On June 19th we played our traditional match against Piltdown Golf Club and the photo of both teams appears above. We have been playing a match against Piltdown since 1974 and before that we used to hold our Spring Meeting at Piltdown. The association between the clubs therefore extends to 60 years. Ted Rose, this year’s Captain, and Gerald Woods, our Chairman, actually predate the association with Piltdown having first played for Bluemantles Cricket Club in the mid-1950s. It was good to see them at Piltdown with the Club’s President Nigel Wheeler and hopefully they can all be spotted in the photo.(Nigel is the winner for hair retention!)

This year we lost 4-1 but as ever the match was played in an excellent spirit and Piltdown proved to be excellent hosts. As was fitting, cricket seemed to be the dominant topic at lunch! The golf course has undergone a number of changes over the last few years and the heather-lined fairways make it a severe test but still a joy to play. We are very much looking forward to our 51st encounter in 2025.

Richard Musson

Upcoming Golf – (all welcome)

Wednesday 10th July 2024 – vs XL Club at Royal Ashdown (old course) – am foursomes followed by lunch for the Herbert Hunter Cup.

Thursday 5th September – Match vs Royal Ashdown – am foursomes followed by lunch.

Tuesday 8th October – Autumn Meeting at Hever GC – singles stableford 11am start – late lunch to follow.

To join any of these days, please contact Richard Musson: 07798 526033