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Stoke Seniors
Match Reports 2008

                
Wednesday 15th October 2008
    SENIORS 5½   LADIES 5½ 
  Much of the match played in torrential rain, by halving the match the ladies retained the Goldsbrough Bowl which they won last year.  Adrian Childs and Keith Dugmore won 1 up, Don Werner & Roger Smith lost 3 & 1, Philip Varley & Roland Slack lost 2 & 1, Alan Jessop & Mike Dickinson won 2 & 1, Alan Dolby & David Hamilton halved, Joe Lindley & David Goodwillie lost 2 & 1, Brian Ayto & John Smeeton won 1 up, Chris Woof & Ernie Armstrong won 2 & 1, Walt Barber & Dennis Whight lost 2 & 1, John Wright & Trevor Harvey lost 1 down, Jim Price & Dave Hamston won 4 & 3.
Wednesday 8th October 2008
    STOKE 6   KETTERING 2 
  On a glorious autumnal morning, Stoke Seniors completed their matches for the season with a sound win against Kettering. The majority of games were
close. Worthy of note was a win by John Williamson and his partner Peter Stewart. This was Johns first win of the season with the seniors; may he achieve many more.  - Adrian Childs & Dave Hamston won 2 & 1, Roy Rowe & John Callow lost 2 & 1, Joe Kime & Ray Elsome won 3 & 1, Chris Woof & Wilf Stephenson won 1 up, John Williamson & Peter Stewart won 1 up, Roger Cooke & Alan Harvey lost 4 & 2, Nev Marris & Joe Lindley won 3 & 2, John Wright & Angus McDonald won 2 up.
Wednesday 1st October 2008
    STOKE 4   RUTLAND COUNTY 4 
  On a blustery cool day, with heavy intermittent showers ever present, Stoke Seniors halved their penultimate match of the season. Three of the four lost games went to the last hole, whilst all four winning games were by five up with three or four to play. Adrian Childs & Roger Smith won 5 & 3, Keith Dugmore & Gareth Hughes lost 1 down, Phil White & Richard Leverett won 5 & 4, Roger Cooke & Bob Wilson won 5 & 3, Chris Woof & David Hamilton lost 1 down, Mick Rance & Terry Garland won 5 & 4, Ernie Armstrong & Brian Kelly lost 3 & 2, John Wright & Ray Beal lost 1 down.
Monday 29th September 2008
    STOKE 6   MARKET HARBOROUGH 2  
  Stoke seniors returned to their winning ways with a 6 - 2 victory over Market Harborough to complete the double for the season. With a delayed start due to a timings misunderstanding, rain threatened the later pairings, but most stayed dry. Best winners on the day by 4 and 3 were Angus McDonald with Trevor Harvey (thanks for standing in at very short notice Trevor) and Brian Ayto with Peter Stewart.  Adrian Childs & Don Clements lost 1 down, Keith Dugmore & Colin Howett won 4 & 2, Angus McDonald & Trevor Harvey won 4 & 3, Roland Slack & John Acton won 3 & 2, Roger Smith & Alan Dolby won 2 up, Brian Ayto & Peter Stewart won 4 & 3, Mike Dickinson & Dennis Whight lost 2 & 1, Philip Varley & Dave Hudson won 2 up.

Wednesday 24th September 2008
    STOKE 1½     LINCOLN TORKSEY 6½  
  Stoke Seniors suffered their heaviest home defeat of the season against a very capable Torksey team. The course was in excellent condition and the
greens, having just been dressed, did not prove difficult enough for the visitors. The only Stoke winners were Don Werner and Walt Barber by 2 and 1.
Adrian Childs & Eric Harby lost 2 & 1, Keith Dugmore & Tony Smith halved, Don Werner & Walt Barber won 2 & 1, Ray Smith & Terry Garland lost 1 down, Dave Hamston & Duncan Bennett lost 4 & 3, Roy Rowe & Fred Bellingall lost 2 down, Alan Jessop & Wilf Stephenson lost 3 & 1 and John Williamson & Martin Burton lost 5 & 4.

