Archives for August 2013

GLOUCESTER GOLF CLUB 23rd AUGUST 2013 Match Result DGCs 4.5 - GGCs 3.5 The match versus Glos. Captains is one of the longer one day matches and all us passengers are grateful to our drivers for their sterling efforts, many thanks. Once again our Captain provided terrific weather for the day and no reported sighting of Dr Foster or any puddles. Indeed the "Grand Old Duke of York" would be rather more appropriate to visit the golf course, the terrain requires careful placement of golf shots, stamina and a healthy regard for heights. Buggies were the order of the day for a number of us and very appropriate for many of our athletes ! Once … [Read more...]

DOWNES CREDITON GOLF CLUB  15th AUGUST 2013 Match Result  DGCs  6  -  DLGCs  2 This popular fixture, for many of us, was this year hosted by the ladies at Downes Crediton. "Curtain" as it is known locally is always known for it's friendly atmosphere, good food and its idiosyncratic course designed within its 90 acres. The full course is relatively new in Devon golf opening in 1976. The team at Crediton is lead by Secretary Robin Goodey himself a Professional golfer, the ever popular Barry (Baz) Austin in his shop and the ebullient Jane Nott and her team in the restaurant, what a team ! The day started with rain in many areas of the … [Read more...]

DEVON GOLF CAPTAINS  v  CORNWALL GOLF CAPTAINS HOLSWORTHY GOLF CLUB. 8 AUGUST 2013 Match Result   DGCs  7   -   CGCs  2  The duel in the sun this year was fought in the far outpost of Holsworthy, uncomfortably close to our formidable opponents homeland ! Some time before our starting time drama ensued between ourselves, nerves on edge and eager to attack the enemy the Captain and home player Alan Saunders, rose to greet we three combatants from the South, Penners, Spiceman and yours truly. In his eagerness to spur on us "southern softies" Alan suceeded in emptying a full glass over Derek Reed, top to toe Reedy was soaked and not … [Read more...]