Reflecting on Worplesdon glory – Pic by Jonny Bramley
Rick ‘Parfitt’ Evans rolled back the years to rock Worplesdon at the opening event of the PGS season.
The former BBC hack finished top of a nearly 40-strong field to claim the Lord Riddell Trophy.
In beautiful Spring sunshine, Rick was one of only two players to play to their handicap beating Adam Piggott on countback with a net 71.
Rick sadmitted his driving was the key to his good score. “I’m chuffed to bits, it was a lovely day and I was delighted to play well. I’m going home to drink this wine in the sunshine before I sober up.”
Rick also took the honours in Division 2, with Phil Edgar-Jones pipping last year’s captain, Tony Smith, to second place on countback with a net 73. With Adam claiming top spot In Division 1, defending champion James Nursey nudged ahead of Bubbles Bramley on countback with a net 72 to take second place. James also shot the lowest gross score with a 75.
For new captain, Jamie Weir, it was luck of the Irish that the first event of the 2025 calendar was blessed with the warmest day of the year so far. Gone were the winter jumpers and out came the summer polo shirts.
Worplesdon proved its pedigree once again presenting itself in terrific condition for the time of year when so many other courses have suffered over the winter. The fairways were running and despite recent course maintenance on the greens, they putted true and fast.
After the excellent lunch new Captain Jamie Weir announced the full Emsley Carr draw.
It is:
Evan Samuel v Tim Allan
Colin Hancock v Nick Cherrie
Neil White v John Quinn
Hugo Chambre v Christian Fraser
Phil Harris v Khalid Javed
Philip Edgar-Jones v Peter Dazeley
Jonny Bramley v Roderick Easdale
Adam Piggott v Tony Smith
The following pics from Paul Harrison, Michael, Nic Brook, Jamie Weir and Jonny Bramley.
