The Weather God was sorely missed at a gale and wind swept Merrist Wood on Sunday. Have we finally sussed that he only chooses to play when the weather is predicted to be good?

So the brave glorious few strode off onto the Merrist battleground - two steps forward then one or two back.

With a mighty swish of the driver the balls sailed off into a headwind - never to be seen again. Reload. Repeat for the next 6 holes.

Reputations were severely damaged. Tour leader McErlean equalled his career worst score with the Titans. Expensive golf kit was stewn across the course.

There was a special prize at the 12th celebrating Ireland's 6 Nations Rugby triumph. Vice President Alan Lee kindly donated a bottle of Jamesons to the winner and to make sure he kept it he chose one of the most difficult NP2's on tour (what's new said the Prez) on one of the windiest days in Titans history. But one man rose to the challenge. Well done Pat Carr.

It was a good round from Nick Bell (33 points) in difficult blustery conditions but what could it have been if he hadn't blobbed four times? New Titans handicapper (Slasher Smith) will certainly be taking an interest.

But what were the other Titans has-beens doing? Pine Ridge champion McErlean was slapping the ball everywhere, and only managed to get second place with a solid putting performance. The opening group was obviously oblivious to the poor performances in the later groups with Tod clinching third with 29 points. Phil Schick then Alan Lee trailed in with 26 points and Philip Campbell got the last of the money with 24 points.

However the true shocking statistics was that none of the Titans could hit the par 3 holes for the NP and Money prizes!  20 shots and no hits!  Some pride was salvaged as Sam and Tod picked up long drive prizes and Nick got NP2.

Lets hope that the Titans get it together for Kingwood in 2 weeks time.