Annual Stableford Trophy July 28 2020

The Senior Section Annual Stableford Trophy was played out on the John O’Gaunt course in fine weather on July 28, 2020 with a field of 98 golfers.

First place went to Chris Sullivan, playing off 18. His 39 points, including an impressive birdie on the 13th, saw his handicap cut by two strokes.

Second place, on countback, went to David Wood on 37 points, which earned him a handicap cut from 18 to 17.

Third place went to Richard Westergreen-Thorne, also on 37 points, with birdies on the third and fourth, earning him a handicap cut from 17 to 16.

It seems we are getting more used to the new system of entering scores on IG as the numbers using this facility was slightly up on the last competition. However players are reminded that they still need to drop their card into the box outside the pro shop before leaving so that scores can be checked.

All eyes are now on Senior Captain’s Day to be played on John O’Gaunt on Tuesday, August 25.

Reg Batson Trophy July 14, 2020

Reg Batson Trophy

The Seniors competition programme resumed on July 14, 2020 with the Reg Batson Trophy. After competitions were interrupted by the Covid-19 lockdown, 102 members turned out to celebrate the event in fine conditions on the Carthagena course.

First place went to Ian Riches, playing off 15, with an impressive 41 points, including 11 pars and a birdie.  In second place was Jack Van Gorder with 39 points and in third place was Alan Kirkham, also on 39 points.

Reg Batson winner Ian Riches

In line with new scoring procedures, players were asked where possible to enter their own scores on the Intelligent Golf app and post their card in the pro shop box. Seventy-four players managed the task, with just a few “dubious” scores,  which was a great start.