Pairs Better Ball

Father Christmas tapped the Competitions Secretary lightly on the shoulder, saying “Let the result stand this time”. With his partner Cheryl on 47 points, first prize seemed in order. “But Santa, there’s been a clear breach of Rule 31-4 [see below ***] the CS stammered. “I know, but let it stand this time – tis the season for goodwill and you can just make out from the smudges on the card they marked who scored what”.

“Well OK, if you say so Santa, but next time in a pairs competition the rule will be applied” sighed the CS.

And so, Phil Flanagan & Molly Hood are declared winners on a back 6 count back from Paul Grand and Cheryl Woodhouse – each pair going out in 24 and back in 23. In third place with best of four 46s were the Shropshire Lad and Stanley Hunt. Results...

*** Rule 31-4. Scoring
The marker is required to record for each hole only the gross score of whichever partner’s score is to count. The gross scores to count must be individually identifiable; otherwise the side is disqualified. Only one of the partners need be responsible for complying with Rule 6-6b. (Wrong score – see Rule 31-7a). Rules of Golf...

Winter Competition Rd 3

LADIES

Jan Oliver edged Di Jackett on count-back to win Round 2 of the Princes Eclectic with 34 points. Results... and R2 Leader Board...

MEN

Steve Peacock had the better back 9 from David Marsh to win Round 3 –both with a dazzling 43 points. A point further back with a commendable round was Tim Fox playing off 8. Continuing recent good form, Adrian Wilder picked up 4th sweep prize for his 41. Results...

This was a Non Qualifying Competition for handicapping purposes. However, the Handicap Committee may take scoring into account under the provisions of General Play Clause 19. Men's handicap list...

Incorporating the results into the aggregate Winter Competition, David Marsh is now the leader – 5 points ahead of Geoff Foreman with Toby Hunt a point further behind. The ordering may look odd, but gives precedence to players who have played on both Prince’s and Duke’s since at least one round must be played on each course. R3 Leader Board...

In the Prince’s Eclectic Tim Meyer's round propelled him into the lead, a half shot ahead of the previous leader Martin Wright. R2 Princes Eclectic...

Christmas Hamper

Mick Lennard has won the hamper with 40 points, two ahead of Martin Wright in turn ahead on back 6 from Geoff Foreman and back 9 from John Bennett all with 38 points. Results...

Tracy Wright was best lady with 36 points and I believe prevented a ladies QRO (not a quick riotous outburst but a Qualifier for Reduction Only). Ladies handicap list...

For the Men, CSS of 38 is unchanged from SSS. Men's handicap list...

December Monthly Medals

MEN

Julian Ratnage shot a net 55 to take the medal and equal the record in recent times of John Brosnan. In an immaculate round Julian ‘kept a six off his card’. Second, on the back 9, was Toby Hunt from Richard Owen - both 62. And placed 4th with the best of five 64s was John Ahad. Results...

Two eagles were scored on the 6th - by Ian Smith and Tim Meyer - who join an elite group of players over the last 11 years to have accomplished this - see table below.

Although the competition was a non-qualifier for handicapping purposes, the Handicap Committee has made some Clause 19 adjustments based on recent results. Men's handicap list...

LADIES

No report. Results...

Annual Dinner Dance

It will soon be time to dust off your party gear and polish your dancing shoes - the annual dinner dance is set for 22 January. Some people go for the food and drink. Some people go for the music and dancing. Some people go for the prize ceremony. A few sorry souls go for the speeches. And some people are attracted to the wealth transfer opportunities of the famous tombola. Full details...

Annual General Meeting

The Club's AGM will take place at 8.00 pm on Thursday 27^th January 2005 at All Saints Church Hall, Park Avenue, East Sheen, London SW14. Map...

For a list of nominations for the 2005 Committee or to propose your own nominations click here.

For a list of proposals put forward for discussion at the AGM or to make your own proposals click here.

Champagne Chase

LADIES

The bottle of champagne first prize went to Anne Koychev with 37 points. This included 24 pts on the front 9 with birdies at the 2nd, 4th and 7th holes to go out in 3 under par. Though Anne scored a disappointing 13 pts on the back 9, this was enough to hold off the Lady Captain who took 2nd place on 36 pts with Norma Lynch in 3rd with 34 pts. Results...

Since there was a "bucket" hole on the one temporary green (17th hole), this was not a qualifier for handicap purposes.

