Captain David Barlow presents David Trotter with the Arthur Lucas Cup
Seventy-five Seniors woke up to the dreaded message on IG: Course closed due to fog.
Luckily, we had a shotgun start at 9.30am and by the time we had gathered in the clubhouse to collect our cards and drop of our gifts for the Bring and Win the fog had started to clear.
Thankfully both courses were opened in good time for us all to get to our respective tees.
The chilly mist remained for most of the day but conditions were otherwise good - if you avoided the Autumn leaves!
Back in the clubhouse there was a great atmosphere as everyone discussed how good their score could have been - if only!
There were no "if onlys" for our winner, David Trotter, who came in with a commanding 45 points which included birdies on the Carthagena 6th and 8th.
David, who collected the Arthur Lucas Cup as well as a magnificent hamper and the first pick from the groaning prize table, was an amazing six points clear of his four nearest rivals, all on 39 points and only separated by countback.
They were: Chris Dennis, Len Greaves, Paul Conibear and Patrick Barratt, who each received hampers as well a pick from the prize table.
Then came the rest of us in turn with 38 points and below but still a prize to show for our efforts.
Thanks to Nigel Underwood and his wife Sabrina for organising the competition and hampers and to Jonathan Lean for helping process the results.
Next up is the Christmas Fayre on Dec 15 which will conclude a great 2026 season and our presentation evening on Dec 1 when we celebrate the achievements of our winners throughout the year.
Runner Up Chris Dennis
Third place: Len Greaves
Fourth place: Paul Conibear
Fifth place: Patrick Barratt
