PERIL BALL COMPETITION RESULT FROM MIKDE HEALEY

The kitty competition was a little down on numbers today, largely because at least a dozen seniors were out on the course contesting their knockout rounds. It mattered not - 23 members played in today's Peril Ball (with one fourball carrying a ghost player). So what is Peril Ball? - It would appear, a bit like Marmite - some liked the format and others didn't but the majority carried the day and it will remain in the calendar. A bit like Yellow Ball but stiffer penalties and a chance for the team to redeem itself over the last two holes. The forecast rain did not materialise after teeing at 9.00am and sunny, but very windy conditions prevailed. We worked out that 108 points would be par for today's format but only one fourball managed to pass that figure. Read on for the two prize winning groups: Peril Ball Result: First: Barry Evans, Ken Tieszen, Bob Brown and Alan Pocklington - 111 points Second: Brian Beaton, Tom McGrady, Mike Turner and Mick Carnell - 99 points (2 other groups made mid-nineties) Well done to all who took part and it might run again later in the year. Information: Next week there is a match away at Northop on Tuesday and all team members playing should have received an e-mail from Malcolm. There will likely be somewhere between 12 and 20 more seniors back at Clays for a kitty comp. (to be decided) which Stewart is running. Thursday is the June medal and most of the entries have already been placed in ig. Don is completing the draw tomorrow (Friday) so if you wish to be play and haven't yet entered, please do so asap. Both days next week - Hayley is in Majorca all week, leaving Mark junior in charge, so there will only be sandwiches, pies, pasties and drinks available. Sign up sheets - tally board Tuesday and reception Thursday. All enjoy the week - make sure the team beats Northop and good luck to all entering the medal.

WELSH GREENSOMES QUALIFIER MAY 28TH 2024. REPORT FROM MIKE HEALEY

Seniors - The postponed practice round scheduled for today became the Qualifier for the finals in September at Holyhead Golf Club. We have simply run out of dates to fit in any more events that might end up being postponed. Apart from being a qualifier, we had extra pairings playing the same format and all were included in a kitty competition. The qualifiers had their handicaps checked and all players were given their set number of strokes from the handicap ruling - 60% of lowest handicap and 40% of highest handicap combined. The draw was then made from three different tees and set times. All of this was posted just after 8 o'clock this morning. I have to report that I am somewhat disappointed that we had four no-shows on the day, throwing the draw at that point into total disarray, after all of the organisation that had gone on beforehand. The very least that the organisers might expect is a courtesy phone call regarding illness and I believe there are numerous contact numbers, least of all in reception at Clays. It is particularly important when you have already signed up for events, either on the board or through ig. The competition - 7 extra seniors showed up ad hoc and were slotted into pairings quite easily but that was expected to happen. Fortunately two pairings teamed up, but not until they had started playing. Can I thank both of those pairs for sensible golf thinking and all other participants who took on different partners to enter the competition. 4 pairs simply entered the kitty competition and a further 11 pairs threw their hats into the qualifier (15 pairs in total). We set off in drizzle but it would appear that nobody received a soaking and short sleeves were on show towards the end, with the temperature reaching 19 degs. The scoring was not as high as expected but there were some worthy winners. The winners below will go on to represent Clays at Holyhead GC on Thursday 5th September and we wish them all the best in the finals. The second pairing become first reserves for the same event and must make provision in their diaries. Welsh Greensomes: First: Andy Mitchell and David Mole Jones - 38 points (Qualifiers for finals in September) Second: Alan Pocklington and Peter Lord - 36 points (Reserves) Third: Damian Atkin and Stewart Poole - 34 points (c/b) Fourth: Alan Barnsdale and Mike Healey - 34 points (c/b)

SENIORS OPEN LLANDUDNO RESULT COURTESY OF DON WRAIGHT

The following report came in from the Senior Open in Llandudno, courtesy of Don Wraight: 12 brave souls drove in awful conditions to North Wales Golf Club in Llandudno today. Wind and driving rain met us at the course but the officials were adamant that the competition would go ahead, even with three holes closed. (Shades of Maesddu cancelling a couple of years ago!) Off we set but by the 8th/9th holes, four groups called it a day, sodden. A further group gave up on the 10th hole after a golf trolley had broken, leaving the remaining, totally mad, pairing from Clays to soldier on. One of them even played in shorts and they returned a card with 27 points on it. Well done Damian Atkin and Jon Falcus. I hope they all managed to dry out quickly, warm up with hot chocolate and return home safely. At least they got a modicum of golf. Well done guys.

