Home Match v Saffron Walden Seniors on 21st March 2017

A bright and sunny day saw 16 of JOGs best Seniors take on 16 of SWGC's best Seniors on the JOG course. The clouds gathered, spots of rain were felt and the wind blew, but that didn't deter the JOG squad - or at least most of them, overall score was 6 - 2 to JOG.

Being the only team that lost (game 1) means that the JOG Seniors' Captain will now have to come up in front of himself and explain himself. I wonder if he'll get picked for the next match????

Of course organiser Steve Collins tried his best. (In the absence of direct evidence I'm making assumptions here!!)  He must have done to win the JOG NTP. He certainly did well with his menu choice - steak pie and a hot pudding with custard - which seemed to be enjoyed by all.

SWGC have something to live up to when we visit them on 31st May. Mind you - so do the JOG Seniors on the golf course. But we're up for it.

Hon. Sec.

Subsequent note from Captain Fred -
"Steve and I managed to pluck defeat from the jaws of victory being 4 up at the turn, but that is match play golf!!"

Seniors 4BBB Trophy - 14th March 2017

Another sunny spring day for the 4 Ball Better Ball Competition. The draw threw up some formidable pairs and the high scores certainly reflected the quality of golf played.

Weatherwise the day improved from the off. Golfwise, for some, it didn't. Nevertheless, of the 40 teams playing, 30 scored par or better. A few teams did not drop a shot; indeed there were quite a few 4 point holes, and nine 2s, including two by Stewart Denny. Shot of the day must go to Ned Yorke who holed out for 3 on the 5th, giving his team 5 points thanks to his clearly outrageous 27 handicap. Words will be had!!

Scoring 16 on the back 6, Graham Lewis and Bob Anderson scored 45 in total points to take second place from Rod Thomas and Vernon Toms, who could only manage 15 on the back 6. (Both teams had 23 points on the back 9). But with 5 points on the 5th added to 4 points on the 10th and 18th by his partner, Ned and Peter Evans took the spoils with 46 points. If only one of their putts had dropped on the 2nd, they too would have had a perfect card.


Rod Thomas and Vernon Toms in third place on countback with 45 points

Vernon Toms & Rod Thomas

 Robert Anderson and Graham Lewis in second place.

Robert Anderson & Graham Lewis

The winners with an excellent 46 points were Peter Evans and Ned Yorke. Ned chipped in on the 5^th for a 3 for 5 points! 

Ned Yorke & Peter Evans

Fred Williams - Captain Seniors Section 2017 and Hon Sec.

 

Seniors/Ladies Mixed Greensomes - 9th March 2017

The Greensomes Match with the Ladies took place on the John O' Gaunt Course on the 9^th of March on a wonderful sunny spring day. Afterwards the Ladies provided a feast of cakes, pastries and savouries which were enjoyed by all. The raffle, shared between the respective charities, raised a net sum of £232.

 

Front nine winners with 25 points were Jane Cooper and Neil Pinnington

 

Neil Pinnington & Jane Cooper

Back nine winners with 20 points were Marian Farrow and Peter Salmon

Marian Farrow & Peter Salmon

On countback in third place with 39 points were Tineke Smith and Phil White          

Phil White & Tineke Smith

                 

 In second place with 40 points were Pauline Gauge and Malcolm Falconer

Pauline Gauge (without Malcolm)

The winners with a magnificent 43 points were Val Cooper and Vernon Toms

Val Cooper & Vernon Toms

 

I very much look forward to a busy season and hope that everyone enjoys their golf with the seniors and that all our games are competitive but also played in good humour because after all said and done we are out on the course to have fun.

 

Fred Williams

Captain Seniors Section 2017