Phil Armstrong and Tony Lloyd with Paul Bagnall and Steve Hewitt from Harpenden Common
Organiser Phil Armstrong reports
The false sense of security, which the weather gods
had lulled us into during the previous week, was soon dispelled by a decidedly
damp morning at John O’Gaunt. Nevertheless,
a convivial buzz filled the clubhouse as “Captain for the Day”, Tony Lloyd
greeted everyone and the pairs were introduced.
In the leading match Tony and I started well, were
pegged back and then took the lead again to be 1 up after nine. Tony was displaying an unusual combination of
skills by hitting the ball sweetly but also attempting to break the record for
most bunkers visited in nine holes. In the second half the Harpenden Common pair
came back strongly and an enjoyable match was brought to an end with our loss
at the 17th.
Waiting in the clubhouse as the results came in the
lead swung to and fro but sadly John O‘Gaunt ended up losing 5 to 3.
Positive comments were received from the visitors on
the condition of the course and fairways in particular.
Lunch was lasagne, salad and skin-on chips, which went
down very well, followed by a chocolate and orange tart.
As Seniors Captain, Richard Westergreen-Thorne, was on
holiday Tony experienced a taster of his role next year. Although apprehensive
at the prospect he performed well and was glad to get his first “Captain’s”
joke launched.
Harpenden Common’s Captain looked forward to receiving
us at the return match in September with the aim of renewing some of the
battles that that had taken place today.
Winners of the Nearest the Pin were David Rhodes (HC)
on 6th and Gavin Little (JOG) on 8th.
Detailed results are shown below.
Tony
Lloyd & Phil Armstrong lost
2 & 1
Len
Greaves & Fred Williams won
2&1
Nic
Seeley & Jed Isbell won
2& 1
Ken
Brewer & Graham Gadsden lost
7 & 6
Richard
Young & Gerry Degaute lost 3
& 2
Steve
Luckman & Gavin Little won
5 & 4
Oz
Osman & Paul Hammond lost 2 & 1
Trevor
Darrington & Rob Ebsworth lost 1
down
A
5 - 3 loss overall.
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