Captains Cup

The annual Captains Cup was played today in fine conditions but with a tricky southerly wind blowing to test the competitors. The event started with the traditional drive-in by the new Captains - Jon Miller, Sam Whiting, Brian Bailey and Max Nicholls.




A total of 57 players competed for the main prizes. Today's overall winner was Jason Allum with an impressive 44 points. Runner-up was Jack Unsworth on 41 points followed by Matt Baillie one point further back. Top lady was Sarah Purvis who finished 8th on 36 points. Full result - click here.

Jean Raincock scooped both the ladies prizes for longest drive and nearest the pin.

For the men, Chris Richardson won the longest drive prize with Jason Allum picking up the men's nearest the pin.

Finally, there were a number of players who took part on "inactive" handicaps. These were ineligible to win the competition but a special prize for the best score of these players was won by Wessex chairman Mike Smith.

This year's Captain's charity is the Newbury and District Cancer Care Trust and the with today's raffle and car parking space lottery, we raised nearly £400 to start the year.
Many thanks to all who participated in this event.