Playing on an Open Championship golf course is always a treat, so playing at Royal St Georges, which is one of the best venues to hold The Open, is about as good as it gets and a truly fantastic experience which cannot be recommended enough. Despite the time of year and an early start we had a fairly mild day and only a breath of wind. The greens were fast and true and generally the condition was every bit as good as you come to expect from such a class venue. After some tasty bacon rolls in the clubhouse 11 Royal Automobile Club members teed off competing for The Ziggy Trophy from St Andrews. Royal St Georges rarely gives up low scores and if anyone breaks into the 30s it is usually good enough to win. However, we had not one but four people managing this feat. In joint third place with 30 points was Gary Baker and defending Ziggy Trophy champion Dominic Brown, in second place with 31 points was Sean Gay, but in 1st place and the new Ziggy Trophy winner with a remarkable 37 points was Ian Richmond. 81 gross was very impressive so well done to Ian. A get well soon goes to Geoff Spriegel who was due to play but injured his back two days before the event and had to pull out. After the golf we had a superb dinner in the clubhouse, the full works Royal St Georges style and it never disappoints, just brilliant. Arriving back to the Royal Automobile Club by 6.30pm later that day. Many thanks to all who took part. Best regards, Will.
