2026 Potholers Cup - Captains Report
We were back to Hoebridge for the first Nomads event of 2026. A good turnout with Suresh bringing his son Brijesh as a possible future Nomads member and even Jack was back after being AWOL for a couple of years !! This course is always reliable in the spring as it drains well so the fairways were in good nick. However, the greens were being maintained so the sand made putting a nightmare. Lots of reports of 3-putts and even 4-putts and very bobbly greens which just killed the speed.
Nevertheless, we soldiered on and played in gusty winds, lovely sunshine, rain and even hail. A test for even the most hardened golfer. Unlike last year, we weren’t rained off after 9 holes.
Martin Wingrove was the eventual winner but due to a managerial oversight, there were no prizes and the Potholer’s Trophy was still on holiday with its previous owner in Spain. Grant came out of winter hibernation to come in 2nd and win the longest drive and Phil was a creditable 3rd as well as winning his singles match. Terry managed to get nearest to the pin despite having a dodgy elbow. Prizes will be awarded next month after a visit to shops.
A good start to the year and let’s hope we keep up the momentum.
Deno (vice captain)
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