Competition Reports
Competition Reports
Silver Jubilee & Centurion Open
There was good scoring on Duke’s, notably from the lades. The winner by one shot was Sheena Harrington with 66 from Richard Owen. Maureen Slade and Cheryl Woodhouse took 3rd and 4th places with 68. Results…
Men’s CSS was 69, one less than SSS. Men’s handicap list… Ladies handicap list…
In the associated Anniversary Cup, Richard Kenwood emerged the winner on 210, one ahead of Nick Rogers. Final Result…
The Centurion Open was also run simultaneously, with Luke Offord from Putney Park the winner with a 62. Combined scores…
Monthly Medal
LADIES
The ladies’ July Monthly Medal turned into a three-horse (filly? mare? nag?) race between Veronica Mitchell, Lia Donath and Julie Smith, all having net 67’s. In a photo-finish, Veronica took 1st place and Lia 2nd. Results…
At 70 the CSS was one lower than SSS. Ladies handicap list…
MEN
Confirming recent form in qualifying at The Oaks GC for the final of the Men’s Championship of England (details…), Gurpal Sekhon shot a glorious 65 to take the monthly medal, two clear of Messrs. Pickard, Owen and Winter. Results…
Amongst the sob stories was an NR from Osman Chaudry due to a lost ball at 17 following a nine at 16; otherwise an extremely fine round which included driving the 6th green with ease. Handicap students will understand the impact of Clause 19.8 – despite an ‘NR’ he has an adjusted gross score of 92, remaining within buffer zone off 22 and no adjustment to exact handicap – a 6 not 9 at 16 would have earned a playing cut to 21.
The demise of the handicap secretary continued in finishing 6, 6, 9 – despite being 10ft from the green in two on 18, it required 7 more shots to hole the ball.
CSS remained unchanged from SSS 68. Men’s handicap list…
In the Grand Medal Trophy, Toby Hunt re-takes the lead from Jason Loubser by one shot with Tony Pickard, John Ahad and Gurpal the more obvious contenders. R6 Leaderboard…
Clapham Common – Rd 4 v tba
Result: tba
Home team (+??)
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Away team (+?)
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Report due soon…
Association Trophy
Richmond Park featured strongly in the Association Trophy, and Richmond Park ladies in particular. Tracy Wright took 1st place on net 66 with Di Jackett one shot behind in 2nd place. Third was Tom Watts from Putney Park on 68, with Julian Diamond 4th also on net 68 beaten on the back 9. Results…
CSS is unchanged from SSS for both men and ladies on 70 and 71 respectively.
Richmond Park Golf Club Open
Doreen Dolby heads the RPGC honours with a 64, beaten on count back from Tom Watts of Putney Park. Results…
CSS is unchanged from SSS 68. Men’s handicap list…
Rickmansworth Friendly Match
Report due soon…
Rickmansworth – Home Leg
Result: Win 4-2
Report to appear here.
Clapham Common – Rd 3 v Hurst Golf Club
Result: tba
Home team (+??)
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Away team (+?)
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Report due soon…
Mitcham – Home Leg
Result: Draw 2-2
The home leg of the Richmond Ladies v Mitcham Ladies match took place on Saturday 10th June on The Duke’s Course.
Mitcham brought out their “big guns” for the 4 ball better ball match. The trophy has been in the firm grip of Richmond Ladies for the last two years, so it appeared that they want it back.
The team consisted of Lena Kenny, Julie Smith, Sheena Harrington, Maureen Slade, Lia Donath, Jan Oliver, Doreen Dolby and Cheryl Woodhouse.
It was a perfect summer’s day and the match ended in a 2 all draw.
The Richmond Ladies entertained their guests at a new venue, Brula, for dinner afterwards.
The away match is to be held on 12th August.
Clapham Common – Rd 2 v Thorney Park Golf Club
Result: Win by 19 points
Home team (+14)
Julian Diamond & Richard Owen
John Bennett & Martin Wright
Dave Winter & Toby Hunt
Away team (+5)
Kerry Sargeant & Graeme Syme
Ian Smith & Paul Grand
Jason Loubser & Jon Cooper
Our second Clapham Common outing of the year – this time against Thorney Park.
At one time I thought we had the dream team out, but once again other commitments deprived us of some of our better – and in form – players (which means I was in the team again). A big ‘thank you’ to the club members who stood in at the last minute and turned out for us.
Thorney Park was a great venue, in fine condition with plenty of water and enough wind to make it very interesting. The Thorney Park team were a pleasure to play with and the games all very tight.
Our first game was Kerry Sergeant and Graeme Syme. After three holes they had one point only, but finished with 35 points and a three shot winning margin. Next came Ian Smith and Paul Grand who led their opponents in by one point and finally Jason Loubser and myself who were looking at three blow outs after three holes but did manage to pull things around to score 33 points, one more than our opponents. Overall we had a five point margin away and were delighted to get the telephone call form the home team to announce their 14 point winning margin.
The top home team pair were John Bennett and Martin Wright – and as luck would have it they were the only pair to have playing partners with a higher total. Richard Owen and Julian Diamond and Dave Winter and Toby Hunt both had big leads to provide a decisive 19 point overall victory.
Our next match is against Hurst and must be played by June 25th. Once again I will be trying to put out a team that does not have me in it…….