Fixture: Vivary Golf Club (Seniors) vs. Wheathill Golf Club
Venue: Vivary Golf Club (Home)
Final Score: Vivary 4 – 1 Wheathill
Vivary’s Seniors squad secured an impressive 4–1 victory over Wheathill Golf Club this week, booking their place in the next round of the Somerset Rose Bowl. Despite a difficult start to the afternoon, the team showed immense resilience and depth to overwhelm the visitors on home soil.
The Match Breakdown
The fixture was a tale of two halves, beginning with a setback before Vivary’s middle and lower order took complete control of the tie.
- Match 1: Mark McKenna & Nigel Hutchings (Lost 4&3)The opening pairing faced a formidable Wheathill duo who found their rhythm early. McKenna and Hutchings battled to stay in touch, but the visitors were clinical, closing out the match 4&3 to give Wheathill the early lead.
- Match 2: Dave Skinner & Steve Wilson (Won 1 up)In what proved to be the pivotal match of the day, Skinner and Wilson staged a spectacular comeback. Facing a 3-down deficit with only four holes remaining, they produced a flawless run of golf under immense pressure. They won every remaining hole to snatch a 1-up victory on the 18th green, shifting the momentum entirely in Vivary’s favor.
- Match 3: Mark Payne & Paul Short (Won 4&3)This pairing delivered a masterclass in consistency. Dominating from the outset, Payne and Short played professional, low-drama golf to dismantle their opponents, securing a comfortable 4&3 win and putting Vivary ahead in the overall score.
- Match 4: Mark Pavey & Rob Miller Snr (Won)Pavey and Miller Snr ensured there would be no late drama for the team. Playing high-quality tactical golf, they outmaneuvered the Wheathill pair to secure the third and decisive point, officially sealing the overall victory for the club.
- Match 5: Graham Stagg & Taylor (Won)The final pairing added the finishing touches to a dominant team display. Stagg and Taylor gelled perfectly, putting in a fine performance to claim another full point and put the gloss on a comprehensive 4–1 scoreline.
The Verdict
The comeback from Skinner and Wilson on the 18th hole was the catalyst for a superb afternoon of golf at The Park. To turn an early deficit into a 4–1 rout demonstrates the character and competitive spirit currently running through the Seniors section.
Vivary now marches on to the next round of the Rose Bowl, where they face a challenging trip to Wells Golf Club.
Congratulations to the squad on a fantastic home win!