[Victoria Golf Society] Cochrane Trophy

[VGS]

Sadly only 8 golfers competed for the Cochrane Trophy this year – a timely reminder that times are hard, so the cost of the next event at Penwortham will be significantly reduced.  Bolton Golf Club was the venue for the trophy, and a tricky one it was, with trees, hills, sloping fairways, and hidden and tufty greens, not to mention working the coffee machine later!  That said, the weather was fabulous until the wind got up towards the end of our rounds – however, the rain only came down once we were safely sitting enjoying a sumptuous roast pork meal in the clubhouse.  Only three players needed holdalls for the trophies: Captain Fred Valentine won both the nearest the pin on the 4^th and the longest drive (just) on the 12^th, together with 2^nd overall with 28 points.  Chris Edwards was 3^rd overall with 26 points, but also won the Captain’s challenge (best score on the 1^st, 2^nd, 17^th and 18^th) with 9 points.  But our very worthy winner of the Cochrane Trophy was Dave Gant with 33 points, having only missed 2 fairways all day, having the opportunity to putt for 4 real birdies (all missed, unfortunately), and putting like a demon: it was definitely his day, but maybe not Peter's.  

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Posted By VGS to Victoria Golf Society on 5/16/2015 10:25:00 a.m.