Captain's Report

The display of rhododendrons was majestic and the course was in first class condition for our outing to this, one of our more testing venues. The staff were welcoming and efficient with the starter on hand to raise the flag for us, albeit some declared it to be upside down.

My thanks must go to Andy Sweetman who stood in for our Secretary - Tom was away sampling the delights of Portugal with his family. Andy organised the 19 of us (including three guests) in good order and produced results at the end of the rounds with commendable speed.

Some good golf was played by many of those who managed to keep out of the heather, although it must be said in all fairness that the heather had been pruned down to a level where the ball was easier to find if not to extricate.

As usual lunch was a delight and timed so that the afternoon round, starting at the 6^th. was not a rushed affair.

As for the results, the Shell Mex & BP Challenge Cup was won by Anthony King on 36 points with John Blaymires second and Ian Howick (a guest soon to become a member) in third place. The afternoon competition was played for the magnificent Jubilee Challenge Trophy (a refugee from the defunct Berkshire meeting). Simon Paterson and Mike Scanlon came in with 30 points beating John Blaymires and Phil O’Dell by 2 points.

Results

Jubilee Trophy - 14 holes Greensomes Stableford

Players	Points
Somon Paterson & Mike Scanlon	30
John Blaymires & Phil O'Dell	28
Stephen Riley & Anthony King	23
Roger Whitefield & Ian Howick	19
David Hobart & MIke Dickman	19
Graeme Gault & Andrew Sweetman	17
Ian Thomas & Nigel Belcher	NR

Shell-Mex & BP trophy - 18 holes Individual Stableford

Player	Points
Anthony King	36
John Blaymires	35
Ian Howick	32
Roger Whitefield	32
Mike Dickman	32
David Hobart	32
Michael Alcock	32
Stephen Riley	31
Simon Paterson	31
Andy Sweetman	31
Ian Thomas	30
Phil O'Dell	26
Graeme Gault	26
George McCaffery	26
Paddy Hine	26
Nigel Belcher	25
Chris Squire	24
Brian Whittingham	23
Mike Scanlon	23

Captain's Report

Following last year’s successful meeting, the same format of nine holes Greensomes, lunch and then eighteen hole Stableford in the afternoon was continued. This enabled long distance travellers to have a more relaxed journey.

Once again the weather was kind and the course was in good shape considering the previous three weeks of rain. Last year we started on the Blue course, which in places was almost unplayable because of the wet conditions. This year we played the Orange course in the morning and this proved to be a well accepted alternative. We again played the Red and Yellow courses in the afternoon, providing a fair test of golf for players of all standards (once one had mastered the speed of the greens).

Cumberwell is a fine venue for societies, the facilities are spacious and well laid out, the catering tasty and the staff exemplary in both attentiveness and efficiency. The President proved very generous in the supply of wine with lunch and even doubled up as wine waiter.

The afternoon competition was well contested and enjoyed by all according to the feedback over tea and sandwiches. Before moving on to the results I would like to thank Nigel Dowdall for taking on the role of acting secretary for the event in his usual efficient and nonintrusive manner while Tom was taking a break.

The John Waite Memorial Trophy morning Greensomes was a close result with Tom Cox and Alistair Beedie pipped into second place by one point by Tony Gunby and Nigel Dowdall on 19 points. Nigel also featured in he afternoon placings where he came third, with Stu Butler in second behind the winner of the President’s Putter, George Wallace.

Results

John Waite Trophy (Greensomes)

Players	Points
Tony Gunby & Nigel Dowdall	19
Tom Cox & Alastair Beedie	18
George Wallace & Stu Butleer	18
Richard Burman & Martin Juckes	17
Keith Filbey & Graham Gault	16
Roger Whitefield & Peter Cherry	15
David Backhouse & Tony Killick	13
Vince Thomas & John Doris	13
Barry Thornton & Roger Palin	12

President's Putter (Individual Stableford)