MEN

Three players scored more than 40 points with Gurpal Sekhon recording an amazing 49 points (24 out, 25 in) to take first prize. Mark Bean returned a magnificent 45 points to come second, ably assisted by control of a 1 iron. Third was Jack Koychev on a commendably consistent 44 points. Peter Harrington took 4th sweep prize on 39. Results...

Although the competition was a non-qualifier for handicapping purposes, the Handicap Committee has made some Clause 19 adjustments based on recent results. Men's handicap list...

Winter Competition Rd 2

LADIES

Maureen Slade nipped Ros Lake in Round 1 of the Princes Eclectic with 36 points. Results... and R1 Leader Board...

MEN

Prince’s again offered good scoring opportunities in benign conditions, but nobody would have predicted two 45s – from Julian Ratnage and Steve Peacock. Julian prevailed on the back 3 and has obviously recovered from a broken finger. Captain Martin Wright was 3rd with a brilliant 43 points and Jack Koychev took 4th sweep prize on 42. Results...

With the diameter of the hole exceeding 4¼ inches on the 6th, the competition was not played within the definition specified by the Rules of Golf. Medal Play Conditions not therefore prevailing, the competition was therefore a Non Qualifying Competition for handicapping purposes. But the Handicap Committee may take scoring into account under the provisions of General Play Clause 19. Men's handicap list...

Positions at the top of the leader board for the Winter Competition are unchanged with 1 point separating Toby Hunt from Geoff Foreman in turn 2 ahead of David Marsh. R2 Leader Board...

In the Prince’s Eclectic however, the leader on net 68.0 is Martin Wright from Toby Hunt 69½. R1 Princes Eclectic...

Winter Competition Rd 1

LADIES

Kate Friswell edged Norma Lynch in Round 1 of the Dukes Eclectic with 37 points. Results... and R1 Leader Board...

MEN

Scoring was generally good in conditions of melting frost through the round and temporary greens (bar 2 -thanks to Ian Smith). The first 4 places all had over 40 points – 1st Toby Hunt 43 points with a very tidy and consistent gross 72 personal best; 2nd Geoff Foreman 42 which unfortunately a ‘blob’ at 1st; 3rd David Marsh 41 from Jason Johnstone also 41 on the back 9. Results...

The Winter Competition so far naturally mirrors Sunday’s results. R1 Leader Board...

The Eclectic with ½ handicap allowance demotes players yet to score at a hole and favours the lower handicapped player who loses less handicap. Nevertheless, Toby has a healthy lead on 66½, 3 ahead of Kerry Sargeant. Last year’s winning net was 63 which looks set to be beaten at this stage – though much can transpire (e.g. we recall John Bennett’s hole-in-one last year. R1 Dukes Eclectic...

The competition was a non-qualifier so no changes to handicaps. Men's handicap list...

Local Rules

The Committee has announced changes to the local rules and confirmed seasonal local rules.

It is no longer a local rule to drop off tees. Notice...

Fallen trees and dead wood are 'immovable obstructions'. Notice...

There are local rules now in force for winter rules and relief for embedded ball. Notice...

CONGU Summary of Scores Report

With the 2004 season mature, Paul Grand has prepared the CONGU UHS ‘Summary of Scores’ report. It should be self-explanatory, if there are any queries please contact Paul. Report...

November Monthly Medals

MEN

A calm early winter’s day provided easy scoring opportunities for RPGC men on Sunday. Paul Palombo took the medal with a glorious 58 on the back from Dave Williams with Jason Johnstone 3rd with an equally superlative 59. Adrian Wilder scored a personal best 61 to take 4th sweep prize. Results...

Special commendation to Kerry Sargeant who shot 1 below par gross 69, now rejoining Handicap Category 1. Commiserations to Fiesal Bacchus with an 8 @ 15th and Pat King with a 10 @ 16th.

Congratulations to Kerry and Dave Williams for 4 birdies, Toby Hunt with 3 (two back-to-back) and Ole Leon-Martin for birdie @ 7th. Most holes had a birdie scored:

Naturally, CSS was reduced by the maximum allowed (1) from SSS 65. Men's handicap list...

LADIES

Sheena Harrington led the way with a crisp 71, two shots better than Doreen Dolby and a further two shots over Molly Hood. Results...

Aussie Pairs

A first ‘fun’ event for the Club. The pairing of Ros Lake & Christine Stewart were victorious on 339 points, two ahead of Jason Loubser & Stan Potts. 28 points further behind in 3rd position were Vic Wadley & Martin Wright on 309 points. Results...

