Archives for August 2015

Tristan Kershaw - David Beer - Sue Persey - Lynn Parry The annual and keenly contested match versus the Ladies was this year held at Downes Crediton. "Kirton", as it is known by many, has a very apt reputation for its friendly welcome and very good wholesome food, provided by the long serving and jovial Jane Nott, we were not to be disappointed. The golf course, in excellent condition, provided a differential of 3 between the ladies card and the mens white tees. Adding the three shots, prior to three quarters calculation as is usual, proved to be the first step in the contest yet to begin, David generously agreed to a further 2 shots for our … [Read more...]

Malcolm Jordain - Malcolm Dickinson - David Beer - John Bishop The "Old Enemy" at a new venue, for most of us, so two challenges the opponents, always a keenly contested match, and a course not previously played by a majority of the Devon team. Boringdon Park, a relatively new course, was indeed a challenge to many of us. The interesting layout of the course meant that local knowledge was an enormous benefit to those that possessed it! The Cornwall Captain "Mal" left no doubt that in his opinion Marmite was an acquired taste, in fairness his best game was not brought with him from Cornwall. The clubhouse is really a well appointed facility … [Read more...]

  Peter Stanley-David Beer-Peter Macloughlin-John Manning Churston Golf Club celebrated their milestone anniversary in a number of ways, including a challenge match versus Devon Captains. In recognising such an event it is important to recognise the past, on this occasion Churston's past Captains represented all those whom had gone before. The senior past Captain at Churston, 1967, is Robin Greenslade and it was a great pleasure to welcome him, when he popped in to say hello to everyone, prior to the commencement of the golf match. Robin, no longer an active golfer, was also very pleased to renew acquaintance with some familiar … [Read more...]