Glorious sunshine at Lindfield Golf Club for Jim Wright’s Toon Trophies
Five members of the family again supported June for the Day.
As always, a bumper field of over 50 players participated, many sporting black and white golf shirts in support of Jim’s beloved Newcastle United.
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Hide AdAfter collecting the customary goodie bags before play they took to the field for an Individual Stableford competition, with Jim’s eldest son Steve and grandson, James leading the field.
The weather was perfect for the running Barbecue which followed with laughter the core of the day.
Steve gave a humorous address and talked about his Dad’s love of golf despite being a “leftie”, then announced the winners as follows :
Toon Trophy - for Veterans only.
Winner at the 7th attempt was fellow “Leftie” Mike Aitchison(18) with 43 pts
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Hide Ad2nd : Geoff Spicer (19) 41 pts 3rd : Steve Bish (15) 40 pts
Toon Broon Jug - for Members, Friends and visitors
Winner : Club member Ellis Pagden (5) with 43 pts
2nd : Paul Scott (14) 41 pts 3rd : Bernard Firkins (5) 40 pts.
Nearest the pin on 16th : Paul Scott
Longest drive on the 7th : Ellis Pagden
Family Trophy was won again this year by Steve who handed it to nephew James for safe keeping until 2015.
Steve then wished everyone well and said the family were very much looking forward to the 2015 competition.