To quote a regular sketch line from Monty Python, it was a case of “now for something completely different” at the GROGS November Lunch. Not for the first time, there was a move away from guest speakers with a clear rugby link when over 100 members gathered to welcome Campbell Elliott, the well known PGA golfer and professional at Haggs Castle Golf Club. With his very entertaining style of delivery, Campbell showed that his skills are not restricted to the golf course but included oratory. If after dinner speaking was to be measured in the same way that golf is then Campbell would certainly be playing off scratch! After a glittering introduction, he regaled his audience with stories of his own golf experiences interspersed with some old jokes well told, some new jokes equally well told and reminiscing on his career. Campbell is a Clydebank boy who has fared well in the world of golf and is obviously proud of his achievements as a Scottish Internationalist, both at amateur and professional levels. It was interesting to listen to the stories about the famous golfers he has played with and fun to hear about his room sharing with the great Colin Montgomerie. He was proud of the fact that between them they managed to amass a grand total of 50 International caps (Campbell had 2). Many of his stories were told in a self-deprecating manner to the extent that even when he said “true story”, as he did when describing an encounter with Seve Ballesteros, one couldn’t help but wonder if that was the case. Before accepting a bottle of The Famous GROGS Whisky, offered in gratitude for a very entertaining presentation, Campbell offered this advice to all golfers:- “There is no such thing in golf as a bad shot. You might not like it but your partner will love it!".