It was always my hope that we would have an event at Moor Hall, so it was a pleasure yesterday to be there for the first time.
Having not been to the club for a few years, my first reaction on arrival was one of admiration, for the redesign of the professionals shop, which was recently completed. Cameron and his assistant Al, could not be more helpful and I am delighted they have such a super, new working environment.
However, we live in a nasty world! About 4.30 yesterday afternoon the shop was raided by four youths in an SUV. They escaped with approximately 32 items of this season’s Hugo Boss clothing. If anyone sees items being offered on social media please contact Cameron at Moor Hall professional shop.
Special mention for heroics goes to Geoff Tibbetts, who witness the robbery as he and Lyndon Tyler were coming off the 18th. Geoff made an attempt to stop the thieves; - not a practice I would advocate and very fortunately no harm came to Geoff.
The newly refurbished lounge in the clubhouse is equally as impressive as the professional shop. It’s a lovely place to enjoy a few drinks after golf, overlooking the 18th green - and the staff are seriously helpful.
The weather was not brilliant, with a gentle drizzle drifting in and out during the course of the day. This meant the greens were continually wet and made for testing putting.
The course is good, with a gentle undulation here and there, an interesting layout, an abundance of beautiful trees, of many and varied species, and surrounded by beautiful properties (that I couldn’t afford to heat - never mind buy!).
The Backnine is definitely harder than the front and the back five closing holes are a serious test of golf. My old friend from Sickleholme Golf Club, Jonathan Avill, was impressed enough to book his Past Captains’ away trip to Moor Hall, for two days in August.
On the fashion front, Hugh McClean has had his first haircut since the start of lockdown and John Bateman opted for a retro-look, with his treasured orange Wentworth sweater over a bright yellow shirt; prompting his team captain, Neil Barnfield to name him “The Refresher”.
4 Handicap Martin Kirkbride is becoming a bit of a super sub: Three weeks ago, at Hollinwell, he made up a team and helped them to second place. Yesterday he was seconded to Michael Whitehouse’s team and once again secured a podium finish. (I’m thinking of auctioning him off on a weekly basis.)
Many thanks to Anne Wardle from Walmley, who stepped in to make up a team, after a late call up at 10pm on Sunday night. Coming in on the card no less than 12 times, she did her bit to secure 5th place - definitely Teetours Super-Totty.
Another talented lady golfer, young Kerry Hobbs (8.2) from Gaudet Luce, birdied four holes to make a massive contribution to the team taking top slot with 96 points. Impressive stuff from a team with a combined handicap of 39.
