The Winner of the Andrew Bowl Rick Clark Presidents Day 2018 results President's Day started, as always, with our ubiquitous Secretary Roy Smith first on the scene re-arranging the furniture to set up the reception desk. This year Roy was very kindly, and very gratefully, chauffeured by long time friend and past Captain Mike Badcock (Stover & DGCs). Thank you Michael from all of us, as we all know Roy's a precious commodity and worthy of being looked after. On the day also present, from very early on, Chris Morton, Lew Easter and yours truly all happy to help, unfortunately not contributing to our scores, as … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2018
Devon Captains versus Hampshire Captains. Woodbury GC May 3rd
Bob Webber welcomed our visitors from Hampshire to Woodbury Golf Club in this his final match before retiring at Tavistock next week on President's Day. Gregor Crum, the current Woodbury Captain, also welcomed our friends from Hampshire who conveniently were staying at the onsite hotel, on their way to play Cornwall Captains the following day at Truro. Gregor paved the way for all when he announced, on this occasion, winter rules would apply 'through the green'. So it proved to be, much of the course still very wet and consequently buggies restricted to the cart paths. The greens however are well on the way to catching up with their normal … [Read more...]
Captain versus Vice Captain. Sidmouth GC May 1st
As is evidenced by the fixture list, this annual bun fight should have taken place on April 10th. This and other matches, as we all know too well, had to be postponed because of terrible weather this winter. With recent drier conditions the match has been squeezed in prior to Bob Webber finishing his year at Tavistock next week. Fortunately, for some of us, buggies were available enabling a full field of 40 players, with some eight or so substitutes from the original teams, many thanks to them! The course, as is with many others this year, is not yet at its best but has generally recovered well from rain and snow. The usual badinage … [Read more...]