from our Golfing Correspondent Allan Ladlow
BRIGGENSIANS GOLF 2003. FOREST PINES. 27/MAY/2003 SPRING MEETING.
Once again Derek Stones organised a fine day for our gathering. 27 competitors collected outside the refreshments area and the same were ushered into start formation by Gerry Longdon. In fact I understand that one of the golfers did not get his name ticked on the competitors list and was duly sent to the back of the queue by our very organised starter.
It was noticed that a certain 'school' member had the use of a caddy, with instruction and guidance, all the way round the course. Mmmm not sure this is classed as fair, but we will check with the R&A re 'school golf rules'.
Our Briggensians Association Chairman, Dr Ken Proctor, was at the 18th to welcome us in, and I'm sure he enjoyed the social gathering after the match. Captain Dave Brittain presented the first prize and the 'old school cap' to Craig Holmes, who I understand returned a very worthy score of 37pts, second was Dave Brittain with 34 pts and third with 32pts was Keith Barnes.
BRIGGENSIANS V SCHOOL 8/JULY/2003 ELSHAM.
This was another match well organised by John Hastings, early and late arrivals were shuffled into a logical order and a brisk start was made to the game.
School won this match 4.5 - 3.5. and were presented with the trophy by our captain, splendent in his official blazer of 'blue and blue' . It should be noted that Matt Mosey won his game whilst playing as a singleton, a task not to be made light of.
During the meal, which followed, we heard those famous words 'hole in one'. Half empty glasses were trembling and eyes were searching for the identity of the hero; then came the news that it had occurred on a winter green. I think it was young master Geddes informing Ted Cox and Geoff Sells what they could be in for.
ELSHAM 19/OCT/2003 AUTUMN MEETING
This meeting was a little different to those of the most recent past; it was not too warm, we had a couple of holes in the rain and the wind was blowing from 3 of the 4 corners of the course. When we arrived at Elsham, 'hon sec' Derek was ready with his list to quickly send us out on our way. 27 players were soon to be seen battling against the elements. A 6 inch putt on the first green was awarded the title of 'a gimme' ...it was explained that this was not a mid week match with the 'old gang' but a competition of considerable standing so the ball was replaced and tapped in .This did not effect the final score on that particular card which was a grand 21 pts. When we arrived back in the clubhouse, last years winner David Howson was wearing the winner's blazer, waiting to see who was to be this years recipient. We had to wait for the final pair to complete their round before the results could be finalised,and when J Hastings and M Boast appeared at the lounge door a score of 44 pts was mentioned ... this was an individual match and not a team event so a recalculation had to be made. Capt Dave Brittain thanked his playing partners, C Holmes and D Jeffrey, with mention of the distance the youth of today can propel a golf ball.
The winning scores were
1st D Brittain 37 pts
2nd C Holmes 37 pts
3rd A Lukiannczuk 36 pts
Dave was presented with the trophy by President Gerry Longdon. As is the norm on these occasions Dave said he would put the winnings behind the bar ....our 'hon sec', (he who collects names and subs ) etc stated that he had already deposited the same.
During the AGM which followed, J Montieth was presented with the blazer to confirm his post as Captain for the coming year, this was presented to him by past captain Dave, who was in turn presented with his winner's blazer by President Gerry.
I am not sure which blazer fits who the best, but I'm pretty certain that over the years 'mans' basic shape must have changed.
The next 'Spring Meeting' will be held at Forest Pines on Tue 1st June 2004.
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