16, a very magic number!

The number 16 is clearly a very special number for most of you as it reminds you of the age you were when you lost your virginity (probably to a strange male in a public toilet, but thats ok boys....). It is also a very special number in 2011 as this is the number of contestants that have put their hand up to attend this years tournament, the biggest field ever.

3 times HIO Champion Scott Spicer will be contesting this years tournament!

This photo showing Scott leaving his job at the Waihi Walmart recently where he had announced he would be back in pursuit of the Precious this year. Despite having held the trophy 3 times, no one is sure if his before and after photo's are particularly different.....

Spid sighted leaving his golf lessons!

Needless to say beneath the hat is a 'desperate to get the Precious back' Spid... clearly he is also still suffering the effects of his time as holder of the trophy!

Pictures in of Smith!!!

Recent photos of Smith show that his exposure to the Precious is coming at some cost, let this be a warning to anyone who wants to win this years tourney....

Big field anticipated for this years HIO!

Early confirmations as follows;
Darcy, Shaun, Adi, Steve, Trev, Spid, Smith, Ben, Matt, Campbell, Simon. Marty, Scott, Barney.
14 starters could be a record with more potential starters still in the mix.


The Seagull on the other hand has embarked on a desperate campaign of golf lessons such is the magnitude with which he wantes the Precious......