BETTERBALL COMPETION PLUS OTHER SENIORS NEW FEBRUARY 15TH 2024. FROM MIKE HEALEY

Short and sweet today. 12 of us paired up in the putting for a Betterball competition, which was completed in reverse to the normal indoor set-up. Following three rounds and after a three hole play off, Mick Carnell and Tony Harcombe finished runners up to Malcolm Williams and Stuart Leyland, who took the main prize. With time to kill we proceeded with a Dogleg arrangement and Tom McGrady picked up the spoils there. Last but not least, we finished as per with a long putt competition. There were some early close markers until Mick Carnell dropped a hole-in-one. With all modesty, the very last putt of the morning followed into the hole by none other than your section captain and the prize was split honourably. All retired for refreshments, prize-giving and great banter all round. Some reminders: We are not re-scheduling today's comp., so the medal will not appear in February. Winter League Round 4 - next Tuesday 20th and St David's Day Event on Thursday 29th. This is a tally draw start but you need to sign up on the board for numbers and catering purposes. Don't forget Senior Knockout entry sheets to Don or reception (don't forget to include entry fees). If you are entering, Club Competition Knockout entry sheets need to be returned to Alan Pocklington or reception with fees. If you are interested in mixed comps, the Ping Pairs sheets are also out for entry. Tickets for the Captain's Last Supper (Mick McHugh/Sue Falcus) on Friday 22nd March are currently on sale through Hayley - get them while you can. The club AGM is the day after (Saturday 23rd March) and several club council posts will need filling. We currently require a secretary imminently! Peter Bowen as Handicap Secretary is running for one more year, as is Alan Pocklington as Club Competition Secretary. Both are giving notice in advance of retiring next year, so that if anybody is interested in following on, they might be trained up through 2024. If interested in any of the three above posts, talk to a member of the committee or have yourself proposed and seconded on the nomination sheet in the foyer. Finally - The topic of golf insurance was discussed at Club Council on Tuesday and we were re-assured that the club is covered for a lot generally but it is vitally important that individuals are covered for their own personal liability.