John Golding, AKA Heinz, Johny Boy. 4 tours 2001-2004

       Dick Brodlie, AKA Big Ginger Dick. 2 tours 2001-2002

       Tony Chambers, AKA Irish, Swiss Tony. 1 tour 2003. 1 Sophie Trophy.

       Also, a special mention for George Wareing, AKA Georgeous, who whilst having paid for two trips has

       never actually made it onto one. Unlucky mate! George has very kindly sent us a photo, see below, as

       no-one apart from Gerry has actually met him.

       Lastly, a mention for Simon Grint who missed the 2003 trip because he chose instead to go on an all

       expenses paid trip to see England play in the rugby World Cup in Australia.......talk about messed up

       priorities!!!

A jovial Canadian, with a larger than life personality. Enjoyed every second away in Penina on what will sadly probably be his first and last tour due to his emigration to the US, unless of course The Snorks get a bit bolder and travel to the US.

Although not as regular a golfer as everyone else, it would be remiss not to mention his personalised Calloway golf bag and clubs given to him as part of a sponsorship deal (not for golf we hasten to add!)! Unfortunately for Papa Snork, who lent Tony a set of clubs for the tour, the personalised Calloways were in a container halfway across the Atlantic. It was unfortunate because Tony proved himself to be an expert at hitting a golf ball off the gravel......in no small part due to plenty of practice!

Tony does tend to receive a fair amount of stick because of his religious beliefs. However, he takes this all in good humour, which was probably most sorely tested by Andy's suggestion that Tony might turn up to play in just his white bath robe and a pair of sandals!

His good humour on the golf course was probably never better exemplified than when after Gerry hit one into the trees, and he slowly turned to Gerry and said  "Welcome to my world".

Handicap - 36

Tours Attended - 1 (20005)

Sophie Trophy's - None

AKA - Bob the Knob, Sponge Knob, Duke of Hazard.

The newest member of the tour, and also the elder statesman of the group....not that this is mentioned much though!! That said, Bob manfully keeps up with the evening festivities, although he does seem to wear a permanently glazed expression after midnight.

Bob's golf will sometimes opt to stay in bed rather than come out to play, although when in full flow it is rumoured that he once completed a 360° pirouette on his follow through without falling over. It has to be said though, that even on the days when Bob's golf opts for a lie in, he himself is always up for it.

On the golf course word has it that he apparently forgets himself and thinks that he is actually Peter Alliss in the studio by commentating on all his playing partners. Some of these partners appear to have gotten their own back by spotting Bob's uncanny similarity in appearance to Drooper from the Banana Splits.

Handicap - 20

Tours Attended - 1 (2005)

Sophie Trophy's - None

Handicap - 28

Tours Attended - 1 (2006)

Sophie Trophy's - None

One of two new boys in 2006, Marlon was introduced by his fellow city slickers Bunny and George. He single-handedly brought the average age of the Snorks down by 5 years, as well as at a conservative estimate doubling the amount of sex appeal in the group.

Notable for his superhuman levels of self-confidence (and his silly hats!), Marlon slipped into the Snorks as is he had been a founding member......if not THE founding member.

Marlon neglected to tell anyone until we got to Vilamoura that he only took up golf 6 months ago. Accordingly, Marlon was given a handicap of 28. However, imagine everyone's consternation when it appeared he had the best score on the first day.....only for it to be realised that his handicap had been applied to someone elses score! That said, Marlon certainly showed on numerous occasions that he has the makings of a more than competent golfer, something which is definitely borne out by his scores.

   

  

Handicap - 24

Tours Attended - 1 (2006)

Sophie Trophy's - None

The other new boy in 2006, Marcus was introduced by Gary for whom he was Best Man. Another youngster, Marcus travelled down from Liverpool to join the tour.

Very much a quieter member of the Snorks, it was initially thought Marcus had come as Gary's batman. However, the disaster with the whip (see the anecdotes), and a fruitless early morning trip to collect his master (who didn't deign to get out of bed and said he would meet him at the course) son put paid to the batman role!

As for the golf, Marcus informed us that his brother is a professional golfer, which left us all reflecting on the randomness of the gene pool as Marcus did not appear to share any of his brother golfing genes. That said, he appeared to thoroughly enjoy the challenge until just flagging somewhat towards the end of the last round.

Marcus did leave a lasting impression on some of us by setting a new land speed record on the drive back to the airport. Gracias!