⛳ VETS LEAGUE – VS WEST KENT – 27TH AUGUST 2026

Final League Match of the Season! 🏁

This week brought the conclusion of the Vets League season with our final fixture — a home match against West Kent, our nearest rivals geographically! 🏌️ A local derby that means so much to both clubs.

Battle in the Damp: 🌧️

The day started with persistent rain, but by match time the weather had cleared, leaving the course damp in patches. Perfect conditions for competitive golf! ⛳

The Results and Team Sheet are now on the website to view. 📋 We believe we've edged West Kent in the final league standings after an exciting finish to the season! 🎯

🏆 TEAM CAPTAIN MICKEY SMITH'S SEASON REVIEW (PARAPHRASED):

A Season to Reflect On 💭

Thank you to every player who represented the Vets in the league this season! 👏 It's been a journey, and we're proud of what we've achieved.

By the Numbers: 📊

• Squad Size: 21 players used throughout the season

• Final Position: 4th place 🥉

• Points: 29.5 points

• Gap to Leaders: 8 points behind league champions Royal Blackheath 🏆

  
  

Key Insight: 📈

Our home form has been strong 💪, but we recognise that our away performances need improvement next season. That's our focus going forward—converting those away matches into more points.

Special Mentions: ⭐

Huge congratulations to Matt & Steve and Melvin & Ben 🙌, who went through the entire season unbeaten in their pairings! 👍💥👊 That's championship-level consistency!

Heartfelt Thanks: 💙

• To Martyn for providing excellent league game reports and keeping everyone informed 📝

• To all our Vets Division players for their incredible support and camaraderie throughout the season 🤝

• To Doug for his invaluable assistance throughout the matches 🙏

  
  

Looking Forward: 🔜

We're excited about next season and determined to make it a winning one! 🚀 The foundations are there—let's build on them.

See you all soon!

Mickey ❤️⛳