CAPTAINS NEWSLETTER MAY 2024

Captain's Newsletter: May 2024 Lady captain Shan Stapley and I would like to welcome all members new and old to our first newsletter. firstly I would like to thank the outgoing captains Sue and Micheal for there great work over the past year, on the theme of great work I would also like to say a huge thankyou to Mark and all of the green staff and also volunteers who have worked tirelessly once the weather has permitted to get the white tees back out and the course in a fantastic shape so quickly after the terribly wet winter we have all endured. Competitions finally the white tees are back out and competition are coming thick and fast, the first honours board trophy of the year was won by Kev Scaife with a Nett 6. The May medal was won by Alan Barnsdale with a Nett 66. the Welsh team handicap championships qualifiers have also been held so congratulations to those who have qualified to play in that. The first DGU match of the year is being held away at Denbigh on the 19th of May so good luck to the team. there are many more great competitions coming up over the next few months so keep an eye out on IG and get booked in and support the club. Ladies report May I thank Mark and his team, with a little help from Seniors too, for managing to open all 18 holes for the start of our May competitions. For the Ladies it was a big shock playing 18 rather than our comfortable winter rounds of 13 holes. Nine ladies joined the first competition on May 1st, and many were shocked with a reduction of shots following the new regulations. Congratulations go to Bev Hood, 34 pts with Gill Williams and Angela Thomas williams with 29 pts. Gill taking runner up spot on countback. The following Wednesday, saw the first medal of the year, those who took part only played preferred lies on fairways so that this competition could be a qualifier. Eight ladies signed up in beautiful weather, but the competition was tough and slow going. Congratulations to Bev Hood, 76 nett with runner up Angela Thomas Williams, 80 nett. Jane Evans was the only lady to enter the medal on Saturday 4th May coming in with an impressive 71 nett. On Friday May 3rd, Pauline Peacock, Lizzie Hart, Bev Hood, Shan Stapley and Gill Williams represented Clays Ladies in our first NWLCS match of the year. It was away in St Deiniol, Bangor, the views were spectacular the course in excellent condition, although very challenging. The flag was rarely seen from the tee box and often rocky outcrops, beautiful gorse bushes and steep sided inclines, both up and down added to the drama. Clays ladies tried hard but lost 3 1/2 to 1 1/2. Angela Thomas Williams and Jane Evans continued their campaign in the Daily Mail Foursomes Ladies Competition beating Chester, however in the last competition against Plassey they lost on the 18th hole. I would like to thank Jane and Angela for representing Clays in such a tough national competition. Another big thank you to our hardworking President and former Captain Mick who have transformed the area for the new Portaloo. The area has been flattened, tidied up, fenced and painted, with a new toilet installed at the beginning of May. A code for the lock will be shared with lady members and members who may need to use it because of medical reasons. The providers will clean and replenish supplies weekly. And finally from me… I would like to echo what is said in the Lady captains report and say a big thank you to Trig and Micheal for there hard work around the new toilet area. And most of all enjoy your golf! Kind Regards, Patrick McHugh

INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD RESULTS VIA MIKE HEALEY

Seniors - Before today's result - 4 bits of information. Firstly, it was my pleasure today to present the May divisional medal winners with inscribed coasters (brilliantly manufactured by Mike Hollings). Div. 1 - Dave Palferman, Div. 2 - Tony Harcombe and Div. 3 - Paul Cheetham. Secondly, members have been asking about the senior red polo shirts for matches. Don has put an advert sheet up on the board and is taking orders for said items (£15.00 each - see Don). Malcolm is now short of one player for the match against Northop (away) Tuesday 4th June. Please get in touch with him if you are interested in playing. There has been some confusion over the forthcoming Welsh Greensomes - It will be played next Tuesday - 28th May and it will be run as a kitty comp in conjunction with the qualifier for the final in September. It will no longer be a practice round! If you wish to contest this competition, each pair must pay the Welsh fee of £5.00 and must be available to represent the club on Thursday 5th September at Holyhead Golf Club. If you only wish to play in the Greensomes for kitty comp purposes, that is also fine but you will play behind the qualifiers - normal £1.00 contribution. Today's competition - No fewer than 38 seniors turned up today for an Individual Stableford competition. The intention was to make it a qualifier and they WILL be arriving any day soon. Unfortunately the bunkers were all GUR, which put the brakes on the planning. Still, the course was in good condition and the weather warm and pleasant - what more could we ask for? Despite the high number of participants for the kitty comp, there were also other groups out for senior knockout rounds both individual and pairs. Good luck to all players in those competitions. There were 7 winners today - all with very good scores at the top and involving countback: Individual Stableford Results: First: Andy Mitchell - 38 points (c/b) Second: Peter Lord - 38 points (c/b) Third: Peter Taylor - 38 points (c/b) Fourth: Dave Mole Jones - 37 points Fifth: Bob Jarvis - 36 points Sixth: Richard Collier - 35 points (c/b) Seventh: Alan Barnsdale - 35 points (c/b)

POST FROM STUART MILES

Seniors, as much as I have missed your company and the golf the last few weeks, I think looking at the state of those who played in the kitty comp coming in, other than the 2 ball who got in before the monsoon and those who played in the knockout's, I will wait till a sunny day, if there are going to be any. With 12 players out playing their knockout competitions there were still 22 seniors who put their tallies up for the kitty comp of pairs better ball. A big thankyou to Fred who organised the draw. Before I list the results a couple of items I've been asked to bring to your attention. Firstly Malcolm has asked to say there are places available for the inter club match on the 11th June at home to Holywell. If you are available please put your name on the sheet on the notice board or see Tom who is in charge of this match. The other item is regarding polo shirts, Don has sourced a supplier, the shirts are in red and are available in all the usual sizes. The shirt will have Clays Golf Club, with Seniors below this embroidered on the shirt. The price is a very reasonable £15.00. Don will put a list up on the notice board, if you're interested could you please put your name down together with your size required by the 30th May and give Don your £15.00. Thank you. Today's results, once I managed to dry the cards out and check them before they disintegrated. 1st Peter Taylor / Barry Evans 38 points. 2nd Paul Cheetham / Eric Thwaites 37 points. 3rd Dave. A. Jones. / Mike Turner 32 points. Hope everyone has dried out. Cheers Stuart

GEMINI TROPHY RESULTS FROM MIKE HEALEY. MAY 14TH 2025

The Gemini Trophy has come round once again! A unique competition in that two medal scores are added together - there are not many of those about. There was a lot of rain on Sunday, continuous overnight rain on Monday and a half expectation that there might be hole closures. It wasn't the case as the course held up very well. There were odd small pools here and there, the traditionally wetter holes held up also and preferred lies were the saviour on the day. All that said, the forecast rain on the day did not materialize and short sleeves came out in the warmth. Scoring was not as good as in previous years and there was only a single two recorded in the ballsweep by Richard Collier on the fifth hole. (He very nearly added a second on the 12th but we are not reporting that one.) Well done to everybody taking part, especially the pairs involved in a veritable battle at the top of the final scores. All results finalised in ig but read on for the top three winning scores: Gemini Trophy Result: First: Ernie Williams and Paul Wallace - Jones - 142 nett (c/b) Second: David Mole Jones and Andrew Mitchell - 142 nett (c/b) Third: Mick McHugh and Chris Trig Jones - 146 nett

