So, after a great April, where has the lovely weather gone. I may be Scottish and used to the wind and the rain, but that does not mean I enjoy playing in it. Hopefully, the sun will start to shine again soon.

The latest lifting of the lockdown came into place today and we can now have a drink and a meal inside. We can all enjoy a good hug according to Boris so I expect to see a lot of hugs on the 18th green.

Can I also say a quick word on the course conditions. I played my knockout singles on 6th May when I think we experienced every type of weather possible that afternoon. As I drove into the Club, the greens were white with hailstones.

Despite that, we played on and the conditions underfoot were not bad, and the greens putter true throughout. Great credit must be given to the green staff for the way they are maintaining the course. Please help them where you can by replacing divots and repairing pitch marks on the green.

Unfortunately, I did not last too long in the Singles again this year. I never get an easy draw and this year was no different as I was paired with Phil Alley. It was a close call though with Phil holing a 15-foot putt on 18 to close out the match 1 up.

As usual, it was a pleasure playing Phil and the match was played with great sportsmanship. I still have the Men’s Pairs and the Mixed Pairs to come, but I can’t say we have an easy draw in these competitions either. Still, it is still enjoyable to get out and meet as many people as possible.

This Sunday saw the second of the Men’s team events in the West Cheshire League, hosted by Heyrose. The results were as follows:

Pryors Hayes lost to Heyrose 2.5-0.5

Pryors Hayes beat Antrobus 3-0

Heyrose beat Antrobus 2.5-0.5

This currently leaves Pryors Hayes in second place. Well done again to those who represented the Club. Next set of matches are at Antrobus in 3 weeks’ time. This is always a difficult place to get any points, but I am sure Mike O’Mara can give us a few tips about how to skim a golf ball across the pond on 18 to land next to the pin.

Watching the golf on TV over the weekend, it was great to see Richard Bland win his first tournament after nearly 20 years of trying. At Pryors Hayes, we also had a first time Major winner in the form of Sharon Shorthouse. Well done Sharon – hope there are many more to follow.

I am still on course to do my 72-hole challenge on 20th June. I will start being a bit more visible at the club on Saturday mornings looking for sponsors. I will also be looking to sell some sweepstake tickets for the Euros that start in 3 weeks’ time.

Remember, for £10, you have a chance to win a 4-ball at The Mere Golf Resort. Email me if you want to enter.

Until next time, PLAY WELL, STAY SAFE, SUPPORT THE CLUB AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER