Seniors 4BBB Trophy - 13th March 2018

So that's how it's going to be this year is it? The previous day's wind and rain subsided and conditions were quite pleasant with the Carthagena greens surprisingly true after all that's been thrown at them of late. Thus it was that only 5 pairs, of the 40 entered, failed to match or beat par. 17 pairs had 40 points or more and third place had to be decided on a countback on the last 3 holes. Both Colin Smith/Anthony Bell and Michael Newstead/Jim McIlwaine had 45 points with 23 on the last 9 and 15 on the last 6 but Michael and Jim nipped in with 8 points on the last 3 holes, compared with Colin and Anthony's 6 points. Oh dear Colin and Anthony, you peaked too early!



Winners Jonathan Lean and Graham Berry

 

In second place on 46 points were David Lincoln and Kevin Donnelly but, taking the trophy for 2018 with 48 points - yes I said 48 points - were Graham Berry and Jonathan Lean. Oh how they must be rueing the points they lost on the 1st and 7th. Speaking between gritted teeth, the Hon Sec confirmed that this format (4BBB) is non-qualifying and so there were no handicap changes no matter how much they were deserved.

 

Second David Lincoln and Kevin Donnelly
 

Third Michael Newstead (Jim McIlwaine Missing)
 

 

In an additional feature for 2018 a Nearest the Pin prize has been introduced and William Skelding was able to add to his vat cellar by being nearer the flag on the 8th than the remaining 79 players.



Nearest the pin - William Skelding
 

It was really good to see a number of new members taking part in their first competition. Thanks to all who participated, to Fergus Moynihan who came in as a very late replacement and to John Ellary  and David Crosby who stepped in to organise in place of the injured Chris Roy. The raffle raised around £200.00 for my charity M.I.N.D. so thank you all for that. My only disappointment on the day was the number that stayed to see the prize giving. Some of you apologised as you had doctor’s appointments or other business. These competitions take up a lot of time and effort to organise and when you see how few stop for the prize giving it makes me think is it worth it so please show your support for the Section and stay on if possible.
Captain Jim Jock