"A disgrace" Lonard sums up the 1997 Mongrel Masters.

1997 Australian Masters Champion and Patron of the Mongrel Masters, Peter '"Mossie" Lonard, lasted only two holes in his debut appearance at the 1997 Mongrel Masters.

Sighting sobriety and sanity Lonard needed no encouragement from his caddie "Scrawny" Sumners to disqualify himself from the tournament and walk off the course on the Third tee.

With the handbrake preventing the Mossie attending the Sledge Ball the previous night, there were stark contrasts in the blood alcohol levels of Lonard and the rest of the field.

Although disguised as a professional golfer, Lonard was easily recognised by the huge number of public players banked up on the third tee. These factors, combined with the specter of having to endure a further seven holes with Noni Scanlon, justified Lonard's actions.

Lonard returned the one figure appearance fee cheque with a short note. "Noni, keep your money. Someone should be paying your members to stay away from the golf course".

When asked about the ordeal, Lonard answered.

"It was an absolute disgrace. I thought the wineos from Matthew Talbert Lodge had relocated to Palm Beach, when I saw this collection of poorly dressed drunken bums staggering around the first tee

"I suppose if I swung a club as bad as those guys I would want to be full of juice while I play.

"It saddens me to think that they have been publicly humiliating themselves on the golf course for the last eight years.

"Why they would want to wear such loud coloured clothing and bring attention to themselves is bewildering? Have they no self respect?"

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