Annual Stableford Trophy

On a glorious sun drenched, almost windless morning and on the perfectly prepared John O’Gaunt course 74 ‘maturing’ golfers set about making the most of this opportunity to play to, or better than their handicaps. Whilst a few got near to the magic number, only 2 surpassed it. One, David Woods, who barely qualifies, being just above the minimum qualifying age amassed 37points. By far and away the best was a much loved 73 years young Gordon Goodchild who romped home with 40 points. He is delighted to accept a 2 shot handicap reduction, and a round of applause that was heard in Biggleswade.

Whilst collectively we may have failed, our generosity resulted in contributing £195 to my Captain’s Charities. Thank you..

Alan (Capt)

Home match, JOG v Gog Magog Elders, 22nd July

On a perfect day for golf, last Tuesday, John O’Gaunt Seniors hosted Gog Magog Elders in a keenly anticipated match on The Carthagena.

The JOG organiser for the match had earlier been heard to describe the JOG sixteen as ‘The finest team assembled since that put together by Mrs Thatcher to retake the Falklands.’

Unfortunately, on the day, the Gog Magog team performed significantly better than the Argentinians and took five of the 4BBB matches to JOG’s three. However, it is perhaps worthy of note that, in four of the matches that the Gogs won, the JOG duo were three, and in one case even four, holes up at one point in each of the matches. So, many of The Elders team are to be sincerely congratulated for taking full advantage of our wonderfully conditioned Carthagena course to perform significantly better than their handicaps suggested, and so fight back to victory against some of JOG’s best golfers.

The  organiser for the match had, also earlier, been reported to be excitedly anticipating ‘The Caribbean Gammon a’ la JOG’, which he’d ordered for the teams lunch.

JOG Team Captain Alan Fowler, followed his own magnificent performance on the course (one of only two winning matches) with a rather funny story and was the highlight of the lunch.

The return Match in September, on Gog Magog’s Wandlebury Course and in their dining room, is now even more highly anticipated.

Pat Gilgallon

Reg Batson Trophy

Some had a good day, others not so good ! However, there were some reasonable scores with a 68 from Dave (El Bandido) Gauge winning from Alan Fowler, Gerry Gentle and George Menezes on 69.
Phil White won the best Scratch with a gross 75.
There was a noted error of omission when the first group out ( Collins, Jarman and Wakefield), were  all under the impression that it was a Stableford Competition !!. Considering you had to play in two medals to get into the competition, the format should have been obvious.
On a point of etiquette, we should all remember that, if we are wearing shorts, short WHITE socks are to be worn on the course and in the clubhouse. (George, you have been told!)                                                                 

Peter (Hon Sec)