15th January - Captain’s farewell at Freshwater Bay Golf Club

David Cooke’s year as captain of FBGC was celebrated at a very well attended farewell dinner held in the clubhouse on Sunday. Members were superbly entertained by Double Take, comprising of the singing duo of Lottie and Sarah Harris.

The golf competition saw nearest the pin prizes awarded to Ruth Stockley and Chris Edmonds-Smith, with the overall trophy being won by John Wisker.

The winter Fristab trophy was won by the captain himself with Hugh Morrison finishing as runner up.

The captain’s charity cheque of in excess of £2,600 was presented to the Needles Coastwatch Institute and was received by the station manager and his deputy.

14th January - Stableford

1st   Rick Penn          41pts
2nd  Mat Heelan        40pts
3rd   Les Means        36pts

11th January 2017 - Midweek Stableford

1st   Malc Williams            39pts
2nd  George Thomson      34pts
3rd   Kevin Miles               34pts

8th January - Monthly Medal

Despite playing much of the course in the clouds, most players managed to complete their rounds on Sunday in the January Medal. Apart from the mist, the conditions were near perfect, with virtually no breeze, and the greens putting superbly.

Top of the field was James Sanders with a net 63, winning on countback from Russell Macgregor. Third place on 67 was Rick Penn.