Chobham Golf Club Friday 17 September 2021

by Alan Papps

I was really looking forward to playing Chobham, we played it last year and I feel it’s one of the best courses the Society plays.

The morning 9-hole competition was “Animal Crackers”, I ended up with 4 out of the 6 cards so didn’t have a good round 😊.   I played with Tim, Mike and Barrie who all put in solid scores.

In the afternoon I played with Phil Faulkner and Trevor Rockett (only person to have a 100% record on our recent weekend away 😊).  My opening tee shot was terrible, I smashed it about 45 degrees right of the 1st fairway, over a hill and onto the 9th fairway. I then played a wedge over some trees, chipped on and a single putt gave me an unexpected opening par!  I then went on a bit of a par rampage as I parred all the front 9 with the exception of the short 7th where I 3 putted so I ended the turn with 23 points. Back nine was a little different, some inconsistency crept into my game and ended with 17 points to make a very respectable total of 40 points.  The front 9 is probably the best I’ve played in a very very long time!

I want to thank Phil & Trevor for their great company and hoping we get to play Chobham on a regular basis

Thanks all!

RESULTS

Winner:          Alan Papps                         40 pts

Runner-up:   Michael Clothier                   38 pts

Third:              Richard Faulkner                35 pts

Andy Reilly Memorial Trophy    Alan Papps   40 pts

Nearest the pin       Graham Pearce        11’ 9”

Animal Crackers                Philip Faulkner and Barrie Smith

Zsibrita Par 5 Trophy        Tim Houghton          8 pts