Last week the Captain enjoyed the support of over 200 members who competed in his Captain's Day and it was wonderful to see so many members and their families filling the clubhouse and enjoying the evening function. Thank you to David Kidby who has sent me a very full report of the day which I have included below.

This weekend the Club has got the August Medal on Saturday and we will be asking for a £1 donation to go to the Help for Heroes charity. We have been supporting this charity on an annual basis for the last few years. On Sunday we have the Open Mixed Am / Am. Teams of 4 (2 ladies and to 2 gentlemen). The event could do with a couple more entries so if you would like to support this event and enter a team please contact Les Lewis or the Pro shop.


 

Men's Thursday Stableford

Well done to the following winners and congratulations to the three players who managed to get a 2 and win £15.33 each.

Division One
1. David Mitchell 37 points
2. Nick Baker (captain) 36 points
3. William Sharpe 35 points
4. John Maddox 35 points

Division Two
1. Nail Langford 35 points
2. Alan James 35 points
3. Ray Mackereth 34 points
4. Graham Palmer 34 points


Captain's Day - Thank you to David Kidby for sending this report.

This year's Captain, Nick Baker had an excellent Captain's Day this year. The sun shone for most of the day with only a few refreshing showers to keep the greens looking great and test the waterproofs. 180 men took to the course in a stableford on putting surfaces running at 12 on the stimpmeter.

A further 23 Ladies participated in a challenging 9 hole stableford competition. The half-way house was well stocked with cooling water selected by players fancying their chances of a good score, following their front nine, and something alcoholic for those who were committed to enjoying the day whatever their back nine result.

Drinks were served by Ladies who had given up their time to encourage play and add to the ambience and glamour of the day. The triumph of the golfing day was the winning score by Iain Anderson who shot a superb front nine of 27 points off a 21 handicap. A combination of great golfing skill and a little luck resulted in a magnificent score. A respectable back nine culminated in 41 points to take top spot. Scores of 38 and 37 were enough to secure wins in the other divisions.

Karen Thaw took the ladies prize with a fantastic 20 points, narrowly beating Jean Evans with 19 points. The day culminated in a prize presentation where the assembled throng learned that it is dangerous not to be dressed in time for a presentation when you are in the prizes. This resulted in an unexpected presentation made in the gent's locker room.

A trio of curry's from the orient accompanied by nan bread, rice and chutney set people in a dancing mood as the disco burst into life with hits from the seventies to modern day. Eventually, Ed Sheeran provided the closing songs to a very memorable day as the evening drew to a close.

Pictures are available on the website in the members' gallery section and anyone wanting a copy should email David Kidby.

Overall winner -Ian Anderson 41 points

Division One
1. Adrian Rowe 37 points
2. Kevin Taylor-Lee 37 points
3. Chris Male 37 points
4. David Gilmour 36 Points

Division Two
1. Duane Edwards 38 points
2. Les Lewis 38 points
3. Roger Parton 38 points
4. Iain Gilmour 37 points

Division Three
1. Graham Evans 38 points
2. Michael Saull 37 points
3. Terry Cole 35 points
4. Malcolm Harris 35 points


Monday Night Socials

The last two weeks have seen exciting Monday night mixed greensomes being played on a course in beautiful condition. This week, Elka Williams and Ray Smith scored 19 points on the front nine to secure third place. Competition for first place was tight with 21 points taking top spot scored by Maggie Smith and Pete Smith on count back from Pam Morgan and David Kidby.  

The previous week 21 points secured third place for Celia Russel and The Captain, Nick Baker, while 22 points saw Mair Harris and Pete Smith comfortably into second place. A solid 24 points by Di Robinson and Chris Edwards, Mair Harris clinched first place. Spot prizes on both days went to Mair Harris and Roy Dodd for the best even holes and Caroline Sycamore and Pete Smith for the best odd holes.


 

Wednesday 5th August 2015 Medal / Centenary Trophy - CSS: 74

Division One
1st Karen Thaw 74
2nd Shirley Watson 75
3rd Monica Scott 78 o.c.f.
4th Carol Burgan 78

Division Two
1st Judith Carroll 75
2nd Rose Sixsmith 77
3rd Marjorie Gilmour 78

Division Three
1st Beth Breckon 75
2nd Ruth Grafton 80 o.c.f.
3rd Mair Harris 80

Division Four
1st Anita Oliver 72
2nd Caroline Sycamore 73 o.c.f.
3rd Pam Morgan 73

Winner of the Centenary Trophy: Anita Oliver