Presentation Day for Axe Cliff Seniors

The club took a chance on holding the event after a Shotgun start played as an individual Stableford game beforehand. Luckily, despite all the rain during the week, we were able to play but sadly no buggies allowed, as too slippery.

The morning was dry but a strong wind made the golf a challenge, with Nigel Pritchard taking the honours. All players made it back to the clubhouse for the presentation just after 1pm to see the wonderful Trophy Presentation table prepared by former Captain David Lacey and Dave Bruce, who organised the engravings and mementoes.

Amongst the many winners were David's choices of Player of the Year and Clubman of the year, being Gilbert Cox and Tony Snell respectively.

Gilbert, now in his 80's, was chosen because not only did he do well in winning a few trophies but is so supportive of the Section and Club throughout the year and ‘quietly’ goes about his business.

Tony was another good choice. Not only is he a good player but does 2/3 days a week volunteering to help keep the Course in tip top condition and is often seen out mowing the fairways and rough. We are blessed with the volunteers that we have at Axe Cliff.

New Captain Steve Thompson announced the individual winners and David Lacey presented the prizes, his last job as outgoing Captain.

I must give special mention of Stuart Mackie and Paul Curtin. Stuart had a very successful year and I had to give him a big box to take all his trophies home. Paul was our Masters Champion, which I consider to be the most difficult of

our many competitions as it is, like the Professional one, played as a Medal over four Rounds and all 72 holes count, which is quite a feat for us Seniors. 

Axe Cliff Ladies got off to a good start in the New Year and enjoyed reasonable conditions in their annual Hangover Cup, played over 15 holes, but found the ground heavy going.

Director Jo Hopgood won this year with 24 points, Stella Thompson took second spot with 21 and Margaret Kenchington was third on 20.