Scores for Saturday 26 October 2024


A very pleasant day to play golf, a little misty to start with followed by a short spell of light rain otherwise very calm. Many bunkers now in play, more of which later. The course looking splendid however the fallen leaves caused a few issues with lost balls. The ropes protecting the greens and the approaches along with fallen leaves do make the game slower.

Very close for the win today with Richard taking the honours with 35 points beating Duncan on count back. The first four player were within one shot of the leader. A lost ball no doubt under the leaves for Paul on the 12th resulted in another missed win.

The initial leader board was somewhat different until it was pointed out to Group 2 that many of the bunkers where actually in play, they thought they were all still GUR. Penalty strokes were applied resulting in a change to the back 9 winner. A lesson to be learnt I feel. The club website status page shows the course status so it's worth checking, also the Pro Shop was handing out these.





Next week is the Foxhunter Cup so good luck to all those competing, although James will probably win it.

The average gross score today was 96.83 points and the average Stableford score was 29.25.

Best gross of the day was from Steve Reynolds with 84.

There were 0 Eagles or better today.

There were 2 birdies today.

Steve Reynolds with 2 on holes 10 and 17.

Our winner today with 35 points was Richard Hyne.
In second place on 35 points was Duncan Miller.
The front 9 went to Andrew Simpkin with 18 points.
The back 9 went to Martin Deery with 19 points.

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