Seniors Match Results - 2010 | The Leicestershire Golf Club

Seniors Match Results - 2010

Date	Match	Venue	Players	Result	Comments
APRIL
9th	Hinckley	Away	16	Lost 7-1	Lovely sunny day. Birdies required to win a hole!
19th	Wollaton Park	Away	12	Lost 3 1/2 - 2 1/2	It was a cool overcast day with rain forecasted, which never materialised. Course was in good condition, with the greens a little slow and difficult to judge after "treatment". The fallow deer made for a picturesque setting and some really good golf was played. We enjoyed a superb carvery meal and excellent company in a convivial atmosphere.
22nd	Western Park	Away	12	Won 4 - 2	The sun shone, the sky was blue, the grass was green, the fairways wide and forgiving, the greens true, the golf and company was relaxed and enjoyed by all, resulting in a perfect end to a perfect day - a win for The Leicestershire!!
28th	Glen Gorse	Home	16	Draw 4 - 4	Once again the greens played a crucial part in the annual rivalry with Glen Gorse, where the pace and direction was difficult to judge due to the slope. However, honour was satisfied all round with a draw after a thoroughly enjoyable competition, followed by another convivial and excellent repast in the dining room.
MAY
5th	Scraptoft	Away	16	Lost 5 1/2 - 2 1/2	The Seniors thoroughly enjoyed being hosted by a very hospitable Scraptoft team. The weather kept good for us, the fairways were lush and trim, but the greens were a tad slow. Our hosts on this occasion managed a convincing win.
13th	Kirby Muxloe	Home	12	Halved 3 - 3	The course looked sculptured, trees and blossoms colourful, a credit even to a garden landscape by Capability Brown, with the weather still resulting in the best golfing day and the best day's golf with the honours shared.
19th	Lingdale	Away	16	Halved 4 - 4	Lingdale, in the middle of the Charnwood Forest, looked immaculate but for some greens being "treated" on the second 9 holes which posed some degree of difficulty. On the warmest day of the year so far and in view of the often difficult terrain the team of 16 fought hard to achieve a creditable draw.
26th	Stoke Rochford	Home	16	Won 4 1/2 - 3 1/2	Showers were forecast, but didn't materialize, so the conditions were relatively ideal despite the drought. After a hard fought match against our capable opponents, Stoke Rochford, we managed a well earned victory
JUNE
3rd	Northants. County	Home	12	Won 4 - 2	The weather was perfect, the course and greens looked superb, the golf and company excellent, the meal appetizing and the result near perfect with a win for The Leicestershire.
7th	Greetham Valley	Home	16	Won 41/2 -31/2	Under threatening skies the team resisted the Greetham Valley "threat" and achieved a deserved and hard fought victory before enjoying a relaxed, convivial and satisfying repast which was complimented by our visitors.
9th	Willesley Park	Home	12	Won 31/2 -21/2	After a late start due to adverse weather and traffic conditions for our visitors we were fortunate to experience a warm but humid day with late sunshine but nevertheless a thoroughly enjoyable days golf with some excellent company, ending in a satisfying win for the Leicestershire.
16th	Rothley Park	Home	12	Lost 4 - 2	The weather and course condition were both exceptional, the matches were played in excellent spirit, and the lunch was a very convivial affair.
28th	Kilworth Springs	Away	16	Lost 6 - 2	On one of the hottest days of the year so far, with the pungent smell of new mown hay, the Seniors fought valiantly on a course where the terrain is somewhat different and challenging, but unfortunately lost 6-2. Excellent company however ensured that we all enjoyed the occasion.
JULY
7th	Market Harborough	Away	16	Lost 6 1/2 - 1 1/2	The Seniors enjoyed a challenging and physically demanding & punishing contest at Harboro', due to the terrain, which proved too difficult to conquer. However the "festivities" afterwards renewed our vigour and good humour.
12th	Charnwood Forest	Home	12	Won 3 1/2 - 2 1/2	The current spell of fine weather broke for our home fixture against Charnwood, but despite showers to begin, culminating in quite a heavy downpour, the team recorded a win after a hard fought contest which was thoroughly enjoyed by all participants, with honour satisfied all round.
22nd	Longcliffe	Away	16	Lost 6 1/2 - 1/2	The long course and sloping "wild" terrain posed many challenges to the team. The pace of the greens was difficult to judge, aggravated by several being covered in sand. Longcliffe were eventual worthy winners on a day when spells of rain complicated play. A convivial meal compensated for our disappointment.
26th	Cosby	Home	16	Halved 4 - 4	On a warm muggy day, with intermittent spells of light rain, the team thoroughly enjoyed a relaxed and convivial game culminating in a draw with honour being satisfied on both sides.
29th	Luffenham Heath	Home	16	Won 4 1/2 - 3 1/2	The team enjoyed perfect weather, a well prepared course, a first class meal, excellent company and a satisfying win, in our annual "joust" with Luffenham Heath.
AUGUST
2nd	Kibworth	Home	12	Won 5 - 1	A convincing win for the Seniors against Kibworth on what was an excellent golfing day. The course was in superb condition and praised by our visitors, the greens true and a credit to the ground staff, but they proved to be too difficult for the visitors .
4th	Stoke Rochford	Away	16	Lost 7 1/2 - 1/2	On a day that was nearly a "washout", due to the weather, the team narrowly avoided a "whitewash" at Stoke Rochford by the narrowest of margins. But nevertheless, as usual, it proved to be an occasion thoroughly enjoyed by all!
9th	Whetstone	Away	16	Lost 5 - 3	On this inaugural fixture at Whetstone, on a course much improved over recent years, "water" and "open ditches" were prevalent on several holes in strategic areas.This, together with lack of familiarity with the course, which was in good general condition under the circumstances, resulted in a win for the hosts.
13th	Park Hill	Away	12	Lost 4 - 2	The warmth of the hospitality at Parkhill on Fri. 13/8 (yes Fri. 13th) made up for the inclement weather with heavy squally showers when the Seniors lost, despite the welcoming and forgiving course with wide fairways and huge greens.
SEPTEMBER
1st	Ladies Silver Putter	Home	18
7th	Atherstone	Away	14
13th	Wollaton Park	Home	12

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