Review
Huge thanks to Colin Passmore for again organising and re-organising our had-to-be-abandoned “Fin-de-saison” fun meeting at Burnham & Berrow.
Of the original 28-odd participants, an octet, sadly only permitted to be drawn from the B & B Members, was re-recruited to help demolish the pre-ordered fish and chips and drink the vino.
Colin divided these into two teams, as follows:
The likely losers: Colin Passmore, Nick Hills, Christopher Gabbey and ‘steady-Eddie’ Tim Hamilton …. the winners!!
The likely winners: Tim Stubbs, Robin Staunton, Bertie Garforth-Bles (he’s a lot to answer for) and Jock Fraser …. who lost, but not by much!
We nearly missed our “Tee-off” slots as the discussions/arguments reigned/rained? over strokes to be conceded, or the use of “Sunningdale” etc etc. The format was agreed – amicably, without Barnier’s helpful assist.
Great fun and some great golf in lovely winter conditions. We all appreciated our good fortune.
After an excellent lunch 6/8th = 3/4 took to the channel to work off the rice pudding. More hilarity, and of course, a halved match.
So sad that we were reduced in number, but we all pray that 2021 will bring us back to normalcy. The Octet wish all Rugbeian Gowfers, old and young, a safe and fun passage through the Festive season.
I hate to end this report on a sad note, but a long-lasting affair is almost certain to end – at best, in divorce, at worst in cremation. Yes! Nick Hills’ relationship with his putter!
Floreamus,
JRF (V-P; RGS)

FIXTURES
June 2022
Wednesday 22nd
Public Schools Meeting
Little Aston Golf Club
Thursday 30th
Bernard Darwin Trophy
Woking Golf Club
July 2022
Friday 1st
Bernard Darwin Trophy
Woking Golf Club
August 2022
Wednesday 10th
Northern Meeting
Hollinwell Golf Club
Wednesday 17th
Match v OUGS
Luffenham Heath
Sunday 21st
Match v Malvern
The Berkshire
September 2022
Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th
Match v Royal Porthcawl
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
Friday 9th & Saturday 10th
Autumn Meeting & AGM
Rye Golf Club
October 2022
Wednesday 5th
Match v LVGA
Burhill Golf Club
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th
Grafton Morrish Finals
Hunstanton & Royal West Norfolk
Saturday 29th
Match v The Meteors
Royal St. George's
REGISTER
November 2022
Tues 15th & Wed 16th
Match v Porthcawl
Rye & Royal St. George's
December 2022
Monday 5th
Advent Meeting
Burnham & Berrow
March 2023
Wednesday 29th
Match v London Solicitors
New Zealand Golf Club
Thursday 30th - Sunday 2nd
Halford Hewitt
Royal St George's &
Royal Cinque Ports
April 2023
Tues 25th & Wed 26th
Match v RND
Royal North Devon
May 2023
Thursday 11th
Spring Meeting
Huntercombe Golf Club