West Lancs GC - October 8th 2021
Winner Captain Ian Robinson 35 pts on countback
2nd Nigel Williams 35 pts
3rd Dean Straker 34 pts plus a 2.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Monday November 8th FORMBY MENS - CAPTAINS TROPHY
On a pleasant day, for November, 24 members of the Victoria Society enjoyed a splendid day at the magnificent links of Formby Mens Golf Course. This is surely one of the best courses in the area, if not the country, and was generally in superb condition apart from one temporary green on the 17th, where the greenkeepers art of bunker building and revetting in particular were on display.
Our thanks go to Captain Ian Robinson and a couple of his member mates who facilitated such an excellent day, with a lovely meal to follow, at such a good rate of currency. We will be forever grateful.
This includes our prize winners, in the quest for the Captains Trophy. In third place after a card countback was Denise McInernie with 36pts, an excellent return after a sticky start with successive blobs. Second with a wonderful 38 pts was Paul Stanson. Hard luck Paul, you were beaten to the Captain's prize by Chris Edwards, who amassed 40 points. Is he in control of handicaps as well? I believe he is...
The minor prizes were won by Dean Straker for the longest drive, and Pete Watson for nearest the pin, about 3 feet and he bagged a 2 as well.
Over the course of the year it has been great to get back to something approaching normality, and socialising in our own inimitable way. The Captains charity has had a good year with money for blobs and biscuits, the delicious biscuits made next years Captain Sue O'Donnell.
Long may it all continue.... we just need a treasurer to fill the big boots left by Peter Watson. Any takers....please..............
The magnificent 9th tee at Formby
A NTP winner dwarfed by an easy Formby bunker!
NTP winner Pete Watson completing his 2, the highlight of his day!
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
HESVIC Trophy - Friday August 6th 2021
The Victoria Society retained the Trophy for an unprecedented 4th year on the trot after a tight match in difficult conditions.
After going behind early on in the morning fourballs the Victoria Society came back to gain a 3.5-2.5 lead by lunch. The weather was wet in the morning making for unpleasant playing conditions.
The Society held their nerve in the afternoon greensomes to clinch a 7.5-4.5 overall win. As usual Peter Watson was over the moon! The cup was to be found at the end of the rainbow!
Bromboro Golf Course - Friday 2nd July
The Society enjoyed an excellent day at the beautifully presented Bromborough Golf Course on the Wirral in lovely weather in July. The course was in great condition and the greens were suitably tricky.
Dave Gant is in a rich vein of form and won with 44 points, an excellent achievement off his handicap. He was closely followed by Geraint Short with 43 points and Rene Lock in 3rd on a countback with 42points. Well done to you all. A nice meal in convivial circumstances was enjoyed by all.
This is the hole where a Bromboro member made a hole in one! Read Closely!
Dave Gant celebrating his eagle at the 7th.
The nearest the pin competition was somewhat of a non event, in terms of balls on the green! Here's Brian checking things out!
There were 3 2's recorded by Roger Barron, Bryan Robinson and Dean Straker. Well done gents.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
7th June 2021 - Victoria Society meeting at
WARRINGTON GOLF COURSE
At last we have had a Victoria Society Golf Day. This was at the beautiful Warrington GC which was presented immaculately and was very enjoyable for the 20 members who made it on at lovely summer day.
Some people had obviously been sharpening their games up during the various lockdowns and James Kilduff and Steve Griffiths both returned remarkable 48 points in the Stableford Competition. Unfortunately for Steve he had a bad back nine (only 23 points) so came second. Third was Nick Pilkington with 38 points, not surprisingly he thought he was in with a chance of a win.
James says because of work he can only play golf 3 months of the year. Just as well for the rest of us. His long hitting was very impressive. Steve Griffths had a very steady day but 23 points on 9 holes is just not good enough!
Never mind. Golf, friendship and fun were the winners on this day. Dave Gant played very steadily except for a first for him on the short par 4 12th. His drive took an unfortunate bounce into the right bunker, from where he took 2 shots to get out, going straight across the green into the opposite bunker. then he returned to the original bunker for 4 sand shots.......
We finished with a very nice meal served in Warrington GC's dinning room. What a joy to return to some semblance of normality.
Our next match is at Bromborough GC on Friday 2nd July
Photos to follow........
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Fixtures 2021
After a long long winter, hopefully if things go to plan we can be up and running again by May. So here's looking to a wonderful golfing summer!
May
21 Hesketh GC - rained off
June
7 Warrington GC - going ahead in the sunshine.....
July
2 Bromborough GC
Aug
6 The Hesvic Challenge - By invitation at Formby Ladies GC
Sept
3 Ormskirk GC
October
4 Venue to be Confirmed
Nov
8 Formby Mens GC
Dec
5 Formby Ladies GC
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