Home Match v St Neots, JOG course, 21 June

Having won the away leg it was good to host the visitors on a sunny day with the course in excellent condition. JOG managed a convincing win, five and a half to two and half. Match 8 involved Algy Grimes and John Gregory against Ken Jeffries and Eric Bell. Although the home team had established a good lead when Eric was taken ill and had to leave the course, JOG team generously declared the match a draw. A noble gesture and an example of the spirit in which these matches are played. Nearest the pin winner on the tricky 4th hole for the visitors was Martyn Patrick. Nearest the pin winner on the 16th hole was Algy Grimes who narrowly pipped past Captain Richard Coventry to win a bottle of plonk. Lunch was served at 2.30 pm and the hot and cold buffet was enjoyed by all.

Peter

Seniors Rex Cleaver Championship Trophy - 14th June

On a day when some played out in fine weather, the later starters got quite wet and, consequently the play was rather extended. The Carthagena course played at its best with good fairways and greens but the rough was the real leveller, as if you got in the rough, and you found your ball, there was only a hack out to be played. However, some found it easier than others, David Lincoln, taking advantage of being first out, slayed the course with a net 66. Gerry Gentle who was much later out came in with a very creditable 67. Johnathan Lean and Ken Doggrell tied for third place with Johnathan winning on countback.

Phil White won the Bessant/East Scratch Trophy for the third year in a row.

Peter

Away Match v Saffron Walden, Wed 1st June

After the washed out match from the day before, the Seniors managed to dry themselves off for the trip to Saffron Walden. Unfortunately, it was much of the same and they all got wet again. However, some good golf was played by both sides. The Captain's pair lost on the 18th but there were resounding victories for Peter Jarman and Malcolm Falconer. This was not enough to gain victory but a 4 - 4 Draw was a fair result.