The Society of Norfolk Golf Captains

Click on picture for a larger image ~ Left to right: winner Terry Hughes, Club Captain Jim Baker, Society President Frank Myers, winner; Society Captain, Malcolm Fuller

President's day for the society was held at Thetford Golf Club on Thursday 16th September.

Conditions for the early starters were very good, but the weather deteriorated for the later starters, who finished playing in the rain.

This however did not spoil a very enjoyable day for everyone.

The course was in excellent condition following the recent drought conditions during the summer, indeed, in August the course was almost completely brown, apart from the greens!, but on the day the course was nice and green.

There were sixty three members of the society playing for three trophies, the over sixtyfives trophy, the under sixtyfives trophy and the two Mikes cup!

Prior to the dinner cheques were presented to the two charities the society had raised money for, during the year. This year it was East Anglian Air Ambulance and the One Armed Golfers Society, each received a cheque for £950.

The Society President, Frank Myers presented the cheque to Hannah Clay of EAAA and the Society Captain, Malcolm Fuller presented the cheque to Peter Prescott of the One Armed Golfers Society.

An excellent meal presented by the catering staff of the club, followed the presentations.

Prior to the presentation of prizes, the President spoke about his year in office, of how much he had enjoyed it and thanked the members for their support over the year.

The President presented the prizes to the following:

* Nearest the pin on the 11th: Trevor Barker
* Nearest the pin on the 16th: Trevor Greef

* Over 65’s Trophy: Winner: 35 points Roger Meadows of Barnham Broom
* Second: 34 points Roger Smith of Sheringham
* Third: 31 points Mike Coe of The Norfolk

* Under 65’s Trophy Winner: 36 points Terry Pyle of Bawburgh
* Second: 34 points Martin Cork of King’s Lynn
* Third: 33 points Roger Sqirrell of Thetford

The Two Mikes Trophy was won by Randy Reynolds, with a total of 96 points, these were accumulated over three tournaments, The John Picken Shield, Captain’s day and President's day.

The President had also invited four members of other counties to join us on the day and he presented them with gifts and thanked them for their support over the last nine years when he was Secretary of the Society.

The evening concluded with the Annual General Meeting, during which the Society President was announced as Alan Nichols of Eaton Golf Club and the Society Captain was announced as Keith Bass of Sheringham.