Good news and bad news! We have started playing matches again but we also had the clocks moving forward to herald the start of Spring and a new season of matches for the LSGC. The major bad news (for me personally anyway) is that, given our own calendar of fixtures, these are the last matches to be played during my Captaincy.
I have had a wonderful year representing the Club as best as I can and meeting up with lots of members at our various fixtures, and the good companionship of our opponents. It has been a real honour and privilege to have been Captain, for which I am truly grateful.
As to the matches, the first was against the Circuit Judges (yes, your honour, your honour) played at the wonderful New Zealand Club. We were fortunate enough to have a lovely day weather wise. Arguably the highlight at New Zealand GC is always the splendid carvery lunch which was much enjoyed (to the extent that a number of our opponents decided in advance not to play in the afternoon foursomes). There were however, two rounds of golf played (not quite over 18 holes in the afternoon!) and the result was a halved match.
Next up was our annual fixture with the Bench and Bar at Huntercombe GC. Again, an excellent carvery lunch divided two rounds of foursomes. I’m delighted to say we ran out winners by one point so ending my season of matches on a high note.
In keeping with my experiences throughout the year, both matches were played in a wonderful and convivial spirit to the credit of all involved.
I now very much look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the Spring Meeting at Lytham.
Bernard Hodgson, LSGC Captain 2022-23.