Player	Points
George Wallace	33
Stu Butler	32
Nigel Dowdall	30
Tony Killick	29
Martin Juckes	27
Graham Gault	27
John Doris	26
Richard Burman	25
Barry Thornton	25
David Backhouse	23
Keith Filbey	22
Peter Cherry	22
Tom Cox	21
Tony Gunby	20
Roger Whitefield	20
Alastair Beedie	19
Vince Thomas	17
Roger Palin	NR

Captain's Report

Traditionally the N. Hants GC has played host to the Hampshire Hogs Spring competition which takes place just before our visit. The course is suitably presented to test the ability of the country’s top amateurs over two rounds, part of which includes ironing the greens to astronomical levels on the Stintmeter. Some of us found putting quite challenging on the day.

Despite an optimistic forecast the day dawned a bit drab and cold, it did brighten up over time but warm up it didn’t. This did not deter a field of 24, including five lady guests from enjoying a morning of rain free golf. It was good to be back at N. Hants who have always looked after societies very well and made us feel welcome and at home. (I was impressed by the number of our society who came up to me at the end and expressed their pleasure at coming to N Hants).

Those of us who have been regular visitors here noticed with some sorrow that Bernard, their starter of many years standing was not there to sort us out. Our visit last year was Bernard’s last day.

The morning’s entertainment was followed by a tasty and sustaining lunch which was served so efficiently I nearly made my afternoon tee time. It was a pleasure to sit down with the lady guests at lunch, I thank them for making the effort.

Greensomes can be a quick and efficient way to play a nine hole competition in the afternoon and on this occasion it proved correct, the ladies (the final 4 ) came in in record time (and scores).

Before I move on to the results I would like to say that N. Hants is an exceptional venue for societies such as ours, all the staff make life easy on the day but the organisers have the same easy, positive approach months in advance. I used to enjoy the challenge of an Open qualifier course but with middle age approaching I find the length daunting however the ladies seem to manage it with ease.

The afternoon Greensomes was keenly contested with Stuart Butler and myself coming second to a fine round by Stephanie Bevis and Pauline Senior who came in with 18 points.

This year was the first time that the Ladies have played for the Bernard Frost Trophy and it was fitting that it was won in great style, Stephanie Bevis was runner up on 31 points and Pauline Senior won with a magnificent 35 points.

The Flight Trophy did not produce such stellar scores, there were 4 players on 30 points, this probably being a reflection of the speed of the greens. After a complicated system of count back I was relegated to fourth place, Graeme Gault third, Anthony King second and George McCaffery a popular winner.

At the presentation it came to light that Vin Thomas had a hole in one during the morning round. He has made a generous gesture to celebrate this later in the year.

Looking forward to seeing you at Cumberwell Park on the 9th. May.

Results:

Flight Trophy

Player	Points
George McCaffery	30	The Flight Trophy, won by George McCaffery
Anthony King	30
Graham Gault	30
Roger Whitefield	30
Vin Thomas	29
Martin Juckes	29
Brian Whittingham	28
Tom Lyons	27
Stephen Riley	26	Runner up Anthony King receives his prize from Captain Roger Whitefield
Nigel Dowdall	25
David Backhouse	25
Stu Butler	24
Keith Filbey	22
Roger Bennett	20
Ian Senior	19
Tom Cox	17
Peter Cherry	16
Stephen FitzGerald	14
Barry Thornton

Bernard Frost Trophy

Player	Points
Pauline Senior	35	Pauline Senior, the first recipient of the Bernard Frost trophy
Stephanie Bevis	31
Veronica Cherry	26
Jan Mitchell	26
Angela Whitefield	25

Afternoon Greensomes

Players	Points
Pauline Senior & Stephanie Bevis	18	Pauline and Steph, winners of the Greensomes
Roger Whitefield & Stu Butler	16
Jan Mitchell & Veronica Cherry	13
Anthony King & Peter Cherry	13
Martin Juckes & Stephen FitzGerald	12
Ian Senior & Stephen Riley	12
Vin Thomas & Nigel Dowdall	10
David Backhouse & Barry Thornton	10
Keith Filbey & Roger Bennett	9