[Victoria Golf Society] Captain's Prize - Hill Valley Golf Complex

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Sep 24, 2013, 4:03:43 PM9/24/13

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Captain Alex Rugen’s VGS ‘Weekend’ Away was held at MacDonald Hill Valley Golf Complex near Whitchurch, and what fantastic weather for September.

Day 1 was held on the lesser Sapphire course, with tons of trees, bumpy greens, water and blind shots, but beautiful sunshine to make the afternoon very enjoyable. Dave Gibson won the day on 32 points, closely followed by Kevin Allars (30 points) and Byron Williams (29 points), with Alex Rugen picking up the longest drive and Byron Williams the nearest the pin prizes. Alex very generously provided prizes and gifts for everyone.

The 10 golfers then joined the three ladies of leisure for a few drinks, lots of stories of ‘nearly golf’ and plans for ‘spa experiences’, and a lovely meal together, before retiring to rest tired limbs and heads! As you can see, our terrific organiser Peter graciously ‘received’ his traditional folded hat from Helen.

Day 2 was held on the magnificent Championship Emerald course. Oh yes – a real test of golf, trees, narrow and rolling fairways, and another warm day, although not so sunny, with more blind shots, and water hazards popping up everywhere. Captain ‘hit it straight and long’ Alex won the day on 34 points, well ahead of the field. Paul Stanson was second on 30 points, with Kevin Allars and Peter S Watson tied for third on 28 points. Kevin Allars miraculously pipped Alex for the longest drive and nobody managed to hit the difficult green for the nearest the pin prize.

Alex won the overall Captain’s Competition on 62 points, followed by Dave on 59 points and Kevin on 58 points. Peter Rothwell received his second Turkey prize, and is now level with Kevin O’Donnell in the turkey league. Alex provided even more prizes, and explained that this had been his highlight of the year (so far) as it provided his opportunity to reward his friends and to enjoy the social side of VGS Golf alongside his lovely wife, Helen.