In accordance with the long-standing tradition of this match (first played in 1982) both teams assembled for an excellent dinner at Royal Ashdown on the evening before the game. The 12-a-side Foursomes were played on the morning of Wednesday 7th followed by a splendid lunch at the club. Royal Ashdown was in fabulous condition but […]
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Jul
Jul
The Forty Club played Liphook on a sunny warm day in late July on a splendid course with opponents eager to avenge their loss in 2023. With both the match manager and the XLGS Captain sadly too ill to appear, there had been some last minute team changes. With our reserves fully utilised, Mike Kendall […]
20
Jul
Jul
A mini-heat wave in the middle of a period of unsettled weather capped a wonderful day’s event where 20 players enjoyed the wonderful hospitality and golf experience that is Brokenhurst Manor, undoubtedly the finest in the New Forest. This was the sixth year in a row that the event has been held at Brokenhurst and […]
15
Jul
Jul
As ever, the Windcheaters gave us a wonderfully convivial weekend at Royal County Down, as well as the traditional thumping on the golf course, this time by 10 points to 2. Arriving in Belfast on 12 July – the start of the ‘marching season’, remembering 1690(!) – our driver skilfully avoided the affected areas and […]
14
Jul
Jul
Sporting activities elsewhere on the day – the Lords Test Match and Wimbledon tennis – attracted a number of potential players from both sides, but nevertheless XLGS were able to field 8 members against a Bluemantles side at Royal Ashdown Forest GC. As has always been the case, it was a most enjoyable day with […]
07
Jul
Jul
Avoiding election fever and traffic, both teams gathered on time for our yearly challenge with the Army Officers at Worplesdon. Despite dire weather warnings we only suffered one prolonged downpour in the morning – pretty good for the summer so far, albeit the much-hoped-for alfresco lunch on the terrace was reassigned to the dining room. […]
02
Jul
Jul
The weather gods favoured us this year with a beautiful warm and sunny day, in contrast to the rain of last year and the heatwave of the year before. The traffic gods were less generous, with the M40 closed due to a major accident and the M4 and A34 overloaded as a consequence. The golfing […]
21
Jun
Jun
The 14-man team arrived in the beautiful Sussex countryside for our annual 36 holes of foursomes against the talented West Sussex golfers. We received a very warm welcome from them and their very popular MM, David Tod. The XL Match Manager had selected a crack team of athletes to play this fixture but unfortunately, Mike […]
12
Jun
Jun
The match vs West Hill was played earlier than normal due to fixture congestion at our host’s course. Despite this, we were treated to some fine weather and the course was – as ever – in immaculate condition. The Match Manager, Martin Lawrence, was unable to play as he had been declared Off Games by […]
10
Jun
Jun
With the MCCGS Quad at Rye this year following straight on from the Kent Tour, the baton passed from Lance to me in the Diamond Roz in Rye over bottles of Efes and a range of spicy mezzes. The Captain was mightily relieved to no longer be threatened with “Greet big fines” for offences real […]