Day 113 - One more ball...

View from tee box of 5th? at Effingham

Another lovely summer's day and a first for me today: I was playing in a Burhill Vets Friendly match against Effingham Golf Club. I don't think that I had ever played there before (or if I had it was a very long time ago!).  I very much enjoyed the course: it offers some splendid view over London and its environs, as well as having some typically tricky Colt greens and bunkers.

My partner, Michael, and I had a see-saw of a match: up, down, and fortunately up again by the end.  We recorded a 2&1 win, which was probably a fair result. I had some excellent holes, especially a couple of crucial putts - once to half a hole with a birdie! - and some not so good, and my partner came to the rescue on some crucial holes too.

One of the things I collect is a new logo-ed golf ball from all the courses that I play: I added one from Effingham to the collection, which is filling up nicely.  Before long, I shall have to purchase another ball holder!

Over the past 72 hours I had been wearing a heart monitor (about the size of small smartphone), with three sensors attached to the chest. This is essentially a non-stop ECG over 3 days which will hopefully give the docs the information they require. I was delighted to be able to take this off at the end of the game, and also to have my first proper shower for 3 days!  Nobody else complained, but I was very conscious of the fact that the weather has been warm of late... and I hope that I sleep better tonight...