The last Hurrah The sun shines on the righteous, so they say but it also shone on the Devon & Hampshire Captains on the occasion of the match at Sidmouth Golf Club. It was a perfect day to enjoy the magnificent views of the sea and jurassic coast although the opposition were initial more taken with the views of the course from the clubhouse. They realised that their golfing skills were going to be fully challenged with tricky slopes and steep inclines. The course was in excellent condition with neat fairways and greens that were fast and true. Following a lunch of soup and sandwiches battle commenced in the usual good spirit … [Read more...]
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Devon Golf Captains v Sussex Golf Captains
David Beer - Mike Davis - Ian Jaggard - Julian Phillips Arriving at Honiton Golf Club a poignant reminder of Alec Gosling's recent passing, the club flag at half mast and the President's parking space vacant. Honiton's Captain Julian Phillips welcomed all to the club, especially Sussex who were playing Devon as part of their tour of the west country, the previous day they had played Cornwall. All the Sussex team had varied accounts of the Cornish venue, Perranporth, the winds had been very strong and the course as ever a tough test of golf. With our usual subs. in the team we enjoyed an excellent lunch before turning our thoughts to golf … [Read more...]
