Saturday 25th September, 2010 – Banbury Golf Club

Individual Event

1. Frank Tanner – 42 pts
2. John Pritchard – 35 pts
3. Dave Scott – 35 pts

Team Event

1. Peter H, Frank, Nick Powell & Ted F – 84 pts
2. Richard E, Sue S, Martin & JP – 70 pts
3. Dave S, Phil, Geoff & Reg – 60 pts

Nearest the Pin was won by Frank Tanner. Nearest the Pin in Two was won by Dave Scott and Ted Farmer managed to hit the sixteenth fairway to claim the Longest Drive.

There were no birdie twos, so a rollover for the cash will feature at the next away day in Spring 2011. The course was well received despite the absence of any air displays. Pictures from the day have been added to the Photo Gallery.

Sunday July 18th, 2010 – South Cerney Golf Club

Individual Event

1. Dave Mitchell – 39 pts
2. Ken White – 38 pts
3. Martin Sykes – 38 pts

Team Event

1. Dave S, Steve M & Martin – 82 pts
2. Dave M, Nigel & Reg – 78 pts
3. Peter H, Ken White & Christine – 72 pts

Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive were both won by Dave Scott. Dave Mitchell clinched the Nearest the Pin in two and Ken White cleaned up by securing the only birdie 2 of the day.

Thanks are due to Dave M for hosting the event and in particular arranging for the air display including a finale by the Red Arrows as we approached the 18th green. I assume that Peter took note and personally I can’t wait to see what added attractions he has planned for us at the next away day. Perhaps a Vintage Steam Rally?

Sunday March 28th, 2010 – West Berks Golf Club

Individual Event

1. Frank Tanner – 33 pts
2. Richard Edmonds – 30 pts
3. Nigel Wain – 28 pts

Team Event

1. Peter H, Frank, Reg & Bob Westwood – 74 pts
2. Richard E, Geoff, Steve M & Martin aka “Dream Team” – 72 pts
3. Dave S, Steve C & Nigel – 63 pts

Nearest the pin was won by Richard Edmonds. The longest drive was won by a Mr R Edmonds. Nearest the pin in two was won by someone whose name rhymes with Nitchard Sedmonds. As one observer noted, Richard certainly came away from the day with plenty of balls.

Sunday April 5th 2009 – Donnington Grove Golf Club

Individual Event

1. Ngel Wain – 33 pts
2. Dave Scott – 33 pts
3. Peter Harris – 30 pts

Team Event

1. Steve M, RIchard E, Martin & Geoff – 124 pts
2. Phil, Sue S, Nick Powell & Dave S – 123 pts
3. Pete C, JP, Sue P & Steve C – 112 pts

Nearest the Pin in 2 was won by JP, Nigel Wain won Nearest the Pin and the Longest Drive winner was “mighty” Peter Harris.

Sunday July 7th, 2009 – South Cerney Golf Club

Individual Event

1. Frank Tanner – 41 pts
2. Steve Mulford – 40 pts
3. Martin Sykes – 40 pts

Team Event

1. Frank, Richard E & Sue S – 83 pts
2. Dave S, Steve M & Reg – 82 pts
3. Peter H, Dave M & Martin – 82 pts

Nearest the Pin in 2 was won by Dave Scott. Richard Edmonds won Nearest the Pin and once again, Peter ‘Big Boy’ Harris secured the Longest Drive.

Thanks are due to Dave M for hosting the event and special mention must be made of Richard Edmonds who managed to launch his driver’s club head 50 yards further than the ball on the challenging 9th hole.

Sunday September 6th, 2009 – Donnington Grove Golf Club

Individual Event

1. Frank Tanner – 25 pts
2. Nigel Wain – 22 pts
3. Pete C & Geoff – 21 pts

Team Event

1. Frank, Peter H, Geoff & Martin – 73 pts
2. Dave S, Nigel & Reg – 53 pts
3. Pete C, Nick Powell, Sue S & Nick’s mate Martin – 53 pts

Nearest the Pin in 2 was won by Frank Tanner. Geoff Scott won Nearest the Pin and Dave Scott managed to hit the fairway in order to claim the Longest Drive.

Donnington Grove provided the venue for possibly the slowest round of golf that any of the participants had experienced. The course was over-booked resulting in a delayed start and the abandonment of the round after 14 holes due to fading light and stultifying boredom. We will not be returning anytime soon, and the Spring away day will be staged at a venue that can host the event within daylight hours.

In the team event, the only team who managed to retain their Yellow Ball triumphed.

Sunday September 7th, 2008 – West Berks Golf Club

Individual Event

1. Pete Cosford – 34 pts
2. Dave Scott – 32 pts
3. Martin Sykes – 31 pts

Team Event

1. Richard E, Geoff & Martin – 77 pts
2. Pete C, Peter H & Sue S – 71 pts
3. Dave S, Steve M & Reg – 63 pts

Pete Cosford took both the Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin in 2 prizes, with Peter “dead aim” Harris winning the Nearest the Pin prize.

Sunday April 13th, 2008 – Rye Hill Golf Club

Individual Event

1. Steve Mulford – 30 pts
2. Dave Scott – 28 pts
3. Peter Harris – 26 pts

Team Event

1. Steve M, Dave S & Reg – 62 pts
2. Peter H, Phil & Martin – 61 pts
3. Pete C, Geoff & Sue 52 pts

Honourable mention to Phil Reay who was only pipped for the Bronze medal in the individual competition on count back.

Dave Scott took both the Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin prizes, but there was no winner of the Nearest the Pin in 2 prize.

Sunday September 9th, 2007 – Rye Hill Golf Club

Individual Event

1. Peter Harris – 35 pts
2. Steve Christie – 33 pts
3. Dave Scott – 31 pts

Team Event

1. Steve M, Pete C, Steve C & Sue S – 83 pts
2. Richard E, Peter H, Martin & Phil – 81 pts

Peter Harris took the Longest Drive and Dave Scott took both the Nearest the Pin and Nearest the Pin in 2 prizes.