Old Padeswood match and Arscott results via Mike Healey

Personally, I have thoroughly enjoyed a brilliant day in our match against local rivals Old Padeswood. We played an am/am at their place a couple of weeks ago but this time we played matchplay with our eight pairs. The result was an overwhelming win to Clays - 8-0 and all credit to the home team. I have to say that the teams getting on with each other so well, we could be considering am/am fixtures in the future. The course is looking so much better and the weather was a generous 21 degs, so what more could we ask from an inter-club match or even just a game of golf. All arrived back in good time and enjoyed refreshments in the sun before ascending for the two course meal that was arranged upstairs. Thank you to Hayley for an excellent meal and a big thank you to Malcolm for the entire organisation of the event. There were no twos recorded and the raffle ticket draw for wine bottles went to Peter Fraser and Jim Fenn (Captain of the OP). The opposition could not believe that we had 16 players to oppose them as well as 24 members out at Arscott for their Senior Open. I asked for the latter results to add to this report and right on cue, Tony Harcobe rang them in. The Clays results are below but the full Arscott positions are still to come. All in all a great day all round. Arscott Results: First: Richard Collier and Dave Palferman - 43 points Second: Daian Atkin andErnie Williams - 39 points (c/b) Third:Mike Hollings and Eric Thwaites - 39 points (c/b) I have already reported the Clays kitty comp. winners from the Senior Arscott Open last Thursday but the final positions have since arrived via Brian Beaton and it would appear that Richard Collier and Dave Palferman were second overall, so well done to them. Dave A Jones also won a prize for Nearest the Tiger Line and there were 11 players in total, scoring twos in the ballsweep, of which three of them belonged to Clays: Alan Bottomley on the 1st, Mike Jordan on the 3rd and Richard Collier on the 17th. Congratulations to all our winners on the day and a good day had by all it has been reported.

TANGO AND MEDAL RESULT FROM MIKE HEALEY

Seniors - I am starting with a quick report about last week's medal. The result is in ig for all to see but it is good to see one's name in lights as we don't all have the ig app. May Medal Result: Division 1: David Palferman - 37 points, Ernie Williams - 34 points, Andy Mitchell - 33 points. Division 2: Tony Harcombe - 28 points, Stuart Leyland - 27 points (c/b), Barry Dare - 27 points (c/b). Division 3: Paul Cheetham - 41 points, Peter taylor - 31 points, Alan Pocklington - 30 points. Well done all competitors. Before today's result, a few reminders - Malcolm has posted the starting line up for our match with Old Padeswood at home on Thursday. If you cannot make it, do let him know (we have reserves). He has also posted sign up sheets for the forthcoming matches versus Northop and Holywell. Do sign up on the noticeboard if you wish to play in these matches. Good luck to the 24 seniors who travel to Arscott this Thursday for their senior Open - we hope you all play well. Next Tuesday is scheduled for our Gemini Trophy - this is played in pairs, as the name suggests and you need to enter via the ig app. Don will most likely make the draw towards the end of this week. Finally, there is a sign up sheet on the noticeboard for the Welsh Greensomes pairs. The qualifier will take place next month but we are having a practice round beforehand (Tuesday 28th May). Today's golf - Tango. Some members were confused by the name, probably because we have rarely played this before. 1,2,3 and 4 to count - very simple. 36 seniors were in the hat and again with three tees to start from, all got away relatively spritely. The pace however, was not too great today and the later groups were somewhat tardy. We are still on preferred lies in the general area and the greens probably need a little more work before coming up to scratch. All in all, the course has shown a vast improvement and it was a pleasant day for a round of golf. Teams of four contested three prizes: Tango Result: First: Andy itchell, Brian Beaton, Tom Blackshaw and Tony Vesty - 90 points Second: Mike Hollings, Peter Taylor, Paul Cheetham and Graham Wright - 85 points Third: Mike Drake Keith Hawthorn, Steve Monk and Graham Bryne - 84 points (Quite a bit of prize money was uncollected - safe in kitty box!)

9x3 plus 9x2. April 30th 2024, Report via Mike Healey.

