New club captain Paul Borkowski celebrated the start of his year of office with the largely ceremonial drive off the 18th tee – a very good one it was too, writes Ann Desmoulins.

Midweek Herald: New Honiton club captain Paul Borkowski drives off at the start of this year in office. Picture HONITON GOLF CLUBNew Honiton club captain Paul Borkowski drives off at the start of this year in office. Picture HONITON GOLF CLUB (Image: Archant)

With the course so wet, the usual distance estimates by the members became a draw for the winner in the clubhouse and a total of £245 was raised from this for junior golf.

Paul’s drive was followed by drives by the new ladies’ captain, Cherry Liell, and the new juniors’ captain, Austin Watson-Jones.

There was a cheque for £5,523.54 presented to representatives of Devon Link Up, the chosen charity of out-going captains Richard Beard and Liz Rogers. Paul then provided a delicious lunch for all those present.

Midweek Herald: Honiton Golf Club’s outgoing captain Richard Beard presents a cheque to representatives from Devon Link Up. Also in the picture are outgoing captain’s Liz Rogers (ladies) and John Pawley (seniors). Picture HONITON GOLF CLUBHoniton Golf Club’s outgoing captain Richard Beard presents a cheque to representatives from Devon Link Up. Also in the picture are outgoing captain’s Liz Rogers (ladies) and John Pawley (seniors). Picture HONITON GOLF CLUB (Image: Archant)