With the clocks coming forward an hour overnight, and early morning rain ceasing shortly before our first tee off time, it turned out to be a lovely sunny Spring day at the park for those who didn’t go on the Weekend Away.

Scoring was generally good with CSS being increased from 38 to 39 stableford points. Men’s handicap list…

The winner with 40 points was Captain Richard Owen who earned a further handicap reduction to 12. Kerry Sargeant and Stuart Nash returned fine scores of 39 to finish 2nd and 3rd respectively – the former recording a birdie 3 at SI 1 7th. Results…

Playing from the white tees for the first time, Paul Doran proved the worthy winner with 39 points (38 per CONGU recommended depiction of mixed results) and achieved a 2 shot reduction in handicap. Preliminary Results…

CSS computed as a Reduction Only round @ +3 (34 points). Men’s handicap list…

Ladies

Only 9 ladies ventured out in the cold & rain for the Stableford competition & final round of the Duke’s Eclectic on 16th March.

Lia Donath’s 32 points were good enough to win, from Susan Smith in 2nd with 29 points who beat Jayne Maxwell with a better back nine. Results…

The CSS increased by 3 shots to 73 (35 points) and this was a Reduction Only round for handicap. Ladies handicap list…

Improving her previous score by 1 shot, Lia also won the Duke’s Eclectic on net 70. Julie Smith came a close 2nd on net 71, half a shot ahead of Sheena Harrington in 3rd. Final result…

Men

Chilly and wet conditions combined to produce a round in which handicaps could only increase with CSS remaining unchanged from SSS 38 points. Stuart Nash, Paul Doran and Jon Cooper proved the hardiest competitors on 37 points each with Stuart winning on a count back. More delicate souls headed for the clubhouse and shelter with relief after the round. Results…

Lee Eden held on to win the Winter Competition from Stuart Nash who made a strong challenge, catching up 3 points on the day. The final margin was Lee 117 points to Stuart’s 116. Final result…

In the associated Duke’s Eclectic, Ian further increased his lead from Paul Appleton to finish with a net 59 picking up a couple more birdies at 3 and 16 to bring the tally to 6. Final result…

Osman Chaudry was the winner with an impressive 44 points, piping Paul Robinson by 1 point. Four others played to better than SSS (40 points for men): Gary Flounders, John Morris, Nigel Ward and Paul Doran. Results…

A qualifier was not needed for the Mixed Foursomes and many pairs played their first round match on the day. Results…

Ladies

In a closely fought contest for the first LGU Medal of the year, Jayne Maxwell took the spoils with a net 73. Julie Smith was one shot behind in 2nd place and then came 5 others on net 75, Jini Beacham coming top of this group on the best back 9. Results…

This was a Reduction Only competition for handicaps and there were no handicap changes.

Men

Blistering performances from Graeme Syme and Osman Chaudry resulted in 62s with Graeme clinching the medal on the back 9. Results…

Another fine performance from Captain Richard Owen with 63 earned 3rd place and a subsequent General Play Adjustment by the Handicapping Committee resulting in a further 1.0 reduction in handicap to an exact 12.4. Men’s handicap list…

The Mixed Foursomes Knockout Qualifier is fast approaching, just nine days away on 9 March. If you have already signed up your name will be on the bookings sheet.

If you have not yet entered but would like to participate in the knockout please contact Peter Harrington. If you don’t have a willing partner at the ready, just let Peter know and he will endeavour to uncover a match.

In the unlikely event less than 16 pairs have entered there will be a modified event on the day.

The Club Secretary Peter Harrington has released the 2008 Summer Fixture List. Details…

Fortified from the Dinner Dance on the previous evening, Captain Richard Owen and Veronica Mitchell were the clear winners. Richard had the best round of his life returning a gross 3 over par 72, net 58. Results…