Mick Burch certainly won't be complaining when he tells members that being captain of Southend Golf Club is a dog's life.

For Mick, who is always accompanied by his faithful German Shepherd bitch Grace whenever he plays a round, has such a love for the canine world that he dressed in a dog costume for the big day.

All at Southend will be hoping that popular Mick will enjoy a healthier time than in his previous term of office as captain.

Then his year was interrupted by a series of heart attacks which led to him undergoing by-pass surgery.

Fortunately, he's now hopefully back to full health and is looking forward to enjoying a swinging year.

Published Thursday, January 16, 2003

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