Friendly Match Report: CL Vets vs Nizels GC ⛳

13th April 2026

The Cherry Lodge Veterans kicked off their friendly match season with a home fixture against Nizels Golf Club 🏌️‍♂️, in what proved to be a competitive and closely contested encounter.

After an impressive unbeaten home record last season 🏆, confidence was high going into the match — particularly with the familiar pace of our greens expected to provide a valuable edge.

On the day, the Vets received 61 shots but gave away 71, meaning Nizels held a 10-shot handicap advantage overall 📊. Despite a strong effort from the team, this proved decisive, and the match ended in a 4–2 defeat.

While the result didn't go our way, it's the first fixture of a new season with plenty of opportunities ahead 📅. The team will no doubt regroup and look to bounce back in the upcoming fixtures 💪.

A big thank you to Nizels GC for an enjoyable match played in great spirit 🤝🏌️‍♂️

Results and Team Sheet, and Match Stats are available to view on the website.