Wednesday 17th September 2008
    STOKE  5    BELTON PARK 3
 With an earlier defeat away to Belton in July, Stoke seniors were keen to make amends in the return match. In a close encounter, Stoke emerged winners
by 5 to 3, but the result was unsure to the last game. Biggest winners for Stoke were Mick Rance and Mike Cleaver by 7 and 6, with Nev Marris and Joe
Lindley having an impressive 6 and 4 win.  Adrian Childs & David Hamilton won 4 & 2, Keith Dugmore & Bob Wilson won 2 & 1, Phil White & Brian Kelly lost 1 down, Mick Rance & Mike Cleaver won 7 & 6, Ernie Armstrong & Ray Beal lost 1 down, Trevor Harvey & Malcolm Edwards lost 2 down, Nev Marris and Joe Lindley won 6 & 4 and Joe Kime & Roger Nicholls won 5 & 3.

Monday 15th September 2008
    SPALDING  4  STOKE  4
On a splendid Autumnal morning, Stoke seniors held Spalding seniors to an away draw. After 5 results, Stoke were leading by 4 - 1 but were unable to secure the additional point to win. Best result for Stoke was by John Acton and Ernie Armstrong by 6 and 5; it obviously pays Ernie to turn up late for the fixture and not get overly excited about golf.  Adrian Childs & Roland Slack won 2 & 1, Richard Leverett & Alan Dolby won 3 & 1, Eric Harby & Joe Lindley lost 3 & 2, John Acton & Ernie Armstrong won 6 & 5, Brian Ayto & John Smeeton won 2 & 1, Don Clements & Tony Smith lost 2 & 1, Phillip Varley & Richard Marshall lost 2 & 1 and John Callow & John Stapleton lost 5 & 4.  
 
