Ladies

7 pairs entered the 4BBB that is the second part of the Spring Meeting.

Angela and Deb made the error of a better front 9 (20 points) to be pipped for 3rd place on the back 9 by Tenesi & Ronnie who had an evenly matched 19 out & back. But in 2nd place with 41 pts was Sheena & Cheryl and taking 1st spot was Kinga & Ali

Thanks to the prize buyers and for the pizzas and chips organised by Ali & Deb.

Hope you’re enjoying some chocs by now Tenesi!!. Results…

Men

Early chill was exacerbated by stiff wind but forecast rain held off for the light field of 26 for the Spring Stableford round 2 and final Winter Competition round. With drying conditions, it felt uncanny for the odd ball to roll and carry but still plenty of mud/slush.

Continuing from last week’s one under par, Jay shot four birdies in a level par round and 41 points to claim the final Winter Competition round from remarkably consistent Damber and Rick K 39 points. Results…

Damber’s round won him the overall Spring Stableford with 75 points over the two rounds – 7 clear from nearest contenders Pete Hs and Charlie W 65. Results…

Needless to say, congratulations to Jay for winning the overall Winter Competition with 126 points – today’s round edging him a further three points clear from non-participant today Peter Needham 122. Well done to Damber 3rd 118. Final leader board…

There was a hint of Spring in the air for the final round of the Midweek Winter Competition. But conditions remained particularly soggy for 1st and 18th.

Brian R rose to the challenge of scoring 45 points to win the last round, four clear from Joe G and another from Tamas. Results…

Brian’s effort was rewarded in the overall Midweek Winter Competition as he drew level with long time leader Richard N to share 1st prize cash spoils – 124 each and well done to both. Rick K was 3rd 117 with Jeremy R sharing 4th alongside Joe G 116. Final Leader board…

The master of the associated Midweek Prince’s Eclectic over four rounds was Tamas with an extraordinary 58, two ahead of Kim, Brian and Jeremy 60s; excellent scoring all round. Final Leader board…

Ladies

A mere 6 ladies ventured forth for the last official team event of the winter – another of our favoured Texas Scrambles. I’m sure her playing partners won’t mind their team being labelled as Team Tenesi, but she has recorded her 4th team event of the winter. Their score of net 64.3 winning by 3.5. Results…

Starting off in clear blue skies it was hard to believe that there would be showers before we finished, but the skies darkened and rain which is never far away this winter started to fall for the last 6 holes.

Men

A reduced field competed for the March Medal with later games catching a blustery shower.

The field’s quality however, was undiminished with Jay rising to the top with a one under par 67 net 62 to win from Aidan level 68 net 63. Alan K shot a praiseworthy net 63 for 3rd with Brian R, Damber T and Peter N next net 66s (Peter just one over at the turn). Results…

The above order is naturally reflected in the Grand Medal Trophy. R1 leader board…

Interestingly, the order for the first 3 was the same in the Winter Competition R7 stableford results from same round – Jay 42, Aisan 41 c/back from Alan 41.

Judging the timing of his round to perfection, Jay is declared winner of the associated Prince’s Eclectic on 60 – just one ahead of Pete Hs 61 and two from prior leader Rick K 62. Tamas, Kerry, Paul B and Luke also had 62s. Final leader board…

Jay also now leads the Winter Competition with just one round left on 123, one ahead of previous leader Peter N 122. R7 Leader board…

Early starters missed the rain that bedevilled players for the Midweek Inaugural trophy played over 2 loops of 9 on Duke’s. The worthy winner was Richard N with a well crafted 38 points. He was followed a point behind by Jon W, Brett and Mark R. 36 points was no disgrace in the conditions – for Joe G, Richard Ho, Rick K and Jeremy R. Jeremy held back 9 honours with 21 points whilst Brett and Rick secured 3 birdies apiece. Results…

The Inaugural Trophy results are incorporated in the Midweek Winter Competition with 7 of 8 rounds now played. Richard continues a commanding lead on 124 from Brian R 117 and Jeremy 116. R7 Leader board…

Ladies

At least the sun was making an effort as the meteorological spring arrived, though underfoot the depth of puddles to wade through seems to still be increasing. 13 ladies battled forth and most were truly grateful that this once medal round has morphed into stableford.

