Welsh Greensomes qualifier April 28th.Report from Mike Healey

Another good day for the Section. The forecast was always cool with a gentle breeze and that is how it remained. No fewer than 45 members turned out for our Welsh Greensomes Qualifier. Before the result, can I record my thanks to Irwin Elkin for relinquishing his pairing position and marking one of the group cards. 22 pairs took part overall in the Greensomes, but not all qualifiers. It was also played as a kitty competition with five prizes. The following results came in for the kitty comp - read on for the Qualifier Result. Greensomes Result: First: Ernie Williams and Keith Hawthorn 43 points Second: Mike Drake and Steve Monk 42 points (c/b) Third: Bill Kelleher and Chris Jacques 42 points (c/b) Fourth: Peter Fraser and Harold Hughes 41 points (c/b) Fifth: Peter Taylor and Barry Evans 41 points (c/b) Dave Palferman and Richard Collier just missed out (also on 41 points (c/b) Welsh Greensomes Qualifier - The winnining pair above are unable to travel to the Welsh finals, which are being held this year at Llanishen Golf Club, on the outskirts of Cardiff (15th September). The Clays Senior representatives will therefore be Mike Drake and Steve Monk. We all wish them well going forward. Mention also of our Reserve Pair - Bill Kelleher and Chris Jacques whose entry has to be submitted. I will follow this result up with your monthly calendar for May,

Individual Stableford qualifier April 26th 2022. Report from Mike Healey

No fewer than 42 members put their tallies in for the draw this morning and there were a number of very good scorecards returned at the end. We started off in a fairly cool breeze but the sunshine broke through on occasions, leaving a warm temperature and benign conditions to play our golf in. There were seven prizes in total and they were distributed amongst the following members: Individual Stableford Qualifier: First: Ernie Williams 43 points Second: Brian Beaton 40 points Third: Peter Fraser 39 points Fourth: Alan Barnsdale 38 points Fifth: Les Williams 37 points (c/b) Sixth: Mike Drake 37 points (c/b) Seventh: Reg Peacock 36 points (c/b) * Three other players also registered 36 points In the Ballsweep - Three players registered 2's: Bob Jarvis (2nd Hole), Andy Mitchell (2nd Hole), Nigel Davies (5th Hole)

Result of Padeswood match April 22nd 2022 from Malcolm Williams

We continued our winning streak with an 8-2 victory against Old Padeswood away today. Their course was in excellent condition and the usual banter ensued throughout with an enjoyable meal afterwards. Two’s were achieved by Mike Scott, Richard Collier, Barry Dare and Nev. Bassett. Our next fixture is at home to Old Padeswood on Thursday, 12th May – please sign up as soon as possible on the Notice Board in the Club.

Pairs betterball results from Mike Healey/Steve Monk April 22nd 2022

Mike is very much very much in Steve Monk's debt for resolving cards and sending the below report: Today turned out to be a great day for golf. 16 pairs competed in a Pairs Betterball kitty competition. Before giving the list of winners, I must report that a hole-in-one was recorded today by one of our players on the 12th hole. Keith Hawthorn hit a really sweet 6-iron from the tee. It sailed beautifully towards the green on a line slightly left of the flag, landing just at the front edge of the green. After pitching, the ball took a kick slightly right, bounced a couple of times before commencing a roll and finally disappearing down the hole! Excellent shot. For those of us in opposition, the slight downside was that the shot earned Keith and his partner 5 stableford points!! As for the results, they were as follows.... 1st - Dave Palferman and Keith Hawthorn with 47 points. 2nd - Irwin Elkin and Andrew Mitchell with 44 points. 3rd - Barry Evans and Tom McGrady with 43 points. 4th - Mike Hollings and Reg Peacock with the best countback score from 4 pairs with 40 points. Keith after his ace can be seen in picture below.

