Following a number of cancellations, 22 members and 1 guest ‘teed it up’ in an individual stableford competition on 28th. April.
The weather was almost perfect and the course was generally in good condition, although some of the tee boxes were a bit scruffy and threadbare. While fully understanding and appreciative of covid restrictions regarding the raking of bunkers etc. surely course staff could at least rake them prior to play starting for the day !
The sand in some of the bunkers was very compacted and looked like they might not have been raked for months. The scores for the day were poor, despite no obvious reason for it. As always following the game we returned to the lo Crispin Tavern where the day’s prizes were awarded.
Gold Division – 1st. Place – Graham Ellis 22 pts. off 5
2nd. Place – Ray Hampton 21 pts. off 11 (on count back)
3rd. Place – Rod Pullen 21 pts. off 9
Silver Division-1st. Place – Margaret O’Brien 24 pts. off 29
2nd. Plce – Barney Barningham 20 pts. off 23 (on count back)
3rd. Place – Scott Blair – 20 pts. off 28
N.T.P. on Par 3s. -Hole 7 – Ray Hampton, Hole 9 – Andy Quinn, Hole 14 – No one managed to reach or stay on the green. Hole 17 – Graham Ellis
Finally, the Free Game Draw was won by one of our newer members, Julie King. Our next game is at La Finca on the 12th. May is our 2nd. Major of the year, the Claret Jug.
Steve Harrington (Handicap and Membership Secretary).
