WWTCC News

Crewsaver Industry Golf Challenge Trophy

A grey and wet day greeted the 14 competitors for the 6th running of this auspicious event, however after a hearty breakfast
The groups headed to the first tee under a clearing sky and the hint of sun.
Former Champion George Woods of “Whitewater the Canoe Centre” had the dubious honour of Taking the first shot before an expectant audience. He led his group off the first tee in search of both individual
And team honours, with colleagues Graham and Aaron from the shop to support him.



Next on the tee was Steve Cooper from “D M”, getting an impressive drive of the first with a
Much admired driver. He was joined in pursuit of perfection by Billy Booth and Brian Paynter representing “Mailspeed”,
Was Brian’s rather tidy outfit giving a hint of the ability within?
The third group was led off by Nigel Bourne of “Abersoch B”, two times winner of the “Auld Git Trophy”.
Nigel led a mature party round the course, with Peter Richards and Paul Richards of “Morton” joined
By Crewsavers own (and able) Mark Lutman. Some would say Paul had the look of a quietly confident man on the first…
The last group away had defending champion Mark Raynor at its head.
With his handicap docked the traditional champion’s two points it was looking at being a long day for Mark.
With last minute retirements, first substitute Justin Snell of “Ocean Kayak” represented those
Unable to attend due to work commitment. Crewsavers own Pete Evans had the weight of organisation weighing
Heavily over his game as he headed up the first.
With battle joined, the course rang out with cries of joy and despair and more frequent giggles at the
Expense of one and all. The odd expletive was also muttered, as each players game ebbed and flowed like
The traffic on the (very) nearby M6.
The second hole was the nearest the pin hole which saw George Tiger Woods (WWTCC) hit a beauty on to the green and within 15 foot.
This shot was never bettered and George was awarded a very tidy pair of Fleece Gloves for his effort.
As players approached the 8th thoughts turned to unleashing the big gun and taking the coveted longest drive.
Each group had at least one ball up the fairway, but it was the drive of Nigel that no one could get past and Nigel was
Awarded a very snazzy pair of socks…..a fair return on the cost of a new driver!
With fairways running along side each other, many players took the opportunity to drive on to the wrong one to have
A chat and “network”. Also, whispers about how scores were going started to be exchanged, putting pressure on shots
As the difficult 18th came closer.
In the fading light, it was fitting that defending (and very obviously outgoing) Champion Mark Raynor
Sunk the last putt (for a great net par) before the last group headed into the club house.
As scores were finalised, it became obvious that the results were close.
The team competition went to the furthest travelled team of George Woods and the lads from “Whitewater”.
They each received a Crewsaver Polo shirt and a “club head cleaner” to share for their work.
(Over all honours went to Mr Graham Laycock “Whitewater” with a score of 35. I have changed this from the original version sent round, but only because Graham won and he played really well!)

posted by Pete @ 4:44 AM