it was good to return to winning ways for the final Seniors match of the season. Having lost 6 1/2 to 1 and 1/2 at Oundle earlier in the season, it was good to get revenge, But Winning has not been the main focus Over the past five months.
Ironically, after Peter Hickman and myself winning against Colin Stanyon at Oundle, Colin was able to return the favour with he and Chris Dix winning one up against myself and Rob Sorrell. Chris and Colin combined well Chris playing particularly well on the front nine and Colin playing particularly well on the back night. A stunning long putt on the 14th placed us 2 down with 3 to play and we were unable to recover over the next few holes. Rob however played the 18th quite beautifully with two excellent shots down the fairway but his approach shot was held up at the top of the slope with the grass being slightly lusher than expected. Rob was rewarded however, for his good play on the back line with a nearest the pin win on the 16th.
A very good win by Mark and Richard followed although their opponents were a tad upset by Mark’s excellent play, and questioned his handicap!!!! but if they had seen him over the past few weeks they would’ve known that he’d been playing well and is slowly returning to the good form he had a few seasons ago. A close for victory from David and Phil followed by halves from Mike and David and Clive and Mark meaning that we were in a good position going into the last three matches. Keith and Niel played very well to beat the consistently good Peter Izod and his partner Mike 2 up and then Michael Earl and Kevin won with a very comfortable 5 and 4 to give Burghley Park victory on the day.
In the final match, Peter and Saj lost on the 17th Though both played well.
Afterwards in the clubhouse, we were treated to a delicious chicken curry courtesy of Aziz who has worked extremely hard for the club over the past three weeks. We thank him for his brilliant efforts. I would also like to thank Joan Hickman and her team for supporting us at the halfway house.
It is appropriate for me to say at this point that being Captain of the Seniors has been a real pleasure this season. I have no doubt that we are the friendliest Club on the circuit and the camaraderie between our players and their opponents is 2nd to none. On occasion I have had to request late substitutes and without fail people have stepped in at 24 hours notice to play in matches. The support from every player has been excellent and I have really enjoyed the opportunity to play with so many different members.
Paul
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