Match Report

BT v Suffolk Police, 8/9/2000

This match had been resurrected after a number of years absence. The date for this year's match was 8th September, the venue being Ufford Park. The format of the event was 4BBB, ¾ handicap and Hambro scoring. There were problems in getting people to play in the match as circumstances had changed since electing to play earlier in the year. However, a full complement was achieved, with particular thanks to Neil Harris who joined at the eleventh hour.

Ufford Park was disappointing. They had put up the cost of a round from the expected £18 to £25, and as the Police did not have any members of the club, all but two of them paid the full amount. Also, they put another society out directly before us, so we were significantly held up all the way round, even though we had booked the event 6 months ago. It was expected that we would all return to the Bar afterwards for a meal, however Ufford Park had not laid on the staff required to meet the numbers (although being reminded several times during the months preceding the match). So it was a little disappointing that the normal formalities could not be carried out.

There were periods of brilliance shown by the BT team, including a "baseball" shot from Jon Hopkins out of a bush on the third hole. Both teams enjoyed the match (and banter) and it was agreed between the Captains that the event should continue next year. As BT effectively set the location of this years match it was agreed that further matches should take the form of a home and away format, with next years being selected by the Police.

Many thanks to all the participants who supported this event and I look forward to seeing you all in future events.

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