Rob Hewlitt takes the first WHCC Masters

Rob Hewlitt (England) was the narrow victor of the first ever WHCC Masters, edging out Tom Davies (Wales), Ian Chuck (South Africa) and Mat Danks (Germany).

Hewlitt was comfortable with the course at Adventure Island Mini Golf at Star City, romping around the 36 holes in an impressive 87 shots.

Davies, who led the race for almost 20 holes before blowing up on the back nine, posted 89, a tie for second with Chuck.

Although finishing a distant last, amateur Danks can at least celebrate scoring two hole-in-ones.

The next event takes place on June 14.

Another trophy for the Boy Hewlitt.

Walsall Health athletes throw themselves into pre-season training

While most of the country’s Sunday cricketers have been busy hibernating through the winter, the same cannot be said by the hardy souls of Walsall Health Cricket Club.

In addition to extracting personal fitness regimes, several of The Elf players have maintained a rigorous weekly net session throughout the winter months.

And, as the photographic evidence suggests, a high-protein diet has been strictly followed at such local eating places as Mad O’Rourkes in Tipton and The Vine in West Bromwich as part of the comprehensive training plan which will ensure the players are in peak fitness for the season opener against Sportsman on Sunday April 27.

WHCC fixtures for 2014 unveiled

In a moment of unrivalled excitement, the Walsall Health fixtures for 2014 have been unveiled.

The ‘Elf kick off their friendly campaign on Sunday April 27th with a home game against Sportsman CC and the club’s first four fixtures will be on home turf before the first away tie at Lapworth on May 25.

See full fixtures here.

The Preeces scoop the honours at PU

Skipper Dave Preece and brother John with their trophy haul.

Dynamite brother duo Dave and John Preece were the big winners at the Walsall Health PU.

Skipper Dave took player of the year and batsman of the year honours at the ale-soaked event at the Lyndon Arms in Walsall while brother John took bowler of the year.

Additionally, Rob Hewlitt was the winner of the Fielder of the Year award and Mat Danks was, frankly, stitched up when the club stubbornly refused to allow the Duck Trophy to be done on a pro rata basis, even though it is clearly the right way to do it. But he didn’t kick up a fuss.

Rob Hewlitt with the prestigious Fielder of the Year trophy.