Thursday 4th September 2008
    GREETHAM VALLEY 5 STOKE  3 
With persistent rain during the morning, Stoke Seniors suffered a narrow defeat to Greetham Valley for Stoke's first losing double of the season. Roy Rowe' s win means  has now played 6 times for the Seniors - and won 6 times! Well done. Can he win on his next outing against Torksey at home? Adrian Childs & Keith Dugmore lost 2 & 1, Terry Garland & Duncan Bennett lost 3 & 2, Roy Row & Ray Elsome won 4 & 2, Don Werner & Ray Beal lost 4 & 3, Ray Smith & Cliff Mills won 1 up. John Martindale & Dave Hamston lost 1 down, Charles Donnison & Wilf Stephenson lost 2 down, John Wright & Joe Kime won 4 & 2.
Thursday 28th August 2008
    STOKE  6½ BLANKNEY 1½
Home advantage against Blankney proved decisive as Stoke Seniors avenged the earlier away defeat in July.  The match was played in near perfect conditions and excellent camaraderie between the two teams was noticeable. Adrian Childs & John Martindale won 1 up, Terry Garland & Walt Barber won 6 & 4, Angus McDonald & David Hudson lost 4 & 2, Brian Kelly & Colin Howett won 4 & 3, Ernie Armstrong & Eric Harby won 5 & 4, John Acton & Ken Brighty won 6 & 5, Roland Slack & Mike Cleaver won 1 up, John Wright & Cliff Mills halved.
Wednesday 27th August 2008
    STOKE  5½ LUFFENHAM HEATH 1½
Stoke seniors continued their winning ways with this win over Luffenham Heath, thereby completing their first double win of the season. Club Secretary John Martindale played for the seniors for the first time this year and had the best win of the day with partner Ray Smith by 6 and 5. We look forward to John playing with the seniors on a more regular basis - but don't give up the day job.  Adrian Childs & Roy Rowe won 2 & 1, Keith Dugmore & Mick Rance Won 1 up, Wilf Stephenson & John Smeeton lost 2 & 1, Phil White & Richard Leverett lost 3 & 1, Brian Ayto & Dennis Whight won 2 & 1, Roland Slack & John Callow halved, Ray Smith & John Martindale won 6 & 5, John Wright & Dave Hamston won 3 & 2.
Wednesday 20th August 2008
    STOKE  6 KIBWORTH 2
Stoke seniors continued their recent good form with a convincing home win against Kibworth by 6 - 2. Club Captain Steven Greenfield chose to play with
the seniors as a guest and showed the way to a comfortable 5 and 4 win. The win balanced the reverse match earlier in the year when Kibworth won at home by the same result. Adrian Childs * Steve Greenfield won 5 & 4, Keith Dugmore & Roy Rowe won 6 & 4, Nev Marris & Dennis Whight lost 2 & 1, Don Werner & John Acton won 6 & 5, Brian Ayto & Colin Howett won 3 & 2, Mike Dickinson & Peter Stewart won 4 & 3, John Wright & Ken Brighty won 5 & 4, Tony Smith & Martin Burton lost 3 & 1,
Thursday 14th August 2008
      SLEAFORD 4  STOKE  4
On a cool but sunny day, Stoke came back from 4 -1 down to gain an away half against Sleaford. The course was in great condition with the greens nigh on perfect. Some excellent golf was played by individuals from both teams and there was much muttering in the bar afterwards. Adrian Childs & David Hamston lost 2 & 1, Alan Jessop & Alan Dolby lost 1 down, Don Clements & Trevor Harvey won 4 & 3, Ernie Armstrong & David Hudson lost 2 & 1, Angus McDonald & David Hamilton lost 2 & 1, Alan Harvey & John Stapleton won 3 & 2, Chris Woof & Dick Bell won 2 & 1, Mike Dickinson & Ray Elsome won 1 up
Thursday 31st July 2008
      MARKET HARBOROUGH 2½  STOKE  5½
With rain clouds threatening, Stoke seniors were supreme with a rare away win against Market Harborough. The course was in wonderful condition and we were hosted magnificently by the home team. Since fixtures commenced against Market Harborough Stoke had won one lost five so this was a significant victory, our first ever at Market Harborough.  Adrian Childs & Don Clements won 3 & 2, Keith Dugmore & Roland Slack won 2 & 1, Roger Cooke & Duncan Bennett halved, John Smeeton & Dave Hudson won 5 & 3, Roy Rowe & Wilf Stephenson won 5 & 3, John Acton & David Hamilton won 1 up, John Williamson & Cliff Mills lost 6 & 5, Brian Kelly & Ray Smith lost 6 & 5.
Wednesday 30th July 2008
       STOKE 7 SCRAPTOFT 1 
On another splendid summers day, Stoke seniors had a convincing win against Scraptoft to more than make up for an earlier away defeat in May. The result could easily have been a whitewash as the only defeat was by one hole. Adrian Childs & Mick Rance won 3 & 2, Mike Dickinson & Roland Slack won 3 & 2, Brian Ayto & Dennis Whight won 3 & 2, Chris woof & Duncan Bennett won 2 up, Phil White & Cliff Mills lost 1 down, Trevor Harvey & Dave Hamston won 3 & 2, Terry Garland & Martin Burton won 2 & 1, John Wright & Don Clements won 4 & 2.
Monday 28th July 2008
      RADCLIFFE ON TRENT 6 STOKE 2 
On a very hot and humid day, Radcliffe on Trent proved to be too strong for the Stoke seniors. Away wins and draws are a scarce resource at the moment; with only 4 away matches to the end of the season, some improvement would be welcome. Adrian Childs & Colin Howett lost 5 & 4, Ernie Armstrong & John Stapleton lost 5 & 4, Alan Jessop & Jim Price lost 3 & 2, Eric Harby & Tony Smith lost 2 & 1, Alan Dolby & John Smeeton won 2 & 1, Charles Donnison & Dennis Whight lost 1 down, Wilf Stephenson & Walt Barber lost 4 & 2, Richard Leverett & Bob Wilson won 2 up
Wednesday 23rd July 2008
      STOKE 4½ PETERBOROUGH MILTON 3½
Stoke returned to the winning way against a Peterborough Milton Team that would not have disgraced a B Team selection having 4 single figure handicappers. On a very warm and humid day, the result was undecided to the last game on the course. However, Alan Harvey and Joe Lindley (on the buggy) came up trumps with a 3 and 1 victory to secure a win for Stoke. Adrian Childs & David Goodwillie lost 3 & 2,Philip Varley & Joe Kime halved, Ernie Armstrong & Brian Kelly lost 1 down, Don Werner & Roy Rowe won 5 & 4, Roger Nicholls & Dave Hudson won 1 up, Angus McDonald & Ray Elsome won 2 & 1, Alan Harvey & Joe Lindley won 3 & 1, John Callow & Martin Burton lost 6 & 5.
Monday 21st July 2008
    STANTON ON THE WOLDS 6½  STOKE 1½
 Stanton course was near perfection, the greens were amazingly good and the weather just right for golf, reminded us why we so enjoy playing golf. Some tight games but Stoke's poor run continues with only one win in the last eight games. Adrian Childs & Duncan Bennett won 2 & 1, Keith Dugmore & David Hamilton lost 1 down, Roland Slack & Wilf Stephenson lost 2 & 1, Chris Woof & John Acton lost 1 down, Joe Kime & Joe Lindley lost 2 & 1, Ray Smith & Gordon Hubbard lost 5 & 4, Brian Ayto & Cliff Mills lost 1 down, John Wright & Mike Cleaver halved.
Thursday 17th July 2008
    BLANKNEY 7  STOKE 2
 On a grey and wet day, somewhat worse than the cancelled day at Market Harborough last week, Stoke Seniors were defeated.  Three losing matches were only finalised on the 18th so the outcome could easily have been better. Adrian Childs & Alan Jessop lost 4 & 3, Malcolm Edwards & David Hamilton lost 1 down, Ray Smith & Terry Garland won 3 & 2, Trevor Harvey & Fred Bellingall won 3 & 2, Don Werner & Walt Barber lost 1 down, Phil White & Eric Harby lost 6 & 4, Philip Varley & John Smeeton lost 5 & 3, Richard Leverett & John Stapleton lost 5 & 4, John Wright & Dave Hamston lost 2 & 1.