Inspired by the novelty of the event, Paul Grand conducted an analysis of the scoring. He found that 12 was the most common score on a hole followed by 23 with expected value 22 closely behind. The highest score on a hole was 34, occurring once on the SI 1 7th from pair Jason Johnstone & Mark Bean - they had a roaring first 9 start of 195 points but 3 single point holes on back 9 caused them to fall down the leader board. Detailed results...

Hoebridge Away Day (2)

The club held it's latest away day at Hoebridge with a full complement of 40 members and guests. More...

Lissaman Cup

Proving mastery of 3 clubs and a putter, Rob Urquhart crafted an exemplary 64, 2 shots ahead of Mick Lennard and 5 ahead of ladies Tracy Wright and Ann Koychev. Peter Harrington would have been in the frame but for 11 at par 3 10th. Results...

There are no handicap changes this week since the Lissaman Cup is not a qualifying event for handicapping purposes.

For the men, this was the final ‘major’ in the Top Dog Trophy and 6 points proved sufficient for Paul Patching to take the Trophy, 3 points clear of Stewart Kendall. Final result...

Burgess Cup

Played off the traditional 7/16ths handicap allowance, Father and Son pairing Dave and Anthony Williams clinched the Cup with 38 points playing off 11. 2nd were Tom Scarr and Jason Johnstone with 36 which included a creditable team birdie at 15. 3rd sweep prize on back 9 count back fell to Peter Harrington and John Bennett. Results...

Charity Cup

Mark Bean hit winning form with a 38 and will nominate charity to receive the competition entry. On 37 points each, Jack Koychev, Julian Diamond and Phil Flanagan took the remaining sweep prizes. First lady was Jan Oliver. Results...

The wind no doubt limited scores, with CSS unchanged from SSS @ 38.

Hoebridge Away Day (2)

Following our successful Away Day in September the Club has arranged a one-off special away day for members and guests. More...

October Monthly Medals

LADIES

The October medal was won by Julie Smith with a 4 under par score of net 68. Sheena Harrington was in 2nd on 72 and Anne Koychev 3rd on 74 Results...

The CSS remained at 71. Ladies handicap list...

MEN

With Erik Petermeijer and Jack Koychev returning 67s, the winner was decided on the back 9. Erik prevailed recording just one 8 and one 6 on his card. Third place was Bill McSorley 68 and fourth John Bennett 70. Results...

CSS was unchanged from SSS 69. Men's handicap list...

Match Play

Results are now in for three more of the summer's match play competitions. More...

In the Mixed Pairs, Sheena and Peter Harrington prevailed over Kate Friswell and David Marsh to win the Hume and Raven Cups. Results...

In the JH Taylor Trophy, Peter Harrington defeated Dave Winter. Results...

And David Marsh defended the Two Courses Cup with victory over Arthur Dolby. Results...

Fixture List Change

The Committee has published its solution to the open fixture this Sunday. Essentially the events that had been scheduled for the following three weeks have been moved forward one week and a new event, Aussie Pairs, has been fixed for the 31 October slot. Fixture List...

Aussie Pairs is a new format to the Club. Here's how it works. Played in pairs - full handicap - score as in stableford except you work out your PAIR score in the following manner: the lowest score of the pair goes in the 'Tens' and the highest in the 'Units'. For example if one player scores 4 for 3 and the other 6 for 1 the PAIR score would be 13. Similarly if both players scored 5 for 2 the PAIR score would be 22, and if one player scored 3 for 3 and the other blobbed the score would be just 3. The pair with the highest score wins.

JQ Robertson Trophy & Barton Bowl

There was a clean sweep for the ladies. Pamela Fox takes 1st place on 41 points, Di Jackett and Kate Friswell both scored 40 points but Di pipped Kate for 2nd spot on the back 9. Anthony Williams took 4th sweep prize with 39 points. Results...

Paul Patching played off 7 rather than 8 so only scored 38 pts in the competition but 39 pts for handicap purposes - which then brought his handicap back down to 7!!

The Men's CSS was unchanged on 38pts. Men's handicap list... The Ladies' CSS came down by 1 to 38 pts. Ladies' handicap list...

The play off for the Ladies Barton Bowl was held concurrently. This year's winner was Pamela Fox on 40 points by a sliver over both Kate Friswell and Di Jackett. Results...

