30 August, 2013

Larry Birch Celebration Competition August 29th 2013



August 29th Seniors Larry Birch Celebration competition.

This was the first time this event was played for in memory/celebration of Larry Birch who sadly passed away earlier in the year. The event was played off yellow tees over 17 holes as the first hole was out of action undergoing maintenance to the fairway. After the competition the Celebration Cup was presented by the widow of Larry, Mrs. Joy Birch who was supported by various members of her family namely Larry’s sister Janet and daughter Claire. Son Steve also played in the event. The cup bore a very apt inscription which reflected Larry’s character. Bob Brown, Clays Captain spoke fondly of Larry on behalf of the Seniors Section indicating how he was held in deep esteem by the Seniors and was very knowledgeable about all aspects of wildlife both on the course and around his family home on Cymau Mountain.

Results as follows:

1.       Steve Monk 37pts

2.       Paul White 36pts

3.       Dave Jones 35pts

4.       Bob Jarvis 35pts

After presentation of the trophy to Steve Monk Steve recollected his first game with the Seniors some 3 years previously when he played alongside Larry and related some humorous anecdotes of that day!

All entry fees along with raffles money on the day went to the Charity “Help the Heros” at the request of the family. Some £236 was collected.

Some photos of the day below:-
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

28 August, 2013

Seniors September events

:         DATE

TIME

VENUE

COMPETITION

   TUESDAY  3  RD SEPT

 

 

 HOME

       MOLD  G  C.

  THURSDAY 5 TH  SEPT

II

 

   NINE X 2 NINE X 3

 

  TUESDAY 10  TH  SEPT

 

HOME

  HOLYWELL G  C.

   THURSDAY 12  TH  SEPT

 

 

 PAIRS BETTERBALL

 

  SATURDAY  14 TH  SEPT

II

 

 

 

  PRESIDENTS  DAY

   TUESDAY  17 TH  SEPT

II

 

 INDIVID  QUALIFIER

 

   THURSDAY  19  TH  SEPT

II

 

    SENIORS  MEDAL

  SAT & SUN  21 & 22 SEPT

II

 

 CLUB FINALS DAY

  TUESDAY  24  TH  SEPT

 

HOME

    HAWARDEN  G  C.

 

  THURSDAY  26  TH  SEPT

 

 

 STABLEFORD PAIRS

      BOTH   SCORES

 

27 August, 2013

Seniors HB-DG Bogie August 27th 2013




Senior's HB - DJ Bogie

Played on Tuesday, 27 August 2013 at Clays

 

Overall
Position
Player
Score
Comments
Revised
Handicap
1
Monk, Steve
4 up (23)
Overall Winner
22.2
 
2
Owens, Tony Martin
3 up (15)
Overall Runner-Up
14.5
 
3
Mitchell, Andrew
3 up (15)
Overall Third
14.2

 

Some photos of the presentations announced by Colin Brown - Seniors Captain who introduced David Jones the sponsor of this event and a past Seniors member who presented the prizes

 
 
 
 

22 August, 2013

Seniors Individual Stableford and Match result vs Old Padeswood Seniors August 22nd 2013



Golf result for Thursday 22nd August 2013  Individual Stableford.

 

1st     Bill Kelleher          40 points

 

2nd    Andrew Mitchell   36 points

 

3rd     John Hughes         34 points
 
 
On the same day those not in the above played in a match vs Old Padeswood Seniors and Clays won  by 6 matches to 3. There was only one 2 during the match that of Cledwyn Griffiths (handicap 17) of Old Padeswood who had a 2 on the par 4 13th hole. He holed out with a pitching wedge following his drive. Nice one!
The apres match meal was excellent

 

21 August, 2013

Seniors Pairs Better Ball August 20th




Seniors Pairs Betterball August 20th

1.     Brian Mercer and John Hughes 43pts

2.     Stewart Poole and Frank Carroll 42pts

3.     Gordon Roberts and Colin Williams 42pts

4.     Bill Kelleher and Graham Stokes 42pts
 
A large number of Seniors also competed away at the Shifnal Seniors Open

17 August, 2013

Seniors Stableford August 13th 2013



 

 

Senior Stableford

Played on Tuesday, 13 August 2013 at Clays.


Overall
Position
Player
Score
Comments
Revised
Handicap
Division 1
1
Division 1 Winner
18.3
2
Division 1 Runner-Up
20.2
3
Division 1 Third
20.7

 

On the same day August 13th a large number of Seniors travelled to Pryors Hayes Golf Club to compete in their Seniors Open

15 August, 2013

Clays Seniors Open August 15th 2013



The event attracted a large number of competitors form several locals Clubs including Ruthin Pwllglas, Abergele, Wrexham, Henlle and Porthmadog

 
The results were as follows

Eight  2's were carded as follows. Peter Fraser, Irwin Elkin, Keith Jones and Colin Brown (Clays Seniors Captain) Ken Davies (Wrexham) Alan Foster, Tudor Davies and John Wilson (Ruthin/ Pwllglas)

Nearest the Pin 12th Keith Jones, (74 cm) Straightest Drive on the 10th Ken Wright

Overall winners

1st. Reg Peacock & Paul White

2nd. Neil Sanger & Dilly Jones

3rd. Stewert Poole & Malcolm Williams

4th.  Gwyn Jones & John Lewis
 
Some photos and video of the day below. Bill Kelleher measuring nearest the pin on 12th for Keith Jones.....74cm
 
Below Eifion Jenkins having driven off the 18th tee
 
 
Below Seniors Captain driving off the 18th. He indicated he was going for the green! Well he cleared the trees and ended up near the far bunker leaving him a chip onto the green. He missed his birdie putt and managed a 4. If he and Derek had not blobbed the 6th (Colin 4 putting the 6th) and 7th they may well have been in the winners!!
 
 
 
 

13 August, 2013

Seniors Open August 13th Pryors Hayes



As usual a very large contingent of Clays Seniors participated.

Some photos taken on the day below: Some very picturesque holes and the short par 3 below was no exception. Difficult club selection to ensure one carried the pond and avoided bunkers!!


 
Below Ron Roberts drove very near to the flag on this par 3 but missed his birdie putt, so seen putting for his 3 whilst Ernie Williams eyes up his putt.

 
 
Below another view of the stroke index 4 par 3. Long carry over a pond an trees. Derek decided to lay up with 8 iron and then hit green with another 8 iron before sinking his putt for a 3...and he had a shot as well!!

08 August, 2013

Kitty Competition August 8th 9x2 and 9x 3




Seniors Kitty competition August 8th. Stableford teams of 4 and some of 3. Format is best 2 scores on front 9 and best 3 scores on back 9

1.       Keith Thomas, Bob Jarvis, Stuart Miles and Irwin Elkin 106 points

2.       Bob Brown, Ron Roberts, Tom McGrady and John Kelty 105 points

The winners of team with 3 members was Dave Jones, Jim Murphy and Mike Turner with 87 points

07 August, 2013

Video of Fred wearing his special spectacles for playing in the rain!



This video was taken on the 1st tee on July 30th and kindly supplied by Tom McGrady.

Fred unable to take orders for them unfortunately but they do look fun! Perhaps Geoff Morris may like some though??!!

Stuart Miles had an ace on 12th hole during Ladies vs Seniors match on July 31st 2013


Stuart Miles managed to card his first "ace" of his golfing career at the 12th hole using a rescue club.
Excellent result and the proud Stuart below.

Waltz competition March 26th 2024. Results via Stuart Miles

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