AWAY Match vs Chipstead 15th May. A great day hosted by North Downs. The course was in great shape. The weather was kind to us.The North Downs team were very friendly and the meal was massive! However the golf was not so good. With one win and one halved match we suffered a loss of 4 1/2 to 1 1/2. Must get in the swing for our next match. HOME Match vs Addington Court 18th…
We started the day with a full team after using up all of the reserves. Gathering in the hotel for introductions, bacon baguettes and coffee we introduced the teams. With the sun shining and the weather looking better the first team were on the tee. Some slow play meant lunch had to be delayed till mid afternoon and once over, it was down to the scores. Another 4 1/2 to 1 1/2 loss but we…
With 8 teams descending on Shirley Park it really felt like it was going to be a great day. The usual welcome with coffee, a bacon roll and introductions, and it was off to a two tee start so that we could all get round and back in time for lunch. The weather was good to us and we all had a great day. With the meal over the results were in. It was a…
There was a full house of 12 men champing at the bit for our first Match in 2026 at Woldingham. Always nice to see a friendly team eager to show off their amazing course, and it didn’t disappoint. With the groundsmen out earlier than us making sure of perfection, the first team led by our captain was on the tee and the match was on. The weather held but the wind was bitterly cold. It…
The 76th Club AGM on 7 January was attended by 30 members including 8 committee members. At the start, the outgoing captain presented a cheque to St Christopher’s Hospice for £5,643.77 for the funds raised from members during the year (in addition to the £1.356.25 through Justgiving). Dawn Ford of the hospice expressed her sincere appreciation. The AGM confirmed that following the 2025 AGM, the qualifying age for the Club had been reduced to 55…
This was the last match for 2025 and the last time our Captain for the year would lead us into battle. Knowing that we had not won the cup for a good number years made us more determined and although there were only 5 teams the challenge was on. The Wednesday Warriors, formally the Artisans, put up a great fight, knowing they were already 1 down from the match earlier in the year. With everyone back…
Our last match with Mitcham this year and with a 5&1 win at home under our belts we stood a good chance of retaining the trophy. The weather was good and the atmosphere was humming. After a good round of golf it was back in the club house for ham, egg and chips and the final results from the captains We fielded 7 teams which was a good move because as the scores can in…
Lots of good things today. Weather was surprisingly excellent. The attire of some participants was interesting to say the least!Simon Edwards had a fantastic round and secured the Captains Cup to go alongside the Presidents Trophy that he won last monthWell done to Tony Brown and myself for getting a 2. In my case they were the only good shots I played all morning. Thank you all for taking part and I hope that you…
A friendly start to a day with banter from the get go, followed by a round of most enjoyable golf, a drink before lunch where the chat and laughter continued, and went on throughout lunch. This is what made it all worthwhile and this is what happened when we met up with Chipstead for the return match last week. A really great day was had by all and to top it off, we won! A…
What a great day to play Golf! With the temperatures soaring into the high 20’s, the aim was to stay in the shade, something most of the VETS are good at!! The return match with our NorthDowns friends was supposed to go better than the first match where we suffered a 5 to 1 defeat. A friendly, fun day with great banter and camaraderie, and back to the shade of the hotel for well deserved…
