Phil Webb – Cherry James – Marion Carlo – Bob Webber
This year’s match, much anticipated by some, took us to Holsworthy GC last visited a few years ago versus Cornwall. All Captain’s approach both matches with some trepidation fearing a loss and some leg pulling from previous Captains. Bob arrived with such optimism having already secured a victory versus “The Old Enemy”. The first round had Bob on the back foot with the Ladies negotiating the three shot differential to be added AFTER the calculation and a Bisque each, this meant some hefty shot allocations to be dealt with.
Despite some ominous clouds and an “iffy” weather forecast lunch was taken in the friendly atmosphere of the club house. This included the proprietor acting as weatherman, cook and mine host. Holsworthy seem to be succeeding very nicely since his “rescue” a while ago. So to the golf course, extremely wet in some areas but very playable with little need to obtain relief from casual water. The ladies, always very competitive, are also very good company and a pleasure to play against even when giving numerous shots. The memory of last year’s drubbing at Libbaton resonated for some of us and hopefully a better outcome this year. Most matches were quite tight and for those who went “quietly” were still very enjoyable and some good golf from the ladies a pleasure to watch. After the one course meal and thanks to all concerned Bob, in good spirits, told an amusing story which the ladies seemed to particularly enjoy. The result, a win for DGC, was some relief for Bob allowing him to focus on his upcoming Captain’s Day at Sidmouth GC on Thursday. I’m sure we all wish him well for a very good day, good weather, good golf and always of course good company.
Malcolm Jordain
Team & Result Sheet v Devon Lady Captains
