Result – Win 5 - 3

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We all arrived at Puckrup HG&CC for coffee followed by the announcement of the pairings. There were quite a few sharp intakes of breath with the number of shots that had to be given, but hey ho such is life.

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The course was very dry and the ball ran forever but it was in nice condition and the greens, although a little slow, putted very well. Our thanks must go to the green staff for that.

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My partner John Morris and I were paired with the Ladies Captain Jan and her partner Jose. We had a very pleasant game with much banter and the holes being won and lost evenly until we both had about five foot putts on the last. As it had been a good match I offered the half which was accepted.

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The President who was following us had a more difficult task with the ladies chipping in from 20 yards to win the 17th hole and go one up which secured the ladies only win.

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The noise and banter during the excellent dinner proved that a good day was had by all. I kept up Sam’s repartee by naming the sides Glorious Gloucester playing Gorgeous Gloucestershire Ladies.

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The overall result was a 5-3 win for the gentlemen.

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Thanks to all our team for making it a good day and special thanks to the ladies. We will look forward to renewing our battle next year at Knowle GC.

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My personal thanks must go to match manager John Cumming for arranging everything and a last minute replacement Paul Crooks from Brickhampton.

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Dereck Buttler

GGC Vice Captain