Report by Dr Jeff Grover
In extremely wet conditions when the rain was relentless, a clear winner emerged some 7 points ahead of his nearest rival. There was a brief period when there was a break in the inclement conditions when the winner, clearly determined to succeed, removed his outer waterproof garments to reveal a golfing jumper depicting the wearer in days gone by. This psychological advantage spurred the owner to score a commendable 33 points.
In second place was the host who normally only ever plays 9 holes at Test Valley and there was a real fear that he may get lost during the 2nd nine holes. Fortunately, this did not materialise.
Third and fourth places went to the defending champion and a nonagenarian who, in reality, put everyone to shame as he played commendably well under the onerous conditions. He lost only on countback over the last 9 holes.
The bedraggled golfers emerged over the horizon in two buggies and left the 18th green to be met by David Wickens who had laid on bacon and sausage butties and plates of chips that were eagerly devoured by all.
The official results were:
1. Alan May with 33 points
2. Richard Stettner on 26 points
3. Jeff Grover with 24 points
4. Geoff Twine with 24 points
The winner receives a trophy for safe keeping for 12 months and then has the responsibility for organising its defence in 2024.
Probus Club of Basingstoke 
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