Winner of The Andrew Bowl, Robin Lovering (Torquay GC 2013) with Ron Graham Honiton Captain Joining Roy at Honiton Golf Club at 7.30am, without a cloud in the sky, promised a fine day for our President elect Tom Williams. Sadly we already knew that Tom was unable to join us, on this memorable occasion, because of his recent health problems, now well on the way to recovery. Later in the day more disappointment was to follow, Roger Monson our Captain elect telephoned to warn us that he was unwell and trying to obtain medical assistance. Unfortunately for all concerned Roger's condition did not improve until later Thursday … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Devon Golf Captains’ v Hampshire Golf Captains’
The Captain's last hurrah was staged at the unique Dawlish Warren, the nearest example of link's golf in the South of the County. Peter's finale was very threatened by the weather forecast, heavy and prolonged rain, the meteoroligist's however were not aware of Captain "Sunstan's" reputation! Despite heavy overnight rain and considerable downpours just a few miles away the entire match was played in dry and sunny conditions. As usual the green's at the Warren speedy and true, despite the May seeding grasses, the course played well softened by the overnight rain and to some degree nullifying the sometimes fiery bounces when drier … [Read more...]
Devon Golf Captains’ versus Sussex Golf Captains’
This match, hosted by Dartmouth Golf and Country Club, was keenly anticipated by both teams. We have played very few matches, if any, at Dartmouth. Lew Easter's Captain's Day and Captain v Vice Captain were the last occasions we visited the club. I can report that the Sussex lad's and ourselves thoroughly enjoyed the course and the facilities, including the excellent catering and the very efficient staff. Talking of efficiency Brian Rice, otherwise known as the Captain's chauffeur, used his new trolley for the first time and recorded the distance walked by himself, 8170 yards. This is often referred to as Army Golf, left right, left right, … [Read more...]
