CBGS returned after a two-year absence to East Herts Golf Club and were treated to some fantastic weather and an excellent golf course. 38 members and 10 guests attended selling out another event. With the slightly later tee-time, we could enjoy a drink on the club house balcony before the round and the two-tee start allowed us to finish at a sensible time.

The average point score on the day was 30.02 points, with 11 birdies, 172 pars, 339 bogeys and 342 doubles or worse.

The day was sponsored by STG Mortgage Solutions, with some fantastic prizes provided to the winners. Sponsors are a vital part of these events – thank you Steve Gray for your contribution.

On to the prizes:

Skills prizes

Nearest the pin on the 2nd – After some controversy over the marker being removed, this was awarded to Martin Guildford.
Nearest the pin in two on the 10th – Paul French
Nearest the pin on the 18th – Jake Gibbs

Team prize

There was a tie for second place, with Team Glynn and Team Auckland on 116 points. Second place was awarded on back-nine countback to Team Glynn.
The winners, with 121 points, were Team Pilsworth.

Individual guests

Nick Pettit scored 32 points to come second among our guests.
First place was won by Chris Cooke with 36 points.

Individual member

Second place was a tie, on 38 points, was Adrian Grant, Brian Scally and Jeremy Farrant. On back nine countback, second place was awarded to Brian Scally.
First place, with an impressive 40 points, was Tom Meeks.
Congratulations to all the winners!

Wooden spoon

Greg Butterworth stepped up to win the wooden spoon with 20 points and save the captain the embarrassment of winning the award for the third event in a row. Thank you, Greg!

Cuts and shots back

Adrian Grant, Brian Scally and Jeremy Farrant – 1 shot cut
Tom Meeks – 2 shot cut
Andrew Coury – Received another shot back
Greg, Stephen Kay and I, although scoring low enough to earn a shot back, cannot do so as we are already at the maximum 24 handicap.

Fines

A selection of the best fines:

Paul Gibson for not informing CBGS of his handicap
Craig Salisbury for not attending dinner and not even managing to finish his round before having to leave
Mark Ling and Andy Turpin’s guest for missing dinner
Nick Cully for forgetting his golf shoes
Stephen Grey for wearing flip-flops in the clubhouse
Gary Hanson was delighted to have driven the ball far enough to reach Team STG Mortgage Solutions.

I hope you all enjoyed the day and I look forward to seeing many of you at Luffenham Heath.

2025 CBGS Captain – Kari Sewell