Ladies

It was the first of the winter team events for the Ladies. Four teams braved the rather damp and chilly weather to play 6-6-6, the best score counting on the first 6, best two on second 6 and best three on the final 6 holes.

The prize of three, pink golf balls was awarded to Susan, Jini, Lia and Di. Results…

Men

Michael Rossiter was the early clubhouse leader having posted a seemingly unbeatable 68, but competitor Rick Smith in a late game returned a 65 to clinch victory – well done Rick. Results…

Inclement conditions greeted a hard core of competitors who battled their way round Prince’s. Donovan Friel proved the hardiest with 28 followed by John Morris 26. Men ceded a shot to the (non-playing) ladies and the competition was a non-qualifier. Results…

The annual 3 clubs and a putter competition played in fair conditions and with a good turnout produced some fine scores. A back 9 count back placed Nigel Ward first from Susan Smith and Jim Fogarty. Competitors were fortified by the Captains birthday cakes

This was the final event in the Top Dog Trophy confirming Tim Meyer the winner just 7 points from Nigel. Final Leader board…

Paul Doran continues to make progress up the birdie tree with a 5 star birdie at 17. Birdie Tree Leader board…

After a long summer of knockout matches, this Sunday sees two of the Club’s 2009 Matchplay Finals being played at the Park.

• Kerry Sargeant & Carrie Ward play against Paul Grand & Ros Lake in the Final of the Mixed Pairs
• Jason Loubser plays against Michael Rossiter in the Final of the JH Taylor Shield, the singles matchplay event for the low handicap players.

Jason and Michael paired with each other in the Men’s Pairs knockout, and they emerged as the winners when they beat Ian Smith & George Martin in the final. Now playing as opponents in the JH Taylor, Jason and Michael should have no excuse for not knowing each other’s game.

In the Two Courses Cup (the high handicap singles matchplay event) Nigel Ward continued the form shown in winning the Grand Medal Trophy by beating the holder David Keen to be crowned Champion.

To add to this Sunday’s exciting ‘Finale’ we have the Lissaman Cup which is the 7th and final component in the men’s Top Dog accumulator. It is fitting that with an unassailable lead our Top Dog for 2009 is our President, Tim Meyer. R6 Leader board…

Doreen Dolby excelled, producing a net 62 for 45 points to win by a margin of 3 points from Nick Rogers. Four further points behind were Donovan Friel and Francois Lemaigre with 38. Well done indeed Doreen. Results…

The competition was a Top Dog event for the men. With one event to go Tim Meyer has an unassailable lead on 32 points. R6 Leader board…

Ladies

It was the Autumn Meeting 4BBB and 8 pairs turned out to play. With a cloudy start it remained dry for most of the morning with drizzle for the last few holes.

Four pairs were within one point of each other with places being decided on BB9’s and BB6’s. Congratulations to this year’s winners, Louise and Maureen.

Our day was complemented by wonderful food provided by Norma & Jini. A big thank you to them and to Veronica and Susan who bought all the prizes. Results…

Men

The winners were Jim Fogarty and Stuart Nash with 36 points on a back 9 countback from Richard Kenwood and Ron Linden. Initially in the club house it appeared a 3 way decider with Tony McCullagh and Michael Rosssiter also on 36 points. It became clear to the Committee that one of the latter pairing had 17 clubs in his bag and the penalty of disqualification was imposed. The pairing of Toby Hunt and Paul Grand monopolised the ‘TWOs’ returned in the competition. Results…

Ladies

Another lovely Indian Summer day saw Sheena Harrington win the October Monthly Medal with a net 70 and second was Julie Smith with a net 73. Results…

Julie also won the Barton Bowl which was played as a stableford in conjunction with the October Monthly Medal. Results…

Men

A spirited 63 with 4s for first 7 holes from Nigel Ward secured the October Medal 3 clear from Lee Eden and Greg Saunders. Results…

The round was the last for the Grand Medal Trophy in which Nigel emerged the winner with included 2 rounds of 61 and 63 – well done Nigel. Final results…

With an inch perfect sand iron at the 5th, Handicap Secretary Paul Grand assumed the top perch in the rare Eagle Tree for the season (attached). Eagle Tree Leader board…

In the more common or garden Birdie Tree, Kerry Sargeant predominates. Birdie Tree Leader board…

Making an early bid for the Olympics, Dave Williams reported a handicap reduction from 16 to 13 at his Home club.

Ladies – Autumn Meeting

A lovely Indian Summer day saw benign conditions and some excellent scores. The winner was Veronica Mitchell with a net 67 and second was Alison Chadwick with a net 70. Jini Beacham had the best front 9 with a net 38 and Louise Williams the best back 9 with a net 35.5. Results…

Silver Jubilee

An outstanding round from Veronica Mitchell secured the trophy; Veronica, with 66 was 6 ahead of nearest rival who in turn was the better on countback from Julian James, Stan Potts and David Bishop. Results…

In the associated Anniversary Trophy, Kerry Sargeant is confirmed as the winner 10 ahead of nearest rival Paul Grand. Final results…

There were some good scores on the day. Julian Ratnage emerged as the winner with 40 points, one ahead of Jess Melville and Tony Kopczak. Men ceded one shot to the ladies with Alison Chadwick flying the ladies’ flag with 37 points. Results…