This annual tournament involves teams of 6 players from Eastbourne, Hurstpierpoint, Lancing, and Brighton playing scratch foursome matches both morning and afternoon with a splendid lunch in between the rounds.

The Eastbourne team included, for the first time as OEs, Archie and George Shakespeare off handicaps of around +2 or +3. And also Tim Mote, Ben Twine, Tony Dunn, Adam Walker (morning only), and Chris Walker (afternoon only).

We ended up a creditable joint second with Hurstpierpoint on 6 points (3 wins) behind Brighton on 10.

The course which is always a great test was in excellent condition and the lunch was indeed very good.