Quiet, Jamie’s Speaking

THIS is your Captain speaking!

And another incredibly exciting year lies in wait with some wonderful venues to look forward to. Captain Smudge’s reign of terror is over, and much like the Trump to his Sleepy Joe I intend to make the PGS great again…

No no, just kidding… Tony’s are impossibly large shoes to fill. In my 15 years as a member of this Society I cannot think of a captain who’s thrown his heart and soul into the role more. If I can be one ounce as diligent and passionate as Smudge, I’ll have done a good job.

This year we’re back at all the old favourites – Worplesdon, Walton Heath, Ashridge, the Berkshire, West Hill – but

we also have two new venues for us all to hack around, in Burnham Beeches and West Herts.

I’m delighted to say my Captain’s Day will head to the stunning South Kent coast and – in my humble opinion – the finest links course in England, Royal Cinque Ports. We will be given a wonderfully warm welcome and for anyone interested in making it a two-day trip please do let me know as Prince’s have kindly offered us a good Deal (no pun intended) for an

overnight stay, dinner and a round at their place too.

Which takes us to the jewel in the crown of any PGS year, the Wryter Cup.

This year, three of the golfing majors will take place at Oakmont, Augusta and Royal Portrush – ranked 8th, 12th and 14th

respectively in the current top 100 golf courses of the world. Well, honour to lead us into battle in the far north of Scotland in October.

Please enjoy the year – I know I will. I’m incredibly proud to be your Captain.

Jamie Weir

N.B. This article first appeared in the Society’s newsletter.