Pictured is Sam Dodds, the Defending Champion, during on the rare times he was in trouble when winning last year - that is after a disaster of a front nine which was then followed by 'Dynamo' type magic for his next. Sam is again favourite but for many of our best players, 2013 form hasn't yet shown itself.

On a beautiful sunny day at Halesowen GC on Sunday 6th May 2013, the Boys' team beat Worcestershire by 8.5 to 6.5. This was a fantastic win, as Worcestershire are the current holders of the 4 Counties title.

Maxstoke GC - Sunday 21st April - The County Trials are played to allow any golfer from a Warwickshire golf club with a handicap of 4 and below to showcase their ability and talents with the hopeful intent of County 1st or 2nd team selection in the coming season and beyond.

North Warks GC - Sunday 28th April - Now one of the most popular open events of its kind in our County, The County Membership Scheme started a knock-out 'third' event this Winter, giving the opportunity for the best teams from the Jack Urry Cup and the Vice Presidents' Bowl a chance to compete against each other for a superb new trophy.

The Brent Knoll Bowl was played at Burnham and Berrow Golf Club on 23/24th March. Sixteen invited teams of six players played Foursome golf over 18 holes. The weather was bitterly cold throughout with the Course still with lying snow and water.

176 Players attended the first County Membership Scheme event of 2013 held at Edgbaston Golf Club on Tuesday 16th April. Denise (my wife) and I set up registration at 07:30 hrs, to welcome competitors for the morning and then afternoon sessions, ready for a busy and very successful day!

March was to be a warm up to the season for the Warwickshire squads with two friendlies scheduled on consecutive weekends at the end of March. Blizzard conditions saw the demise of both 1st and 2nd team friendlies scheduled for the 24th March but a slow thaw through the week meant it was game on for the second friendly against Leicestershire and Rutland Golf Union.