Multiplier April 19th 2022. Report from Mike Healey

This e-mail is in 2 parts. Firstly - a reminder to sign up for the Welsh Greensomes on the 28th April (£5.00 per couple). It will be run as a kitty comp on the day and anyone can play in the greensomes but members who have signed up to the Welsh competition will receive priority on the tees. Secondly - Multiplier Result. The forecast, beforehand, was cool and cloudy but it turned out anything but. The wind was almost non-existent and rather warm conditions meant that shirt sleeves came to the fore. 34 members entered the draw this morning for the Multiplier. Once again - two sections were required, with 2 prizes for the Threeballs and 1 prize for the Fourballs. Multiplier - Threeballs: First: Don Wraight, Mike Parks, Mike Hollings 96 points Second: Peter Fraser, Alan Bottomley, Mike Drake 93 points Third: Brian Beaton, Graham Wright, Tony Harecombe 85 points Multiplier - Fourballs: First: Tom McGrady, Rodney Evans, Peter Thomas, Alan Barnsdale 105 points Second: Stuart Leyland, John Kelty, Bill Spilsted, Peter Taylor 99 points Third: Chris Jacques, Peter Regan, Andy Mitchell, Barry Evans 96 points In the 2's sweep the following were carded Tony Harcombe - 2 on the 5th Don Wraight - 2 on the 12th

3 and four ball Texas scramble April 14th 2022. Report via Mike Healey

The torrential rain from Tuesday had soaked away just in time for the greens to receive top dressing! We knew it was coming, so there was a contingency plan if work was taking place on our particular playing hole. The weather was cloudy but warm and conditions made for a pleasant round of golf, despite the odd unavoidable mound of sand on the greens. 41 Seniors appeared for the draw and we split into threes and fours for 2 separate Texas Scrambles. There were two prizes for each section. Threeball Texas Scramble: First: Tony Harcombe, Mike Hollings, Mick Carnell 59.2 Second: Jon Falcus, Les Williams, Barry Dare 61.9 Third: Bob Jarvis, Peter Fraser, Mike Healey 63.8 Fourball Texas Scramble: First: Don Wraight, Graham Bryne, Stan Roberts, Richard Collier 57.6 Second: Keith Hawthorn, Bill Kelleher, Wyn Jenkins, Dave A Jones 57.9 Third: Stewart Poole, Ernie Williams, Nigel Davies, Steve Monk 58.0

Winter league first 3 results 2022

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Peril Ball results April 12th 2022. Report from Mike Healey

How did we know that a ball was in standing water, further down the course? Because there were two ducks paddling next to it!! The forecast had been heavy showers with sunny intervals in between. We ended up with persistent rain for exactly three hours and there was not much mention of the sun when the cards were returned to the clubhouse. A quick explanation of the newly tried "Peril Ball" was the order of the day and 25 stalwarts took to the fairways to do the business. Again, because of numbers, we split into threes and fours and there was only one prize for each of the sections. Despite a few damp patches returning on clothing, we received a number of positive comments on the format and my thanks go to Mike Hollings for the original suggestion. Peril Ball will re-appear later in the year. There was only one x 2 in the ball sweep and the kitty ended up in Nigel Davies' hands after his two on the fifth. Whatever you do - don't ask him who won the Grand National sweep at the weekend. Peril Ball Threeballs: First: Don Wraight (Club Captain), Liam Roddis, Graham Bryne 86points Second: Les Williams, Jon Falcus, Ken Tieszen 74points Third: Graham Wright, Alan Barndsdale, Mike Healey 73points Peril Ball Fourballs: First: Steve Monk, Mick Carnell, Alan Pocklington, Barry Dare 108points Second: Ivan Corlett, Peter Regan, Tom McGrady, Andy Mitchell 93points Third: Mike Hollings, Nigel Davies, Alan Bottomley, Steve Graham 92points

