Andrew after a duel with fellow public school boy, George Passmore. Weather was a bit dicey and nine holes needed to be cancelled. This was the end of the amateur era of the OCT. 63 holes. 3 days. Yawn.

Other highlights:

Mssrs, Andrew, Barlow, and Passmore introduced to the rigors of gambling against North Americans. Matt Byrne, on a personal crusade to avoid the wooden spoon, develops a Handicap Committee of 1 after Tokoroa. Ben Barlow learns the hazards of the rusty round.

Courses played:

• Wairakei
• Taupo Centennial A
• Taupo Centennial B (9 holes)
• Wairakei

Order of Merit:

1. Jeremy Andrew (Champion / Secretary)
2. George Passmore
3. Matt Byrne (countback)
4. Craig Foltz
5. Simon Feasey
6. Blair
7. Ben Barlow (Spoonist)