All Change for Lola 2009

During the fallout of this year’s competition a Committee Meeting was held, and it was decided that next year’s championship would adopt the Stableford Points Format.

Various factors contributed to this decision, the main ones being; a quicker playing pace and more enjoyment for those unable to hit a golf ball, hopefully.

The only downside to this switch from strokeplay to Stableford (if permanently adopted), would be a sad farewell to such wondrous moments as Cam’s opening hole of Lola 2008, Kitten’s Nevadan Desert Blowout, and Richie’s record breaking opener last year!


Dr Frank Stableford - Creator of Stableford Points Format

Below is an example of what would have happened, had this year’s Lola been Stableford.

Actual Positions followed by Stableford Points

1st Al 99pts =
2nd Egg 95pts =
3rd Kitten 89pts (4th)
4th Ben P 84pts (6th)
5th Wallace 90pts (3rd)
6th BoyAndy 85pts (5th)
7th Bear Bain 83pts =
8th Tullminator 71pts =
9th Matt 69pts =
10th Cool Hand 65pts =

There is also the possibility of re-formatting the existing handicap system slightly (to accommodate unknown quantities/bandits) and increasing the maximum allowable h’cap to +36. To be discussed.

Kitten Magic!

A lovely chip shot by Kitten Chisholm on the 18th green at Golf Club Esery, in the final round of Lola 2008.

A putt for par secured 3rd spot for the handsome, young Scottish star.