26 October - Seniors scramble

Three man scramble wth Andy Forbes and Dave Rowell.  Just one bogey, on second, but three birdies including my chip-ins on 8 and 15. Played very solidly for most of it, just hitting iron shots heavy or left sometimes. Second to Pete Law's team who eagled the last as Pete's drive rolled up to within 6 feet.

21 Oct - Gents vs Seniors

Cooler but fairly calm, mostly.

Played with Tony against Mark Crowley and Keith Pitts.  Cruised to a 6 & 5 win, not losing a hole and getting to 6 up after 8 then halving the ninth.

Tony played very well and I won several holes to make my contribution.

19 Oct - Stableford and AGM

Cool to start but dry. Moderate wind across the course.

Played with Eddie Moule and Ray Haw.  Great outward half of 21 points, all twos and threes.  Just missed out on 12 th, getting into bunker on right. Very little sand so hit into the steep face three times.

Finished with 17, 38 total, for third place. Then prize giving and brief encounter with the Midweek Trophy -  equivalent of Medal Winners.

15 October - REFOS medal

With Nick Sugden and Simon Bradfield again. Scored badly but hit a lot of good drives, just making mistakes with irons. Very slow because we were last off, with 17 out. Group ahead of us lost almost two holes.

10 October - Haydon Grange

9 holes on Herts course. Big, wide open fairways, very flat and hard. Greens very patchy. Hilary hit some great drives once set up properly.

Seniors vs Haverhill

Played with John Humphreys  vs John Paterson and Steve Spittle.  Played really well, about 80 gross, winning by 7 and 6. Good company, John coming in on a couple of holes but me doing most of the scoring.

REFOS - 1 October

With Richard and Simon Bradfield. Slow to get going, 15 out, but 18 back without playing badly but not that well. Scored on every hole at least.

7 October - Seniors vs Chesfield Downs

Grey day but mild, just a hint of drizzle at times.

Partnered Bob Lee vs Graham and Paul, good company. Played well, holding our side together for a 3 & 2 win, never in any real trouble.

5 October - John O'Gaunt

Neil's day for Cranfield Alumni - bunch of people up there own asses.

Played with Neil and his doddering business partner Don, no golfer but excellent self-publicist.

Played ok but driving a bit divergent, even so 17 out, 16 back so ahppy with that. Won the nearest-the-pin on 4th hole, I think the only one to hit it.

Nice day.

4 October - Final of Midweek Winners

Played against Keith Taylor, nice day, winding getting up towards the end.

Survived the first after bad drive and second, halving in 6. Then par, par, par (great one on 4th, holing long putt for half). Won 5, 6, 7 and 8, lost 9 to a good chip from the rough by KT.

Won 10 with 4, lost 11 to good wedge shot from KT, won 12, lost 13 after hoiking ball left.  Halved 14 in 5s then won 15 with par to end 4 & 3. Very satisfying!

1 October - Battle of Britain

Decent day until towards the end, when the promised rain arrived early. Played with Trev and Dave R. Got 33 points, mostly okay but losing a ball on 6.

30 September - Trip to Wellingborough

Went with Andy Forbes, meeting Keith Cridland and Mick Merry there.

Lovely day, course good. Mick played very well, huge drives and good all round, just tailing off a bit on the second nine.

Played okay, in fact started really well, but also tailed off a bit.

REFOS 1 Oct

Final day of summer league. Mild and hardly any wind so scores much improved all round, only one below 30.

Played with Trev and Dave R and did okay, 33 points despite losing ball on 6th and a few mishaps.