The morning commenced with the playing of the Ray Dando Trophy and some excellent scores were recorded. The winning score, however, was Mark Greenman, with 41 points, which, bearing in mind that only three clubs and a putter were allowed, is a superb score.

The afternoon festivities took place in the Park Suite where almost 100 Senior golfers attended the annual Christmas lunch. An excellent meal was provided by Head Chef Rich Morley and his crew and massive thanks also to Mia, Amber and the additional waitressing and bar staff for looking after us so well. As you know, we can get a bit noisy after a few lemonades!

Senior Captain Alan

Skivington started proceedings by introducing our invited guests, Farrington Park owner, Paul Harwood, General Manager, Kev

Mortimer, Head Greenkeeper Andy Grabham and Golf Manager, Jon (Ely) Calway. Our thanks to Kev for providing a complimentary bottle of port for each table.

Senior Treasurer, Ian Clement, as is customary, organised an excellent free raffle with many prizes of the bottle shaped variety up for grabs. Thank you, Ian, for all of your efforts. We must not forget Chris Liberty, our resident photographer, who goes to great effort to ensure that only the best

photographs are for

public viewing – some must be viewed with caution!

This year’s trophy

winners are listed below and the presentations were made by Captain Alan, ably assisted by his Vice-Captain, Alan Smith.

A draw was made after every member in attendance was asked to insert folding money into an envelope with their name on in aid of this year’s Captain’s Charity, The Brain Tumour Charity. A magnificent total of £670 was raised and the winning envelope belonged to Steve Park, who won a Titleist golf bag generously donated by the Pro Shop.

Trophy Winners for 2021: Bill Sims Trophy – Jerry Musselwhite, Wally Sage Trophy – Tony Waldron, Alan Smith & Steve Mitchell, Eddie Jackman Trophy – Richard Collier, Club Champ Duchy – Phil Thompson, Romaine Tantalus – Martin Stevens, Ray Vickers

Trophy – Mike Hedges, Andy Baird & Fraser McGregor, Club Champ Manor – John Chedgy, Winter Singles – Mel Field, Winter Pairs – Andy Snook & Jim Farmer, Summer Singles – Kirk Bizley, Summer Pairs – Andy Snook & Jim Farmer, Ray Dando Trophy – Mark Greenman, Most Improved Player – Richard Collier.

A brand new award was presented this year to a delighted and very surprised Tony Clement, who was the recipient of the inaugural Senior Member of the Year Trophy.

This is the final editorial from the Senior Section at Farrington Park for 2021 and all of our members wish you, your families and loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Rob Thain