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…

The golf courses are closed on this day to make way for an athletics event at the Park. For more information check with The Royal Parks Agency.

The pairing of Alison Chadwick & Greg Albertyn triumphed in the Autumn Mixed Foursomes. Fiona Coombe & Nick Rogers were 2nd overall and also won the scratch prize. Report…

Ladies

Benign conditions resulted in some excellent scoring. Anne Koychev won with a net 65 followed by Jayne Maxwell with a net 67 and Susan Smith also with a net 67. Results…

Men

Congratulations to Stan Potts with a splendid 62 to win the trophy and also Paul Appleton a shot behind as overall runner-up. Results…

Stan has a commanding lead in the Grand Medal Trophy, 4 ahead of John Morris. R7 Leader board…

Putney park Open

Stan Potts and Paul Appleton were also 1-2 for RP in the Putney Park Open. Results…

Some very good scoring resulted in the competition with Graham Harris the deserved clear winner on 43 points. Ladies took the next 3 places (despite ceding 2 shots): Gina Jillett 40, Norma Lynch 39 and Maureen Slade 39. After the competition, players enjoyed nibbles and drinks accompanied by autumnal gusts. Results…

Nearest-the-pin-in-two prizes were won by John Ritchie (15th) and Greg Saunders (17th).

Men’s handicap list… | Ladies handicap list…

In the associated Top Dog Trophy, Tim Meyer maintains his lead 20 points clear at present. R5 Leader board…

The well deserved winner with 63 was Gary Flounders. A fine level par 69 earned new member Philip Midgley-Carver 2nd place with 65 with the Paul Grand beating Guy Saintfiet on back 9 for 3rd placed 69. Best lady was Ann Gardner 4th on 67. Results…

Men’s handicap list… | Ladies handicap list…

In the associated Anniversary Trophy Kerry Sargeant leads the Paul Grand by one with just the Silver Jubilee to go. However, there are many players well positioned after just 2 Jubilees. R3 Leader board…