Douglas Cup 2008

On Sunday 9th March the Douglas Cup took place at Bosch Hoek Golf Club on another beautiful day in the Midlands. The eighth match against Michaelhouse lived up to its reputation of producing good golf and a number of matches went to the final green. Hilton took a 5 point lead into lunch after the Betterball and the Foursomes matches. The final half point required to defend the trophy was won simultaneously by Shane Fainsinger when he halved his match and Garth Gerber when he went three up with three to play.

The trophy was presented by Harvey Douglas after whom the event is named. Nick Rowlinson (Hilton Captain) and Stephen Lishman (Michaelhouse Captain) both made very good speeches.

The official team picture

Ross Chaplin receiving his shirt from Captain Nick Rowlinson the evening before

Ready to go at 6.15am

Team photo on the first tee

In the first Foursomes match, Garth Gerber and James Throssell beat Jason Trautman and Dale Stephen 4 and 2


In the second Foursomes match, Arthur Horne and Nick Rowlinson beat James Tatham and Tom Kean 4 and 2


In the third Foursomes match, Rob Schneider and Ross Chaplin beat Stephen Lishman and Garth Davson 1 up


In the fourth Foursomes match, Craig Andrew and Shane Fainsinger halved with Colin Davson and Daniel Hulbert


Team work counts


Communication counts


There was good support from parents


….and boys.


The players from both teams appreciated the presence of the Rector and the Headmaster.


During the speeches


Nick Rowlinson receiving the Douglas Cup from Harvey Douglas


….and then giving the Winning Captain's speech which was very well delivered


The winning team!

Three players won all their matches

Garth Gerber


James Throssell


Michael Ryan


Reflecting on the day


A big contribution from the Matrics – you will be missed next year.


A great family day out.


Every picture tells a story!