CHAMPIONS! Vivary Secure Three Counties League Title in Dramatic Fashion
Vivary Golf Club vs. Folke Golf Centre
Three Counties League – Division 1
What a day for Vivary Golf Club! In a dramatic home fixture against Folke Golf Centre, Vivary didn’t just secure a hard-fought match victory—they officially crowned themselves Three Counties League Division 1 Champions with two full games left to spare.
The drama started before a single ball was even struck. With regular captain Mark Hewitson forced to pull out at the very last minute, Dan Jackson heroically stepped into the skipper’s shoes to lead the team out.
The Match Layout
- Dan Jackson & Nick Wooney (Won 6&4): The stand-in captain led by example. Teaming up with Nick Wooney, the duo put on a absolute clinic, crushing their opponents with a dominant 6&4 victory to set the tone early.
- Gary Bishop & Nigel Hutching (Halved): In a gritty, back-and-forth battle, Gary and Nigel showed massive resilience to secure a crucial half-point for the team.
- Brian Thomas & Dave Andrews (Won 4&2): Another stellar performance from this pair, playing steady, clinical golf to close out their match comfortably on the 16th green.
- Dan Barnes & Adam Reed (Won 1 up): The match of the day. Coming down the 18th in a razor-thin contest, Dan Barnes sunk the final putt to seal a 1-up win, claiming the vital trophy-winning points. The moment was capped off by an almighty, course-shaking roar from Dan in celebration!
- Mike Wilson & Rob Miller Jr (Lost 3&1): A tough, closely contested battle that went deep into the back nine, but ultimately slipped away on the 17th.
- Paul Short & Rob Miller Sr (Lost 6&4): Faced a firing Folke pairing who simply couldn’t miss, putting up a good fight but succumbing to a heavy defeat.
Final Verdict: Champions of Division 1!
Despite a couple of late losses in the tail, the top and middle of the order did exactly what was required. With the final math calculated upon completion of the tie, Vivary Golf Club have opened up an unassailable lead at the top of the table.
To secure the Division 1 title with two games still on the schedule is a testament to the incredible depth, talent, and team spirit shown by the squad all season. Massive congratulations to stand-in skipper Dan Jackson, regular captain Mark Hewitson, and every single player who donned the Vivary colors this year.
Bring on the final two games—now officially a victory lap!