Wet weather golf can be a challenge
There are many golfers who are happy to play in wet conditions, believing that providing the course is open it is still an opportunity to meet friends and enjoy a round together.
There is no doubt, however, that the muddy conditions and getting soaked can be a real test to staying positive and playing reasonable golf.
Horsham Seniors had a much-reduced turnout as they played one of their monthly Winter League and Eclectic Stableford qualifiers.
The very heavy rain and soggy fairways resulted in a third of the group on the first day making the decision to come off before finishing the 18 holes. Respect has to go to those hardy, if waterlogged, few who saw the competition through to the end.
The second day was rain free and meant everyone completed the competition even though the ground underfoot was still a challenge. It does require changes to normal play to succeed during wet conditions such as slowing down the swing and choosing a different club to get the distance and accuracy.
Testing all his best golfing skills, the winner on Tuesday was Peter Bayles, who not only put in a credible score of 31 points, he also managed to score a birdie on one of the par three holes.
Shaun Moloney and Graham King came in second and third with the same score of 30 points, and Keith Rayner was fourth on 29 points.
Capitalising on slightly improved surroundings, Martin Tigg was the winner on Wednesday with an even better score of 35 points, and he was congratulated by Jim White, the Seniors’ Vice Captain.
Trevor White was second on 34 points, third place went to Will Pitt, with Bob Andrews coming in fourth, both scoring 32 points.
Hopefully the wet weather skills, equipment and clothing will be required less as we move towards spring.