The leader board has closed up with just one event remaining in the Men's Top Dog Trophy. Stuart Kendall still leads, but just by one point over Paul Patching. Leader Board...

Platinum Jubilee

A glorious 65 from Ian Smith secured the Platinum Jubilee, one ahead of best Lady Siobhain Clarke. Third also on 66 was Julie Smith with Gurpal Sekhon taking 4th sweep prize with 68. Results...

Mens CSS was 69, unchanged from SSS. Men's handicap list...

Anthony Williams was placed 5th with 69 which earned him the Anniversary Cup on 197, 10 shots clear of Phil Flanagan. Julie Smith was a further two shots behind on 209. Final results...

Silver Jubilee

A masterly round of net 61 secured Anthony Williams the Silver Jubilee Cup, 6 clear of Geoff Foreman. Best lady Doreen Dolby secured 3rd position with 68 and Paul Grand scooped the 4th sweep prize. Results...

CSS remained unchanged from SSS 67. Men's handicap list...

Phil Flanagan remains the leader in the associated Anniversary Cup, 9 clear from Julie Smith with just the Platinum Jubilee left to play. With only 2 Jubilees played, Messrs. Williams A., Appleton and Foreman should not be overlooked as contenders. R3 Leaderboard...

Hoebridge Away Day

It sounds like the Autumn Away Day held on Tuesday was good fun, with 36 members and guests in attendance. More...

Autumn Mixed Foursomes

Tracy and Martin Wright took both the handicap and scratch honours. Results...

Match Play

In the week of the Ryder Cup it's useful reminding everyone of the match play competitions that have been running over the summer months. There are five main events and they are rapidly reaching conclusion. More...

The Men's Pairs has been decided. Congratulations to Paul Appleton and Dave Winter who triumphed over Pat King and Martin Wright. Results...

September Monthly Medals

LADIES

The September monthly medal was held in conjunction with the first part of the Ladies' Autumn meeting on 5th September. Congratulations to Cathryn Leftwich who was the overall winner with a net 70. Ann Gardner took 2nd place with a net 72 on the back 9 from Cheryl Woodhouse who also had a net 72. Lia Donath took the Best Front 9 prize (net 33) and Lena the Best Back 9 prize (net 32½). Results...

The CSS remained at 71. Ladies handicap list...

MEN

The winner by 4 clear shots with a net 63 was ‘improver’ Jack Koychev. Second place went to Kerry Sargeant with no less than 4 birdies for his 67 – unfortunately offset by a couple of doubles. Rob Urquhart and Ian Smith took 3rd & 4th sweep prizes on 69. Results...

Unusually for Duke’s, the balance of scoring for category 1-3 players brought CSS to 68, one less that SSS 69. Men's handicap list...

This was the final round in the Grand Medal Trophy with Ian Smith 1st on 321, Toby Hunt 2nd on 334 and John Bennett 3rd on 340. The result was never in doubt. Congratulations to Ian for such fine and consistent play throughout the event. Grand Medal Results...

Ladies Club Championship

The second and final round of the Ladies Club Championship, the Autumn Meeting, was held on 5 September in tandem with the Monthly Medal.

The winner by a clear margin was Julie Smith over Lia Donath. Results...

For the handicap competitions, the winner of the Handicap Cup was Cheryl Woodhouse over Ros Lake. Results... The winner of the Pembroke Cup was Lena Kenny over Jini Beacham. Results...

August Monthly Medals

LADIES

Lena Kenny won the Ladies' August monthly medal with a 2 under par score of 69 net. Julie, Lorna and Sheena were all 4 behind but Julie just got 2nd place on the back 9. Results...

The CSS increased by 2 to 72, resulting in Lena's handicap being cut by one shot.. Ladies handicap list...

MEN

The man in form on the day was Richard Owen with a net 64 and steady 40 out and in. Chasing him 2 shots back was John Bennett and a further shot behind was Paul Grand and Jason Johnstone. Results...

Originally scheduled as Grand Medal Round 8, this takes place this Sunday.

Fixture List Change

The anticipated course closure on 12 September looks like it won't be happening after all so the Committee has moved the Silver Jubilee forward from 10 October. A replacement event for 10 October will be advised in due course. Fixture List...

Hoebridge Away Day

It's not too late to sign up for the Autumn Away Day at Hoebridge Golf Centre on Tuesday 14 September. More...

Captains' Day

The clear winner was Stewart Kendall with 65, 3 shots ahead of Mick Lennard, Mark Bean and Di Jacket (best lady); with Di and Tracey Wright not in the sweep, 4th sweep prize fell to Stuart Nash. Results...

