Captain's Day, the best and the worst day of the Captain's year. Concern over the arrangements for the day, weather in particular, and all the details you've thought through many times. The best is yet to come, the player's arrival, the renewal of acquaintance and welcoming new members, sunshine! Arriving shortly after 8.30 am, Lew Easter and I discovered all the team ready to go, we were to run the desk for Roy, Richard Bowden acting as starter, with PA (posh). The catering team, led by Kerry and Wayne already beavering away in the kitchen but still able to provide baps or breakfasts for those early starters requiring … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Devon Golf Captains v Devon Ladies Captains. Holsworthy GC
This year's match, much anticipated by some, took us to Holsworthy GC last visited a few years ago versus Cornwall. All Captain's approach both matches with some trepidation fearing a loss and some leg pulling from previous Captains. Bob arrived with such optimism having already secured a victory versus "The Old Enemy". The first round had Bob on the back foot with the Ladies negotiating the three shot differential to be added AFTER the calculation and a Bisque each, this meant some hefty shot allocations to be dealt with. Despite some ominous clouds and an "iffy" weather forecast lunch was taken in the friendly atmosphere of the club … [Read more...]
Devon Captains versus Somerset Captains. Exeter G&CC
The last day of Summer and the penultimate match of the year for Bob Webber, affording some welcome respite prior to him completing his Captaincy in 2018. The match against the Ladies next week at Holsworthy and the October Counties Tournament at Saunton but more importantly Captain's Day at Sidmouth on 14th September the only remaining events in 2017. The venue for our match Exeter G&CC, recently re-designed the course even better than before! Our visitors were very impressed with the Manorial setting and clubhouse, arguably the most sophisticated in the county! After soup and sandwiches and teams announced play got underway. Regnant … [Read more...]