Playing away

I have travelled to many fine courses through the length of the land during my match play days. And I have the trophies to prove it. But my heart lies at home with the club that I know best and love most. No other place on the planet offers such a spectacular marine backdrop and richly informed membership. I took Alan round in his days as Chief Executive. He was always more at home in the saddle or with a racket in his hand, but he too could quickly grasp what made me and still makes me so fond of my own club. Naturally the members were saddened at his departure and ask after him still. I was glad to hear that the severance package organised by our County lawyers will see him comfortable in his well-earned retirement. A pension package of £1.26m has been mentioned. Perhaps he will feel free to join me down on the links again one day soon. I will, of course, be ever ready to entertain him. As I said, I love my club. It is Eunice who prefers the thrills and risks of playing away.