A cool morning greeted those gathering for our most southerly match location.
After the coffee and teas the usual introductions were
made. Captain Richard revealed that the
wound to Chris Sullivan’s face was caused by being attacked by a parrot. This resulted in a number of piratical
comments of the “Ah, Jim lad!” variety.
There was a 3 tee start so no one was waiting around
for long before setting out. Captain Richard and I struggled over the early
holes taking some time to get used to the fast-running course and speedy
greens.
The day grew warmer as did the competition in our
match. Most holes were won or halved in
par and in one case halved with birdies.
The Harpenden Common Seniors Captain was a wizard with the putter,
barely touching the ball but finding the hole regularly.
The match remained close and was all square after
14. Then the wheels came off and we lost
3 holes in a row to end Richard’s winning streak.
We then retired to the club house with the hope that
others had done better.
Things were looking good and with 6 matches in John
O’Gaunt were 4-2 up. The last two
matches came in against us and so it was a 4-4 draw, the third in row in two
weeks.
Special mention goes to Tony Waters who chipped in
twice during his round.
Match results were.
Richard Westergreen-Thorne & Phil Armstrong Lost 3&1
Paul Life & Tony Waters Won
3&2
Rob Ebsworth & Stephen Mathers Won 2&1
Nigel Underwood & Graham Gadsden Lost 5&4
Len Greaves & Chris Sullivan Won 5&3
Chris Dennis & Andy Lawrence Won 2&1
Trevor Darrington & Paul Hammond Lost 2&1
Terry Sweeney & Ian Riches Lost 2&1
Phil Armstrong
Match Organiser
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