“Coals to Newcastle” was evident in this 4 ball Better Ball event. First off was the Society Captain Norman Harvey partnered by Ken Holland, Captain of the host club.

They returned a score of 40 points over this beautifully prepared course. This score was not beaten all day. The winning Captains generously declined to accept their cut glass prizes, though the Society Captain assured the 90 odd Past Captains present that Ken Holland would be recompensed.

The winners of the Captains Prize went to Fred Summers and Ken Jackson, both from the home club with 39 points (on count back). Second were Ken Arnold (Tapton Park) and John Guard (Chesterfield), third were David Brown (Tapton Park and Max Sharpe (Matlock) all again with 39 points.

The better back nine of those on 38 points were Graham Naylor (Alfreton) and Mick Murtagh (Shirland) enabling them to take fourth.

Nearest the pin prizes were won by Norman Harvey (he kept the golf balls), Derek Northin and Mick Murtagh.

Ken Arnold, Burton Captain, welcomed everyone prior to the Society Captain presenting the prizes to the winners.

Norman Harvey in response remarked that Burton on Trent had hosted a Captains Society event ever since its inception in 1966.

He thanked all who had made his day such a success:- Gary Stafford (Professional), Gavin Robson (Head Green Keeper), Bill Bird and his lady helpers in the halfway house and acting as starters notwithstanding Fred Pitt with his computer sorting out the scores together with the Committee and members of his home club.

The Club President Arthur Maddock wound up the proceedings congratulating Norman on his Captains Day saying that he truly deserved the accolade of Society Captain having held many offices at Burton and been a true servant of the club.

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