Review
This match, postponed from April 2020 by Covid, was played at the Bristol & Clifton club, home to a substantial number of Cliftonians. And, exactly as happened in the corresponding ‘home’ match at Burnham & Berrow in 2019, the contest finished in a tie. Maybe that tells us something about the historically close relationship between the two schools.
The format of play decided by our opponents was American Greensomes which, for a predominantly foursomes society like the RGS, took a little time to fathom out. However, Rugbeians being the most adaptable of creatures soon got the hang of it and a great time was had by all.
The top match had Christopher Gabbey and Peter Strother Smith teeing off against two excellent Clifton lads who were probably young enough to be their grandchildren! Youth soon began to prevail and they were 4 up after 8 holes. Although a mini fightback followed, defeat could not be avoided.
Two matches were then halved with Robert Derry-Evans partnering Nick Hills and Robin Staunton playing with Tim Stubbs.
Luckily the cavalry, or perhaps it was two faithful old cart horses, arrived in the shape of Jock Fraser ably carried by Charles Walker and they stormed home to victory, thus saving a few blushes, particularly those of your correspondent.
Roll on 2022 and back to Burnham & Berrow.
Peter Strother Smith
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