Fixture: Vivary Golf Club vs. Isle of Wedmore Golf Club
Venue: Isle of Wedmore Golf Club (Away)
Final Score: Vivary 4 – 1 Isle of Wedmore
Vivary Golf Club advanced to the quarter-finals of the Rosebowl with a commanding 4–1 victory over a resilient Isle of Wedmore side. Despite some incredibly tight finishes and late-match drama, the home team held their nerve across the board to secure their place in the next round.
The Match Breakdown
- Match 1: Steve Wilson & Robbie Miller (Won)The opening pair set the tone for the day with a clinical performance. Wilson and Miller took control of the match early, cruising to a comfortable victory to put Vivary 1–0 up on the board.
- Match 2: Kav Butland & Nigel Hutchings (Won 1 up)In what proved to be the comeback of the day, Butland and Hutchings overcame a sluggish start that saw them fall 3 down with just 4 holes left to play. Showing immense grit and resilience, the duo rallied to win the final four holes consecutively, snatching an improbable 1 up victory on the 18th green.
- Match 3: Dan Jackson & Mark Payne (Won)Playing in the third slot, the reliable partnership of Jackson and Payne delivered under pressure. Combining steady play with excellent course management, they successfully brought their point home to further cushion Vivary’s lead.
- Match 4: Paul Short & Jon Welch (Lost)Short and Welch battled hard in a highly competitive fixture but unfortunately fell just short against a sharp Wedmore pairing, giving the visitors their lone point of the day.
- Match 5: Gary Bishop & Dave Andrews (Won 1 up)The final match was a classic, topsy-turvy encounter. With the tie finely balanced, Bishop and Andrews strung together three consecutive winning holes to go Dormy 3. Wedmore fought back on the 17th after an unfortunate bounce saw a great drive from Andrews lost in the fairway, cutting the lead to Dormy 1. Undeterred on the 18th tee—and with the news of the overall team victory filtering through—the pair secured a solid half on the final hole to seal a 1 up win.
The Verdict
A 4–1 scoreline reflects an excellent team performance and a well-deserved victory on away soil. Vivary’s ability to win the tight matches on the 18th green proved to be the ultimate difference between the two sides.
The squad now marches on to the quarter-finals, where they face a challenging away fixture against Fosseway.
Congratulations to the team, and good luck in the next round!