Mixed Away Day - Etchinghill

Bank Holiday Monday 27th May saw twenty two mixed pairs heading towards the coast to take part in this year's Mixed Away day at Etchinghill Golf Club.

What a great golf course, even if we did think that the flat, level par three course was the main course! Oh no we were very mistaken as we headed on up the hill like mountain goats!! With 'Mulligans' in hand we commenced our games. The greens were tricky and frustrating but they were in good condition.

The weather was beautiful but the breeze was a little keen so those that turned up in skorts and shorts were a little chilly to say the least! I had a jumper on but ended up borrowing Rena's padded gillet for warmth for as we climbed higher it did get colder!
It was funny to look back at everyone as they all began building up their clothing layers some even had woolly hats on!

With the Golf played, we headed for the bar, in the first instance to warm up and secondly to have a well earned drink.
The food was great and everyone was sitting with their playing partners and others and chatting over the golf and the day! It was lovely to see everyone relaxing and enjoying themsleves!

We held the presentation and the results were as follows:

Nearest the Pin - Lady - Brenda Wilson
Nearest the Pin - Man - Lew Evans
Longest Drive - Lady - Carrie Beech
Longest Drive - Man - Joe Harris

Main Competition:

3rd Place - Sue & Malcolm Gofton - 40 Points On count back to Yvonne & Robert Gormley
2nd Place - Carrie & Lawrie Beech - 41 Points
1st Place - Jane Woodward & Rob Twinning - 43 Points

The day was for everyone's enjoyment with a bit of Charity fund raising added in and I am pleased to announce that £296.00 was raised on the day!

I would like to say a huge thank you to Lydia for booking the day. We were given goodie bags when we arrived which were full of little pens, sweets and chocolate, and I would like to thank Robert & Yvonne Gormley for providing the chocolate.
To Jule Harris and Gill Newson what can I say! You both organised an amazing day and I have no doubts that everyone enjoyed themselves. Leading up to the day, I kept asking both the ladies if they needed me to do anything, and on every occasion they said 'no' and that they had everything in hand, well ladies you did us very proud and I am so thankful for all the effort you put into the day!

Finally, thank you to all who took part and joined us at Etchinghill!

Debbie xx