The thaw has begun sufficient to allow 6 Muffins plus Bones to work off a bit of the Christmas food and drink but unfortunately it's all temporary greens. The groundstaff have been unable to do much preparation so some of the temps are set in rough, leaves and ice which plays into DJ's hands. Often an uncertain putter, the new arrangements allow him to use the "chipper" all the way round which he does to devastating effect chipping in at least twice for a couple of 4 pointers.

The nett effect is a resounding victory for the 4-ball comprising DJ, Tate, Brett and Mr. Grumpy. The conditions are not to Brett's liking, though early hurricane force wittering subsides as he puts together a decent back 9. And it's a similar story for Tate as club throwing and general self-abuse takes a back seat when the G10 driver is kept in the bag.

In the event such is the margin of DJ's victory that only Mr. Grumpy and Fat-Boy pick up any points and it's noticeable that DJ's mentioning of the match being "non-qualifying" fade away as his points total mounts!