Walton Heath – 12th September 2018

The day threatened rain and despite a dry start the rain duly came. A shame as it was the only wet day forecast for days before and after the event.

But did this dampen the enthusiasm of the 47 participants – Not at all!!

19 Members took part (plus Ken Adams nursing a sore hip) and 27 guests.

The course was magnificent and a real challenge to all with anything wayward being punished severely by the heather which either swallowed the golf ball or made it near impossible to play, certainly a real penalty!!

The score reflected the difficulty. It will be interesting to watch the Masters contend with it in early October (11 – 14 to be exact)

A fine meal was enjoyed by all

Guests Steve Chason and James Woolcott won respectively the “Nearest the Pin” and “Nearest the Pin in Two” competitions.

Team Winner were Captain Darrell Lewis and Jeff Lewis with a massive 47 better ball score from Neil Meixner and Digby Hebbard who came second on the back of an eagle on the par 5, 8th by Digby securing 5 stableford points!!

The guest runner-up was Stewart Le Boutillier on 36 points with inevitably Jeff Lewis on 38points taking the top spot! Well done Jeff who has now joined the society.

The Captain’s Cup as usual was hotly disputed with 5 players within 2 shots of the winner, but David Jenkins (34 points – 11 on the last 6- Cut 1) was just pipped on countback  by Steve Haley  (Also 34 points – 13 on the last 6 – Cut 2)

Congratulations to Steve on a great performance.

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