Peter Jeffery - Tim Aggett - Ted Rockey. The Tournament was threatened by heavy and sustained rain the previous day however, upon arrival at 7.30 Roy Smith, Brian Waggett and myself were relieved, to set up the reception desk, in sunshine and calm conditions. The course looked to be in splendid early season condition and so it was. Good growth providing lush fairways, the greens putted well despite heavy seeding in evidence but overall a tribute to the greenstaff after such heavy rain. On the day entries from Captains across the County were over 100 and top supporting club was Stover with 21 Captains entered, the maximum of 100 diners … [Read more...]
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Devon Captains v Hampshire Captains April 28th
So to the Captain's last hurrah, swansong or finale, rested and refreshed from the toils at Sussex, all dearly wished for a good result at today's venue, Rowlands Castle. Neither Ham Manor or Rowlands Castle had been played by any of the Devon team, or even heard of by most. Today another treat, a lush parkland course well established over its 109 years existence. A very imposing clubhouse of recent build held for us yet another ham, egg and chips lunch, once more after a substantial Premier Inn breakfast, phew again! Good news from the west, our trusty comrade Brian (The Lion) Rice had sped from Devon to fill our ranks and bring the team … [Read more...]