North vs South 2011

Once again the North vs South was a fantastic 2 days and nobody can ever say I jinx the weather anymore!

Sunday Practice

38 players took part in a pre match practice round which was also an opportunity to try out the slightly revised course layout at the Abbey Hotel.

The course was in exceptional condition, the 2nd hole was a nice replacement to the old 2nd and 3rd holes and over time the new 15th will mature into a great risk and reward dogleg for the big hitters.

Sunday was won by Dean Wood, someone I know personally and as played in 4 North vs South matches and just had won of those days! but still had shouts of Bandit after recording 43 points.

2nd place was Stu Laws with 38 points closely followed by John Sweeney, Marin Millichip and Chris Perry all with 36 points.

Longest drive went to one of my playing partners on the day Darren Millichip with Nearest the Pin going to John Sweeny.

The nearest the pin in 2 was a close contest with 2 players unable to be seperated despite use of a tape measure!  well done to Kevin Swain and North team Captain Kevin Shearsby.

Monday - North vs South.

The course and green keeping staff did us proud on Monday with all the bunkers re-raked, fairways and greens cut and pin position moved to some nice places for a matchplay competition!

For the 2nd year running and 4th time in 5 years the event was won by team North coming in with a 9 point to 5 margin.

Final big thanks to the Hotel, Course, Staff, Players and the Captains.

See you all next year.

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