Ladies

Wellington boots would have been useful! The rain was pretty steady but seven players made it round the course battling with lake-like greens and soggy fairways.

Alison Chadwick found the pot of gold at the bottom of the rainbow and led the ladies field with a 33 followed closely by Ann Gardner also with 33 but Alison had the better back 9. Results…

Ladies handicap list…

Men

Conditions were characterised by showers and sunshine. Indeed, on the back 9 competitors had the surreal experience of persistent rain with bright sunshine and a double rainbow.

Perfect for debutant Steve Cross who shone with 41 points to earn a bottle of bubbly. Steve was followed by the triumvirate of Messrs. Kenwood, Ward and Syme with 39 points. Results…

Ladies

Sunny periods interspersed with very heavy rain and strong winds meant that no one completed all 18 holes and most competitors walked off after the 6th! The winner was Ros Gray with 23 points and second was Sheena Harrington with 19 points. Results…

This was a reduction only round. Ladies handicap list…

Men

The passage of a period of inclement wind, rain and graupel eventually ameliorated and for those competitors remaining some good scoring resulted. However, it was all water off a duck’s back to Jim Fogarty who returned 42 points and no blobs. He was followed 6 points behind by Toby Hunt. Results…

It has been resolved to ‘abandon’ the competition within the meaning of CONGU Clause 18.6 – the course being unplayable for some competitors. This means a CSS of SSS and reductions only but results stand for Winter Comp and Eclectic.

Jim and Toby lead the associated Winter Competition. R2 Leader board…

Jim and Toby also lead the associated Duke’s Eclectic. R1 Leader board…

Birdie Tree Leader board… | Eagle Tree Leader board… | Twos Leader board…

Ladies

This season’s first eclectic took place on a lovely sunny day albeit a bit soggy underfoot after the previous day’s heavy rain and high winds. Kate Emmanuel won with 34 points, second was Susan Smith with 31 points. Results…

Men

Prince’s absorbed the heavy rain in the preceding days and conditions proved pleasantly mild. Playing off the yellow tees, Graeme Syme emerged the winner piping Toby Hunt by one with 41 points. Ole Leon-Martin and Stuart Nash finished well to claim 3rd & 4th places with 39 points. Results…

Men’s handicap list…

In the associated Prince’s Eclectic, Graeme leads Toby by two. Ole can relax on the first tee in future rounds – having posted the only birdie at the hole. Surprisingly, no birdies were recorded at 18. R1 Leader board…

Kerry Sargeant continues his domination of the Birdie Tree. Birdie Tree Leader board…

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…