Competition Reports
Competition Reports
Ruffian’s Ryder Cup
Result: 11½ to 3½ Loss
This year’s event took place at Ludlow Golf Club on Friday October 6th and Saturday October 7th. Ludlow was a team of 7 men and 3 ladies, captained by their club professional, Dan Francis. RPGC (8 men and 2 ladies) were represented by Ian and Julie Smith, Peter and Sheena Harrington, Kerry Sargeant, Paul Grand, Toby Hunt, Graeme Syme, Jurek Strelcyn and Richard Owen (2006 team captain). Following RPGC’s resounding win (12:3) last year, Ludlow were clearly looking to turn the tables. Extremely heavy rain the day before, and for the RPGC team travelling up on the Friday morning, made it all the more surprising to see the greens being watered as we arrived at midday. (How nice it would be if our course was underlain by free draining sand and gravel).
The first afternoon’s fourballs did not go RPGC’s way. It was not until the final match, when Jurek and Richard gained a ½, that we got our score on the board. The Ruffian’s dinner took place on the Friday night at a modern restaurant inside Ludlow Castle, and then moved on to the hotel bar where half the RGPC team were staying. The Ludlow crowd, led by their president Michael Hinks-Edwards, made us very welcome in Ludlow and a couple of them tried to drink us under the table on Friday evening.
It was always going to be an uphill task starting the second day in deficit by 4½ to ½. Despite good singles wins by Kerry, Ian and Toby, RPGC lost the match 11½ to 3½ and the cup had to be handed back to Ludlow as worthy winners. Home advantage seems to have taken its toll again and there were suggestions that we should try playing the event at a neutral course next year.
Monthly Medal
LADIES
The ladies’ October medal, played in torrential rain, thunder & lightning on 1st October, was won by Julie Smyth (net 103), who was the only lady to hand in a fully completed card.
MEN
Undeterred by early inclement autumnal conditions, Tim Meyer set the tone for his winning score of 71 with a rare birdie at the first. Jon Cooper and Jason were close behind with 72s. With the heavy rain and at times lightning, a number of cards were returned incomplete and some players walked in for safety. Results…
CSS remained at SSS 70. Men’s handicap list…
Hoebridge Away Day
The intrepid golfers who ventured on the away day were rewarded with ideal weather and a nice day out. Report…
Lissaman Cup
Proving that a full set of clubs is not necessary for an astonishing round, David Marsh carded 63, dropping just 3 shots on the front 9. He finished just 2 ahead of Tim Meyer who must rue that seven at 17. Best lady with a very commendable 69 was Julie Smith, showing her versatility just in time for the upcoming Ruffians Ryder Cup. Results…
The outcome leaves the Top Dog Trophy positions unchanged, confirming Dean Morgan the 2006 Top Dog one point ahead of Nick Rogers. Top Dog results…
Courses Closed 17 September
The golf courses are closed on this day to make way for an athletics event at the Park. The golf club has had just 8 days notice of the closure, and very little else is known about the preferred event. We don’t know of any alternative arrangements for golf. If more information is required, it might be best to check with
Ladies Weekend Away
The Lady Captain rounds up the Autumn weekend away at Tewkesbury Park Hotel & Golf Club. Report…
Monthly Medals
LADIES
The September Monthly Medal was won by Joan Mulcahy on 64. Jayne Maxwell and Jini Beacham trailed in 2nd and 3rd with 66. Results…
Tracy Wright’s consistent scoring saw her win the 2006 Committee Cup with rounds of 38 & 36 points. Though in 7th place after the first round, Jini Beacham’s excellent 41 points in R2 propelled her into 2nd place overall. Results…
MEN
Osman Chaudry powered his way to a truly remarkable and rare 57 to win GMT round 8. An impeccable back nine 38 was preceded by a front nine 41 with the only blemish a 7 on the 8th. Well done indeed Osman! Six behind was Jason Loubser with a 63 incorporating one under par on back nine. Stuart Nash and Tim Meyer were one shot further behind with 64s. Results…
Unsurprising with the depth of good scoring was the reduction of CSS from SSS by one to 67. Men’s handicap list…
Jason’s 63 was enough to pass John Ahad on the Grand Medal Trophy leader board with Jason the victor by one on 33. Results…
The Top Dog Trophy interim position has been updated with the results of the individual match play results, with the Two Courses Cup finalists Martin & Julian awarded 8 minimum points for now. R7 Leader board…
Autumn Meeting
Report due soon…
Burgess Cup
After a slow and cautious start, Ian Smith and David Marsh scored heavily on the back 9 (24 points) to claim the Burgess Cup with 39 points. A point behind were Messrs. Nash & Heale and Meyer & Harrington. The dream pairing from previous week’s performance of Phil Flanagan and Richard Owen had a rare off-day with 28 points. Results…
Hoebridge Away Day
Details for the next Away Day have just been announced. Dave Williams has set up a sterling day at Hoebridge Golf Centre. More…