Author Archives: Eddie Grace

06 Jul

Autumn Meeting

By Eddie Grace

Dear members North Hants Golf Club have today confirmed with me that our Autumn Meeting on 15 September 2020 will go ahead as planned pending any further restrictions placed on golf or social distancing by the Government.  If you haven’t already done so please do express your interest to play on the website.  This may

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15 Oct

RAGS vs HAC GS – 3 Oct 19

By Eddie Grace

Result:  Won 4 – 1 Scores: Clive Hunt & Keith Chaundy vs Mike Baldwin & Adrian Platt                      Won 1 Up Chris Nicholls & Iain Campbell vs Richard Hodgkinson & Nigel Gilson      Won 2 & 1 John Milne & Simon Dunk vs Tim Broadhurst

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17 Sep

RAGS vs St George’s Hill – 12 Sep 19

By Eddie Grace

RAGS were 2 points down going into the second leg of the match against St George’s Hill at West Hill.  After an excellent lunch at which George Cassie celebrated the 50th anniversary of his first outing in the match, the RAGS members attempted to reverse the deficit. After the first five games it was clear

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05 Aug

RAGS vs Senior Golfers’ Society – 24 Jul 19

By Eddie Grace

Result:  Won 8 – 0 Woking GC was in superb condition and we enjoyed an excellent lunch with the usual generous hospitality from the Seniors Golf Society. Best of all, we fielded a strong team and reaped the dividend. My grateful thanks goes to all for playing so convincingly!  Whilst it was a white-wash, we

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18 Jul

The Alba Trophy

By Eddie Grace

The Alba Trophy was held on a beautiful day with Woking GC at its very best (now ranked 17th in England).  RAGS were represented by David Rowe, a Woking member recently returned to the RAGS family following a discussion with the President, and Adam Hayward.  Last year RAGS won the Net prize and came close

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02 Jul

RAGS vs Royal Navy GS – 7 Jul 19

By Eddie Grace

Result:  Match halved 2 1/2 – 2 1/2 On a very, very wet day both teams arrived at Liphook where 2 older members of the societies, one from each side, decided it was too wet to play.  We played one singles and four 4 balls. John Caiger on his first outing as the captain led

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01 Jul

The Royal Artillery Championships

By Eddie Grace

A new venue, a new year and another successful Championships.  This year the RAGS Captain moved the event from Frilford Heath to Belton Park GC, Grantham.  With the sun beating down and the course providing a good test of golf for players at all levels, the competition was as fierce as ever.  There were 48

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17 Jun

RAGS vs RMGS – Wed 5 Jun 19

By Eddie Grace

Result:  RAGS 7 – 5 RMG We were very pleased to see the sun come out on Wednesday, a rare dry day in June, which led to a very enjoyable day at Tidworth Garrison GC.  The course was in excellent condition and although some of the bunkers were undergoing development the fairway and greens were

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02 Jun

RAGS vs Walton Heath – 25 May 19

By Eddie Grace

Result – Lost 6 1/2 – 5 1/2 This year was another closely fought match against Walton Heath in fine weather and the course in great condition. 3-3 at lunch, it appears that Walton Heath lunched well. It came down to the last hole of the last match out on the course. Unfortunately, the half

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