Monday 7th July 2008
    BELTON PARK 7  STOKE 3
 Despite heavy showers the theme of the day, Stoke Seniors found Belton Park a pleasure to play with the course in wonderful condition. However, home advantage and several Belton players punching well above their weight, produced a win for Belton.  Adrian Childs & Ray Elsome lost 3 & 2, John Acton & Bob Wilson lost 1 down, Angus McDonald & Peter Stewart halved, Joe Kime & Alan Harvey halved, Ernie Armstrong & Clive Watson lost 5 & 4, Charles Donnison & Fred Bellingall won 1 up, Don Clements & Dave Hudson lost 2 & 1, Richard Leverett & Walt Barber lost 4 & 3, Colin Howett & Tony Smith won 2 & 1, Brian Kelly & John Callow lost 3 & 2. 

Thursday 3 July 2008
    NEWARK 4  STOKE 4
 With rain showers threatening, Stoke secured a good away result by halving the match against Newark.  Adrian Childs & Nev Marris lost 1 down, Keith Dugmore & Richard Leverett won 1 up, Don Clements & Joe Lindley won 4 & 2, Gordon Hubbard & Dave Hamston halved, Chris Woof & Ray Beal halved, Mike Dickinson & Mike Cleaver lost 5 & 4, Brian Ayto & Terry Garland lost 4 & 3 and Alan Jessop & Phillip Varley won 4 & 3. 
   Wednesday 2 July 2008
    STOKE 7   SPALDING 1
 Back in the winning way! On a warm but rain threatened day, Stoke seniors regained the winning way following 2 consecutive defeats. A convincing result of 7 - 1 was achieved, with good wins of 5 and 4 by Vice Captain Keith Dugmore and partner Fred Bellingall equalled by John Wright and Peter Stewart .  Adrian Childs & Ernie Armstrong won 4 & 2, Keith Dugmore & Fred Bellingall won 5 & 4, Ray Elsome & John Callow lost 1 down, Brian Kelly & Alan Dolby won 1 up, Phil White & Tony Smith won 4 & 2, Trevor Harvey & John Stapleton won 1 up, Angus McDonald & Colin Howett won 2 & 1 and John Wright & Peter Stewart won 5 & 4.  
    BURGHLEY PARK 5½ STOKE 2½
 On a beautiful summers day, and with the Burghley course in splendid condition, Burghley Seniors showed their strength at home with a comfortable win. Burghley Captain holed in one on the third. A.Childs & J.Wright halved, K.Dugmore & D.Greenfield lost 5 & 3, T.Harvey & D.Hamilton lost 4 & 3,  W.Stephenson & R.Slack lost 8 & 6, C.Donnison & C.Mills lost 4 & 3, D.Goodwillie & A.Dolby won 1 up, Ray Smith & R.Elsome lost 6 & 4, J.Acton & D.Bell won 1 up.
Wednesday 25thJune 2008
 STOKE 3½   GREETHAM VALLEY 4½
 In a very close match, Stoke just succumbed to Greetham Valley when the last 2 games failed to produce a point - or even a half. Best result for Stoke was the duo in the buggy Eric Harby and Joe Lindley who won by 5 and 4. Mick Rance made his debut for the seniors and helped his partner Joe Kime to a win.  Adrian Childs & Richard Leverett halved, Duncan Bennett & John Smeeton won 1 up, Ian Smith & Jim Price lost 5 & 4, Mike Dickinson & Mike Cleaver lost 1 down, Joe Kime & Mick Rance (on his first appearance for Stoke Seniors) won 2 up, Eric Harby & Joe Lindley won 5 & 4, Cliff Mills & Martin Burton lost 2 & 1 and David Hamston & Walt Barber lost 4 & 3.
Monday 23 June  2008
 OUNDLE  5  STOKE  3 
On a bright sunny day Stoke Seniors triumphed by bringing home the 52 Plate.  Acting Captain Keith Dugmore was made to sweat for the result with the first 5 matches losing!  But Ernie and Duncan followed closely by Don and David and also Mike and Phillip got the important wins points to win the day. Keith Dugmore & Joe Kime lost 7 & 6, Terry Garland & Ian Smith lost 3 & 1, Dave Hamston & Dennis Whight lost 4 & 3, Ray Beal & Alan Harvey lost 6 & 4, Chris Woof & Angus McDonald lost 5 & 4, Don Clements & Dave Hudson won 3 & 2, Ernie Armstrong & Duncan Bennett won 5 & 4 and Mike Dickenson & Phillip Varley won 2 & 1. .

