Check out our reader’s letter in response to Captain Holland’s photo on Latest News in Pictures.

Dear Sir,

I note with interest the obviously doctored photograph of an aged balding blue nose under the heading of ‘Masters member in Madrid’ and would like to suggest that the editor amend the comment below the photograph to ‘is there no beginning to this man’s talent’. This is a man with no co – ordination or ability who reached the peak of his intellectual capacity while cleaning shoes in the pro centre toilets. Please don’t broadcast the fact that he is unfortunately a member of this club.

Yours enviously, Peter Coutie.

• a brief reminder of the photo in question:

  

   

Dear Peter, we accept that the subject of the photograph may be ‘balding and aged’, but we must take particular exception to the offensive and Trumpesque description of Captain Holland as a ‘blue nose’. Everyone knows that the former sea-farer is a bone-fide Dundee FC supporter and sponsor of the most impecible character. Coming from a DAB such as yourself, this particular assault on the Capatian’s integrity is indeed most disturbing. We would be grateful if you could modulate your comments in future.

Yours weerinthepremierleaguely,

The Editor 

A quick response from a disgruntled Secretary!

Peter Coutie
petecoutie@live.co.uk

I have read with interest the editor’s reply to David Leighton Muir regarding the ‘Holland incident’. I was amazed at the way he, (the editor), tried to pass blame, re dominos’ to the hard working real golfers who, having applied the hickory to the feathers for 13 holes then organised three competitions to the enjoyment and satisfaction of the hardy souls who braved the elements. One would almost think that the editor is the club captain Jim Simpson who called off golf on the day with ‘brain gout’ which has obviously not left him if he thinks that it is not about winning but the ‘completion’ that counts. I concur with David’s worry and unease about ‘Hollands’ behaviour and can only surmise that this is a malaise that affects people over a certain age.

Dear Sec. Coutie, we are sorry you appear to have taken exception to the criticism levelled against you and and your fellow ‘organiser’ of the afternoon games competitions. It’s not a question of ‘blame’ as you suggest, simply a re-affirmation of Mr Muir’s observation regarding the lack of organisation on your part. We would in fact go as far as to suggest that the organisational ‘fiasco’ was in part, responsible for Capt. Holland’s aberation. As for Captain Simpson, we would point-out that he valiantly turned-out to see the golfers off in the morning and took part in the afternoon competition despite suffering the serious discomfort and pain associated with gout. A sterling effort in anyone’s book!

Yours painfully, The Editor.

The first reader’s letter of 2016 (hopefully not the last!!)

Captain Neil Holland…… again!

Muir, David|

To:

stationmasters@live.co.uk;

Fri 08/01/2016 16:20

Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate the committee on an almost perfect organisation of the recent Texas scramble day.  The most important part was of course the golf and the triumphant team were very worthy and deserved winners.  The games afternoon was also very enjoyable but not so well organised, particularly the pool fiasco.  The less said about the dominoes the better other than I suggest referees be appointed for all ties next year.  I understand this is still trending #bonesgate.

We await the outcome of the disciplinary hearing but hope for leniency and that Captain Neil Holland will at most only be banned from the “bones” next year and not all competitions.

You will see from the attached photo that Captain Holland is under stress awaiting his fate he even had to have a nap during his Gym workout today!!!

Yours in sport.

David Leighton Muir

Dear David, what a breath of fresh air it is it receive a semi-complimentary e-mail from a life-long member of the Club. The 2015 Texas Scramble sub-committee acknowledge that the overall organisation was nearly perfect, however, the fact that Captain Simpson was incapacitated by a bout of gout, unfortunately led to a hiccup in the usual smooth running of the event, resulting in a minor blemish in the games afternoon management. This activity, you may remember, was left in the hands of Secretary Coutie and ordinary member Stan Shepherd and try as they might, they just couldn’t get to grips with the complexities of the task in hand. ‘Fiasco’ is perhaps a bit harsh, but the fact that Bob Gillespie who was knocked-out in the 1^st round of the bones found his way into the quarter-final of the competition, requires some explanation!  As for the behaviour of your team-mate (who shall remain nameless), we are afraid that there is no ‘Neil Holland’ in ‘team’ – consequently you are all collectively responsible. Given that the Scramble sub-committee meet only once a year, your team will have to wait until next Christmas to learn what sanctions (if any) you may face. The fact that the culprit seems to be having trouble sleeping at night since the unfortunate incident will in no way influence the potential disciplinary judgement of the sub-committee.

This notwithstanding, can we express our sincere thanks to your team-mate (who shall remain nameless) for supplying the photograph of your unfortunate colleague. Rodney has excelled himself on this occasion! Perhaps your team should reflect over the next few months on the fact that it is ‘the taking part’ in completion that is important – not the winning!!

Yours reflectively and sportingly.

THE COMMITTEE.            

 Readers Letters 2015

At last – another reader’s letter (albeit anonymous):

Dear Anon,

Firstly we must take exception over your description of Logan’s new career as menial. This is a noble profession practised by highly motivated, proficient and talented individuals. Secondly, you may remember that Logan actually ‘went in the huff’ after the Committee commissioned USPGA Pro Bruce Wilmott to make a couple of excellent teaching videos for our members (available at ‘Archive Video’). The fact that Logan spent extended periods abroad on holiday, didn’t help matters. This said, the Committee would look favourably on trialling a new ‘Helpful Hints with Steve’ spot if Logan was so minded.

Yours fairly, The Committee

Our first Reader’s Letters Post

For those of you familiar with our old website … our first Reader’s letter comes from an old favourite. Or, from a Committee perspective – an old trouble-maker!

From:	David Muir
Sent:	08 February 2015 10:58:51
To:	station masters (stationmasters@live.co.uk)

Attached confirms Steve now in receipt of his fees notification.

Yours in sport always available to improve the poor administration performance of the committee.

Regards,
David Leighton Muir

Dear David, thank you so much for this, the first reader’s letter published on or new website! Many thanks also for passing-on Mr Logan’s Membership renewal notice to him as promised. Little did we know however that, when you offered to deliver the letter to Mr Logan, in your own words “to avoid any delays”, you would take over two weeks to do so, thus failing miserably to live-up to your promise. Your tardiness has subjected your friend and playing partner to the ignominy of being recently pursued by the Committee’s debt recovery section. Perhaps you could advise whether the “Committee’s poor performance admin department” should send the Excess Penalty Fee Notice for late payment of fees, to yourself or directly to Mr Logan?

Yours administratively, The Committee