Scores for Saturday 16 March 2024

 


Yes, spring is finally here it seems!

After a little bit of switching due to late drop-outs we ended up with 12 players starting the round today in near perfect conditions. Little to no wind, some very warm sunshine and only slightly soggy fairways. The greens were to prove to be a little inconsistent but all in all it was great to be out and it should be noted that Pete Creighton also thought it was spring enough for pineapple shorts so Pete's legs were also loving being out!!

Only two birdies today: James (18) and Pete Creighton (9)  Well done gents

Roger Gibbs only managed 9 holes today, clearly not yet 100% recovered. It was good to see him out and about and I'm sure he'll be back in the swing of things sooner rather than later. 

Our winner today, Brian Geddes, carried on where he left off last week and shot 21 on the front 9 despite a rather dramatic blob on the fourth hole and 16 on the back 9 for a Lythgoe matching 37 points. The highlight was a chip-in for par on the eighth hole but it was a solid start and a solid end to take the prize. Well done me. 

Martin Deery bagged second with 33 points. Martin repeated last weeks performance and seems to be hunting for the bridesmaid trophy this season with 2 second places in 2 weeks. Steve sadly wasn't here to defend his title this week! Well done Martin.

Roger Small took the front 9 with 18 points on countback from Andy. Well done Roger, a fine front 9. 

Martin Lythgoe took the back 9 with 14 on countback from too many to mention. Well done Martin.

Martin Lythgoe, Martin Deery and I were all prize winners last week so hopefully this run can continue for a while. 

Have a great week gents. See you soon!

  



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