Seniors 18 Hole Singles Medal No 4 Result

SENIORS MEDAL No. 4 – Competition Report

Played Thursday 23rd July 2026 

A warm July morning greeted 36 Seniors for Medal No. 4 — a day of steady scoring, tight finishes, and the usual mixture of optimism, disbelief, and selective amnesia regarding certain holes. With prize money divided pro‑rata, both divisions produced close contests and a few raised eyebrows.

🏆 Division 1 – A Four‑Way Scrap Worth Watching

Division 1 delivered one of the tightest finishes of the season, with the top four separated by just two shots. The back‑nine countback was busier than the clubhouse coffee machine.

• 1st – Graham Pretty Nett 69 (Back 9: 35) – £18 A composed round from Graham, who kept the ball in play, the nerves under control, and the Treasurer happy.

• 2nd – Mark Brook Nett 69 (Back 9: 36) – £16 Mark matched the winning score but lost out by a single shot on the back nine. Still, a cracking medal round.

• 3rd – Steve Wilson Nett 71 (Back 3: 11) – £14 Steve’s finish was strong enough to win the countback for third — proof that sometimes the final three holes do matter.

• 4th – Derek Robbins Nett 71 (Back 3: 13) – £12 Derek was edged out of third by two shots on the last three holes, but still produced a tidy medal round worthy of applause.

21 players competed in Division 1.

🏆 Division 2 – Steady Scoring and a Clear Winner

Division 2 produced another close contest, with three solid medal rounds taking the prizes.

• 1st – Anil Patani Nett 71 – £18 A calm, controlled round from Anil, who kept mistakes to a minimum and the scoring steady.

• 2nd – Terry Unwin Nett 72 – £16 Terry’s dependable medal golf earned him second place — a round described by playing partners as “quietly efficient.”

• 3rd – Peter Bowler Nett 74 – £14 Peter secured third with a solid performance, keeping the ball moving forward and the card respectable.

15 players competed in Division 2.

💷 Prize Fund Summary

With prize money divided pro‑rata:

• Total players: 36

• Division 1 payout: £18 / £16 / £14 / £12

• Division 2 payout: £18 / £16 / £14

• All prizes allocated correctly and Treasurer still smiling

📌 Closing Notes

A well‑supported medal event with tight finishes, good humour, and only a modest amount of ball‑hunting in the shrubbery. Congratulations to all prize winners, and commiserations to those whose rounds contained “learning opportunities.”

The Seniors march on to the next fixture with optimism, determination, and at least one player insisting they’ve “finally sorted their swing.”

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Alasdair Carruthers