Some good complementary play was in evidence and the winners on 46 points were Nigel Ward and Tony Kopczak on 46 points from Matt and Simon Mandelbaum. Early leading clubhouse pairing of Toby Hunt & Paul Grand finished 4th on count back with 43 points behind Graeme Syme and Craig Froude. Results…

Points were awarded against the men’s par and SI, the Committee deciding against the CONGU recommendation of play to the ladies par and SI. The handicap software only permits all players playing to one gender’s card or the other’s in pairs competitions.

Ladies

On a blustery day, the new Lady Captain followed her excellent shot for her drive-in with a magnificent 39 points, leaving the rest of the field trailing 10 points in arrears, with Sheena in second place. Results…

Not surprisingly, this has put her into the lead at the half-way stage of the Eclectic, with Sheena again in second place. R2 Leader board…

Men

The wind featured but otherwise conditions were fair and it was surprising that scoring was so low. Tony Kopczak was the clear winner on 36 points, one ahead of Toby Hunt and 3 clear of Russell Cavell, Simon Mandelbaum, Jim Deissler and Ed Henery. Results…

Tony was the only Cat 1-3 player (and only by 2/10ths of a shot) to come within 2 of SSS 38 points and so SSS fell -3 to 35 points with only Tony receiving any handicap reduction. Men’s handicap list…

In the associated Winter Competition, Graeme Syme now leads by a point from Toby hunt, Matt Mandelbaum and John Morris. R4 Leader board…

Toby leads the Duke’s Eclectic by 1 from Nigel Ward after two rounds. R2 Leader board…

Ladies

A lovely sunny day didn’t seem to help anyone but Lia who beat the rest of the field and Alison by 8 points. Results…

After 2 rounds Val still leads the Eclectic, followed closely by Lia after today’s winning score. R2 Leader board…

Men

New member Jon Scriven emerged the runaway leader with 45 points – well done Jon. Maintaining his consistent form, Graeme Syme scored 40 points to finish second. Tony Koczak, Hiro Ushido and Simon Mandelbaum followed 2 points further back. Results…

The competition was a non-qualifier for handicapping purposes, with 2 temps and the high probability of the course varying by more than 100 yards from the measured course. Further good play from Jon could see his handicap cut under the General Play provisions.

In the associated Winter Competition, Matt Mandelbaum leads Graeme Syme by 2 points. R3 Leader board…

And in the second round of the Prince’s Eclectic, Kerry Sargeant leads John Morris by 2 with a net 63 after ½ handicap allowance. R2 Leader board…

Ladies

Great to be back on the golf course after all the snow.

Three ladies took advantage of the good weather on Sunday. Val stormed into the New Year with a superb 40 stableford points leaving Alison and Susan floundering in her wake!. Results…

Men

The winner of the monthly medal and Millennium trophy with 65 is Richard Owen. Perhaps Father Christmas gave Richard an indoor putting device since his putting was a sight to believe – especially from off greens into the hole. Second was Graeme Syme with a highly commendable 66 with Kerry Sargeant 3rd on 68. Results…

Conditions were favourable and CSS remained at SSS 66. Men’s handicap list…

Richard also leads the 2011 Birdie tree. New member Chris Jones leads the 2011 ‘Twos’.

Report due soon. Results…

Play was cancelled due to the adverse weather.

Paul Grand provided these videos of the course on the Saturday – Portacabin… | Duke’s… Note: these videos are viewable with Apple’s QuickTime.

The competition proved close with Graeme Syme and Nigel Ward returning 37 points. Graeme was declared the winner on a back 9 count back. Arthur Dolby was a creditable 3rd and best lady was Jayne Maxwell (34). Results…

Men ceded 2 shots in this mixed competition which was a non-qualifier for handicap purposes (too many temporary greens).

Leader boards: Birdie Tree… | Eagle Tree… | Twos…

Ladies

With ice and snow on the greens it was more like crazy golf. The format was a Texas Scramble team game but with only 5 ladies the competition did not take place.  Despite all that it was a great day to be out playing golf.

Men

A small field braved the remnants of recent snow and found testing conditions on a number of greens. Nevertheless some good scores were returned and Graeme Syme emerged the winner on 69, one ahead of Gurpal Sekhon and Tony Kopczak. Results…

Leader boards: Birdie Tree… | Eagle Tree… | Twos…

Ladies

The coldest day of the year so far dawned for the Champagne Chase with temperatures of -4 degrees centigrade and less, frosty fairways even frostier greens and some very strange bounces! But then the sun came out and we all felt a lot better! Lia Donath won with 36 points and Jayne Maxwell was second with 31 points. Results…

Men

A sparkling 40 points earned Tony McCullagh victory in the competition and a bottle of champagne. Bubbling nicely 2 points behind was Jim Fogarty with an effervescent Kerry Sargeant taking 3rd place with 36 points. Conditions were tricky with a hard frost in the ground. Jim saved the comp from being a reduction only round. Results…

Ladies

Nine brave Ladies turned up to play the the first round of the Dukes Eclectic on the day after the night before, the Dinner Dance and Prize giving, of course. In overcast and muddy conditions, the winner was Susan Smith achieving an excellent 37 points. Second was Val Riziotis with 33 points. Results…

Susan also leads after the first round of the cumulative Dukes Eclectic Competition and Val is second. R1 Leader board…

After all her hard work in helping to arrange the Dinner Dance, Veronica Mitchell was rewarded with a hole in one on the third. Many congratulations Veronica! The hole in one was duly celebrated with a few beers afterwards, even though the café shuts early these days!

Men

  Winter Competition. R2 Leader board…
  Dukes’ Eclectic. R1 Leader board…

Leader boards: Birdie Tree… | Eagle Tree… | Twos…