American Greensomes - Gainsborough - 4th May
It was a damp and drizzly start and torrential rain to finish…but none of that dampened the spirits of the 40 players who contested the American Greensomes on the Gainsborough Course.
For some, it was the first time of playing this particular format, with both players driving, then playing each other’s second shots before choosing the ball to finish the hole.
But everyone seems to have adapted well, with no team scoring less than 30 and half of the field scoring 40 or more.
Overall winners on the day were Mark Clark and Mal Jones with 45 points – but only taking the top spot on countback from Tony Denmead and Ian Bickers, also with 45 but a slightly weaker back 9.
Third, and also in the prizes, were Adrian Cherry and Phil Brennan with 44 points.
Full results as follows:
1. Mark Clark and Mal Jones 45 on c/b
2. Tony Denmead and Ian Bickers 45
3. Adrian Cherry and Phil Brennan 44
4. Ian McKay and Dave Seymour 43
5. Barry Hitchcock and Mike Clare 43
6. John Parkinson and Brian Willsher 42
7. Alan Austin and Pete Hele 42
8. Tony Carman and Del McWilliams 41
9. Roger Davies and Mick Henry 40
10. Andy Cracknell and Allen Brown 40
11. Tony Reeves and Malcolm Norton 39
12. Mike Moore and Robert Ogles 39
13. Robin Nicholson and Peter Houghton 38
14. Dick Lumsden and Brian Roloff 38
15. Alex Giddens and John Russell 38
16. John Jardine and Tony Emms 37
17. Reg Reid and Ray Ludlum 35
18. Niall Caven and Skikhar Chatrath 34
19. Terry Mitchell and Collin Broadhurst 33
20. Richard Middleton and Trevor Waterhouse 32