Before the match started Moor Park were not short of telling us that they had already beaten both the Army Golf Society and the Royal Navy Golf Society this year, and were clearly hoping for a clean sweep. It was not to be.
The RAFGS team excelled themselves and won by 4 1/2 to 1 1/2. But it was close; the three of the four matches the RAFGS won were by just one hole - our first victory in the fixture since 2019. Notable was Tim Bishop and Mark Morton’s victory, secured by Tim with a long birdie putt on the 18th in a fluctuating match in which there were a total of 9 birdies.
Moor Park was recovering from the dry summer but the greens were very good, the course created its usual challenge, and the golf was followed by a convivial supper in the historic Arnhem Room.
RAFGS team: Mike Peaker (non-playing Match Manager), Ian Barclay, Colin Basnett, Tim Bishop, Roger Carr, Mick Ford, Rick Lipscomb, Mark Morton, Ian Robinson, Mick Roche, Phil Sperring, Andy Setterfield, Ollie Whyatt.
RAFGS v Moor Park Golf Club - 6 September 2026
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