Normally the players, when they visit, try to play A & B, which is the older 18 holes; but the C & D are a real test of golf and are usually used when a Competition is played. So of course we played the C & D.��
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Sat at the sign in desk were that 'Comedy Duo', Tim and Nigel, always ready with the quip and very good at telling you where to go. In fact, Tim will lend you his white stick if you can't see it.

The field was split as is normal with a big field, with half starting on the C and half on the D. The skies were not only dark, but black, and on the first Tee it was pouring down, with covers on the golf bags and no carts on the fairways. The fairways were very wet and the order of the day was lift, clean and place on the fairways, but as we progressed and the rain slowed then stopped, we tended to play the ball as it lay.
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The Course was in really excellent condition and it was obvious the 'Management' had made an effort to prepare the Course for the day. The fairways were grassed and good to hit off; the rough was tough without being penal and the greens were fast and true. All in all, a very fine 18 holes!
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Some of the really impressive things about these 18 holes in particular are the truly superb views from some of the parts of the Course, and the views from the Tee Box on D8 are probably the best around. A fine walk not spoilt, and on a nice day a fine place to stop and smell the air (Sorry, No Roses).
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Back in the Clubhouse, it was hand Tim the card on the way past and jump into a shower. Then up to the Restaurant where the service and food was of a high order. We at least waited for the results in some comfort.
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They're pretty quick are the scorers.� After sitting there all day I suppose Tim wants to stand up and stretch his legs, so it was not long before the Golf Chairman, Tony Oakes was thanking the Sponsors, The Golf Club and the helpers, and all deserve his thanks.
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Then over to Nigel for his 'Solo Spot' while Tony presented the prizes.
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In the A Flight, playing Medal, the scores were very tight. Winning with a net 69 was Jack Mosely ahead of Paul Caffrey in second with a net 70 and then we had a count back on net 72 which saw Michael Gray in third and Derek Brook in fourth.

In the B Flight, also Medal, we also had some fine scores. The winner was Bill Johnson with a net 68 on count back over Larry Emerson in second. In third was Frank O'Neill with a net 71, while in fourth we had James Little with a net 73.

So to the C Flight, and the last two men's Flights were to be Stableford.

In this Flight we had the best score of the day against handicap, and in fact the best scores in any Flight, and I must say it is not unusual for this Flight. The winner with an excellent 44 points was Roger Stromstedt, and a meeting with the handicap team is a certainty. In second we had Gordon Everingham with 39 points on count back over William Mooney in third. In fourth we had John Cogan close behind with 38 points.

D Flight was pretty average after the C Flight, but we still had some fine scores. Winner with 39 points was Nigel, 'Mr. Emcee' Cannon with 39 points; with John Morel in second with 38 points. P.Singh Basi came third with 37 points and Glen Riding fourth with 36 points.
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So to the Ladies, and we had a count back with both players having 37 points, however Ploy Nattaporn won with P