31 May, 2017

Texas scramble May 30th 2017


Whilst a number of Seniors played Singles and Pairs matches, 34 others played Texas Scramble :

1st  Andrew Mitchell, Bill Hughes, Russ Adamson and Nigel Davies  53.5 (yes, 53.5!) 

2nd  Phil Hughes, Ron Roberts, Ian Ketland and Irwin Elkin  59


3rd  Mike Kalka, Mike Hollings, Elwyn Evans and Geoff Morris  62.7






Seniors events June 2017



SENIORS COMPETITIONS -
JUNE 2017

DATE
KITTY COMPS – in BLUE
OTHER COMPS – in BLACK


COMMENTS
Thursday Jun 1st  
JUNE MEDAL (Strokeplay)
Also JUNE 9-HOLE QUALIFIER (Stableford, Yellow Tees)
Draw on board – see Don for late entries.
Tuesday Jun 6th
SHREWSBURY G.C. OPEN
HOME PLAYERS - TBD
Kitty comp decided on day depending on numbers
Thursday Jun 8th
PAIRS BETTERBALL
(followed by a Committee Meeting)

Sunday  Jun 11th
Devon Trip Commences

Tuesday Jun 13th
BEST 2 of 3 SCORES (or BEST 3 of 4) AT EACH HOLE
3-balls (or 4-balls), depending on numbers
Thursday Jun 15th
TEXAS SCRAMBLE

Friday    Jun 16th
Devon Trip Returns

Tuesday Jun 20th
QUALIFIER (INCORPORATING SENIORS MEMORIAL TROPHY).
Individual Stableford
Enter cards into computer but then give to organiser. Do not post them into box. Thanks
Thursday Jun 22nd
BONUS BALL

Tuesday Jun 27th   
MATCH VS HENLLE (HOME)
Players not in match book a tee.

Thursday Jun 29th
‘9x3’ + ‘9x2’

Tuesday  Jul 4th
RUTHIN PWLLGLAS OPEN
HOME PLAYERS - TBD
Kitty comp decided on day depending on numbers
Thursday Jul 6th
JULY MEDAL (Strokeplay)
Also JULY 9-HOLE QUALIFIER (Stableford, Yellow Tees)
Entries in advance for both comps via sheet on board.

30 May, 2017

Golf rules from Fred reference Foursome /Greensome matches format

I am somewhat surprised today that foursomes matches are being played incorrectly, consequently loss of hole omitted on the score sheet.
Foursomes, is played with partners playing alternately from the teeing grounds and alternately during the play of each hole.
If a player plays when his partner should have played, his side loses the hole in matchplay or the side incurs a two shot penalty in strokeplay.
Note that penalty strokes do not change the order of play.
example; player “A” accidently moves his ball at address he incurs one penalty stroke but it is still his turn to play, as in the case of a player “A” playing the wrong ball, the side incur a two shot penalty but it remains with the player “A” to play next.
 
So we come to the main discussion, Who Plays the Provisional Ball?
If player “A” plays a ball which may be lost or out of bounds Player “B” shall play the provisional ball.
In the case of a tee-shot, if player “B” is a Lady, she plays the provisional ball from the men's Tee
If “A” incorrectly plays the provisional ball the result depends upon the status of the first ball.
If the first ball is found in play the provisional ball is discounted therefore no penalty for the side, however if the first ball is lost or out of bounds the provisional ball is in play with the consequence the side lost the hole in matchplay or incurred a two shot penalty in stroke play.
 

Greensome is a variation of the Foursome the difference being that at each tee both players Drive off and the most suitable result chosen. The partner plays the chosen ball which is then played alternately, the hole being played out as a foursome.

25 May, 2017

GUW Greensomes competition May 25th 2017 plus stableford Kitty competition



There were 2 separate  competitions today

(a) A Seniors Kitty Stableford

 (b) A GUW Greensomes  stableford to see who would represent Clays Seniors in the Welsh Competition in Cardiff later this year.