Integrated with the competition were nearest the pins @ 3 and 16 and longest drives @ 15. The results are incorporated in the result file. There was no lady winner of the 16th nearest the pin. Additionally there was a ladies putting competition with Julie Smith taking 26 putts, 2 ahead of Cheryl Woodhouse – the results may be subject to ratification with putts not recorded on 4 ladies cards. Ladies putting results...

For once the mens CSS on Duke’s was reduced by 1 from SSS 69 to 68. Men's handicaps...

In the Top Dog Trophy, Stewart Kendall on 26 points edged past Paul Patching on 24, with 4 more events left. Top Dog results...

Club Insurance Renewal

Club members benefit from the renewal of the Club's insurance policy. For details click the following link. More...

Trevor Allen Open

63s and 64s and matching cards was the order of the day to determine the positions with Paul Palombo the winner from Paul Appleton, Stan Potts and Stephen Ford (Ruskie Hall) also on 63. Steve Peacock and Ken Asada (Putney Park) took 5th & 6th sweep positions with 64s.

Paul Palombo’s card included an 8 @ the 2nd and a finishing 36 for which he was cut 2 playing shots. A spell in France has no doubt inspired. Full credit to Stephen Ford of Ruskie Hall for an exemplary par 69 round.

Best lady was Doreen Dolby on 65 who will probably earn a cut depending on ladies CSS. Men's CSS computed to 66, 1 less than SSS 67. Results...

Friendly Matches

LADIES
The Ladies triumphed in the away leg of the Mitcham Friendly for an overall 5½-2½ win. More...

MEN
The Men failed to protect their initial home advantage in the away leg at Rickmansworth for an overall 6-4 loss. More...

Club Championship

The Men's Club Championship was held over the first two Sundays of August.

The Senior division winner is confirmed as Dave Winter, 1 shot ahead of Ian Smith. Senior results...

And the Junior division winner is Ole Leon-Martin 3 shots ahead of Jason Johnstone. Junior results...

The handicap prize resulted in 2 players having net 136, but Jason Johnstone has been placed 1st from Steve Peacock on the basis of a better last 18. Steve scored a once in a (peacock) Blue Moon net 62 in the 1st round, but couldn’t maintain form in the 2nd round. Handicap results...

Committee Cup

Sheena Harrington carded excellent rounds of 40 & 39 points to take the Ladies Committee Cup, held over the first two weeks of August, despite being cut a shot after R1.

Molly Hood was 2nd on a very creditable total of 74 pts and Pia Langeland 3rd with 69 pts. Christine Brazier, leader on 42 points after R1, carded a disappointing 27 pts in R2 to finish in 4th place overall, though her handicap had been cut by 3 shots after R1. Results...

Clapham Common

The Men's Clapham Common Team reached the end of the road in the third round against a high-scoring Basildon. More...

Centurion Open

RPGC almost had a clean sweep of the honours headed by Jason Johnstone 66, Paul Appleton also 66, R Manders [Ruskie Hall] 67. Kerry Sargeant and Stan Potts took 4th and 5th places with 68s.

But for a 13 on the 13th, Stuart Nash would surely have been on the leader board. Results...

Mens Invitation

Paul Grand and Lia Donath produced a stunning score of 44 points to romp home the winners. More...

July Monthly Medals

LADIES

Continuing her run of form, the Lady Captain Sheena took her second medal in a row, beating Jan on the back 9, both carding net 69's. Results...

The CSS came down a stroke to 69 so no handicaps were cut. Ladies handicap list...

MEN

Tapping into a rich vein of form for the Monthly Medal, Ian Smith secured victory with a net 62 (level par back 9). Rob Urquhart and John Bennett with 64s took 2nd & 3rd places whilst Lee Eden was 4th with a commendable 65. With Lee not entering the sweep, 4th sweep prize went to Geoff Foreman – also 65. Results...

The CSS formula rendered CSS at 67 unchanged from SSS. Men's handicap list...

A glance at the Grand Medal Trophy confirms Ian Smith to have an unassailable 20 shot lead [though arithmetically Toby Hunt could secure the trophy with a 57] reflecting fine consistent play. R7 Leader Board...

Clapham Common

The Men's Clapham Common Team squeaked by Oaks Park in the second round of the competition. More...

