Author Archives: David Watson

08 May

RAGS v Artists Rifles GS 2018

By David Watson

RAGS v Artists Rifles GS 2018 – Blackmoor GC, 3 May 2018 Result: Lost 3-2 Regrettably, we only managed to field eight players after two players dropped out which was a pity. It was a pity not only for the result, but two more players would have enjoyed this outstanding course played in beautiful sunny

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26 Apr

RAGS Spring Meeting 2018

By David Watson

The Spring Meeting was held at Tidworth Garrison Golf Club on Wed 25 Apr 18 under variable skies. A record (in recent times) turnout of 42 enjoyed good golf, excellent food and great company. Just over 50% of the players were from the serving community and it was encouraging to see a number of younger

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05 Oct

RAGS v HAC GS 2017

By David Watson

RAGS v HAC GS Friday 4 October Clandon Regis GC Result: RAGS 2½ – 2½ HAC GS The annual RAGS vs HAC GS match was played on a beautiful day at Clandon Regis, just outside Guildford, the first time either society had visited the course. We were welcomed by the team at Clandon with Bacon

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06 Sep

RAGS v Seniors GS 2017

By David Watson

RAGS v Seniors GS Tuesday 5 September Denham GC Team Chris Copeland (match manager) Mike Tennant Chris Brown John Milne Robin Broke Shane Rutter-Jerome Frank Renton Keith Chaundy Alan Goldsworthy Result: RAGS 4 ½ – 3 ½ The Seniors I am pleased to report we won our match against The Seniors, played at Denham Golf

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11 Aug

RAGS Vets v REGS Vets 2017

By David Watson

RAGS Vets v REGS Vets on Monday 10 August 2017 at new Zealand GC Team Doc Watson (match manager) (pm only) Simon Humphrey Alan Goldsworthy John Bearfoot Jeremy Bittles (am only) Andrew Gregory Sally Gregory (pm only) John Milne Richard Mountford (am only) Adrian Orr Shane Rutter-Jerome Peter Tomlinson Result: RAGS Vets 6 ½ –

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25 Jul

RAGS v St. George’s Hill GC 2017

By David Watson

RAGS v St. George’s Hill GC on Monday 24 July 2017 at St. George’s Hill GC Team Chris Brown Chris Nicholls Andrew Gregory Doc Watson George Cassie Colin Welbourne Scott Forsyth Paul Moyse Mark Lacey. Peter Tomlinson (match manager) AM – Green Course 4BBB RAGS H/c Result SGH H/c Result Colin Welbourne Doc Watson 6

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18 Jul

RAGS v Circuit Judges 2017

By David Watson

RAGS v Circuit Judges on Saturday 17 July 2017 at new Zealand GC Team Chris Nicholls (match manager) Andrew Gregory Mike Tennant Jimmy Bittles Iain Campbell Shane Rutter-Jerome Alan Goldsworthy Frank Renton Result:  RAGS 5  – 3  Circuit Judges The RAGS match against Circuit Judges started in the mid ’90s with some from each side

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09 Jul

RAGS v Rye GC 2017

By David Watson

RAGS v Rye GC on Saturday 8 July 2017 at Rye GC Team Scott Forsyth (match manager) Robin Broke John Caiger Simon Dunk Eddie Grace Bruce McMillan Mark Pountain Peter Tomlinson (played for RAGS Sat am, Rye GC Sat pm) Doc Watson Dominic Evans (Thursday/Friday only) Result:  RAGS  4  –  5  Rye GC Rye is

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07 Jul

RAGS v REME 2017

By David Watson

RAGS v REME 17 May 2017 & 5 July 2017 at Tidworth GGC RAGS Team 17 May 2017 5 Jul 2017 Lt Col Tim Thornton Lt Col Thornton Capt Walsh Capt Walsh WO2 Calcut WO2 Calcut SSgt McClarty Maj Parks Sgt Campbell – Team Captain Sgt Campbell – Team Captain Sgt Mostert Sgt Mostert Sgt

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23 Jun

RAGS v RSigs 2017

By David Watson

RAGS v Royal Signals Golf Society Thursday 22 June 2017 at Salisbury & South Wilts GC Team Tim Thornton (match manager/RAGS Captain) Trev Parks Andy Carter Mac McGovern Rob Stiff Dean Mitchinson Adam Hayward Dan Hunt Result: RA 6 – 6 R Sigs The RA fielded another strong team for this fixture with all but

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