Results of the Kitty Competition as follows:

1. Harold Hughes  37 points

2. Mike Turner  33 points

3. Maelor Davies  32 points




GUW Greensomes

Played on Thursday, 25 May 2017 at Clays

Overall
Position
TeamScoreComments
1Jones, Dilwyn 
Morris, John P
36 pts (19)Overall Winner
2McGrady, Tom 
Brown, Bob
36 pts (20)Overall Runner-Up
3Mitchell, Andrew 
Roberts, Ronald H
35 pts (13)Overall 3rd

Some photos and videos below


Richard Key putting on the 3rd


Nigel Davies along with winners of the GUW Greensome event today. Phil Morris centre plus Dilly Jones on the right


Tom McGrady kindly provided this photo of Dilly in his sun protection...bit like Lawrence of Arabia?




Interesting event on the 12th. Mike Drake  almost holed out with an ace. His ball went about 20 feet past the flag. Richard Key left the putt woefully short and mike left the 3 rd putt short as well. Mike  finished off with the 4. In the meantime Derek Lyon drove into the rough and Bob  Dean chipped to within 2 foot of the pin leaving Derek and easy putt for a 3 !!!

23 May, 2017

Results from May 23rd 2017...Stableford at Clays


Gosh what a very hot day it was today

Andrew Mitchell sent the following results...thanks Andrew

Other Seniors played various Honours Board competitions whilst other played at Malkins Bank.

Result for Tuesday 23rd may 2017      Individual stableford

1st           Peter Fraser                     37 points

2nd          Andrew Mitchell              36    “  (Countback)

3rd           Bill Kelleher                     36    “  (Countback)

4th           Dave F Jones                    33    “

18 May, 2017

Clays Seniors vs Old Padeswood match May 18th 2017


Today's result as follows ... 

Clays 6   Old Padeswood 1

The members not playing in the match played a kitty competition and results kindly sent by Steve Monk below..

Those not in the match today played an individual stableford comp, with 18 participating. All enjoyed a sunny start but paid for it with a good soaking for several holes later on! Results were:

1st - Tony Owens with 36 points.

2nd - Dave F Jones with 35 points.

3rd - Ron Roberts with 34 points.

4th - Bill Kelleher with 33 points (on countback).

Denbighshire vs Flintshire - news via Cliff Evans


In the photo below  back left Mr. Irwin Elkin ( Clays) President of the DGCPCS , Flintshire Past Captain Merfyn Picton (Rhyl GC ) holding the trophy with Denbighire Past Captain Mr. Tony Hughes (Wrexham GC) and on the right Mr. Chris Hayward (Rhyl GC)

 In the trophy history of 37 years, a draw was made between  Denbighshire and Flintshire ending up 5 each

Denbigh GC hosted the annual match this year for 2017  


16 May, 2017

Seniors Gemini Competition May 16th 2017






Lovely day for this competition.Weather was warm and no rain during the event

Results below:-

Well done to Club Captain Nick Lee and partner.

Seniors Gemini Trophy

Played on Tuesday, 16 May 2017 at Clays

Overall
Position
TeamScoreComments
1Lee, Nick 
Jones, Christopher L
137Overall Winner
2Roberts, Ronald H 
McGrady, Tom
142Overall Runner-Up
3Hughes, Harold Bryn 
Morris, Geoff
148 
4Kelleher, William Bill 
Jacques, Chris
150 
5Wraight, Don 
Monk, Steve
153 
6Campbell, Gary 
Brown, Colin
154 
7Drake, Michael 
White, Joseph Joe
155 
8Rodenhurst, Frank 
Pierce, Tom
155 
9Dean, Robert 
Williams, Malcolm
156 
10Peacock, Reg 
Dare, Barry
159 

Some photos and videos taken on the day below...
Pathway upto 13the tee where Don Wraight has planted lots of plants...nice one Don

Don Wraights garden on way up to 13th tee



Cliff Evans at the 5th tee

Fred Court sharing his biscuits on the 8th tee

Fred Court's ball in the rough in woodland to right of 11th pairway

Fred Courts ball up close to tree on 11th fairway

Cliff Evans about to play his 2nd shot out of the nettles on11th fairway and video below









