Foursomes Fun was the competition last Thursday, with twenty pairs of Ladies playing alternate shots with one ball using the Stableford scoring system.
This is thought to be the most difficult format of all the team golf games to play, but on a bitterly cold yet beautifully sunny day, it was the right choice as the pairs moved along at a brisk pace to keep warm. The pairs played off a combined 50% handicap between a range of 23 and 28 to even up the handicaps.
None of the teams reached 36 points, but countback had to be employed to separate the second to fifth-placed teams. Margaret Seery and Jenny Howarth took second place on countback ahead of Jane Ball and Kay Clarke, after both teams scored 33 points. 32 points on countback secured fourth place for Denise Baker and June Symonds, edging Pat Roscow and Fiona Hassard into fifth. Two points clear of the field with 35 points were the winners, Carol Jones and Jill Holland.
Seniors
You know what it’s like, that very fine rain that gets in everywhere; that gets you really wet; that gets you really annoyed. It did improve though. Unfortunately, those who had the later tee times had another dousing before they had finished their round. Now that is really annoying.
There is a brighter side, however, as Don Perry managed to ace the 5th for his first ever hole-in-one. There was also a nice drop of scotch for those who finished their round in time. George Tyrrell gatecrashed the party, managing to score three twos on his card, and went home a happy man with as much dosh as the winning team. Maybe we’ll call him Triple G from now on (wasted if you’re not a boxing fan!)
Juniors
24 juniors played in the Manor Course competition on 20th January. Some great scores, with Jenson Barker winning Division One by three shots and Riley Matthews taking the first place in Division Two. Well done to all.