Well our year certainly started with a bang. First the exploding golf ball followed by a mini hurricane, which blew away the halfway house!

At least the sun shone for Martin & Wendy’s Putt Out – it was when Jim and I took to the tee that the weather took a turn for the worse. I hope that is not an omen for the rest of the year.

We were delighted to be lead out to the tee by ‘Alex’, a golden retriever who has worked as an Assistance Dog for ‘Dogs for the Disabled’ (our chosen charity) for 8 years. For more information about our charity – please visit their website www.dogsforthedisabled.org

Thanks to everyone who braved the elements and managed to at least play a few holes before we had to submit to nature’s curse of the Drive-In.

I look forward to a fun year ahead working with Jim and my Vice Captain Sue and hope to serve the members in such a way that continues to move the club forward and fosters the friendly atmosphere that has developed over the years.

Here’s to a good year – enjoy your golf – and don’t take it too seriously!

Carol Johnson

Lady Captain