Successful Captains Day at Ludlow Golf Club Despite Early Rain

Rupert Munton's Captains Day took place yesterday.

The day started off with heavy rain that lasted for the initial 3 hours of play, leading to a halt in the game around 10 am due to one flooded green. Nonetheless, Rupert had an amazing day as the course reopened just 30 minutes later with all greens dry and drained.

Rupert organised a raffle for his Captains charity SSAFA, with the charity assisting in collecting donations for our armed forces and their families through Rupert's raffle. The total amount raised is yet to be confirmed, and updates will follow. During the event, Captain Rupert himself was in action at the Captains tent, preparing bacon & sausage baps, cakes, and refreshments.

After a challenging day, the presentation took place, with Rupert being reminded to keep his speech concise by past Captain Alan Reid before announcing the results. With more than 100 entries and prizes up for grabs in various categories:

Juniors: Harry Smith took 1st Nett with 41 Points, winning the Jack Price Cup, followed by George Smith with 40 Points.

Seniors: Tony Wickham secured 1st Nett with 36 Points, and Tony Deakins and Mike Williams took 2nd and 3rd Nett with 34 and 33 Points respectively.

Ladies: Janet Roberts claimed 1st Nett with 34 Points, while Lin Thompson and Della Weaver secured 2nd and 3rd Nett with 33 and 30 Points.

Gents: Mark Giles was 1st Nett with 43 Points, winning the Ernie Wilks Trophy and beating Josh Ashton with 41 Points in 2nd Nett, Ross Magill took 1st Gross with 36 Points beating George Watton with 35 Points in second place. The other placements included Andy Shepard, Mark Rogers, John Evans, Kevin Humphries, Ashley James, Nick Apperley, Geoff Evans, and Harry Harrington.

There were 10 Twos valued at £10.90 each, and Martin Nichols and Anne Belshaw were the winners of the Nearest the Pins.

A big thank you was extended to Rupert for hosting a remarkable Captains Day!

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