The LEGS golfing season 2026 started on 26th March at South Beds. The course was in excellent condition with firm fairways, an absence of mud and true, fast greens. Less welcome was the weather. March lived up to it’s reputation of coming in like a lamb and going out like a lion. Our Captain Oates led an intrepid group of 17 LEGS member out for a short walk and we were certainly some time. During the game we all had to battle the weather as well as the course. This meant being challenged by almost every climatic variation including cold air, 40+ mph winds, showers, hail, as well as a few patches of blue sky. The weather and winter rust were the excuses most used for the variation in the scores recorded. I think that all were relieved to return to the club house where the staff made us very welcome and served a hearty meal of steak pie to revive us.
Jeff Wood, last year’s trophy winner at this course celebrated his birthday on the 25th. The assembled throng offered him their warm congratulations on the day. He also managed to remain a trophy winner although he changed the trophy, returning home with the wooden spoon. One effect of the weather was that there were limited numbers of names on the nearest the pin prizes. The worthy winners were.
In third place, with 31 points, was Martin Lavansch. On second place, on countback, with 34 points was Pete Schofield. Our March winner was Paul Jones. Congratulations to him. Local knowledge must have been helpful. The winner’s trophy was presented to him by President Mike Webb who joined us for the meal.
The Captain’s Charity pot had had a great start with generous contributions from 3 absentee members. Pete Schofield acted as fines master for the day and emptied the pockets of the crowd and we raised a grand total of £278. An excellent result to round off an enjoyable day.
The next LEGS meeting is at Wellingborough GC on St George’s Day, 23rd April. .
The LEGS 2026 season started on Wednesday 18th February with a social evening of 10 Pin Bowling at the Eat’N Bowl in St Neots.
A select group of 12 members and spouses gathered for an evening where socializing and camaraderie was more important than the sporting competition. There was a variety of expertise on display including from our president who found that his expertise on indoor bowls did not automatically translate to 10 pin bowling. It was, however, a delight to see that his health has returned so he could join us for a full session.
We played 2 games on adjacent lanes so that all could see each other’s scores – even if they did not bear publication. In the first games there was a tie between Tom Inskip and Bob Broomhall. This game was obviously treated as a warmup by our resident professionals – team Simpson. John and Sue both found their ancient skills in the second game and triumphed over all competition. It was an education to all to see how the game should be played.
Congratulations to both of them.
Tom Inskip
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If you can make it, look forward to seeing you. If not, hopefully next time!