Today's Results - 36 seniors (another perfect number) arrived for today's kitty comp (9 x 3) plus (9 x 2). We were all pleased with the course being fully open, tiring as it was and also warned about greenstaff working on sanding the greens, following tining. It was great to get 3 starting tees back in the frame and at the end of the day there was very little hold up. All 9 groups arrived back in the clubhouse in reasonable time with 4 of the 9 cards returning good scores over 90 points. We all remained dry and returned for the 3 prizes on offer - read on for winners: (9 x 3) plus (9 x 2) Results: First: Reg Peacock, Chris Blazdell, Peter Taylor and Tom Blackshaw - 96 points Second: Don Wraight, Nigel Davies, Alan Barnsdale and Mike Parks - 93 points Third: Steve Graham, Wyn Jenkins, Mike Drake and Ian Ketland - 92 points Sadly the fourth group with 91 points just missed out on prizes.

PAIRS BOTH SCORES TO COUNT. APRIL 25TH 2024. REPORT FROM MIKE HEALEY

Seniors - Are we finally moving into some summer golf? The sound of gang mowers across the fairways, dry conditions to play on and despite the early shower, enough warmth to finish off the round. 36 seniors popped their tallies on the board and we played a Pairs competition with both to count. The scoring at the top became very competitive with countback being required for the four prizes, as well as a good many middle to lower scores. Before announcing the four prize winners, a reminder that we are still a few names short for the match v Old Padeswood at home on 9th May (remember 20+ are already committed to the Arscott Open that day). Also another thank you to the fourteen seniors who brought their rakes and cleared both the 1st and 7th fairways yesterday. Your efforts have been most appreciated by everybody. There was some good scoring overall - read on for today's results: Pairs - Both to Count: First: Tom Blackshaw and Ernie Williams - 56 points (c/b) Second: Alan Barnsdale and Mike Drake - 56 points (c/b) Third: Andy Mitchell and Bob Brown - 52 points (c/b) Fourth: Steve Graham and Keith Hawthorn - 52 points (c/b)

Bonus Ball APRIL 25TH 2024, REPORT FROM Mike Healey

Seniors - The organiser lost his rag today with a series of 20p's and 50p's arriving in the kitty, but the discovery of a euro in the mix brought on the apoplexy. Let us just leave it at £1.00 coins would be most appreciated or change your coppers at reception, behind the bar or at the Co-op before arrival. 38 seniors turned up for a Bonus Ball competition so it was necessary to employ two ghost players to make up numbers to 10 x fourballs. The track was playing a lot drier and although we still employed preferred lies in the general area, we dropped the leaves, long grass, winter ruling. Overnight rain appeared to do no damage and it was even warm enough for jackets and jumpers to come off. 130 points was the expected par and five other teams were around the 120 mark. Read on for the three prize winners: Bonus Ball Result: First: Mike Hollings, Ernie Williams, Mick Carnell and Alan Barnsdale - 130 points Second: Paul Cheatham, Steve Monk, Colin Brown and Graham Wright - 123 points Third: Graham Bryne, Richard Collier, Ian Ketland and Paul Wallace Jones - 121 points Quite a number of you have agreed to come down in the morning ( 9.00am start ) for a session of grass clearance. Don't forget your grass rakes - there are a number of spares just in case. The aim is to clear as much cut grass as we can in two hours. Mark is briefing me at 8.45am but I think it is just a question of rake where you can and wherever you see piles of grass, especially up the 1st and 16th in particular. I have ordered coffee for just after 11.00am and Hayley will do breakfast baps if anybody wants them. See you tomorrow and a thank you in anticipation.

INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD APRIL 18TH 2024. REPORT FROM MIKE HEALEY

Seniors - We cancelled the medal previously for non-qualifying reasons but still had a magnificent turn-out of 42 members this morning (something to do with sunshine?). The kitty comp calendar has been all over the place with closures so we opted for an Individual Stableford to get everybody out into the sun. The new handicaps threw a lot of us a curve ball but it was resolved through the tables in ig and following a conversation with Josh afterwards, he has now printed out a full competition table which we can refer to in the future. Further explanation next Tuesday. The course is once again drying in the wind and sunshine but it was still necessary to employ the winter rules that have prevailed since the beginning of November. There were a lot of cards around the 24/25 pts mark but there could only be 7 winners today with some countback required - read down for results: Individual Stableford Results: First: Bob Jarvis 29 points (c/b) Second: Chris Blazdell 29 points (c/b) Third: Peter Taylor 28 points Fourth: Alan Barnsdale 27 points (c/b Fifth: Peter Fraser 27 points (c/b) Sixth: Keith Hawthorn 27 points (c/b) Seventh: Jon Falcus 26 points

PAIRS BETTERBALL RESULT. APRIL 16TH 2024 FROM STUART MILES

Seniors, at last on the course and decent weather, is the weather turning around ?. 30 seniors placed their tallies up for a change of format from texas scramble to pairs better ball, a number agreed with so little golf played, playing as many shots as possible was a better option. Thanks goes to Steve Monk for doing the cards and giving out the money while Stuart was in the committee meeting. Result. 1st Wyn Jenkins / Peter Lord 29 points (back 9 countback of 15) 2nd Peter Taylor / Alan Barnsdale 29 points (back 9 countback 13) 3rd Reg Peacock / Tony Vesty 28 points. 4th John Falcus / Alan Pocklington. 27 points. Let's hope the weather stays fine till Thursday (and about 8 weeks more) so we can get out on the course again. With the calendar in disarray due to the weather and the cancellation of the medal Thursday's format is to be decided. One other thing Don has asked me to say is that there are slots vacant for the dgu match at Denbigh on Sunday 21st April, tee times at 15.20 and 15.29. If you are interested can you please contact Don.Seniors - Following Stuart's report here is a little general info - mostly dates. From Malcolm: Match v Northop (9th April) – postponed (bad weather). Now Tuesday 4th June v Northop (A). Match v Old Padeswood (19th April) still on at present. Am Am competition at their request. Match v Wrexham (16th May) – postponed by Wrexham (fixture clash). Now Tuesday 24th September(H). Next scheduled match v Old Padeswood (H) (Thursday 9th May) Sign up is now on the board but be aware that this match clashes with the Arscott Senior Open. From Club Captain: Captain's Drive-in postponed. Now on Saturday 1st June. Job Vacancy - there is a vacancy for the post of Safeguarding Officer at Clays. See any of the Club Captains or Josh regarding the post. Reminder that we have reciprocal arrangements with the following clubs: Eastham, Northop, Old Padeswood and Withington. Josh has more information and you will need to ring first before playing these courses. Finally - Tom has asked me to inform all regarding his change of e-mail address: jeanpierce00@outlook.com Mike H

PUTTING COMPETITION APRIL 11TH 2024. RESULTS FROM STUART MILES

Ladies and Gentlemen, the sun may be shining but not enough or long enough yet to let us out on the golf course. Some of us have seen the photographs taken by Mark and it's not pretty, bunkers full to the brim and ditches that he has never seen with any water are full. So we can only bear with it, Mark is fighting nature and sadly nature is winning at the moment, he and his team are trying their best when able and we understand that. So another day of putting and thanks to Paul's chipping mat, chipping competition. At least with the chipping we managed to set it up outside and get some sunshine and fresh air. Thanks to Tom for collecting the money and our esteemed Captain for helping me run the competitions. The putting course was reversed today and it was fine once we got started and stopped good old Barry from going the normal way and meeting everyone head on. Results: Putting Competition; !st Stan Roberts 29 putts. 2nd Mick Carnell. 30 putts. Obstacle Putting; Colin Brown ( after a 3 way play off). Chipping; Tom McGrady. 15 points. Excellent sarnies and coffee from Hayley as always finished the morning off. Even though the weather looks good for the next few days it is doubtful if it will be long enough to help the condition of the course. So unless you hear otherwise via ig, email or the website it looks like another day of putting and chipping on Tuesday. See you all then. Regards. Stuart