STOKE 7  NEWARK 1  
Another solid performance at home resulted in a 7 - 1 victory against Newark Seniors. On a cloudy day with intermittent rain and a gusting wind, best
winners were Nev Marris and Alan Dolby. The greens seemed to confound our guests and a worthy mention goes to Vic Jakeman and Eric Harby.  Adrian Childs & Don Werner halved, Keith Dugmore & Ray Beal won 4 & 3, Alan Jessop & Malcolm Edwards won 3 & 2, Vic Jakeman & Eric Harby won 6 & 4, Ernie Armstrong & Bob Wilson halved, Phillip Varley & Roy Rowe won 4 & 3, Nev Marris & Alan Dolby won 7 & 6 and Ray Smith & Roland Slack won 3 & 2. 

Thursday 5th June 2008
 STOKE 7½  OUNDLE ½  
On a beautiful day with the course in wonderful condition, Stoke Seniors took a giant leap towards recovering the 52 plate from Oundle.  Played over 2 rounds - home and away, a win by 7½. to ½ was secured  leaving Stoke to score only one point to recover the trophy.  Adrian Childs & Angus McDonald won 3 & 2, Mike Dickinson and John Acton won 4 & 3, Trevor Harvey & Dave Hamilton won 2 & 1, Phil White & John Smeeton won 5 & 3, Joe Kime & Duncan Bennett won 5 & 4, Charles Donnison & Dick Bell won 4 & 3, Roland Slack & Wilf Stephenson halved, Ray Elsome & David Goodwillie won 3 & 2.

Wednesday 28th May 2008
 LEICESTERSHIRE 3½  STOKE 2½
 On a misty morning, Stoke Rochford succumbed to The Leicestershire by the narrowest of margins. The previous day's big winners by 5&4,  Ernie Armstrong and Dave Hudson were defeated by a similar score; how cruel is golf? - A.Childs & A.Jessop lost 2 down, D.Werner & W.Barber won 3 & 2, E.Armstrong & D.Hudson lost 5 & 4, C.Woof & I.Smith lost 2 down, P.Varley & J.Lindley halved, J.Wright & C.Howett won 5 & 4.
Wednesday 28th  May 2008
   STOKE  4  RADCLIFFE ON TRENT  4
On a day threatening rain throughout, Stoke Seniors were lucky to halve the match, fielding a 2nd team on the day, against Radcliffe on Trent.  K.Dugmore & R.Nicholls won 5 & 3, G.Hubbard & P.Stewart won 3 & 2, R.Beal & D.Whight lost 2 & 1, D.Clements & A.Harvey lost 5 & 3, B.Ayto & Ray Smith won 3 & 2, T.Harvey & T.Garland lost 1 down, D.Hamston & A.Dolby won 2 & 1 and J. Williamson & E.Harby lost 3 & 2.  

