Tournaments Archive

After some downpours earlier in the week, Bob Beeson’s prayers were answered with only light drizzle greeting the early starters for his Captain’s Day. However, this soon disappeared, and the predicted high winds failed to materialise. Bob, ably assisted by Mike Badcock, manned the registration desk and the 95 players were presented with a commemorative golf ball which some managed to lose in the deep rough on the right of the first hole. For many, this was their first experience of the new Stover layout, albeit in its current composite form. Comments were very positive although some struggled with the differing speeds of the new and … [Read more...]

Blue sky and bright sunshine welcomed almost a hundred members to Peter Dunstan’s President’s Day playing on Saunton’s East course. Having seen the carnage at the recent England Golf Captains qualifier, play was from the yellow tees which, it was hoped, would be a less daunting prospect for most compared to the whites. With many players not having played from the yellows before, some teeing grounds proved difficult to locate! With the fairways hard and running following the recent dry spell, the driver was left in the bag on many holes, and not just by the longer hitters. The greens too were fast and firm with chip and runs often being … [Read more...]

Alastair Grieve - Neil Hayman - Julian Netherway - Richard Beard I spent much of Saturday evening expecting a text, phone call or email, with regard to the dire forecast for Sunday 8th September and the final to be played at Churston GC, came there none ! So, the finalists and myself arrived at Churston equipped with wet weather kit and fears of deluge, thunderstorms and possibly more ! The reality, no rain worth mentioning until the match was settled on the 18th, enjoying libations' in the clubhouse in celebration, for we were all winners, weatherwise, the skies opened and the threat of rain commenced. The match itself was therefore … [Read more...]

After a five year hiatus, the Six Counties event consisting of 6 teams of 12 players from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and Gloucester took place in sunny but windy conditions at Stover Golf Club on 30th May.  This event was a suggestion from Devon Golf Captains as a means of getting together with our neighbouring counties for a day of fun and competition, with the concept of it being a follow-on from the West of England Challenge which was hosted by Saunton Golf Club for several years. The suggestion was warmly received by all the counties involved with the next five years already planned with Dorset hosting in … [Read more...]

Fine and sunny weather greeted 83 players at Dainton Park for Lew Easter’s President’s Day. Malcolm Jordain and Chris Morton had an early start to register players ready for the first tee time at 9:00am and to accommodate changes following some late withdrawals. The course was in excellent condition and has matured greatly since it opened in 1992 with the variety of trees with their spring foliage providing a welcome distraction to those struggling with their game. Lew, his wife Mel and helper Kerry provided most welcome drinks and snacks on the 7th tee. It is always difficult to estimate the quantities required and Lew was probably … [Read more...]

The culmination of the 2023 season took our players to Ilfracombe Golf Club, home for our retiring Captain Phil Webb. Chris Morton and I rose at 5am to be expertly chauffeured to the venue by Adrian Gazzard, to whom we are most grateful, allowing us to 'set up' for the competition. It was to be a qualifier and we received help from the Ilfracombe Admin team. Earlier in the week the forecast was 'iffy', on the day however as soon as the early sea fret had cleared the sun was warm and very pleasant encouraging good scores and enjoyable golf. Enjoyable golf however can be something of 'A Curate's Egg' for some the pleasure is when the golf … [Read more...]