It was Angela’s turn to triumph today with 36 points and beating the ‘usual’ winner, Tenesi, into 2nd place. Both went out in 16 and were neck and neck until the 14th when Tenesi moved ahead, but was pegged back on the 16th and followed it with a blob on the 17th. So Angela’s back 9 of 20 makes her the winner of the spring stableford. Results…

Men

A change of scenery for the field today. Looks like the weather conditions got the better of most of the field. Martin birdied the 1st hole. But then recorded two 7’s on the front 9. He capped off a solid back 9 when his pitch from the left side of the 7th green hit the pin and went in for a birdie. Pars on the last 2 holes gave him a score of 21pts on the back 9. His score of 37pts was matched by Charlie W (birdie on the last hole didn’t hurt). But Martin had a better back 9. Pete Hs was very happy that there only two par 3’s today (he did par both of them). But a bogey and no score on the 3rd and 12th (that is the 3rd hole on his second loop) prevent him from improving on his score of 37pts. Bandit Damper (36pts), Aung (22pts on the back 9) and Richard O (22pts on the front 9) complete the Top6. Results…

CSS: N/A (but if it had been applicable would’ve stood at 34pts …)

A cold wind greeted competitors but eventually the sun broke through for the later games. Conditions remained muddy but there was the hint of dry patches on the highest ground -Spring just around the corner perhaps.

Brian R outperformed the field to win round 6 of the Midweek Winter Competition (now extended into March so 8 rounds possible) with 43 points (23 on front 9 alone) pushing an excellent 39 from Tamas into 2nd – in turn beating new member Joe G and club captain Kim on countback. Consistent Jeremy R was 6th with a fine 38 points. Hassan shot level par on front 9 (21 pts) only to fall away on the back 9. Results…

The position in the associated overall Midweek Winter Competition shows Richard N still in command on 124 but after today’s round it is now Brian and Jeremy R snapping at his heels on 117 & 116 respectively. R8 Leader board…

Jeremy consolidates his lead after 3 rounds of the Midweek Prince’s Eclectic on 62, closely followed by Tamas & Mitch 63 and then Kim & Brian 64. R4 Leader board…

Ladies

It might not have been worthy of a name from the met office, but at times it was hard to stay balanced as the wind gusted around, making the balls oscillate on the greens and tees. Nothing though can stop the continuing good and consistent form of Tenesi who racks up her 4th first place of 2020 – & we’ve only played 5 rounds on a Sunday. Results…

With 35 points and winning by two, she also improved her Eclectic by 5 shots, finishing with a net 66.5 and 2.5 ahead of Alison in 2nd place. The competition was reduced to 3 rounds due to storm Ciara. R4 Leader board…

Men

What’s not to like about (wet) winter golf? Strong winds (thank you Storm Ellen), mud galore, lots of casual water and to top it all off some showers on the closing holes for the late(r) starters.

Tamas used the front 9 to warm up (17pts). But he recorded a very solid back 9:+2 gross (some nerves teeing off on 17 I guess) translating into 23pts. Kerry unleashed another birdie barrage on route to 39pts (and 2nd place). Early starter Rhys edged out Pete Hs via countback to take 3rd. Pete managed to go +8 gross on all the Par 3’s today. His 3 birdies made sure he was still able to finish 4th. Keith and Tony complete the Top6. Results…

Winter Competition
No final standing for the WinterComp as we speak since we are aiming to move some of the cancelled rounds into March.

Current standings: Peter N 119, Jay 112, Mitch 111, Keith 111, Pete Hs 110.

Prince’s Eclectic
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The field was reduced with no very early starters. 22 competed with mud and some light patchy rain. These conditions made little difference to some with Brian R emerging the worthy winner on 61 with a level par back 9. Also mastering the conditions were Jeremy Prescott 64 and on lowest gross Richard O 65. Val pipped Sheena for best lady on the day. Results…

Jeremy R and Paul Gd scooped two birdies each with Paul heading the ‘Twos’.

Competitions cancelled as course was closed due to storm Dennis.

Chilly but very breezy and of course muddy conditions prevailed. All credit to winner Jeremy R who kept a six off his card with two birdies for a consistent 41 points. A fiery 39 points gained Ãlvaro 2nd on countback from Richard Ho (inspired no doubt by playing with new club captain Kim).

Ãlvaro’s round contained birdies at 4, 5 and 9 with first eagle for the year – at 14. Brett and Jeremy shared front 9 honours with 22 points whilst Paul Gd was best back 9 with 22 (a handicap secretary’s natural competitive back 9 instinct showing through heading three 38s). Leading lady was Veronica 35. Results…

In the associated Midweek Winter Competition, today’s comp was 5th actually played (two cancelled) and the leader continues to be last year’s Most Improved [male] Golfer – Richard N on 114 from Mitch 113, Jeremy 112 and Stephen 111. Barring rain etc. next and final round is 26th Feb on Prince’s. R7 Leader board…

In the accompanying Midweek Prince’s Eclectic after two actual rounds played (one cancelled), Jeremy now leads with a healthy two shot lead on 65 from Stephen and Mitch.  It is conceivable that in the last round to be played 26 Feb a completely new winner could emerge from the large number of players who have NRd at one or more holes. R3 Leader board…