The first of this year's three International matches took place on the East course on Saturday - 76 golfers took place in the event and the overall results were very close with Ireland defeating Scotland, and England defeating Rest of the World. 

Many thanks to all the people who played and especially to the Team Captains Richard Toogood, Kevin Collins, Charles Andrew and Dhan Sharma and his deputy on the day Tony Lopategui.

  

There was a big field for the Medal on Sunday played over the East course. It was Danny Dunbar who came out on top with a nett 70. He started with a double bogey down the first, and was six over through five, but undeterred he shot a very impressive gross one over on the back nine off an 8 handicap to win the Gold Division. Dave Gibbons was the runner-up with a nett 71, Andrew James 3rd with a nett 72, Alex Bass 4th shooting a nett 73.

In the Silver Division, Adam Tilley shot an exceptional nett 65 off 14 (now 12). Ian Humphries took the runner-up spot with a nett 70, Darren Ellis was third with a nett 71 and Peter Wilder fourth with a nett 72.


 

Adam Hedges and Michael Lawrence are flying the flag for the club at Europro Qualifying this week. You can follow their progress by clicking here.


 

After an eight-month wait it's finally Major season again as the 2016 season hits full steam with the familiar trip down Magnolia Lane in Augusta, Georgia. There are few more exciting weeks of the year. The players feel the buzz, the patrons feel the buzz, and so do the millions watching on television around the world. 

This year Rory McIlroy could complete the Grand Slam. Jordan Spieth could join Faldo, Nicklaus and Woods as back-to-back winners. Jason Day could win back-to-back Majors. We could get a first European Masters champion of the new Century. 

The small, invitation-only field is jam packed with the finest players from around the world. What will unfold is sure to be another exciting chapter in this historic event. The picks in the pro shop are as follows:

Stuart & Sam - Rory McIlroy - The Northern Irishman is seeking a first Masters title following victories at the US Open, the Open Championship and the US PGA. 

Winning the Green Jacket would propel him into exalted company alongside Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gene Sarazen, Gary Player and Ben Hogan, it's the world number three's main priority. "It's all about Augusta," he said last month.


JD - Jordan Spieth - The defending champion got off to a flyer this year with victory at the Tournament of Champions, but a missed the cut at Riviera, and a T17 at Doral pegged him back. 

With his numbing accuracy and cool head, expect him to contend.


John - Phil Mickelson - Three top-fives so far this year, but still to win since The Open in 2013, 'Lefty' is in fine touch, and with three wins at Augusta already under his belt, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more popular winner.


Others to consider 

Jason Day - Day finally broke his Major duck at the US PGA last year. Has a runner-up and third place finish at Augusta on his resume. His win at Bay Hill and followed by his win at the WGC Dell Match Play Championship to secure the number one spot in the rankings will make him a firm favourite coming into the week. He's got the power and towering iron play to take on the pins but will he be brave enough to take the course on like Bubba? 

Patrick Reed: The fiesty Texan already has four US PGA Tour wins to his name - including a WGC - but is yet to post a Major top ten. Finished 22nd last year at Augusta after missing the cut on debut in 2014. 

Dustin Johnson: Plagued by numerous failings to close out Majors, there is a case for calling D.J the best current player not to have won one of the four big ones. Posted top tens in three out of four Majors last year including a first top ten at Augusta. He should have won the US Open, three putting from 12-feet on the 72nd hole to hand Spieth the title. 


An Outsider? 

A debutant hasn't won at Augusta since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979. Jordan Spieth came close in 2014 with a runner-up finish and then went one better last year. There are plenty of candidates for a potential debutant winner this year. 

Andy Sullivan: The chirpy Englishman underlined his potential with three wins last year including a 9-stroke win at the Portugal Masters. Runner-up at the Desert Classic earlier this year and a top 20 finish on his Doral debut point to big things ahead. 

David Lingmerth: Broke through on the US Tour last year with a play-off win over Justin Rose at the Memorial and was runner-up to Jason Dufner earlier this year in California. 

Kiradech Aphibarnrat: With two wins on The European Tour last year, Aphibarnrat has emerged as a promising young talent. Finished T6 at Bay Hill and looks to be in good form. 

Russell Knox: The Scot earned his first professional title at the WGC-HSBC Champions in November and is embarking on his first year as a top-50 player. Knows how to win with the world watching. 

Justin Thomas: Friend and college rival of Spieth, Justin Thomas won his first US Tour title in November and is making big strides in the game with a recent third place finish at the Honda Classic.

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