Well – what can I say?

I played 4 pretty good rounds and survived by 2 shots.

Round 1 at Woodbury Park – 37 points off a handicap of 14. Placed second and received a handicap cut of 2 shots.

Round 2 at Sidmouth (a ridiculously short and tricky course – 6 par 3’s – and sloping fairways – not a flat lie anywhere – and played in the rain – standing water on the 18th green when we got there) – 27 points off a handicap of 12 (after the ceremony of the cut). That score left me in first place and then another handicap cut.

Round 3 at East Devon – a great golf course – short but demanding accuracy. 37 points off a handicap of 11. Still leading by 2 from Tor.

Round 4 at Woodbury Park- no rain but quite cold windy. Another 27 points to hold my lead. It came down to the last hole – a par 3 over water to an ‘island green’. My nearest challenger had a putt for a birdie 2 (4 points) on the par 3 18th hole – which he missed. I had to sink a 6 footer for par for my 2 points and the win.

The winner’s tray will stay in UK (to save excess baggage fees) and we may have to go back next year to defend the title. Barcelona beckons.