We are all getting too young. When the silver star was introduced, it was for Members over 70 that played well but who would find it difficult to win a gold star, or even feature in the prizes. It was a chance for them to get on the podium and win something.
Not now. As time has passed, and more of us have turned 70, it is more than likely that a 70 year old will win. Which consigns the Silver Star to history. Hello, Division 1 and Division 2.
For the record, the final star chart is below. Congratulations to our all time winner, David Lesbirel, way out in front with an amazing fifteen stars. Good job we stopped insisting they were sewn onto shirts.
And congratulations to our last SPOTY, Ray Gambrill. Quite how he won that when your Poster Boy won five stars in 2024 as against his three will remain a talking point for years to come.
Finally, congratulations to all our winners. From David with fifteen to Gill Ayrton with just the one. They were all hard earned.
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