What a difference a week makes to the weather. Last week was dreadful but at least Axe Cliff Golf Club stayed open after some very heavy rain.

Firstly, last Monday's Tic Toc Trophy against the Seniors and Ladies had to be abandoned as the heavy mist made it impossible to continue safely.

Then on Tuesday the club had to cancel our last Senior's match against Cricket St Thomas, not due to weather but a freak of an episode where a tree came down in the road leading to the car park, making it impossible to get to the clubhouse.

Captain John Hanna rightly thanked Leighton Morgan for organising all the friendly matches throughout the year, which is no easy task, but Leighton is still smiling.

On Friday, at last, we had a calm and dry day which allowed our Senior's monthly medal to be played with a good turnout.

Simon Wellington enjoyed his round and was sensible enough to ignore my suggestion when he had 210 yards to try and hit a straight second shot to the notorious 16th green, the green cliff you can see from Seaton Beach.

I happened to see him from the 10th tee and simply said "a bit tricky from there Simon". Thank goodness he ignored me and put his shot on the green and sunk his put for a birdie 3.

It helped him narrowly win Division One with a net score of 70 from Brian Thompson's net 71. Paul Curtin claimed third spot with a 73.

John Purdy continues his amazing putting to top Division Two with a fine net 68 and good to see Rob Grove in fine form to come second with a 70.There was a number of players on 76 but Richard's Orsman 's back nine gave him the third position.

The weather mostly held for Sunday's Centenary Niblick trophy which was won by Ian Burraston with a net 72. Young Craig Trivett took second place with a 74 and Paul Hankin was not far behind, taking third spot with 77.

I can't believe that Alan Morgan was celebrating his 80th birthday last Friday, but it must be true as he arranged a free cake and drink in the clubhouse for everyone. He will always be my favourite Welshman from now on. He still wears shorts and is good enough to grace both the Men's and Seniors sections. Many congratulations Alan from me and the Rhonnda - and the club.