The morning of the 27th December 2023 opened with high winds and torrential rain, and we all feared a drenching was the order of the day! However although the wind strengthened, whilst we were enjoying a bacon roll and coffee, the rain relented and we all got off to a dry if windswept start!!

The course was in remarkable condition considering the amount of rain recorded in December. The first few groups managed to get round in the dry but unfortunately those with later tee times did get a bit wet on the last few holes!!

An excellent 2 course meal was enjoyed by all followed by prize-giving as follows.

Firstly Bill Merry received a replica trophy as last year’s winner of the Recessionary Bowl from last year’s Captain Jason Wood.

Then this year’s Captain Rob Seeley presented the Letchworth 2023 prizes as follows

The Guest winner on a magnificent 41 points was Will Stranders

Well done to all the Letchworth winners, thanks to Ben Hurworth for assisting in organising the event and to Rob Seeley for being the best Captain this year!!

That concludes the events for 2023!

All it remains for me to do on behalf of all of us at EPiC is to with you all a very Happy New Year!!

The EPIC Golfing Society had a magnificent day at Bishops Stortford Golf Club on Thursday 19th October 2023.

Whilst the rest of the country suffered for the early affects of Storm Babet we held our breath and nerve and were rewarded with a nearly completely dry round of golf and indeed some bright sunshine.

Many Thanks to Bishops Stortford GC for their attention to us and to the course which was in an excellent condition.

We had 32 players – 24 members and 8 guests take on the course and enjoy a great meal afterwards.

There was a return to EPIC by Will Evans who belatedly received his replica trophy from 2017 Captain Malcolm Marshall for winning the Captains Cup in that year, 2017. A long time coming but worth it!!!

Winners on the day, all presented by 2023 Captain Rob Seeley were:-

The next event is at Urban Golf, Smithfield on Thursday 30th November. Thank you for the people that have already confirmed, the turnout is looking good already! Please respond to Ken Adams or Neil Blundy on this one!! The Christmas package includes a 2 course sharing meal, 3 drinks and 90 mins of golf at £70 PP.

Our annual visit to Letchworth takes place on 27th December. Members will receive an invitation in the usual way.

25 Members and 14 Guests took to the High Course at Moor Park on 20th June 2023.

The day started with a torrential downpour, but we were extremely fortunate that the storm cleared the area in time for our 1pm tee off.

The course was in excellent condition with a mild breeze and sunny intervals being the prevailing conditions.

All enjoyed an excellent meal after golf, many thanks to Moor Park for their usual immaculate attention to our needs.

The assembled raised £390 for the Presidents Charity, the British Heart Foundation, and the Secretary thanked the company on behalf of Darrell Lewis who couldn’t be with us on the day!!

Captain Rob Seeley, thanked all for their attendance and informed everyone the next event was Captains Day at Knebworth on 27th July 2023, before presenting the prizes as follows.

26 members with their 14 guests gathered for a buffet lunch at Ashridge on Wednesday 17th May 2023.

The weather was kind and the Rhododendrons and Azalais were in full bloom – Very Augusta like!!!

The course was in magnificent condition with the greens treacherously fast! Scoring was always going to be a challenge.

Everyone enjoyed the sunshine and a drink or two on the veranda overlooking the 9th and 18th Greens before sitting for an excellent 3-course meal provided by the superb Ashridge kitchens.

Following dinner the ball draw raised over £340 for the Presidents Charity, The British Heart Foundation and prizes were presented by Captain Rob Seeley as follows.

The next event is at Moor Park on the 20th June 2023.

The EPIC Team vanquished the visitors at the magnificent Knebworth Golf Club this week, winning by a margin of 4 to 2 in the traditional 4-Ball better ball competition.

The visitors, BAGS (Building Alliance Golf Society), were valiant competitors and most matches were keenly fought out to the end.

We all enjoyed a great two course meal and lots of banter after the golf

Congratulation to the Team, Captain Rob Seeley and Neil Blundy who fought back from 2 down at the turn to earn a half. Steve Davies and Neil Meixner were always up securing a 4 & 3 win despite stiff resistance. David Wannerton and Darrell Lewis played out to a half despite being behind for a lot of the day. Steven Barker and Matthew Jones had a difficult day losing by a “Dog Licence”. Jason Wood and Ian Stevenson ensured that EPIC couldn’t lose bringing home a 2 & 1 win, whilst Raja Flora and Chris Sunderland were taken to the 16 before delivering a 4 & 2 victory and thus securing the trophy for the second year in a row!!

Rob Seeley said a few words thanking all for attending and playing in the right spirit and thanking the Knebworth Staff for their attention. Nick Finlay then thanked Rob and congratulated EPIC on their Win.

Fantastic performances for the EPIC Team and many congratulations.

The next Event is at Ashridge on 17th May. If you haven’t signed up and are a member you’ll be getting a reminder very soon!!

22 Members and their 15 guests gathered, early on 14th March 2023 as the snow fell, for Bacon Rolls and tea/coffee. The 2023 Captain, Rob Seeley, welcomed everyone and as he spoke the snow stopped and the skies lightened!

First Tee was 08.50 by which time the rain had stopped and the skies cleared until we were bathed in magnificent sunshine as you can see below

Everyone enjoyed this great golf course although achieving a reasonable score was a challenge to most. This was the first event where being signed up for a WHS handicap was a qualifying requirement to winning the silverware, in this case the Spring Cup.

We all gathered in the bar, “suited and booted” for drinks and banter prior to enjoying a magnificent two course carvery from 3.30pm

Following sweets and coffee the ball sweep raised £340 for President Darrell Lewis’s charity, the British Heart Foundation. Thanks to all for that

Rob Seely said a few words, thanking all for coming and commenting on the course and the food. He then presented the prizes as follows.

The Guest Prize was won by Drew Norman with a magnificent 41 points from Tony Groves on 39!! Unfortunately Drew had to leave before the Photos!!

Rob Seeley reminded everyone that the next event was at Ashridge on 17th May 2023 and wished everyone a safe and pleasant journey home.

30 brave souls, members and family and friends, ventured forth in the rain and wind to try and post a reasonable score on the challenging Letchworth course.

Returning wet but unbroken to the warmth of the clubhouse all enjoyed a filling two-course meal.

Afterwards Jason Wood was finally presented, by last years winner Ben Hurworth, with the Claret Jug, for winning the Jubilee Cup on tour in Vilamoura in the Autumn

So how did they do on the day at Letchworth?

This years Captain Jason wood did the presentations as follows:-

Nearest the Pin – Adam Merry

Nearest the Pin in 2 – Rob Seeley

2nd in the Team  competition were Bill and Adam Merry, Neil Meixner and Steven Barker with 82 Points in the Waltz competition

However Team Winners were Simon Rose, Gary Crump, Derek Vickers, Charlie Nicholas and James Rideout with 88 points

Winner of the Guest Prize with a magnificient 40 points was James Rideout

Winner of the cherished Recessionary Rose Bowl for the 6th time was Bill Merry on 35 points.

Great work to all the winners. That concludes the 2022 season!

Finally a reminder that the AGM is on 7th February at Mark Masons’ Hall. Address 86 St James’s St, St. James’s, London SW1A 1PL

6pm for 6.30 prompt followed by a silver service meal!

Put the date in your diary. Details will follow by email very shortly.