Another glorious day at Burghley Park. The course was in very good condition and seems to get better each day.
For our first match of the season we hosted Toft GC. I think it safe to say that Toft thoroughly enjoyed their day, judging by the many positive comments regarding the friendly reception, the quality of the course and the excellence of lunch. Thank you to all Non Players who contributed in any way.
BPGC won the Match 4 points to 2, but it is important to note that 5 of the 6 matches went down to the 17th Green, and 2 of those to the 18th.
In the Leading match Toft Captain Ray Bills started off quite brilliantly and BP were quickly 2 Down, but by the 9th BP had recovered to be 1 Up. On the Back 9 it was nip and tuck with no holes halved until the 18th, Graham Hughes, an ex BPGC member, was very consistent. David Court played very well and his good play was rewarded by being Nearest to The Pin on a tricky 16th pin placement.
In the 2nd match Michael Earl and Clive Pearce were up against an inspired Toft Pairing and despite scoring well could not live with Messrs Barnes & Clarke. Jim Clarke was rewarded for his generally excellent golf by being Nearest The Pin for Toft.
David Jackson & Keith Duff were pleased with a Half in the 3rd Match , but in Matches 4, 5 & 6 BPGC came to the fore. A close win by Tim Chapman & Richard Martin, followed by two 3/1s from Bill Glencross & Michael Marriott and Alan Kinch & Kevin de Trafford tipping the balance in our favour.
A super day out. A big Thank you to The Players, fine ambassadors of their Club.
Paul
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