Tuesday 27th May 2008
MELTON MOWBRAY 4  STOKE 4
On a very damp day, Stoke Seniors had another good comeback from 4-2 down to halve the match. Weather conditions were poor all day and a number of greens were waterlogged.  Best winners were Keith Dugmore & Brian Kelly in his first match since returning from the winter in South Africa. A.Childs & C.Howett lost 5 & 3, K.Dugmore & B.Kelly won 6 & 5, C.Woof & P.Stewart lost 2 & 1, E.Armstrong & D.Hudson won 5 & 4, R.Slack & D.Whight lost 3 & 2, R.Leverett & A.Harvey lost 6 & 5, J.Kime & F.Bellingall won 3 & 2, P.Varley & D.Werner won 3 & 2.

Friday 16th May 2008
 PETERBOROUGH MILTON 4  STOKE 4
On a wet cloudy morning, with the greens becoming waterlogged, the Stoke Rochford team recovered from 4-1 down to earn an excellent half on the
 day.   A.Childs & T. Harvey lost 5 & 4, K. Dugmore & R. Smith won 2 up, G. Hubbard & T. Garland lost 6 & 5, F. Bellingall & M. Edwards lost 4 & 3, B. Ayto & D. Clements lost 3 & 2, C. Donnison & R. Leverett won 4 & 3, M. Dickinson & A. Dolby won 1 up and J. Kime & A. Jessop won 3 & 1.
Monday 12th May 2008
 SCRAPTOFT 6  STOKE 2
Only the first and last games won, but after his disappointing start to the season the Captain is now unbeaten in his last four games.  A.Childs & J.Acton won 2 up, R.Beal & D.Hamston lost 4 & 3, D.Goodwillie & D.Whight lost 3 & 2, D.Bennett & A.Harvey lost 3 & 2, E.Harby & Tony Smith lost 5 & 3, R.Elsome & P.Stewart lost 4 & 3, J.Smeeton & J.Williamson lost 3 & 1, W.Barber & Ian Smith won 6 & 4.
Wednesday 7th May 2008
 STOKE 7 SLEAFORD 1
After the rain of the two previous Wednesdays this was the first match played in glorious summer conditions, 20 degrees plus and sunshine throughout. A comfortable win with all of the eight matches decided before the last hole.  A.Childs & J.Kime won 4 & 3, K.Dugmore & A.Harvey won 3 & 1, C.Woof & Roger Smith won 2 & 1, P.White & C.Mills won 4 & 3, C.Donnison & R.Slack won 6 & 4, M.Burton & B.Wilson lost 4 & 2, M.Dickinson & C.Howett won 4 & 3, J.Wright & G.Hubbard won 2 & 1.
Wednesday 30th April 2008
 STOKE 8 LEICESTERSHIRE 0
Torrential rain made it particularly difficult for our visitors and Stoke took full advantage with the first 'whitewash' win of the season and the third in the last twelve months.  Ron Kent's first Seniors match.  A.Childs & Ron Kent won 3 & 2, E.Armstrong & R.Nicholls won 1 up, N.Marris & E.Harby won 1 up, C.Donnison & D.Hamilton won 5 & 3, D.Goodwillie & W. Stephenson won 8 & 6, B.Ayto & Roger Smith won 7 & 6, J.Smeeton & B.Wilson won 5 & 4, J.Wright & R.Elsome won 5 & 3.
Wednesday 30th April 2008
 TORKSEY 4½ STOKE  3½
Vice Captain Keith Dugmore took his team to Torksey for the second match of the day and were only narrowly beaten.  K.Dugmore & W.Barber halved, T.Harvey & D.Bell lost 4 & 3, G.Hubbard & A.Harvey won 4 & 2, P.Varley & J.Stapleton lost 3 & 2, C.Watson & M.Edwards lost 2 & 1, T.Garland & C.Howett won 4 & 3, R.Slack & Ray Smith lost 3 & 1, A.Dolby & D.Whight won 3 & 2.

