It's been a memorable week for Fergus. He's been to the infamous Golf Monthly Christmas party and he's played one of the best golf shots of his life.
Fergus Bisset – More Than A Game
More than a game: Bah, humbug
If Ebeneezer Scrooge had played golf he'd have had even more ammunition in his crusade against Christmas.
More than a game: The lone ranger
All by himself, he doesn't want to be, all by himself. Unfortunately Fergus's regular playing partners are away this week.
More than a game: Why does it always rain on me?
Apparently Travis were inspired by a particularly wet spell in the 1998 Alliance. The rain has also inspired Fergus to consider creating a piece of art.
More than a game: Lucky seven
Monsoon season hits Aberdeenshire and the Alliance is under threat. Can play go ahead despite the deluge?
More than a game: A red letter day
In comic books archenemies always get their comeuppance and, on the odd ocassion, life mirrors art.
More than a game: Think of the trees
Fergus laments the felling of three birches but wishes the same fate would fall on a certain larch.
More than a game: Rejoice as the nights draw in
As the clocks go back most golfers go into hibernation. Fergus celebrates their cowardly retreat.
More than a game: The joy of winter greens
The weather has been glorious for the time of year. There's only one natural phenomenon that could spoil the party.
More than a game: A day to forget
Fergus hoped this week's Alliance would bring the end to a poor run of form but a magpie has other ideas.
More than a game: Reflected glory
The Scottish Alliance Championship was a test of mental endurance. Fergus failed but all was not lost.
More than a game: A change for winter
As Fergus throws himself head first into the Alliance season he announces a change to his weekly blog
More than a game: Against all the odds
Perfect preparation should maximise your chances of golfing success. Fergus wonders if, for him, the opposite applies.
More than a game: A forced layoff
A seemingly endless stream of visitors and visits are stopping Fergus playing golf, so far he's coping relatively well.
More than a game: A late entry
A dedicated blogger never fails to post on time. Fergus is a day late, just what is his excuse?
More than a game: An alternative day out
Every golfer relishes the opportunity to visit the home of golf. But this trip is missing a potentially crucial ingredient.
More than a game: A character building ordeal
As an alternative format foursomes can be fun. But, when both players are off form and there's 36 holes to be played, it's just not.
More than a game: An expensive weekend
The Golf Monthly team travels to Royal North Devon to play in the Kashmir Cup. Fergus finishes on top but still loses.
More than a game: Alliance on the horizon
A new Alliance season is imminent and the troops are rallying. Fergus is taking preparation seriously but there's a small problem.
More than a game: Young at heart
After a weekend of heavy golfing, Fergus reflects on the standard scratch system and a set of six dining room chairs.