Luck is with the Irish at Downs All Nations Cup
The Downs All Nations Cup got under way on Saturday with over 50 gents taking part in the inaugural event.
Starting off both tees, teams from England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Rest of the World vied for a year’s worth of bragging rights.
Six of the best scores from each team contributed to the teams score which in the end, on a bright but cool day, had some struggling and others excelling with the course there for the taking. The greens played fantastically well, a great reward for the summer efforts.
Just one point separated first from second with Team Ireland, led by Mick Browne (229points), just pipping Team England who were skippered by Ray Crane (228 points).
Ian Moon’s Wales came third on 203 points, With the Rest of the World, led by Tim Lorence (197 pts), fourth. They were followed by England B (184 pts) and the wooden spoon went to Team Scotland led by John Smart (180 pts)
Shing when you’re winning
Introduced just a few years ago by past Ladies’ Captain Iris Pearce, The annual Burns Night competition took place on Sunday to a full ladies field for a fun 15 hole stableford competition.
Ladies’ Captain Marilyn Boniface led the field with Irene Hitchcock and Sue Fillery.
Teresa Shing claimed first prize with a very credible 32 points from 15 holes with Sue Fillery runner up with 30 points. The Ladies also present a prize for the lady making the most effort with the Tartan, this year’s winner was Margaret Chappell.
Seniors Fullers Salvers
The Fullers played over 12 rounds, combines drawn partners for each round.
Wednesday’s round eight saw partners John Chappell and Paul Lander romp home with an incredible 47 points there will be four more rounds until a victor emerges.
The Seniors currently lie mid table in the winter league. Matches remain against Peacehaven (home and away), Willingdon and Pyecomb - the current leaders.
Nice one Cyril
Cyril Thomas starts the year as the new Downs Junior Organiser taking over from Sue Mills. They have more than 60 junior members with Cyril planning a busy schedule for the year ahead.
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