The annual Management versus Captain’s team ‘Ryder Cup’ clash at Tydd St Giles Golf Club went the way of the management once again as they prevailed 16-11.
The morning session was played in a nine-holes pairs foursomes matchplay format – which was dominated by the management as they won it 6.5-2.5, setting the tone for the rest of the day.
Ian Edrupt and Neil John (3&2) and Daniel Newell and Will Kirkham (2&1) got the first two points on the board for the management team. Further points were added by Bradley Power and Martin Wells, Andy Hicks and Jimmy Dack, Andy Betts and Mark Whittaker, and Daryl Pacey and Dean Wright.
The afternoon singles session was more tightly contested and for a moment it looked like a comeback might be on the cards.
There were some big wins for Keith Griffiths (5&4), Ash Ziebart (4&3) and Gary Brown (5&4) for the captain’s team, but Neil John (5&4), Michael Flint (5&4) and Daryl Pacey (6&5) hit back.
Indeed, the management team won the final four games to take the session 9.5-8.5 and seal the title.
A special mention should go to Edrupt, Neil John, James Neve, Griffiths, Ziebart, Wells, Betts, Pacey and Wright who won both of their games on the day.
Management team captain Newell said: “I’d like to thank all for taking part. All games were played in a very competitive, yet friendly, manner and it was a great advert for getting involved in the competitions here at Tydd St Giles golf Club.”
Men’s section: October Medal: Division One – 1st Ben Harrington 80-12=68 (ocb); 2nd Wayne Cayzer 79-11=68; 3rd Tim Hines 73-4=69. Division Two – 1st Tim Buckenham 83-18=65; 2nd David Holmes 83-16=67 (ocb); 3rd Harry Turner 80-13=67. Division Three – 1st Paul Borley 91-22=69; 2nd Trevor Sewell 91-21=70, 3rd Stuart Ablett 99-28=71.
Seniors’ section: October Medal: Division One – 1st Chris Moore 88-12=76 (ocb); 2nd Peter Wheeler 86-10=76 (ocb); 3rd Lee Smith 90-14=76. Division Two – 1st Stephen Fox 87-17=70; 2nd Ken Doughty 86-15=71; 3rd Michael Flint 88-15=73. Division 3 – 1st Trevor Hunt 82-21=61; 2nd John Gamble 96-23=73 (ocb); 3rd Richard Martin 93-20=73. Division Four – 1st Salvatore DiBella 100-25=75; 2nd Malcolm Miller 101-25=76; 3rd Alec Harding 104=26=78.
Ladies’ section: October Stableford – 1st Liz Miller 32pts; 2nd Lyn Walker 26pts, 3rd Maie Osbourn 25pts; 4th Julie Perry 24pts.
Spalding Golf Club
Elaine Harrison claimed top spot at round three of the Groom Shield at Spalding Golf Club.
This bogey competition was played to identify this year’s finalists.
Harrison’s score of +1 secured the victory, while the runner-up was Paula Brown on level par.
On the same day, 24 ladies played in an additional Stableford competition on a beautiful autumn day at the Surfleet course.
The winner was Gill Dewhurst with a magnificent 40 points – and her handicap was also reduced by one shot as a result.
Second, on count back, was Sue Dewar with 37 points.
Lesley Williams, also on 37, was third.