Association Trophy

The clear winner with a well crafted 64 (level par on back 9) is Jon Cooper. Ladies featured prominently on the final leader board with Ros Lake 2nd on 68, Kate Friswell 3rd on 69 and Julie Smith 6th with a 71.

Fourth place went to Tom Scarr (1 under par through 12th but then a 10 on 13th – with clause 19.8 operative a cut of 1.3 to 5.2 was earned and Tom joins handicap Category 1). Fifth place went to K. Yamamoto of Putney Park. Results...

RPGC Open

Ole! The Gods smiled on Ole Leon-Martin in his glorious net 56 victory. The new driver is clearly paying off. Gutted in 2nd & 3rd places were Ken Asada and Greg Ingleton of Putney Park with 60 and 61 respectively – but Ken can take solace with a nearest the pin prize on 13.

RPGC also claimed 4th place with an astounding 62 from Jason Johnstone; Colin Matthews of Putney Park took the last sweep prize on 64 and lets not forget Sheena in 6th place with a superb 65 (and probably earning a cut – just in time for the forthcoming Bontor Trophy!).

The other the nearest the pin prizes were won by N. Sharman (Putney Park), S.Wilkinson and S. Ford –both Ruskie Hall. Results...

Ladies Whitewebbs B

The Ladies B Team failed at home to Queen's Park in the third round of the Whitewebbs competition. More...

President's Putter

In a fluent round of 71 with a level par back 9, Paul Patching secured victory on 42 points. Three points behind with a highly commendable 39 points was Peter Harrington. Toby Hunt and Ole Leon-Martin (proving the money spent on a new driver was worthwhile) were a point further behind on 38 taking 3rd and 4th positions. Results...

Following the round, competitors played a separate President’s Putter competition on the 18th green with Cheryl Woodhouse and Steve Peacock each putting to 17½ inches (44.45 cm) of the hole. Additionally, Lia Donath drove to within 17 feet of the (proper) flagstick.

Paul Patching’s victory gives him a 6 point lead in the Top Dog Trophy from Rod Hill with Phil Flanagan a further 2 points behind. Top Dog Leader board...

Rickmansworth Friendly  [28 June]

Richmond Park emerged with a 3-2 lead after the home leg of the friendly match Saturday. More...

Association Cup  [28 June]

Richmond Park emerged victorious from the Association Cup match against the other Clubs at Richmond Park. More...

Ladies Whitewebbs A  [28 June]

The Ladies A Team failed at Hounslow Heath in the third round of the Whitewebbs competition. More...

MacMillan Cancer Relief [21 June]

Jan Oliver won the MacMillan Cancer Relief Stableford Competition with 39 points with Rosalind Lake 2nd with 38 pts. The CSS remained at 37 pts, resulting in both Jan's and Ros's handicaps being cut by 1 shot. Results...

Summer Cup [18 June]

Continuing with his good form, Ian Smith won the Summer Cup with 40 points including 6 birdies followed by David Marsh with 39. Third was Kaare Langeland also 39 and fourth Les Hobbs 38. CSS remained at SSS 36. Results...

Park Closure [15 June]

The park is closed this Sunday 20 June for the Chris Basher 10k Memorial Run and the car park that we use for golf has been set aside for that purpose. The Royal Parks Agency

The golf courses will be open for play but anybody wishing to have a round will have to walk to the pro-shop from outside the Park. The nursery school car park on Danebury Avenue, just outside the Park, will be available for golfers and it will be possible to walk directly to the pro-shop from this car park.

Although the Club is not holding an event this Sunday a number of tee slots have been set aside for those wanting a game. If you are intending to play at the Park, it is suggested you turn up between 9:00 and 9:30. You'll need to make up your own 4-balls.

Ladies Mitcham Friendly [14 June]

The Ladies got off to a stunning 3-1 lead after the home leg of the annual friendly match against Mitcham. More...

June Monthly Medals [10 June]

LADIES

Despite the stresses and strains of being Lady Captain, Sheena returned a score of 69 net to win the ladies' June monthly medal by 3 shots from Jan Oliver. Results...

The ladies' CSS decreased by 1 to 69 but there were no changes to playing handicaps. Ladies handicap list...

MEN

In a hard-fought battle, Arthur Dolby clinched the men's June medal with a net 62. There were then 4 players on net 63 with Les Hobbs taking 2nd, Ian Smith 3rd and Jason Johnstone 4th. Since he did not enter the sweep, Jason is poorer by £2.70 and this goes to Paul Grand in 5th place! Results...

