Captain's Day

Captains Dean Butler and Sian Soanes organised an excellent Captains Day today. A very good turn out of 35 players met at the starters hut at 08:15 for early morning drinks ready for the shot-gun start at 09:00. The theme for the day was "At the Beach" and well done to all those who entered into the spirit of the day by wearing colourful shirts, shorts, hats and other appropriate beach wear!!! It was a typical English day at the seaside with a chilly start, some heavy rain showers but also some welcome sunshine!

The competition was a singles Stableford with the beach theme continuing out on the course. All the bunkers were out of play and were adorned with wind-breaks, sand castles and deck chairs ... and for some reason(?), a parrot was perched on the 2nd flagstick?!?! There were double points available for any birdies on the 2nd/11th hole ... nobody managed that! But there were also some penalties ... anyone visiting the water on the last 3 holes of each nine were made to putt out wearing what looked and felt like industrial swimming goggles!!! There was also a chip in the paddling pool contest and more putting with giant sunglasses and a flotation aid!!! At the end of play, players were treated to a hot meal back in the clubhouse.
The winner of the main competition was Ofer Ben-David on 41pts. Runner-up was Roy Whiting just one point behind Ben. Third place was decided on count-back with Richard Mead edging out John Day, Steve Vale and Chris Moore after all scored 38pts. The leading lady was Dianne McIntyre on 37pts. Full result - click here.
Longest drives were won by Sam Whiting and Dave Warwick and the Nearest-the-Pin prizes went to John Butcher and Sandy Deacon.
Many thanks to Dean and Sian for organising this excellent day of fun and thanks to all competitors for completing your rounds making it a fantastic success.