The fixture at Wrekin Golf Club looked to be an interesting affair, with Golfer of the Year looking tight, and only 12 members attending, it was all to play for. A lovely warm day saw a course that was in beautiful condition with near perfect greens and tee boxes. However, the fairways were very dry and it was tough to stop a ball anywhere on the course, as we all found out. Fresh from his pre-Birthday celebrations in Liverpool and having his birthday on the same day as the Society fixture, Roger Mole must have had one eye on the green jacket. Unfortunately, his father-in-law, John Shaw had other ideas, preventing Roger from claiming his 7th Major, hitting a lovely 44 points. It was John’s 3rd Major and followed on from his 2nd place at Ludlow. Richard Marsden continued his good run of late with 39 points, to take 2nd place, beating Roger Mole on count back. Richard extended his lead in Golfer of the Year by a point and is now on 45, followed by Roger on 39, with John Shaw moving up to 3rd with 32 points.
Nearest the Pins went to Hayden Mills on the 2nd hole and John Shaw on the 14th.
Wooden Spoon went to Steve Astley.
Handicap increases went to Steve Astley 0.87, Archie Shaw 0.37, Darren Brown 0.63, Simon Biddulph 0.5 and Carl Ralph 0.25.
Handicap cuts were given to Hayden Mills -0.13, Richard Marsden -0.75, Mark Richards -0.37, Neil Slater -0.38, Roger Mole -0.37 and John Shaw -1.63.
Next Fixture is Astbury on Sunday 9th August.