Teignmouth Golf Club 16th May 2013 Bernard Young arrived at the golf club bright and early to start his competition, at his home club where he had seved as Captain in 1984. The weather was mercifully dry and bright with tremendous views from the course. The course had been set up, to provide maximum enjoyment for all, from the yellow tee's. This decision was certainly reflected in some of the winning scores, a magnificent 42 pts. from Teignmouth member Ian Butterfield (Captain 2001) won the event a clear winner from shortly to retire "Penners" with 39pts. There was not a man present who would deny Mike his place in the "Sun" at last. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
DEVON GOLF CAPTAINS’ v BRITISH SENIOR GOLFERS’ SOCIETY
ROYAL NORTH DEVON GOLF CLUB 7th MAY Match Result - Devon GCs 4 - British Seniors' 6 This annual fixture, now in it's sixth year, has a special value for many of us and surprisingly therefore Peter Dunstan had to go deeply into subs. and last minute replacements. It can be very frustrating for Captain and Vice Captain to field teams without resorting to reserves for many match's. If you have given your name for selection and subsequently are unable to play please telephone the Vice Captain as soon as you are aware of that situation. Some familiar faces are always present at this match in the Seniors' team particularly Peter … [Read more...]
DEVON GOLF CAPTAINS’ v HAMPSHIRE GOLF CAPTAINS’
WEYBROOK PARK GOLF CLUB 2ND MAY Match Result - Devon GCs 6 - Hampshire GCs 2 Day two began as day one, not a cloud in the sky and the temperature rising. Refreshed and relaxed we set off from Port Solent with just a little trepidation. A few of us had been warned the previous day that Weybrook was a "work in progress", nothing could have been further from the truth! The golf club was purchased by it's members from the original owners and operators Basingstoke and District Hospital . The club has benefitted financially from the proceeds of landfill income, therefore the "work in progress" is in fact an additional 9 holes already well … [Read more...]
DEVON GOLF CAPTAINS’ v SUSSEX GOLF CAPTAINS’
LITTLEHAMPTON GOLF CLUB 1st MAY Match Result - Devon GCs 6 - Sussex GCs 2 The first tour of the season also marks the Captain's approaching finale, traditionally the tour was the final event of of the year for the Captain. Our fixture arrangement with the British Seniors means that Mike finishes at RND next Tuesday before handing over to Peter at President's Day, on the 16th May. Mike has had a severely weather affected year so, it was with great enthusiasm that we all set out for Sussex with an excellent forecast and not a cloud in the sky. This was to continue throughout both days, with many florid complexions to prove it. … [Read more...]