Seniors putting competition April 9th 2024. Report from Stuart Miles

Gentlemen, another day of indoor putting, will this weather ever change. 12 seniors turned up and the usual format resulted in Putting Competition; 1st Mike Carnell. 2nd Tom McGrady. Both with 31 Mike winning on play off Obstacle Putting; Stuart Miles. Longest Putt; Tom McGrady. All retiring to the bar after for the usual delicious baps and coffee. Advanced notice that almost certainly the course will be closed on Thursday so unless a heat wave arrives, indoor putting and if the weather is calmer chipping, with a start a 9.00am. Malcom also asked to let you know that the postponed game against Northrop away has been rearranged for the 4th June, sheet will go up as usual.

Putting competition results April 4th 2024 from Stuart Miles

Well Gentlemen another morning where the weather had the final say and another day of putting although with the added chipping competition, with thanks to Paul for providing his new chipping mat, which added something new to the rainy day programme. Putting Results. 1st. Barry Evans 63. (definitely a course record, well done Barry) 2nd Richard Collier 68. 3rd equal. Mick Carnell. Stan Roberts. 69. Pitching Results. 1st Paul Wallkace-Jones 30 points. 2nd Alan Bottemley 25 points. 3rd Richard Collier 20 points. Let's hope the weather improves before next Tuesday. There is a match away to Northop so a number of the regulars will be away, the kitty competition for the rest of us will be decided on the day depending on numbers. Cheers. Stuart

Putting competition result April 2nd 2024. Report from Stuart Miles

Well gentlemen yet another lost day to the weather. The only consolation, other than Hayleys lovely sarnies, was the putting competition was held outside on the putting green in lovely sunshine, everyone looking towards the course thinking will we ever get back on it. Anyway 4 circuits and longest putt were the order of the day results. 1st Richard Collier. 2nd Peter Taylor. 3rd Colin Brown. Longest putt after a play off. Chris Blazdell.

PUTTING COMPETITION RESULTS FROM STUART MILES . THURSDAY MARCH 28TH 2024

Well another day of no golf, but 9 seniors turned up for the alternative indoor putting. Usual format with the winners as follows. 4 rounds of normal course; 1st Mick Carnell with an excellent 40 putts. 2nd Barry Evans. Longest putt. Stuart Miles. Obstacle Putt. Eric Thwaites. All retired to the bar for coffee and Hayleys lovely sarnies and convivial conversation with Barry keeping us amused with one of his tales as an insurance rep. Just a clarification for Tuesday's Peril Ball. One person raised a good point regarding the definition of lost ball. May be other rules but my understanding and the way we will play it on Tuesday is as follows: For example, the yellow ball holder sends his tee shot out of bounds to the left down the road on the third. He can play 3 off the tee but his score entered on the scorecard (if he scores )is only what he scores with the penalty stroke and NOT DOUBLE. Also when it comes to his turn for the yellow ball again he can score but cannot double his score, he has lost that right by losing his ball for the rest of the game. Also when the player has the yellow ball but loses the right to double his score, his score has to go on the card together with one other person, you cannot use someone else's score which could be higher than the person who has the yellow ball at the time. We will still be playing the long grass rule, so if the yellow ball holder sends it into the long stuff, then the usual rule of agreeing where it landed and playing another with no loss of shot will apply. Hope this clarifies the game a bit more, any other queries we will sort out Tuesday. Here's hoping to see you all Tuesday with decent weather and a dryish course, could our Captain please bring back some sunshine with him

Waltz competition March 26th 2024. Results via Stuart Miles

Good afternoon Gentlemen, a pleasant morning out with decent weather and no rain. 37 seniors put their tallies up and the Tango also became a Waltz, with 7 4 balls and 3 3 balls. Results as follows. Waltz, one prize, winners were, Peter Lord, Peter Thomas, Peter Fraser. 59 points. Tango, 2 prizes. First, Andy Mitchell, Stephen Graham, Chris Blazdell, Mike Carnell with 71 points. Second, Don Wraight, Dave (Mole) Jones, Mike Griffiths, Malcolm Hughes with 70 points.