The men's CSS also decreased by 1 to 66 with 5 playing handicaps being reduced and 2 increases. Men's handicap list...

With 6 rounds now completed in the Grand Medal Trophy, Ian Smith has a commanding lead on 329, 19 shots ahead of Richard Owen in 2nd place. Sunday's round being his 5th, Kerry Sargeant slips into 3rd place on 351 with Toby Hunt, who did not play on Sunday, 4th on 354. R6 Leader Board...

Ladies Invitation [1 June]

A field of 10 pairs took part and after a lightening 4.5 hour round four pairs were locked in the lead on 36 points. The winners on count back is the husband & wife team of Caryl and Martin Goldsworthy. More...

Shaw Cup [26 May]

Rod Hill returned a card with 3 birdies to finish 1st on 41 points followed by Phil Flanagan 2nd 39, Bill McSorley 3rd 38 and Jurek Strelcyn 4th 39. Best lady Lia Donath struck form finishing 7th with 36 points. Men's CSS was unchanged @ SSS 38. Results...

Indeed, Rod now heads the Top Dog Trophy on 18 points from Phil 16 with Stewart Kendal and Paul Patching 4 behind on 12 points. Top Dog Leader board...

There were 25 entrants for the NAPGC St Andrew's qualifier held in conjunction with the Shaw Cup. Dave Williams will be in touch with qualifying players in due course.

Golden Jubilee [21 May]

Scoring proved tough with the rough but this proved no hindrance to Stewart Kendall’s 66 who cut a swathe for Phil Flanagan to follow with a 70. Rod Hill fought his way to 3rd on 71 with Julie Smith 4th 73. Andy Furniss would have been 4th but did not sign his card (but Ole did, twice!). Di Jackett looks to be back in playing form finishing 5th on 74. Results...

In the Anniversary Cup, Phil Flanagan now heads the leader-board on 138 chased by Rod Hill, Ros Lake and Julie Smith. With 2 more Jubilees left the competition remains an open contest. R2 Leader board...

Clapham Common [21 May]

The Men's Clapham Common Team triumphed against Addington last Sunday in the first round of the competition. More...

Hawtree Team B [20 May]

Team B lost a close match at home against Thorney Park on 8 May in round one. More...

Revised Fixture List [15 May]

The fixture list has been updated to reflect recent developments at the Park and Golf Course. There are changes to important events such as the Club Championship and adjustments for a planned course closure. New Fixture List...

Information about the fixture list changes, course management contract, Pavilion replacement and Committee changes are in this Secretary's Report.

Ruskie Hall Open [14 May]

Anthony Williams proved a creditable winner in a field of 78 playing off 12 and returning 62. Jamie Cushing (Putney Park) secured 2nd off 7 with 64 whilst dark horse Paul Grand struck form to achieve 3rd with 65. Philp (Centurions) was 4th @ 66 with Tom Scarr 5th also 66. Best lady was Julie Smith @ 74. Results...

Monthly Medal [6 May]

The first 8 positions belonged exclusively to Category 1 & 2 players. Paul Patching confirming the previous week’s form and emerging winner with a superlative 1 over par gross 34 back 9. Next were  Paul Appleton and Tom Scarr both on 68. Two shots back on his own was Ian Smith @ 70. Results...

With 5 rounds of the Grand Medal Trophy played, Ian Smith maintains his lead on 341, 13 ahead of Toby Hunt and a further 2 ahead of Dave Winter. With 3 consecutive rounds on Duke’s now over, June and July will see play over Prince’s. R5 Leader Board...

Ladies Monthly Medal [4 May]

Despite good weather, the Dukes provided a challenge for the May Monthly Medal, the best score being Julie with a net 75. Veronica was second, 2 shots behind. No-one played within 2 shots of SS, hence the competition was a Reduction Only round for handicap with the CSS increasing to 74. Results...

Coronation Cup [29 April]

The Coronation Cup was keenly contested and the matching cards process provided a worthy winner in Paul Patching playing off 8 @ 66 from Stuart Nash also 66. One shot further behind were Paul Appleton and Peter Harrington 3rd & 4th. Results...

The greens needed a further cut but otherwise Prince’s provided a challenge with CSS unchanged from SSS 67.

The Coronation Cup is the first of the Top Dog events. Leader Board...

The competition doubled as an NAPGC qualifier with 26 entrants. Precisely who will qualify in each of the handicap divisions cannot be determined until the NAPGC collate the results across all the qualifiers.

