The Invitation Golf Day is one of many golfing events organised by alumnus John Gilbert. Other events include the Students v Alumni Golf Weekend and the Alumni Golf Day (pictured above).
Alumni and friends enjoy inaugural Invitation Golf Day
The inaugural Exeter University Invitation Golf Day was held at St Georges Hill Golf Club this July with 23 alumni and friends taking part.
Feedback from the day was very positive as this comment from an alumni participant showed – “Had a fab day at St George’s –great course, good food and the rain stayed off till the afternoon by which time we were all back!”
Three competitions took place – alumni, alumni guests and a mixed foursomes. Results were:
Alumni
1. Tom Earl 35 points
2. Jon Whiteley 33
3. Gavin Graham 32
4. Roger Peek 29
5. Mark Taylor 25
6. Phillip Kimberley 19
Mixed Foursomes
1. Mike & Lindsay Berners Price 42 points
2. Ian & Di Basden-Smith 38
3. Rod & Maggie Alexander 37
4. Mike & Shirley Couzens 28
Alumni Guests
1. Peter Earl 38 points
2. Julie Newbold 35
3. Richard Light 33
4. Philip Peace 29
5. David Blomfield 29
6. Jim Wilson 28
7. Greg Matthews 27
8. Rob Newbold 22
9. Kieran Haynes 21
The organisers are currently reviewing the Invitation Day and what would attract more participants in the future. They are also looking at the event schedule which currently comprises the Alumni v Students match in the spring and the Alumni Golf Day in early September. Another golfing event is being considered where a Devon/Cornwall trip is organised in alternative years. If any fellow alumni have ideas or suggestions or would like to get involved with helping with the golf events please contact Rod Alexander (rodericscottuk@yahoo.co.uk) or John Gilbert (John_Gilbert@blueyonder.co.uk).
Date: 1 August 2012
