THE  FALCONS

 

 

                                                        MATCHES          20                                                   

                                                        POINTS              10.5                                                

                                                        HONOURS         K3s /Rup  2004   K5s   2008  

STEVE  BERRYMAN (CAPT )

After 4 years of hurt eventually led his side to the most decicive victory in cup history in 2007. Although technically gifted  his achilles heel is undoubtedly his fragile temperament leading to disasters such as last years singles fiasco . He is determined to guide the Falcons to a second Cotswold Connections Cup.

      

 

                   

         MATCHES          17                                                                   

         POINTS              10

         HONOURS         K5s / Rup      2008

PAUL COLLIER

Golfer guaranteed to give a strong performance. Neat compact swing means mistakes are minimal .Has no weaknesses from tee to green but is another Falcon to suffer from a duspect putting stroke when under pressure . Paul has been knocking on the door for indidual honours and is certainly one for the short list for 2009

 

                                              MATCHES         4

                                              POINTS               2

                                              HONOURS          SHARPEST  DRESSER

 

DANNY  WIDDICKS

 Very solid debut in 2008 with top 10 finish as well as adding 2 points to the falcons cause . Has an excellent a round game and his calm temperament enables him to remain focused as matches reach their climax . Fitted into the whole C.C.Cup ethos on and off the course making him a great edition.

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            MATCHES         20

            POINTS              7.5

            HONOURS         K5s   2006

ANDY  COLLIER

Long languid swing and on his day can be devastating . Unfortunately has the propensity to play some baffling shots which see him turn winning positions into losing ones, hence his match record does not reflect his undoubted natural talent. If his decision making improves he is a champion in the making and having dropped into the second tier of the Falcons team his captain has trusteded him to produce the goods 2009.
 

 

         MATCHES         11

         POINTS         3.5

         HONOURS      CHAMPION   2008

MARK PRICHARD:

 Despite his desperate rookie season Mark has improved dramatically as a player and competitor culminating in last years impressive victory. Now has the burden of defending champion and a diminishing handicap resting on his shoulders. With his cool manner and languid swing he has the tools at his disposal to cope!

 

 

 

          MATCHES      17

         POINTS         7.5

         HONOURS      CHAMPION  2005   Rup2006/08

SIMON McPHERSON

Has a fantastic scoring average . 2005 individual champion and 2006/2008 runner up bare testament to this scoring machines consistency. Rock steady all round golf game means Simon fears no man and his mental powers enable him to remain focused in all situations. Can improve on  match play record that does not reflect scoring prowess.

 

 

 

         MATCHES         20

         POINTS            8.5

         HONOURS         K5s   2005

 

ANDY  BUDNICK

Length off the tee enabled him to secure the king of the 5's crown in 2005. Has a solid match play record in pairs matches and enjoys the physcological aspect of the game when he has a partner by his side. On his own however he has a tendency to crumble like a wendsledale as the mind games begin!That said he has had some tough asignments in recent years and was arguabley the Falcons top performer in 2008. Big things expecteded this year

 

 

 

          MATCHES         8

            POINTS         3.5

         HONOURS         K3s   2007

RICHARD WOOD

Good rookie season on and off the course which made him a welcome addition to the Falcons first winning side.Backed this up by only losing once last year . He has an old fashioned swing and with a set of plus fours could be mistaken for Old Tom Morris. Unfortunately has left the European tour for some experience state side .
 

 

 

       MATCHES         20

         POINTS         11.5

      HONOURS         NONE

ALAN  BOORMAN

Like his side kick Dave Roscoe Big Al has been a stalwart of the Cotswold Connections Cup. He is the highest points scorer for the Falcons in their 6 year history.Undoubtedly produced the performance of 08 with seven 4s ( talking dice not his scorecard unfortunately ) His presence will be sorely missed at this years renewal both on the course and at the bar. Lets hope he is on gardening leave rather than full time retirement!

 

 

 

         MATCHES          20

         POINTS               9.5   

         HONOURS         NONE

 

RICHARD COX

Coxy as he is affectionately known, has a very solid all round points record despite his abysmal scoring average with an uncanny knack of producing a big shot when needed. Like a Pit Bull Terrier on the course...oh I'm not referring to his tenacious nature...he just looks like one!

 

 

 

         MATCHES         10

         POINTS              3.5

         HONOURS         K3s   2005

 

MALCOLM HAYES:

Despite going AWOL in 2007  Malcolm has been welcomed back into the Falcon family. A very steady all round game enabled him to become King of the 3's in 2006. Consistency is the name of the game with Malcolm and his ability to find fairways and greens make him an excellent pairs partner.

 

 

          MATCHES         11

            POINTS            4

         HONOURS         NONE

 

 J.B.RAYBAUD

Massive progress in 2007 saw J.B go undefeated. Unlike most Frenchmen is always up for a battle and his determination to improve has meant he has developed a lovely languid swing.  Showed great loyalty to the Falcons by jetting back from Spain to join up with his his team mates although must have been suffering from jet lag unfortunately as he was the only Falcon not to register a contribution. Has taken steps to rectify this by moving back to the UK to enhance his preparation !

 

 

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