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 a Vice has had to endure and even managed to pass on his David Bailey duties to Stuart Darke.
For most of the Devon boys getting onto a golf course this year has been a rare achievement. Both teams set off on a dry but rather cold day to do battle over the 18 holes. Thankfully, the weather held off, but unfortunately the golfing gods offered no assistance to the Captain even though he was ably supported by Andy Rogers, Crediton’s Vice Captain. Despite the disappointment of a 3½ to 4½ defeat for Devon, the day ended with a fine meal and great conversation with many new friendships made.
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