On Thursday 12th May, a beautifully warm and clear day, our Senior OD Golfers under Richard Duck (G, 1964) took on the Old Cranleighan (OC) golfers at the iconic Walton Heath Golf Club. Just the day before, the rain had bucketed down causing our players to readjust their game to the slower greens. This, in any event, was their story, going down to our worthy opposition 2 and a half to a half in a four ball-better ball competition. Lunch afterwards gave the ODs the opportunity to cement their relationships with the OCs and indulge with them in some fine Backsberg Sauvignon Blanc. We look forward to a return match against this most gentlemanly of teams in the not too distant future. Playing for the Senior OD team were Richard Duck, Mike Taylor (G, 1959), Rob White-Cooper (W, 1961), John Wyatt (W, 1961), Bobby Trew (F, 1952) and Peter Arthur (W, 1965).
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| Pre-match coffee: Mike Taylor, Graeme Williams (OC captain), Rob White-Cooper, John Wyatt and Peter Whylie-Harris (OC) |
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| Pre-match-coffee (1): Peter Whylie-Harris (OC), Richard Duck, David Willis (OC) and Mike Taylor (2) Graeme Williams (OC) and Rob White-Cooper |
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| Changed and ready (1): John Wyatt, Peter Arthur and Bobby Trew |
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| Changed and ready (2): John Wyatt, Richard Duck and Steve Richardson (OC) |
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| The team discussing tactics before the start. Mike Taylor, Rob White-Cooper, Richard Duck, John Wyatt, Bobby Trew, with Peter Arthur eavesdropping |
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| The ODs and OCs still speaking to each other, just before tee-off. l-r: Tony Whitty (OC), Mike Taylor, Graham Williams (OC captain), Rob White-Cooper, Martin Riddiford, Richard Duck (OD captain), Steve Richardson (OC), John Wyatt, Bobby Trew, Peter Whylie-Harris (OC). Inset Peter Arthur (missing: David Willis (OC)) |
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| Our boys, up close (clockwise from top left): John Wyatt, Mike Taylor, Peter Arthur, Richard Duck, Rob White-Cooper and Bobby Trew |
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| Discussing the first drive, Martin Riddiford (OC) and John Wyatt |
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| Also discussing the first drive: Bobby Trew, Mike Taylor, David Willis (OC) and Steve Richardson (OC) |
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| Not sure at all about the first drive, Rob White-Cooper and Richard Duck |
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| John Wyatt teeing off |
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| The previous day's rain created some problems for Peter Arthur |
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| This sort of hunt didn't happen very often: Rob White-Cooper and Richard Duck in the rough |
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| John Wyatt and Martin Riddiford (OC) |
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| Mike Taylor and Bobby Trew still ahead |
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| Heading for their second shot |
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| Peter Arthur and John Wyatt |
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| Post-match drinks (1): Graeme Williams (OC), John Wyatt, Peter Arthur and Peter Whylie-Harris (OC) |
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| Post-match drinks (2): Rob White-Coper and Bobby Trew |
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| Lunch (1) |
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| Lunch (2): Martin Riddiford (OC), Peter Arthur, and Graeme Williams (OC) Lunch (3): John Wyatt, Martin Riddiford (OC), Rob White-Cooper and Tony Tony Whitty (OC) |
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| Our captain, Richard Duck, reflecting on a very successful and enjoyable day |