A
record number of entrants (38 members and 34 guests) played in this year's
Member and Guest day. Special thanks go to Pat Gilgallon and George Menezes who
stepped in at short notice as member and "pseudo guest" to cover for
the fact that Baz and his guest could not play on the day.
The
weather was kind in as much the day was dry and warm. However, the strength of
the wind made playing conditions quite testing. At least that is what I
thought, but others seemed to take it in their stride as we had two
holes-in-one in succession on the 4th hole. First, Philip Long from Beadlow
Manor holed out. Only for David Lincoln to repeat the feat in the very next match.
It goes without saying that both were well toasted by all.
Philip
may well have felt a little hard done by as the 4th hole was designated the
nearest the pin hole for members only. However, our captain decided to mark the
occasion by giving both an additional bottle of wine. Results of the various skills competitions
were :
For
Guests:
Longest
Drive on 9th was David Charteress, St Neots
Nearest
the pin in two on 11th was Roger Turnbull, Gog Magog
Nearest the pin on 16th was Mick
Hodgson, Letchworth
For
Members:
Nearest
the pin on 4th was David Lincoln (unsurprisingly)
Longest
drive on 9th was John Sandland
Nearest
the pin in two on 12th was Bill Walker
The
winners of the Whitbread Trophy were William
Skelding and his guest Sam Wallace with an impressive 44 points considering the
conditions. Second place went to Colin Beales and Bill Matthews on 43 points. Third
was Alan Fowler and Ray Lawes on 42 points.
Sales
of raffle tickets amounted to £250. Thanks to all who contributed.
Finally
special thanks to Tina Page and Lesley May on the reception desk and to
Starters Ian McAinsh and Bill Burrows for all helping the day to go off so
smoothly.
Neil
Pinnington (Organiser)
