July 27th 2006

               Eight members took part in Haven's own annual Club golf tournament today starting at 2.00pm at Caister and Great Yarmouth Golf Club. Those taking part were  Alan Carman, Alan Spinks, Bill Cooke, John Hovell, Wally Ladmore, Richard Delf, Tony Wortley, and Mike Erskine.

               The format was an 18 hole stableford on full handicaps.

               The conditions were very favourable being a sunny hot day with a mild sea breeze. The greens were excellent although the brown fairways had suffered because of the hot July weather.

                After the golf, a special steak meal was enjoyed by all, and the golfers were joined by Vice President Ian for the meal , and President Bert came later to present the prizes.

                The event was first inaugurated 16 years ago when Wally was Sports officer and presented the cup to the Club.

                Fittingly this year ,after trying for so long the winner was Wally Ladmore with 43 points. In second place was Bill Cooke with 39 points. John Hovell was "nearest the pin" on the par 3 14th. Alan Spinks had the longest drive on the 8th. 

                The putting competition always takes place after the meal, and the idea is NOT to win "the David Bluck Putter ". President Bert took part , and although never having played before, putted the "wobbly" ball into the hole leaving Alan Spinks with the trophy,and embarrassing comments in the bar !!

                 A great fun day and evening and hopefully will have more members next year to take part.