Rex Bullock Trophy, Carthagena

A very good turn out today and good weather as well, if a little windy and cold at times. However, the scoring was not up to the usual high standard, with only Mr Cooper going under par. For his sins he was a worthy winner, won a nice trophy with the Rex Bullock Shield and a few bob to buy us all some tea !!!
Steve also suffered a blow to his handicap with a 0.9 deduction.
There was a lengthy buffer zone, all the way down to 24th place, the results are on the board and the computer.

Peter

Away Match versus Aspley Guise & WS, 23rd April

Yet another fine day and a course that was in very good condition. Like most courses at present, they do need some water. However, the greens were fast with unexpected twists and turns to keep everyone on their toes.
Despite one ex-Seniors' Captain who, thinking the venue was at Wellingborough, arrived just in time to help JOG to a fine 5.5 to 2 .5 victory.

Peter

Away Match versus Dunstable Downs, 16th April

Yet another fine day, although a little cold to start with, saw JOG Seniors do battle with the Downsmen on the heights of Dunstable Downs. An excellent match, in good company saw the Downsmen win by 5 matches to 3. JOG's downfall was their inability to read some very tricky greens which still had some work left in them.

Peter

Home Match v Aspley Guise & WS, 14th April 2015

After a fresh start to the day, the weather improved for a beautiful day with only light winds. Numbers of the Willmotts had not played Carthagena before and we played off the back tees. The course was in good shape although there had not been much rain and the greens were starting to get fast again. A good solid competition was had by all with some good recoveries (Vice Captain's team recovering from 4 down after 12 holes to snatch a half at the last !) and some good wins. A lovely Carvery lunch was provided and the result was announced as a win by JOG, 6.5 matches to 1.5.

Peter

Home Match, 7th April, Wellingborough 4.5, JOG 3.5

JOG Seniors entertained the Wellingborough Seniors playing on the main JOG course. With a fine sunny day expectations were high, and it did not take long before the Captain and Organiser realised that missing 3ft-4ft putts was not the way to start the game, and were 1 down after four instead of being 3 up !! Eventually losing 2 and 1 to rue those early missed putts. The course was in excellent condition, and coupled with a sunny day all players enjoyed themselves, followed by a most appetising meal conjured up by the Head Chef despite problems in the kitchen. The Seniors captain presented nearest the pin prizes to both Wellingborough (Andrew Charter) and JOG (Robert Anderson - a late substitute for an unwell Stephen Collins). Alan Fowler created a worrying moment by being unwell during the meal, and we wish him a speedy recovery.

Graham McKay (Organiser)

 

Home Match v Bourn on Carthagena, Fri 10th April

On a glorious day the teams were well matched and any rain held off until lunchtime. Despite a delay at the start both teams set about their tasks with a will and fierce competition ensued, albeit is the friendliest of manners. After a good lunch, the result was announced as a win for JOG by 5 matches to 3.

Peter