The winning DaC team with the cup
DAC GOLFERS TAKE JRTA CUP FOR FIFTH YEAR!
A trophy for the best player from each team was up for grabs this year. Gerry Smith (A71) was Dial-a-Cab's best player with 35 points. Barry Barnett was Radio Taxis best player. Chris Rose was DataCab's and Peter Waldren was Com Cab's.
But the most important part of the event was the JRTA Cup and for the fifth consecutive year it went to Dial-a-Cab who scored a total of 405 points. Radio Taxis were second with 396 points, DataCab were third with 372 and Com Cab were last with 369 points.
This was a tremendous achievement by the Dial-a-Cab-team because undoubtedly, the JRTA cup has become the trophy to win and Dial-a-Cab have become the circuit to beat.
So what is Dial-a-Cab's secret? We invite drivers to enter and there is a pool of about 16 drivers who are good, consistent players, keen to represent their Society. Our proven method of staff selecting the team by drawing names out of a hat, should be considered by the other circuits if they are to make any impact on our winning formula!
This year, Dial-a-Cab controllers, Lee Morland and Chris Johnson, pulled the names while client's receptionist Tammy Sheppard witnessed fair play.
On a very sad note Hugh Whiteside, who has been a regular player for DataCab, has since died. Hugh sadly passed away in his sleep and our deepest sympathy go out to his wife and family.
The day had started with all four circuits making full use of the facilities. The driving range and putting greens were full of drivers who were dusting off the cobwebs and just waiting to go into battle. The order of play commenced with the lowest handicappers going off first. Because there was only tee in use, the highest handicappers had to wait just over two hours before they got away!
The weather was absolutely perfect. There was plenty of sunshine and a modest amount of cloud. Temperatures were in the middle 70's, ideal for the competition. By 2:30 in the afternoon, the heavens open and torrential rain fell for nearly an hour. This did not dampen the spirits and the players continued to the end.
At the evening dinner, the head of all the radio circuits were present, which goes to show the prestige that is given to winning the JRTA trophy. Geoff Kaley, the current JRTA Chairman presented the trophies. The
A 'Wooden Spoon' trophy is always presented to the player with the lowest score. The design of trophy is getting better each year and the committee organisers should be careful that this doesn't become worth winning! Sean Ryan of Computer Cab managed to score the lowest number of points but it would not be gentlemanly to reveal his score. The individual winner with 36 points was Chris Rose of DataCab. Barry Barnett of Radio Taxis also had the same number of points but Chris Rose had the better back nine-hole score by one point.
Last year's 'Staff Trophy' winners DataCab won the trophy again. Alan Gilbey and Fred Ames beat Dial-a-Cab Trainer Allan Evans and Drivers Security Guard Ernie Fitch by one point. Ernie, who is a new member of staff at Dial-a-Cab, was delighted to be chosen to represent the Society. Every weekend leading
