Unable to hold our golf day in April, we were rewarded with a warm, dry day in October. Sixteen players took part, with Tex Rogers, as usual keeping a sharp eye on one of the four balls. We welcomed four newcomers: my guest John Elliott, a fellow team-mate at Essex Seniors and who travelled from his home in Canvey Island; Tony Locke from Hadleigh Cricket Club; Richard Holman, guest of Stuart Berger; and John Sexton (brother-in-law of Simon Rippingale). Vicki Khan (guest of Rupert Haxell) was again the lone lady in the field
The results of the 18 hole competition were:
John Stuck 41 points (handicap 18) – host
Tony Locke 37 points (19) – 1st prize & nearest the pin on 17th hole
Richard Holman 36 points (12) – 2nd prize
John Kemp 36 points (21) – 3rd prize
Jason Nottage 36 points (22)
Ian Robinson 35 points (19)
Stuart Berger 34 points (34) – nearest the pin on 7th hole
Vicki Khan 34 points (21)
John Elliott 31 points (26)
John Sexton 31 points (20)
David Barbour 31 points (17)
Rod Cook 31 points (35)
Simon Rippingale 28 points (14)
Rupert Haxell 27 points (24)
Phil Smith 25 points (41)
Gary Smith 22 points (26) – booby prize.
The Over 50s captain Pat Patel, joined us for dinner, and presented the prizes.
By popular request we will be running two competitions next year, with the usual pre-season competition in early April (or late March) and another post-season competition in early October.
John Stuck – Organiser and Host