For those of us hardy enough, the unofficial tour started with a stop off on the way on the Tuesday at Broome Manor GC to hone skills prior to the main events on Wednesday and Thursday. It was decided by the Captain to have a hidden pairs competition in the hope that he would be drawn out with a partner that could post a high enough score to drag him into the winners’ enclosure. Alas, it wasn’t to be with Brian Steer & Stuart Darke taking the cash. From there, the dash to our accommodation at Sidcot was on to get to the bar before our President and his tail gunner Malcolm had drunk the place dry. The evening concluded with a sit … [Read more...]
Devon v Hampshire, Isle of Wight & Channel Islands at Bigbury
After a 12 hour deluge of rain throughout Devon the night before the match, all players immediate thoughts turned to whether the match would go on. After much phoning of club and players , the intrepid golfers made their way through flood water and the notorious lanes to Bigbury to be met by brighter skies and an open golf course. The golfing gods were on our side. Ably started by our vice captain, and with some quick alterations to the start sheet due to some of the opposition needing to get away to catch the ferry to the IoW, battle commenced. Captain Jeff had selected a team with a few local members in the hope of … [Read more...]
Devon v Worcestershire at Staddon Heights
The teams arrived at Staddon Heights Golf Club to be met with the winds from the Baltic. Although Spring had definitely not arrived in Devon, it was great to play with the threat of rain disappearing over the horizon. Suitably layered up the Captain partnered with Steve Whitehouse, the current captain at Staddon Heights, set off to play against the Captain and Vice of Worcestershire in what can only be described as a very friendly and joyful game of golf. With the exceptional play of Steve, we arrived back at the club house with, what was hoped, a marker for the rest of the Devon team to follow. It appears we had a mini-collapse after that … [Read more...]
Revised 2024/25 fixture list
Minor updates to include start times … [Read more...]
Devon v Sussex at Downes Crediton
After the disappointment of having to postpone the annual Captain v Vice Captain match due to poor weather conditions, much hard work by the Crediton green keepers and staff meant that it was a relief to get the 2024 season underway with the match against Sussex on Wednesday 17th April . A worrying start to the day saw our intrepid Vice Captain Bob caught up in a gridlocked Exeter but he managed to arrive in time to organise the Captain for the start of the proceedings and yes, he did make it for lunch. Having been asked by Crediton to send those matches with buggies out first, Bob managed to dodge the normal end of match rush that many … [Read more...]
Availability List 2024
Devon Captains’ v Somerset Captains’ Torquay GC September 7th 2023
So we arrived at Phil Webb's finale, swan song for his final match as Captain, Somerset Captains' our opponents and Torquay GC the venue, Phil's Captains Day just a week away. The previous day had been one of the hottest this year and today more of the same was forecast. The reality was that a sea fret hung over the course for most of the afternoon thereby a slightly cooler day but very still, for most of the round. The reduced visibility unfortunately prevented the excellent views off course from being witnessed. We welcomed Phil Bragg, the regnant Torquay Captain,as our guest he forecast that the course was in excellent condition and the … [Read more...]
4BBB Final Woodbury GC September 1st 2023
The final of the county wide 4bbb was kindly hosted by Woodbury GC and we are very grateful for their hospitality from all concerned. 64 players from around the county had spent much of the season playing through their round and area finals to be reduced to just four. Ian Jolliffe (9) & Tony Canning (6) Elfordleigh GC and DGC Captain Phil Webb (19) & Stuart Darke (18) Ilfracombe GC. This year, for the first time since the competition's inception, awaiting the victors the new trophies purchased recently. With the players differential in handicaps it was difficult to try and predict the outcome of the match, all of course playing on … [Read more...]
Devon Captains’ versus Devon Ladies’ Captains’. Stover GC August 31st 2023.
The penultimate match for Captain Phil Webb and once again a foreboding weather forecast was fortunately not accurate. Other than a couple of light showers we played in humid but mainly dry conditions. Both teams were very much looking forward to playing the new layout at Stover, for the first time since opening earlier this year. What a pleasure awaited us all, the new holes at Stover were unanimously approved by all, the greens in particular were excellent. Although wet in places, subsequent to some localised torrential rain, the unseen drainage installed was very efficient. Playing with member Bob Beeson, Vice-Captain elect of DGC, was a … [Read more...]
Devon Captains v Gloucester Captains, Chipping Sodbury GC, Thursday 17th August 2023
Just over an hour or so from our overnight accommodation we journeyed to our next venue, Chipping Sodbury GC, sometimes misattributed by Dr Spooner. We have played tis course on several occasions and it never disappoints, a lovely parkland layout with several ditches crossing fairways awaiting the unwary golfer. The course was in prime condition with excellent greens but not too quick for most. The club is very successful and has several schemes in hand to improve facilities. The club has had a chequered history, the current layout being the fourth course the club has occupied with their Patron, His Grace The Duke of Beaufort, having opened … [Read more...]
