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ACC Golfing Society

2023 has been a difficult year for Regimental Gepffrey Ascptt, winner of
teams as the cost of living crisis has had an enor- the individual Stableford
prize being presented with
mous impact on golf clubs as well as individual
The Presedent’s Cup by
households. A number of our usual opponents Allan Cochrane
were unable to field a team due to these financial
pressures, but we are hopeful that these can be
reinstated for the next season. Our match secre-
tary Tony Fryer is already working towards this
end. Alternative, more reasonable venues are being
explored and close contact is being kept with other
regimental secretaries.. We are as ever indebted to
The Royal Logistic Corps Association Trust which
continues to provide a grant towards keeping Esprit
de Corps alive within the Society. A big thank you
must go to the 60 or so members of the Society,
some of whom remain loyal to their subscription
whilst not necessarily being able to participate as of the Spring Meeting to an outside venue proved
much as they would wish. Additionally we have to be very popular and there has been a positive
recruited half a dozen new members who are prov- commitment to the same event next year. This is to Captain’s Day ACC Golf Society Captain Charities
ing a great asset to the Society. Detailed results for be a two day event held at Greetham Valley GC in 2023 Dave Fox presenting
This event is the most pop- 2023 Captain David Fox raised over £1415 for his
the year and the 2024 Programme of Events will be Rutland, near Northampton. the Captains’ charity
ular in the Calendar with local charity Beaumond House through the gener-
found on the golf page within the ACC Association ACCGS Championships (Over 27 Holes) 26 participants including Cheque to Beaumont osity of Society members and others over the year.
website in the New Year on the link: https://www. House Hospice Care
This event brought together most of the Society’s the Army Club Captain He had auctioned a number of 4-balls sponsored by
accassociation.org/golf_2022.htm
top players in what was an outstanding display of as a guest. He also handed various golf clubs which added greatly to the total.
As a result of increased costs, the committee has
golf.. The winners were: the Captain’s Blazer to Eric
had to review the financial status of the Society and A Message from 2024 Captain Eric Lewis
Scratch – Peter Sharman (125); Nett – Society Lewis the 2024 Captain. His
after much consultation reluctantly increased the It is with much delight that I have been selected to
Captain David Fox (112) and Stableford – Vice-Captain will be Steve
entry fee for all matches and major competitions be Captain of the Army Catering Corps Golfing
Chairman Graham Smith (51). It should be noted Wheeldon, a popular choice
as well as seeking venues which offer better value Graham Smith with his Society, a society that is nearly as strong today as it
that Peter Sharman had top score in all three categories, by the Past Captains. collection of trophies
for money. This has not resulted in fewer members ACCGS Championships, but Society rule is that only one individual prize may This proved to be a great day for Chairman was when we were still a Corps back in 1993. It is
participating, and the committee is very grateful l to r – Peter Sharman, with a little trepidation that I take over as Captain,
be awarded. Graham Smith as he collected trophies for highest
for this display of loyalty and support. The moving David Fox, Graham Smith especially when I look back at the long list that
President’s Day Stableford over 18 holes, best Past Captain’s Cup came before me and the sterling work, they and the
and highest Division 2 scores (over 18 handicap).
Society Treasurer Geoffrey Acott won the individ- current Captain Dave Fox have done to ensure the
ual Stableford with an amazing score of 40 points ACCGS v RAF Caterers GS societies enduring success. My charity for 2024 is
and was presented with The President’s Cup by The Bone of Contention was presented to the win- the Salisbury Food Bank, https://salisbury.food-
Society President Allan Cochrane. ning team captain David Fox (right) by the RAF bank.org.uk/ a charity I have supported for the
Captain after a hard fought but good natured battle past 5 years which supports many families that are
at the Army Golf Club. The RAF will be hosting suffering with the high prices that most of us are
the 2024 match at a venue of their choice. experiencing. If you are a golfer, or would like to
play golf but are not a member of the ACC Golfing
Society then I encourage you to join – there are
many events throughout the year which provide
the opportunity for competition but probably more
importantly, the opportunity to meet old friends.
Summary
We look forward to 2024 with eagerness and hope
to persuade our handful of other Arms and Services
to continue with our calendar of matches, many of
which date back over many years. Our new Match
Secretary Tony Fryer is working hard in this.
RAF team captain David Meanwhile best wishes for a Merry Christmas
Winners of the 9-hole Texas Scramble l to r – David Fox, Tony Fryer, Fox (right) receiving the and a Happy New Year to everyone from the ACC
Graham Smith and Jason Barrett AGC Captain Bone of Contention Golfing Society Committee, see you next year.

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