05 March, 2025

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.

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 bette...