Joe White having been let through on the 11th

More of Joe White's teams on 11th fairway


14 May, 2017

Pryors Hayes and Arscott results and stories May 2017


Derek is grateful to Don Wraight and Tom Mcgrady for results/comments and photos

PRIORS HAYES

1st  Ernie Williams / Peter Lynch ....44pts
2nd Rodney Evans / Mike Turner ....41 pts
2nd Neville Bassett / Dave Fergus....41pts        

ARSCOTT

1st Nick Lee / Fred Court ....41 pts
2nd Mike Goring / Mike Hollings ....41 pts
3rd Don Wraight / Paul Jeffs ....41 pts


All on count back except at Priors Hayes.  Equal 2nd thro lack of cards for back 9’s

Via Tom below


The  photos below of my attempt to play the par 3 3rd hole at Arscott today.

The hole was designated as the nearest the pin hole!!!

What a pity it was not the nearest the tree hole!!!

Still... I managed to chip it onto the green and came away with a respectable 4 for 2 points.




Some photos from Arscott courtesy of Don Wraight below

Looking towards 18th green

First tee area with short par 3


11 May, 2017

Individual Stableford May 11th 2017 and Open at Arscott





Results of the competition via Steve Monk.Thanks Steve.

A superb day for golf - sunny, warm and with very little breeze. With 32 players playing in an open event at Arscott, a further 22 players competed at Clays in an individual stableford competition.

Leading scores were:
1st - Keith Jones with 34 points (on countback).

2nd - Harold Hughes also with 34 points.

3rd - Malcolm Williams with 33 points.

4th - Mike Kalka with 32 points.

5th - Joe White with 31 points.

20 members  in the 2s today with three achieving a two:- Dave Jones on the 2nd hole with Cliff Davies and Keith Jones  on hole 5th hole . Thanks to Cliff Evans for supplying this information as well as the photos below. Much appreciated.


3rd green

Bill Kelleher getting ready by 3rd tee

Irwin Elkin enjoying to sunshine by the 3rd tee



09 May, 2017

Senior news as of May 9th 2017


Result from Monday May 8th from Nigel


Eastham Lodge 4  Clays 5

Result as of May 9th from Bill Kelleher:-20 seniors played today in pairs better ball.

1: Roy Jordan and Joe White _ 48 Points

2: Geoff Morris and Tony Owen _ 46 Points

3: Tony Jackson and Bill Kelleher _ 44 Points

All other Seniors playing an Open at Pryors Heyes







05 May, 2017

Seniors Medal May 4th 2017



Well done Colin Brown and Roy Jordan. Excellent results.

Senior Medal

Played on Thursday, 4 May 2017 at Clays.

Competition Scratch Score:
72 (Men - White Tees)
Non-Qualifying (Ladies - Red Tees)


Overall
Position
PlayerScoreCommentsRevised
Handicap
Division 1
1Brown, Colin86 - 17 = 69Division 1 - Winner16.3
2Jacques, Chris78 - 08 = 70Division 1 - Runner-Up &
Lowest Gross Score
7.5
3Williams, Ernest85 - 14 = 71Division 1 - 3rd13.5
4Kelleher, William Bill86 - 13 = 7312.7
5Wraight, Don83 - 10 = 7310.2
8Hollings, Mike92 - 18 = 7418.3
10Key, Richard92 - 17 = 7517.4
11Fraser, Peter92 - 17 = 7517.1
12Mitchell, Andrew91 - 15 = 7615.3
14Harcombe, Tony93 - 16 = 7715.6
Division 2
6Jordan, Roy95 - 21 = 74Division 2 - Winner20.5
7Ketland, Albert Ian96 - 22 = 74Division 2 - Runner-Up21.7
9Monk, Steve96 - 22 = 74Division 2 - 3rd21.7
13Campbell, Gary95 - 19 = 7619.5
15Brown, Bob102 - 25 = 7724.7
18Davies, Clifford101 - 23 = 7823.5
23Drake, Michael105 - 25 = 8025.4
24Evans, Colin T109 - 28 = 8128.0
26Lynch, Peter102 - 21 = 8121.5
29Williams, Alwyn111 - 27 = 8427.5

The following player(s) returned Twos or better in this competition:
HolePlayerScore
2Hollings, Mike2
5Evans, Colin T2
5Key, Richard2
5Mitchell, Andrew2

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