Monday 21st April 2008
 KETTERING 6½ STOKE 1½
With rain showers threatening the whole afternoon, we were outplayed. Well done to Ray Elsome and Dennis Whight for their victory, and a good half by the Captain most ably supported by Wilf Stephenson. A.Childs & W.Stephenson halved, K.Dugmore & E.Bamford lost 3 & 2, R.Elsome & D.Whight won 2 up, M.Dickinson & D.Hudson lost 2 & 1, J.Acton & A.Harvey lost 2 & 1, C.Woof & A.Dolby lost 2 down, J.Williamson & J.Price lost 6 & 5, D.Goodwillie & D.Werner lost 2 & 1.

Wednesday 23rd April 2008
 STOKE 3 BURGHLEY PARK 5
Much of the match was played in rain, and despite the first two pairs winning, the team surprisingly lost at home.  Some consolation in that the last time Stoke lost at home to Burghley Park was in 2003, and it signaled the start of the famous 52 match unbeaten run - dream on!! A.Childs & J.Wright won 6 & 4, J.Stapleton & E.Harby won 2 & 1, C.Woof & R.Beal lost 5 & 4, R.Smith & R.Leverett lost 2 & 1, P.Varley & F.Bellingall lost 1 down, D.Werner & D.Bell lost 1 down, J.Williamson & I.Smith lost 6 & 5, K.Dugmore & M.Edwards won 3 & 2.
Thursday 17th April 2008
LUFFENHAM HEATH 3½ STOKE 4½
A bitterly cold east wind did little to stop Stoke achieving one of those rare events in seniors golf, an away win, and the first of the season.  Only one game went to the last hole and that was halved. A.Childs & C.Donnison lost 3 & 2, K.Dugmore & J.Kime won 2 & 1, T.Harvey & D.Hamilton won 4 & 3, M.Dickinson & P.Stewart halved, D.Goodwillie & J.Callow lost 5 & 3, A.Jessop & Roger Smith won 3 & 2, B.Ayto & D.Clements won 3 & 2, J.Wright & R.Slack lost 6 & 5. 
Monday 14th April 2008
 RUTLAND COUNTY 4½ STOKE 3½
Defeat by a narrow margin showery conditions.. A.Childs & M.Cleaver lost 5 & 4, K.Dugmore & D.Whight lost 3 & 2, D.Bennett & W.Barber won 5 & 4, R.Leverett & E.Harby lost 3 & 2, C.Watson & G.Hughes won 2 & 1, B.Ayto & C.Howett won 4 & 3, J.Price & C.Mills lost 3 & 2, P.Varley & D.Hamston halved.
Friday 11th April 2008
 KIBWORTH 6 STOKE 2
A match played on a typical April showery day, Stoke again demonstrating their difficulties on away courses, the greens on this Kibworth course are outstanding for April yet again.  A.Childs & A.Dolby lost 1 down, K.Dugmore & R.Elsome won 1 up, C.Woof & R.Beal lost 2 & 1, J.Kime & T.Garland lost 4 & 3, J.Wright & D.Werner won 5 & 3, G.Hubbard & J.Smeeton lost 5 & 4, W.Stephenson & P.Varley lost 3 & 1, E.Bamford & E.Harby lost 4 & 3.
Thursday 10th April 2008
 SENIORS 0 JUNIORS 6
The Juniors won the Terry Braime Plate for the first time since 2003 in the most convincing way by whitewashing the seniors team.  A.Childs & P.White lost 3 & 1, A.Jessop & D.Goodwillie lost 1 down, R.Slack & D.Hamilton lost 5 & 4, D.Whight & P.Stewart lost 6 & 5, J.Price & C.Donnison lost, K.Dugmore & J.Stapleton lost 1 down.
Wednesday 9th April 2008
STOKE 5½  STANTON ON THE WOLDS 2½  
"Opening match of the season played in wonderful weather with excellent company on a good course with a great meal, what more does a Captain want - except a personal win !."  A.Childs & B.Ayto lost 3 & 2, C.Donnison & R.Nicholls won 1 up, D.Goodwillie & N.Marris halved, W.Stephenson & D.Werner won 5 & 3, P.Varley & J.Lindley won 2 up, A.Jessop & V.Jakeman won 1 up, D.Clements & J.Callow won 3 & 2, Ray Smith & P.Stewart lost 4 & 2.