April usually brings forth showers but, in the case of Axe Cliff Golf Club, it brings forth Roll-Ups.

The first one was Mashers midweek and, lo and behold, Masher, aka Paul Curtin, won with 37 points. Chris Glover was well back on 31 but took second spot leaving Anthony Critchfield, on 27, in third.

The traditional Good Friday stableford was played in beautiful sunshine and Kevin Miller took the prize on 40 points, just beating Mike Chadwick, also on 40. My good self, Dave Bruce, somehow managed third with 36 just ahead of John Purdy also on 36.

I forgot to take some food and drink with me, as playing with Phil Christmas and Norman Bowles can take a few very pleasant hours. I did, however, share a small packet of Love Hearts with them.

The Seniors have chosen a strong team for their first round game against Exeter Golf & Country Club. This is our County Cup competition played on a knock-out basis over home and away matches. Good luck lads.

Axe Cliff Ladies have started their annual competitions now and have completed their Centenary Niblick, played as a Stableford. The weather was a winner, as was Karin Cox, on 32 points. Jo Hopgood took second with 25, from Captain Stella Thompson on 23. Margaret Kenchington, playing in pink, was fourth with 23.

The Men's Section held their April Medal with a strong field and managed some good scores in challenging conditions. Lewis Cottam won Division 1 with a fine 72 from Ian Burraston, second on 75 and Richard Gibbons, showing he can take on the youngsters as well as being the Seniors’ Vice Captain, claiming third spot on 76.

Divison 2 was closely fought, with the first three separated by only two shots. Craig Trivett was first with a par 70 from Dean Hodder and Alex Taylor, with 71 and 72 respectively.

Thanks must go to Alex and his young team for the first-class condition of the greens and the whole course. I think it’s looking the best it has been in my time and I've been a member over 20 years.