Friday 17th November 2023
Men’s Section Presentation Evening
Forty-six members of the Men’s Section gathered to celebrate the 2023 season and to present the winning competitors with their trophies.
Following a three course meal provided by our new caterer, Shani and her team, the presentations got underway, with a large slice banter from the incoming Captain, Mark New who was the evening’s compere. The trophies were presented by outgoing Captain Paul Sharpe. Andy Cottrill was crowned club champion, also picking up the Ward Becker trophy. Chief amongst the victors was Andrew “Pop” Witts, winning the inaugural Fladbury Links Order of Merit (FLOM). This was achieved by scoring consistently well across all the qualifying competitions…very well done. Other competitors picking up a couple of prizes were Steve Wood (Duc’s Cup & Canada Cup) and Geoff Insall (Veteran’s Cup & Captains Putter). Some winners were not in attendance and are listed below.
The entertainment for the evening, in competition with Mark New, was provided by comedian Ian Richards.
As the evening drew to a close the usual stories of “what-could-have-been” were told over a few more drinks at the bar, along with new resolutions of a better performance next year.
The winners were:
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- Club Championship – Andy Cottrill
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- Canada Cups – Steve Wood (& Tim Hines – not present)
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- Captains Putter – Geoff Insall
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- Dennis Heath Trophy – Richard Dyde
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- Duc’s Cup – Steve Wood
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- Fladbury Links Order of Merit (FLOM) – Andrew “Pop” Witts
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- Frogmore Trophy – Mark New
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- Invitation Day – Andy Budnik (& Sam Marshall – not present)
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- Pete Callaghan Trophy – Laurie Keen
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- Rabbits Cup – Brian Witheford
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- Ray Gray Trophy – Mike Callaghan & Paul Sharpe
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- Roger Knight Trophy – Grantham Speake
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- Veterans Trophy – Geoff Insall
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- Ward Bekker Trophy – Andy Cottrill (& Pete Stanley – not present)
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- Winter League – Stu Ridley (& Darren Nightingale – not present)
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- Winter League Wooden Spoon – Chris Cave & Richard Marshall
Winners not in attendance:
Bill Onion Trophy– Joe Nightingale
Captain’s Trophy – Les Giles/Mike Harris/Alex Tullet/Henry Webb
Father and Son Trophy – Mick & Adam Bircham
Forrest Hay Trophy – Alistair McDonald & John Bacon
Frank Swann Trophy – Harrison Walker
Golf Club Bowl – Andrew Dauncey
Men’s Open – James Taylor (Copsewood Grange GC)
Pat Saville/Unity Cup – Eunice Allen/James Attwood/Ian Unwin
Roger Smith/Captain’s Charity – Will Bradford
Rotary Cup – Alex Tullett
The Byrd Cup – Gavin Griffiths
The Hospital Bowl – Michael Haughty