On 1 December 2022 sixteen members turned out for a GC HILO Doubles competition, a follow-up to the inaugural AC Doubles fun day held in November. The Doubles pairings brought together a ‘low’ handicapper a ‘high’ handicapper. After the initial games, the pairings were changed for each of the subsequent three rounds, but always bringing together a ‘high’ and ‘low’ handicapper. After three rounds on a cold and foggy morning the players were very grateful to tuck into hot soup and bread, kindly prepared by Claire King.
After lunch, things were tight in the fourth and final round of games, particularly among the ‘high’ handicappers. When all the results were in, Carol Wadsworth triumphed with three wins and a net hoop score of plus six, just pipping Susan Tilbrook with three wins and five net hoops, Sarah Donne, with three wins and four net hoops and Edmund Shirley, also with three wins, but only two net hoops.
The ‘low’ handicappers group was more clear cut; Dave Grinstead had to win his last game by a comfortable margin to overtake Brian Jamieson. When Dave lost, Brian with four straight wins was a clear winner. Dave was second on his own with three wins, followed by three members with two wins.
Playing with stronger members in light-hearted competition allowed ‘high’ handicappers to gain confidence and raise their game. At times it was often difficult to distinguish between the ‘low’ and ‘high’ handicappers. Games were tight – 14 of the 32 ended 7-6.
