Originally scheduled for the 5^th February this competition had to be postponed due to the exceptionally wet conditions that prevailed for the first quarter of the year. On the plus side that did mean the 12 pairs who competed did get to play in much nicer conditions than usual, and on a course that’s being brought to peak condition ahead of this coming weekend’s Men’s Open Invitation Day competition. There looks to be a few tee times still available if you want to enter that, so book on line or via the Pro if you’re interested.

But back to today’s comp, which was a pairs better ball stableford format off 85% handicap allowance. Pairings were determined by splitting the field in half based on handicap and randomly selecting one player from each pool to play together. Two pairs on 40 points took 5^th and 4^th places, whilst another 2 pairs on 41 points took 3^rd and 2^nd with both ties settled on back9 countbacks. However the winners, Gary Crompton & Dave Lowe, romped to victory with a very impressive 44 points.

So many congratulations to them, commiserations to the rest of us, and thanks to everyone for supporting the comp!