PAIRS BOTH SCORES TO COUNT. THURSDAY MATCH 27TH 2025 REPORT VIA MIKE HEALEY

Seniors, another glorious day for golf. 42 senior tallies went up for Pairs both scores to count. I'm afraid this is a shorten report due to computer failure and having to do it on my phone. Results 1st Alan Barnsdale, Tom McGrady 72 points. 2nd Mike Drake, Peter Fraser 67 points. 3rd. Tom Pierce, Bob Jarvis 65 points. 4th Steve Graham, Peter Taylor 63 points c/b. 5th Neil Jones, Peter Lord 63 points c/b. See you Tuesday for kitty comp. Stuart. I would like to add that today's competition was a first in that we played pairs but also engaged everybody with an individual score to register for handicap purposes. This will become more frequent from now on. Also, all Senior Winter handicap reductions have been rescinded and we will be playing from full handicaps from this day going forward. Mike

WALTZ REULTS VIA MIKE HEALEY TUESDAY MARCH 25TH 2025

Tue, 25 Mar at 14:43 Seniors - no fewer than 42 members turned out this morning despite the forecast of some rain. There was drizzle as we arrived and a very light shower around 11.30am but it did not deter the players. We split into 6 x fourballs and 6 x threeballs allowing two separate competitions. A fortnight ago, we turned a Waltz into a Tango and did exactly the opposite this morning and a Waltz was played. As usual, the scoring at the top of both sections was close and all of the following players received prizes: Waltz Results: Fourball First: Paul Cheetham, Peter Taylor, Ernie Williams and Peter Lord (78 points) Second: Fred Court, Tony Harcombe, Mike Drake and Eric Thwaites (77 points) Threeball First: Chris Blazdell, Mick McHugh and Tony Vesty (73 points) Second: Mike Healey, Reg Peacock and David Cole (67 points) Quick reminder that all entries for knockout competions (Seniors and Main club comps) with appropriate fees, must be in by Monday 31st March. Thursday 27th March is Pairs - Both to Count and we are running it in conjunction with a qualifier - explanation at the tally board 8.45am.

PAIRS BETTERBALL RESULT FROM MIKE HEALEY

Seniors - Housekeeping first: You may have noticed a second noticeboard has appeared next to the main Senior board. This board is purely to display an (at a glance) annual calendar, in advance of any holidays you may be planning, or to look forward to big events like the Ryder Cup or Xmas Party. All of our majors are on there including also some club events that may be of interest. One of the dates is the 31st March, which of course is the cut off date for all of the senior and club knockouts. Don was busy today collecting entry fees but you have just under two weeks to get your entries in. Colour coding is self explanatory but the blank blue slots represent kitty competitions which do vary week by week. All of our matches are posted on the same board, the first of which is Mile End at home on the 17th April. Malcolm has already posted the sign up sheet on the main board so if you wish to be included, get your name on that sheet. Last of all - Thursday's competition is an individual Stableford Qualifier. Roll up as normal for a kitty comp draw at 8.45 and all will be explained. Today's Golf - Pairs Betterball. Stuart was otherwise engaged this morning so this is your Captain reporting. The weather was spot on in accordance with the BBC. Some of us removed frost from our windscreens first thing but it had not affected the greens and there was just enough sunshine to make playing conditions very pleasant. 42 Seniors appeared for the draw and the going was good with some good scores at the top requiring countback. The following five pairs all won prizes: Pairs Betterball: First: Andy Mitchell and Tom McGrady (44 pts) Second: Damian Atkin and Alan Pocklington (41 pts) Third: Bob Brown and Mike Drake (40 pts) (c/b) Fourth: Alan Bottomley and Paul Wallace-Jones (40 pts) (c/b) Fifth: Mike Healey and Brian Beaton (40 pts) (c/b)

REPORT FROM STUART KITTY COMPETITION MEXICAN SCRAMBLE

Seniors, what a glorious day for a game of golf, very pleasant weather, let's hope it lasts. The course is looking better each week and a thank you goes to Mark and his team. 46 seniors put their tallies up which I think must be the best for a kitty comp for a long time, this meant 7 teams of 4 and 6 teams of 3 playing a Mexican Scramble. It was my first time playing this game and it was most enjoyable. This format was the Captain's suggestion, so thanks Mike, one that I will include again. Results. (two prizes each groups) 4 Ball. 1st Alan Barnsdale, Les Williams, Peter Thomas, Alan Bottomley 60.7. 2nd Mike Scott, Richard Collier Graham Byrne, Graham Wright. 62.0 3 Ball. 1st Stuart Miles, Brian Beaton, Steve Graham. 65.1 2nd George Hughes, Mike Healey, Dave. A. Jones 69.4 Thanks to my 2 partners for an enjoyable day with the bonus of winning, which, I know it was noted at the presentation, but I did say I would mention it again, in no small part to Brian's 81 yard chip in on the 18th for an eagle. Well done Brian, must be going out first that helped (a standing joke between Brian and myself as he always seems to be last of the 16th and blames me for the draw.) See you on Thursday for another kitty comp, this time, Waltz. Stuart.