Photos from Captains Drive in 2022

Captains Newsletter from Don Wraight April 2022

Captains Newsletter: April 2022 Published on 8th April 2022 On behalf of Lady Captain Julie Hanmer-Price and myself, we wish to thank those that supported The Captain’s “Drive Ins” on Saturday. It was lovely to see so many members either playing or watching the dazzling display that was put on by Vice Captains, Sue Falcus and Mick McHugh. You could say that the proceedings went off with a bang! Both Captains having to drive off with older clubs and exploding golf balls! Our actual drives were on the fairway, with a combined yardage of 317yds. The “Guess the Combined Yardage” went to past Captain Nigel Davies who guessed 318 yds. Congratulations to the winner of the Ladies Drive in Nicola Bowen with a score of 33pts and to Anthony Norris with an incredible 43pts winning the Men’s Drive In. Weather was cool but bright and the course was, and is, in fantastic condition, so a massive thanks to Mark and team who worked so tirelessly on Friday to make the course so great. This brings me to remind members that to keep the course so well there will be course maintenance work taking place beginning on April 11th for the week. Please allow the green staff to continue with their work without hindrance and if necessary move to the next hole to continue with your round. Those that are in various knockout competitions will see the various draws on HDID, which are to be played within those dates, so please make sure these are played which will allow the competitions to progress without any hiccups. Seniors have their draws inside the tally cabinet and again, please play by the allotted dates. April sees the introduction to the dreaded white tee markers, denoting the start of the playing season. There will be an abundance of competitions and chances to represent the Club in the coming months so please support these and you may be victorious and have a trophy together with your name on the honours boards. Our aim this year will be to have members support the club and those that help provide a great service to all of us. Josh, Russ and Andy, in reception, Ben in the shop, who has a fantastic display of goods to purchase at good prices. Our coaching staff, Gareth James, Richard Edwards, Steve Priest and Rhodri Fieldhouse, who have all the equipment and knowledge to improve your game. Not forgetting Hayley, who not only supplies us with good food but also a bar service. It would be great to see more members use the clubhouse and get that buzz back that we used to have before the lockdowns. This is the place to get to know other members, enjoy some banter and a coffee or pint or two! Lastly if anyone has ideas on how to improve the social side of the club I would be interested to hear their views or any other ideas. This is YOUR club so let’s have your views on what you would like to see happen if possible. Don Wraight Club Captain

Seniors Medal April 7th 2022

Seniors Monthly Medal Division 1 Result 1st Andrew Mitchell 91-18=73 2nd Alan Barnsdale 90-16=74 3rd David Palferman 89-14=75 Division 2 Result 1st Tom McGrady 94-24=70 2nd Stewart Poole 97-23=74 3rd Michael Kalka 102-25=77 Division 3 Result 1st Liam Roddis 104-33=71 2nd Barry Dare 99-28=71 3rd George Hughes 101-29=72

Three ball Waltz and 4 ball Tango results from Mike Healey April 5th 2022

Another good day weather-wise. The promised showers did not materialize and there was little evidence on show from the overnight rain. 29 seniors put their tallies up on the board for the 8.45am draw, so we split into 3 x Threeballs for a Waltz and 5 x Fourballs for a Tango. It was Strictly Golf!! with some reasonable scoring, especially the tight fourball result. See results below: Threeball Waltz: (1 prize) First: Stewart Poole, Barry Dare, Mike Healey 84 points Second: Andy Mitchell, Bob Brown, Liam Roddis 74 points Third: Peter Taylor, Bill Kelleher, Nigel Davies 62 points Fourball Tango: (2 prizes) First: Tony Harcombe, Tom McGrady, Mick Carnell, Peter Fraser 93 points Second: Richard Collier, Colin Evans, Dave Jones, Peter Thomas 89 points (c/b) Third: Les Williams, Mike Parks, Alan Bottomley, Steve Monk 89 points (c/b) There was only one winner in the 2's competition - Nigel Davies on the 5th hole. Well done all the above.