2025 Spring Bowl - Captains Report
So, second group match of the year and played at Coombe Wood Golf Club in Kingston and on first impressions was set in very lavish surroundings. The course was well looked after with a nice club house overlooking the grounds. The weather was again kind to us, and the course, not being too long was pleasant to play.
Never have I known a four ball group in the Nomads to of played a par 3 nearest the pin hole, with the first up to play their shot and walk off saying "that's the one lads, no ones coming close" (looking all smug) then hearing the words "hang on guys, this is close" another three times. Just getting four balls onto the green is amazing, but for all of them to be as close as they were, brilliant!!. Then the group behind, well, a few voices shouting out explicit words as their ball started to fade towards the mansion house, luckily only hitting the back fence, and this was for the nearest the pin at 126 yards, so should of been straight forward.
Well done to Grant who won this event and not lost it due to count back rules which has scuppered his attempts in the past.
All in all, a great day, more so than others but that's golf for ya.
Until next time, enjoy the practice and hope to see you all on the next event.
Your Captain
Terry
2025 Potholers Cup - Captains Report
So it begins, the first match of the Nomads season. This was played at Leatherhead Golf Club and we were blessed with the sun shinning down on us. Whats that saying, suns out guns out, well Simons were anyway. Unfortunately they didn’t convert to the longest drive for him, but it made a change to start the season on a high note. The course was interesting but firm underfoot which made it difficult for some on those delicate shots out of the bunkers or across the greens, but for the guys either side of the void and I mean the movers and losers of the group someone made a move by taking 4 point here and 3 points there and was making it look easy. A pleasure to watch when someone plays this well, definitely a deserved points reduction for Roger, we all wish you well with your new handicap. So back to the drawing board for the rest of us to reset and go again at the next event, looking forward.to seeing you all there.
Your Captain
2024 Captains Cup - Captains Report
We all had a good day at Silvermere Golf Club on the 21/09/24, the weather was not too bad until about half way round which made the golf very challenging, it was about a four hour round which is good on a Saturday morning the early start helped, the greens were in generally in good condition, the course was also in good condition and enjoyable to play.
2024 Challenge Cup - Captains Report
We all had a good day at Pine Ridge Golf Club on the 25/08/24, the weather was very wet which made the golf very challenging, it was a very slow round due to the number of societies in front of us, the greens were in generally good condition, the course was also in good condition considering the rain we were having.
2024 Vikingaskepp Trophy - Captains Report
The venue for the weekend was the Dale Hill golf club event held on 28/07/24, which has really good amenities and two good courses, I would personally like to thank Mike for arranging this Sunday and Monday.
Thirteen players attended this Sunday and Monday event, I did not play on the Monday due to being under the weather (which was not drink related!) so I can’t report on the Monday golf or though I believe it was just a bit of fun playing a team event, It was a very pleasant day which everyone enjoyed the weather was very nice with just the right temperature for golf, the greens were very difficult due to being very slow and seriously hard to read, the course, breakfast, evening meal and rooms were all excellent and the staff were really helpful.
Jason Cross took the prize pictures.
2024 Canon Masters - Captains Report.
It was a very pleasant day which everyone enjoyed the weather was very nice with just the right temperature for golf, the greens were very difficult due to being very fast and seriously undulated, the course was excellent and the staff were really helpful.
2024 Edwards Shield - Captains Report.
It was a very pleasant day which everyone enjoyed even the weather turned up for a change, the course and the staff were really good.
Out of the eight players not one of us could get the ball on the green but the biggest surprise was Suresh winning the longest drive as he was the only one to get the ball on the fairway, well done Suresh.
Martin Fance took the prize pictures which he is forwarding to Jason Cross.
2024 Spring Bowl - Captains Report.
We all had a good day at Bird Hills Golf Club on the 27/04/24, the weather was overcast and the wind made the golf very challenging, the greens were fast and in generally good condition, the course was also in good condition considering the weather we have had recently.
2020 Potholers Cup - Captains Report.
Surrey National Golf Club
16 members returned after the winter break all ready to get this years golf season underway,
Surrey national provided us with coffee & bacon rolls and also a good service on arrival in the pro shop and bar, the course itself played long as the rain the night before brought back out the damp in the course but it still played fair, the greens were in great condition with good speed and firm underfoot, the only fault I think we all agreed on was the bunkers were not in a very good condition and some should have been GUR but as said apart from this the course withheld to the testing showers we received throughout the front and mid part of the round, on the back nine the skies cleared and the sun broke through the clouds to end the day out on the course.
Phil Walker was the man of the day with a great score of 33 points, well done phil it’s good to see your work has been paying off over the winter, the captain finished in 2nd with a score of 32 points and 3rd place went to Adam Riley with 31 points to close out a close battle for the top 3 positions,
Shaun Russell won the longest drive down the 18th, nearest the pin was won by myself on the 13th hole, sadly Bob Sturrock took the longest walk of the day but after some time away from golf it was good to see him back out enjoying himself again,
The 2019 singles final was played between Adam and I and after a small delay over the winter period a close match was had with some great golf played after a close battle I managed to take the victory with a 2&1 win, well played Adam it was a great match!
With this win from the singles I also managed to take the points and win the 2019 player of the year which came down to one point overall and a very close ending to last years golf.
Thanks to all that came to my first event as the 2020 captain and for all the support, I had a great day with everyone and I hope you all enjoyed yourselves
I will see you all again at the next event which will take place at Sutton green golf club on sat 14th April.
Thanks jack
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