ST DAVIDS DAY REPORT FROM STUART MILES

Firstly a big thank you to Don Wraight for organising today, preparing the cards and prizes. A great day with 47 taking part made even better with the glorious sunshine. Nice to have 18 holes open for the first time this year, even if there were some tired legs at the end of the round. Prizes for the top ten, result as follows. 1st George Hughes 36 points. 2nd Keith Hawthorn 34 points c/b. 3rd Ernie Williams 34 points c/b. 4th Jane Evans 33 points c/b. 5th Don Wraight 33 points c/b. 6th Malcolm Williams 31 points c/b. 7th Andrew Mitchell 31 points c/b. 8th John Maxted 30 points c/b. 9th Alan Barnsdale 30 points c/b. 10th Peter Thomas 30 points c/b. Congratulations to George who was presented the trophy by Roy Jones , a former captain and one of those who founded this competition. Nice to see you again Roy. We also had another presentation to Paul Cheetham for winning the winter league and the Captain dually presented Paul the trophy and a bottle of Whiskey.

REPORT FROM STUART MILES

Seniors, before we start todays round up a couple of housekeeping notes. Firstly as Don reminded you next Tuesday, 4th March, is the Nearly St Davids Day Comp. The draw has been made, check the website or IG for draw. Please be there at 8.30 for a prompt start, with your £10.00 entry fee. 10 prizes plus the trophy to be won. Fee includes soup and a sandwich. Which brings me on to the next item. Hayley has asked anyone who has particular dietary requirements can they let her know by Thursday please. Captain's last supper is on the 21st March anyone interested in attending please get your tickets from Hayley, cash please. Right today's game. Last of the Winter League matches, we made it to round 6 despite some bad weather the last few weeks, but today we played in lovely sunshine and it was a very pleasant day. Three people were in contention at the start of the day. Result. 1st Chris Roseblade 20 points c/b. 10 winter league points. 2nd Peter Lord 20 points c/b. 9 winter league points. 3rd Peter Thomas 18 points c/b. 8 winter league points. 4th Alan Bottomley 17 points c/b. 7 winter league points. 5th Steve Graham 17 points c/b. 6 winter league points. 6th Alan Pocklington 16 points c/b. 5 winter league points. 7th Dave "Mole" Jones 16 points c/b. 4 winter league points. 8th.MIke Healey 16 points c/b. 3 winter league points. 9th Malcolm Williams 15 points c/b. 2 winter league points. 10th Reg Whittam 15 points c/b. 1 winter league point. Subject to a final check we can congratulate Paul Cheetham on being the winner of this year's Winter League, well done Paul. Trophy will be presented next Tuesday. Please also note that under the seniors winter rules, Chris Roseblade and Peter Lord I'm afraid you lose on shot for the remainder of March in all competitions, except the medal. Chris I have your prize money so catch up when we are next there. See you all on Thursday for Bonus Ball Kitty Comp.

REPORT ADDENDUM

Seniors - This report dovetails with Stuart's usual report on today's golf (Winter League Round 6 - Final Round). We have done well to get all six rounds in and more importantly, before the end of February. May I take this opportunity to thank Stuart for resolving all of the cards on each and every occasion. It is not easy on a normal day totting up scores but then to reverse figures for league points becomes very confusing and together with similar count- backs on reduced holes, is decidedly stressful. His tireless work has not gone unnoticed. Apologies for not having Round 5 printed out before today's final round and displayed on the board but the top three knew who they were and only these three competitors were in with a shout of winning. Following today's golf, we have scrutinised all of the previous results, checked with updated tables and we now have our annual winner in Paul Cheetham with a grand total of 28.5 points overall. Don Wraight was a worthy runner-up with 21 points and Ernie Williams with 19 points was just pipped into fourth place by Chris Roseblade making a late run and registering 20 points in third. Well done to those four seniors and indeed, the remaining 52 of you who took part in one or all of the rounds. The competition has been good and well contested throughout. Now we can look forward to the summer competitions and just pray that the course continues to dry out. Paul is not with us on Thursday of this week so the Winter League Trophy and bottle of whisky will be presented alongside the St David's Trophy plus prizes next Tuesday (4th March) at our Nearly St David's Day Competition. Finally, I am attaching the entire collection of result sheets across the rounds and the final table (Excel and PDF).

ROUND 5 OF WINTER LEAGUE RESULTS FROM STUART MILES

Seniors. Round 5 of the winter league, so far so good with the weather. 41 seniors put their tallies up for the penultimate round and despite a chilly start once the sun came out it was a pleasant day, warmer outside in the end than in the clubhouse. Can we have a wipe round for some oil please. Before the results, two messages, just to reiterate what Brian Beaton said about are open, please make the effort to sign up early, it looks better if we have a good full start sheet and as I said last week, think of the prizes that can be won and the wine at Christmas. Second point from Don Wraight, Nearly St Davids day, Tuesday 4th March, to help Don with the draw can we have entries in by Friday at the latest please. Entry is through IG, again prizes and trophy to be won. Thank you. Today's Results. 1st Alan Bottomley 23 points. 10 winter league points. 2nd Ken Burgoyne 22 points c/b. 9 winter league points. 3rd Jon Fulcus 22 points c/b. 8 winter league points. 4th Chris Blazdell 21 points. 7 winter league points. 5th Paul Cheetham 20 points c/b. 6 winter league points. 6th Nigel Davies 20points c/b. 5 winter league points. 7th George Hughes 20 points c/b. 4 winter league points. 8th.Stuart MIles 20 points c/b. 3 winter league points. 9th Peter Taylor 19 points c/b. 2 winter league points. 10th Dave Palferman 19 points c/b. 1 winter league point. Well done to everyone, Nigel and Jon. I have your prize money, catch up with me next time we are at the club. Mike hopefully will have the updated league table before next Tuesday's final round. Kitty comp on Thursday is 9 x 3 and 9 x 2. Stuart