Links Tour 2020

Safely back home once again from our third Wags Links Tour. Leaving here on Sunday morning with heavy rain falling I wondered if conditions would be the same in Norfolk. I am happy to say that my concerns were unfounded. We arrived in good time, (all that is apart from our treasurer) who managed to get himself lost. He is now taking lessons in Sat Nav management!

We enjoyed our golf on the Heacham course playing in cloudy but dry conditions, unfortunately the rain did arrive mid afternoon with a much colder feel to it. Nevertheless we all enjoyed the course as a prelude to the next two days golf.

Day two we were at Kings Lynn, a first time visit for all of us. We arrived in bright sunshine which fortunately stayed with us for the day, helping us to enjoy this lovely Parkland Course. We were welcomed with a very warm and friendly greeting from the staff which was much appreciated by us all. The course was in great condition although the greens were slower than most, it did not spoil our enjoyment of this great golf course. The general opinion from all was that we would all like to visit here again.

Our winner here on our first competition day was Malcom Smith, with a very respectable 33 points. Second Mike Moore 29 points, Third Steve with 27 points. My excuse being that the trees got in my way. A thoroughly enjoyable day for us all finishing with a drink and sandwiches on the clubhouse patio.

Day three, our main competition day at Royal Cromer. Our second visit here was well worth a return, it never disappoints, with a fantastic layout and great views out to the North Sea. The staff here are always friendly and welcoming helping us to enjoy our day. The course was extremely busy when we arrived but we were on the first tee bang on time at 11am ready to go.

A very welcome aspect on the first tee was the starter, a very pleasant, nice looking, friendly and knowledgeable lady who managed to start us in six minute intervals, very impressive. It is such a fantastic golf course being a firm favorite of us all. We played in warm sunshine enjoying every minute spent there.

Our victor and winner of the Links Trophy was Roy Davis with 31 points on count back, second place, Mike Moore 31 points, Third place Steve with 30 points. Congratulations to Roy on his win and to all of you who were able to join us and support the tour this year. Unfortunately we were down on our numbers and did miss those of you that for various reasons were unable to participate this year. It was a very successful tour once again and I would like to particularly thank Tom, Katz and Roy for their photographic contributions. I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Steve Smithson

Heacham Manor pictures

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Steve checking on arrivals, Sunday at Heacham Manor

Yuki, Tom and Katz all safely arrived and ready to go

Yuki - happy to be back at Heacham Manor

Roy and Yuki touching elbows to say hello

David, Steve and Richard impressed with the new clubhouse in the background

Steve and Roy awating late arrivals

Most of us here now

Buggies loaded and ready to go

David and Richard waiting to move on to the first tee

Richard hits a decent one down the first

Mike powers one away on the first

Roger, happy with his first drive at Heacham

Richard safely over the pond, new clubhouse in the background

Loading the buggies at Heacham on Sunday

Exceedingly rare sight - Yuki in a buggy!

David in pensive mood

David George off to a good start

Mike down the middle

No, it's your turn to drive David, I drove all the way from Watford!

Yuki and Katz well wrapped up for the day

"All clear for take-off, pilot Malcolm"

Roy sporting one of the many caps received as presents from his son

Newcomer Tim with a tremendous wind up. Will he miss the ball this time?!

Yours truly caught a good one

Enjoying a drink before dinner

Well satisfied, lovely dinner

Steve and Roger enjoying dinner, Roger very pleased with his steak.

Cheers David, after an excellent meal

After dinner on Sunday

David looking trendy, including designer stubble!

Kings Lynn pictures

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Adrian, Malcolm and David looking good on the first tee

Malcolm, this one will go far!

Please don't go into the trees again!

How can we miss all those trees?!

Thankfully I missed them this time!

Mike Moore's fist pump after making a long putt at Kings Lynn

Royal Cromer pictures

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Yuki, proud to be here at this historic Royal Cromer Golf Club

Steve keeping an eye on the first tee while Yuki practices his first swing, as if he needs to!

Richard and Yuki - smiles before the off

Richard smooth-talking the the lovely lady starter.

Tom is definitely not going to have the last word here!

He even takes on a repected Wags Past Captain!

Tom bows his head in shame as David tells him the starter knows best, as we all look the other way.

Yuki and Steve amused at Tom's predicament! Malcolm prefers to stay well out of it.

Richard and David waiting for the green to clear

Lovely views looking out to the North Sea.

A great view along the cliff edge at Royal Cromer

"A great shame that it's sold" says Steve, "I wouldn't mind living here myself!"

Drat! I lost one over there last year too! - Richard

Scenic views as the clouds roll in.

Just in view is the changing room at the top of the hill! Does the lady still live there who thought Yuki and Katz were delivering her order from the takeaway!