Returning to GHQ the previous evening after a satisfying victory at Littlehampton there often follows a lively discussion between fellow team mates and much leg pulling. On this occasion the mood continued for some with their attention drawn to some football match being played in Manchester. So with iphones, tablets and other devices providing visual attention, conversation and drinking was carried out in small groups! So to day two and our new venue Romsey Golf Club, to most a new experience. I for one most relieved to discover that my previously booked buggy was available, Romsey is, for want of a better description, … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2019
Devon Captains Tour versus Sussex Captains
The biennial tour to Sussex and Hampshire was a first in the sense that our resourceful Vice Captain, Brian Rice, pre booked eight rooms at the Premier Inn Chichester for an extra night! Hence sixteen players all took up his offer and arrived the day prior to our matchday, obviously to bond carry out a random test of local ales and wine. The hotel, not able or suitable to provide appropriate victualling to our exacting requirements, required the scouting party to provide an alternative. Once more the upcoming duo of Rice/Heaman triumphed, Frankie & Benny's a stones throw away. Furthermore when seated our Vice Captain elect, Graham, … [Read more...]
Devon Captains versus Devon Juniors. April 16th Thurlestone GC.
Ben Lynch - Matt Miller - Lewis Beer - Mike Doyle Arriving at our venue, the British version of Pebble Beach according to Peter Alliss I think, it was obviously going to be a very fine day, light winds and blue sky Thurlestone, a pleasure in waiting. It is easy to not appreciate the golf course when presented with the ever changing seascape. The course was in excellent condition with the greens running well and in good condition for relatively early season. A warm welcome always assured returning to the club after some time was keenly anticipated to contest our young opponents. Unfortunately Grahame Moore, the boys manager, was … [Read more...]
Captain versus Vice-Captain April 2019. Exeter G&CC
Captain v Vice-Captain 11th April 2019 result sheet (2) Once again our venue Exeter G&CC, so convenient in terms of location and available facilities. This annual in-house match, mostly about fun and leg-pulling, is nevertheless played in a genuinely competitive manner. With the almost compulsory reserves, some at very late notice, making up complete teams of twelve matches everyone looked forward to the ever improving Exeter golf course. Forty eight Captains therefore looking forward to enjoying not only the golf course but also the marvellous Spring weather. The golf course as usual in good order even though still early in … [Read more...]
Six Counties – Saunton GC. 28th March 2019
The victorious Devon team. (David Barker the resident giant in the background) Weather, always a key factor when playing Saunton, was benign and user friendly in the extreme. The elements, relatively warm and the wind a mere zephyr, did not however reflect in the scores generally, winning score averaged 33.33 per pair. The course as always in good order, the greens, recently top dressed, were not quite as speedy as usual but considering the tournament was earlier than usual and it was March, very good. Once again many of us were able to renew friendship and acquaintance with our visitors from other counties. So, 144 players could not have … [Read more...]
