After a long winter it was very pleasing to get the 2010 Society golfing season under way. Erewash Valley Golf Club kindly hosted our first match of the season and the visitors were the Society of Norfolk Golf Captains.

Steven Gallagher the host club Captain was unfortunately unable to play because of injury, however he was able to join the Society for dinner and expressed his best wishes to all present and said it was gratifying to hear good comments regarding the course and facilities at Erewash Valley.

Norfolk won the first three matches and the result looked to be going the visitor’s way. Host club players formed part of the remaining pairings and in some very close games Derbyshire came back from 4 – 1 down to achieve a match half.

Peter Brabbing the Derbyshire Captain welcomed the Norfolk team, and especially their President Frank Myers who had recently retired as the Norfolk Secretary. In fact, to have both sets of Presidents, Frank and Spen Stanway of Derbyshire, together with both Captains and Secretaries showed how much the fixture meant to both Societies.

The recently refurbished clubhouse lounges and changing rooms were excellent.

After proposing a toast to the visitors Malcolm Fuller, Norfolk Captain, replied. He suitably thanked the Peter for the toast on behalf of Norfolk and reiterated his thanks to Erewash Valley and their Captain for being such good hosts.

He was sure that all present had enjoyed the day, despite the long journey, and looked forward to the match next year.