It is fair to say that course conditions were challenging but we were all pleased to be out competing on a golf course after the appalling weather throughout Q1. After a wonderful breakfast we even saw some sunshine as well as seven birdies between us all which is a fantastic achievement with the going being so soft.
A halfway booster from the friendly pro Nigel on the 8th tee seems to have energised most teams into improving their back nine scores (despite four temporaries) and we saw some big numbers on the final reckoning.
In third place with 40 points were Team A Class (Tom, Jo & David A), followed by Team E=MC² (Tony, Ian & Peter W) on 42 points. Congratulations to Team B Movie (Andy, Gill & Steve G) who scored a massive 44 points off of a 15 handicap, shooting the back nine at an impressive one over gross 35. I am reliably informed that they played “quite strategically” which makes a change from “dovetailing”. Well done, everyone, and many thanks to our sponsors for the day Helen & Peter Wickens.
We reconvened back at The Farmhouse with 17 sitting down for a tasty Chicken Paprika dinner and a small glass of wine.
Bill would like to thank everyone for their contribution in supporting the raffle. £90 was collected and well done to Gill for picking her husbands ticket. 🤔
Many thanks to all those that attended Chris
Results
First Place: Team B Movie, starring Andy Addison, Gill Brack & Steve Gibbons
NTP 1: David Agate NTP 2: Chris Miller NTP 3: Steve Gibbons Raffle: Paul Brack
A strong turnout for our first Stableford competition on the rotation. I think it was a relief for many to be out on a track without the persistent rain that we’ve been experiencing. Any mention of strong winds, dog walkers or drainage ditches melted away against the warm and sunny weather of a favourable April afternoon in Sussex.
Despite the heatwave it was a tough day for notching up points and this was reflected in the scores, but congratulations and kudos to Paul Brack for storming the course and winning the day. Paul tops the Road to Dorking 2024!
Many thanks to our sponsor Darrell Stacey who unfortunately couldn’t make the day, and we wish him a speedy recovery. A warm welcome also to our newest member Dale.
NP on 6th – Malcolm Holmes
NP on 9th – Chris Miller
NP on 16th – Chris Miller
NP2 on 4th not won (added to first prize)
Longest putt on 18th – Peter Selsby
Many thanks to all those that attended Chris
Results
First Place: Paul Brack Second Place: Steve Gibbons Third Place: Tom Matthews
