If only the weather would behave, it must be a nightmare being a TV Meterologist never mind a Climate Change Expert.
The First 9 holes, for all of us, was spent, obviously trying to hit golf balls in the right direction. However it was also a case of jacket on, jacket off, umbrella up, umbrella down, keep the clubs dry, clean your ball and of course keep up with the group in front and try to win a few holes. It’s tough being a Seniors Golfer.
Tim Chapman had a super round of golf, sadly not aided and abetted by myself. His chipping on the Back 9 was seriously top drawer and thus it was ironic that after we had clawed our way back from 4 down at the turn, to Charles Webb and Garth Hanlon, to Level on the 17th we both missed putts that would have earned us a win or a half. I did afterwards reflect on The Ryder Cup of 1969 at Birkdale.
Girton proved to be too strong for us on the day, but with 2 matches lost on the 18th it was very close. Peter Hickman eulogised about Kevin’s return to form, which included Kevin winning the wine at the 16th and there were also very good wins from Mike and Dave and Richard and Clive. Matches lost all went to 17 or 18 which indicates how near but how far. Bill & George were so close but were undone by a par from Rob Smart. Adrian Fraser was nearest the pin for Girton.
Captain Charles was fulsome with his praise for Burghley Park GC. Our course is a clear favourite amongst many of their members and that was before the result not after. Many thanks to all those at BP who contribute to making these fixtures possible.
A short break before The Leicestershire on June 11th. Thank you to all who played, I’m struggling with the admin but really enjoying the company.
Paul
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