This additional fixture to our season was for the best reason, Bigbury Golf Club's Centenary celebratory week. The week included a Pro-Am the previous day whereupon the course record was created by Jamie Clare, Long Sutton GC, with an excellent 8 under par. Consequently the home Captain, Dave Graddon, warned of tricky pin positions but the course was in 'mint' condition. So, with a mixture of Past Captains and Seniors' Captains, completing the Bigbury team, friendly battle commenced on a warm sunny day. The course was indeed in good condition and not uncommonly hard and fast running fairways, for those who chose to use them! The greens were … [Read more...]

Our friends from Oxford had the previous day played a match against Dorset Captains and had a fairly lengthy journey to Dainton Park. They were pleased to arrive and enjoy the plentiful chips and sandwiches prior to play, with the odd glass of refreshment. The day although warm and sunny was quite windy making the fast running fairways either flattering or testing, dependent on wind direction. As always the Dainton staff were welcoming and helpful as usual, excellent hosts for ourselves and our visitors. Teams announced and Oxford's victory the previous day egging on our opponents but laying down the gauntlet for Devon play commenced on … [Read more...]

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The long journey East to Sussex and adjacent to Eastbourne was in itself a tour de force in itself, a hard slog for the drivers with no fast flowing motorways for most of the journey. Even for the fleet footed President a five hour trek from Churston ! However once arrived, for our two night stay, at the Polegate Premier Inn the usual banter, ale and wine tasting soon put the journey far behind our intrepid team of adventurers. With a few newer tourers in our midst and very welcome they are, Bill Hammett, Dave Smith, Rick Clark & Malcolm Hughes to name but a few. After a typical Premier Inn meal, very reasonable and good quality, a … [Read more...]

Jeff Laing - Stuart Darke - Brian Waggett - Phil Webb The season begins at Ilfracombe Golf Club, the home club for Phil Webb, and the now traditional Captain versus Vice-Captain. Driving to Ilfracombe there were several squally and nasty showers, not the forecast that I saw. Arriving at the club and rain abated there were already several players ready to start this keenly fought 'in house competition'. A strong wind greeted us with a rather chilly edge to it, this however did not dissuade a few trusty warriors wearing shorts, despite the ominous sea fret which also deprived us all the terrific views which are a comfort when ones golf is … [Read more...]

Ladies Who Launched At Libbaton So here we were, the final match of the 22 season, Graham's final match of the year and his final match as Captain. The match against the ladies is one of the highlights of the season, competition combined with light banter, humour and a discrete wish not to lose, on both sides. As always a warm welcome from the Herniman family and staff is assured and never disappoints Gerald and family a continuing success in Devon Golf clubs proprietors. As ever the replacement players required, seven in total I believe, from the team sheet initially distributed. Teams announced play commenced on what was a pleasant … [Read more...]