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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

The final tour of the season directed us to our friends from Worcester, this time at the 9 hole course Churchill & Blakedown. This match originated in 1978 played at Exeter G&CC, recorded on our History Web Page whereupon Devon won 4-2, Incidentally this match is also the source of our green blazers when the Devon team, years ago, admired the Worcester team's green jackets and they revealed the supplier to us. On this occasion our Vice-Captain Jeff Laing organised an optional game at Gaudet Luce Golf Club, on our way to the Premier Inn at Stourbridge. This had previously been done by a few members when our tour to Shropshire took … [Read more...]

Both teams, having driven through the predicted heavy squally showers, arrived at Okehampton with some apprehension as to the day's upcoming weather, The result was a win for all concerned with hardly a spot of rain all afternoon. The welcome at Okehampton is very predictable always, warm and friendly and the artisan clubhouse a refreshing alternative to some of the more modern and sterile erections. From Beverley Lawson, the long standing Secretary, to the wonderfully stocked Pro shop of Asley Moon Okehampton offers an excellent service to members and visitors alike. These days the club also offers a few buggies for those who are in need … [Read more...]

From Lyme Regis to Holsworthy, back to back matches with a number of fresh faces in our team. A completely different golf course from yesterday with more pastoral views than seascapes. Once again prior to lunch, home Captain John Bewes welcomed everyone to the club but warned, although the course was in good condition, there had been some problems with their greens and they were not as good as hoped at this time of year. This was to be proved later although, the greenstaff are to be complimented on a decent surface provided by a recent top dressing. The course, not long from the yellow tees under 5900 yards, is very tricky in places with … [Read more...]