Our first away fixture against Bedford and County was played in
fine weather with a light breeze however cool it was to the skin.
I was playing with John Ellary against a pair of superior
golfers, Frank off 12 and Ron off 6. This did mean we were receiving shots,
quite a few, although the ball from our opponents was still in the air as it
passed our drives. Our only hope was to gel together and hope our opponents
were affected by there recent golfing break to South Africa.
Somehow we built an early lead and were two up after five
holes, and we managed to get to that stage where at least one of us played the
hole well.
We approached the final hole one to the good, and all but me
were on the green for three, me four, but all putting before me had problems,
our opponents down for five, me to putt for a half. This was probably my best
moment of the season as I holed from about fifteen feet to half the hole and
therefore win our match.
This fighting spirit was not matched by the remainder of the
team and unfortunately we lost 6-2, in spite of my vice captain achieving an
eagle on his way to an honourable defeat.
As usual the hospitality was excellent, as was the meal, and
we left sustained if not victorious.
Bill Walker takes charge of the next match against Wellingborough
and I wish him and his team well against another set of difficult opponents.
Dave Gauge
Seniors Captain
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