The President again proffered a drink on him for those who beat his score and then proceeded to return one of his best scores to ensure it didn’t empty his wallet! Only 4 people beat his score of 38.

Probably just as well for the ladies that Ray Esin didn’t make the Bontor yesterday as he was the runaway winner with 44 points, earning him a handicap cut of 2.4. In second place and 5 points behind was Paul Patching. The men received one additional shot today. Results…

John Fordham recorded two 2s and having scored just 9 points on the front 9 upped his game somewhat on the back 9 for 23 points, just pipped by Ray’s 24.

Tim also won his ‘nearest the pin in 2 on the 17th for the men, with Fiona Coombe, taking the ladies’ nearest-in-two prize on the 18th.

The Ladies edged this year’s trophy in a close match. Report…

There was barely a breath of wind to start and the clubhouse ‘lake’ was as still as a millpond – but sweaters were needed for the early games.

Allan Richardson of Putney Park was the clear and deserved winner with a two over par net 69. RPGC gained 2nd and 3rd places with Toby Hunt and Nigel Ward 70s. Best lady was Gina Jillett net 74. After play, Gina and Ed Henery went on to win their mixed pairs match 8 & 7 on Prince’s. Results…

At the NAPGC Championship at Woodhall Spa Paul Patching came 5th in his Division 2 with a net 76.  On the basis of the news from the course it would appear that Paul’s score was influenced upwards by some questionable refereeing. Results…

Distinctly autumnal conditions greeted competitors. For many this meant shedding shorts and donning sweaters for the first time in a long while. As the sun eventually broke through, orographic cloud built and a heavy shower further increased the challenge.

Ladies

Susan Smith emerged the clear winner with 67, three ahead of rivals Lia and Gina. Susan earns a handicap reduction with a 7 at par 3 11th reduced to 6 for handicapping purposes (and obliterated from memory with a birdie at 16th for a birdie par par storming finish. Results…

Men
Honours Board

Remarkably good scoring prevailed with 11 at or better than SSS 67. A remarkable 62 from Graham Terry clinched the medal ahead of 64s from Pete Harrison and Liam Bridger. Four 65s followed including one from in-form captain Jon. CSS was reduced to 66 from SSS 67. Results…

In the associated Grand Medal Trophy after 6 rounds, Nigel Gaymond now has a 29 shot advantage from Nigel Ward with all scores in the 60s. However, Liam Bridger is cantering along 71 adrift but with only 4 rounds completed and may yet force a race in the final two furlongs. R6 Leader board…

There was a London-wide bike event this day and access to the Park was limited.  A sweep is held for those able to make their way to the Park.

Report due soon. Results…