Ladies Spring Meeting Medal [29 April]

In total contrast to the previous week, the day dawned warm and sunny and we had a good turnout of 19 ladies playing in the individual medal round.

Congratulations to Kate who won with a net 69 (not quite bringing her playing handicap down but cutting her exact to 27.5!) closely followed by Veronica with a net 70. Sheena took the Best Front 9 prize (net 34½) and Maureen the Best Back 9 (also net 34½). Results...

Many ladies enjoyed light refreshments in the sunshine at the Barnes Home Guard afterwards, where Sheena handed out the prizes for the Spring Meeting and for several other competitions from earlier in the year.

Spring Mixed [26 April]

The sunny weather had brought all the happy hackers out. Dave Williams & Jan Oliver came through a pretty tortuous 5.5 hour round as winners. More...

Ladies Spring Meeting [26 April]

The day was cold, windy and very wet, resulting in only 3 gallant pairs playing in the four ball better ball stableford.

Since there are 3 prizes for this event, everyone was a winner! Congratulations to Lia and Jan who came 1st (36 pts), Sheena and Cheryl who were 2nd (34 pts) and Jini and Ros who then took the Best Back 9 prize. Results...

Bogey Competition [24 April]

New member Jason Johnstone was the winner on +4 with Rob Urquhart a commendable close 2nd +3; 5 holes away were Chris Mulgrew and John Bennett @ -2. With Chris not in the sweep, John collects 3rd sweep prize. Results...

Diamond Jubilee [16 April]

A sparkling performance from Paul Appleton @ 63 gained victory in the first of the four Anniversary Trophy competitions. For his sterling efforts Paul has been cut to 9.7.

Anthony Williams came 2nd for the second week in succession, four shots behind. Peter Harrington and Phil Flanagan took the remaining sweep positions, both @ 68. Results...

Monthly Medal [14 April]

The first competition of the season off the back tees saw some good individual scoring but also a number of high scores at individual holes resulting in many Clause 19.8 adjustments.

The overall winner was Ed Easton with a splendid 67 which included an 8 at the par 3 9th (having attracted penalty under Rule 14 – Striking the ball). Anthony Williams was 2nd carding 68 followed by Jack Koychev and Bill McSorley both with 70s. With Ed electing not to enter the sweep, 4th sweep prize fell to Rod Hill on 71. Results...

After 4 rounds of the Grand Medal Trophy, Ian Smith remains the one to catch on 271 with Toby Hunt 5 strokes behind. R4 Leader Board...

Qualifier for Men's Singles Match Play Competitions [14 April]

The Qualifiers for the two Singles Match Play Competitions were held Sunday alongside the Monthly Medal. Results... Places in the JH Taylor Shield (handicaps 0-16) and the Two Courses Cup (handicaps 17-28) were up for grabs. More...

The draws are in seeded order using the R&A General Numerical Draw.

JH Taylor Shield Holder Toby Hunt will meet 16^th seed Kaare Langeland to open the defence of his title. JH Taylor Shield Draw...

Two Courses Cup Holder David Marsh will meet 16^th seed Gurpal Sekhon to kick off his defence. Two Courses Cup Draw...

The first round must be played by or on 23 May.

Qualifier for Mixed Pairs Match Play Competition [14 April]

The annual Mixed Pairs Match Play Competition Qualifier produced a winning score of 37 points, returned by both pairings of the Wrights and Foxes with back 9s deciding it in favour of the Wrights, the holders. Results...

With all 14 pairs qualifying, two get a bye in the random draw. The first round must be played by or on 23 May. Draw...

Recorder Quiz Results [29 March]

The Quiz from the Spring 2004 Recorder is closed and Dave Williams has announced the results. Well done to John Sowter who prevailed over Toby Hunt on the tie break. Quiz Answers...

Visit the Recorder Home Page to browse previous editions or to find out how to make a contribution to the next one.

Spring Sweep [25 March]

A diminished field due to the Ladies Weekend Away nevertheless produced a clear 1-2-3 with Anthony Williams@ +4, Kaare Langeland @ +2 and John Bennett @ +1. Results...

Qualifier for Men's Pairs Match Play Competition [18 March]

Places in the annual Men's Pairs Match Play Competition were up for grabs in this Qualifier.

Vic Wadley & Geoff foreman triumphed with 46 points followed by the holders Paul Appleton & Dave Winter with 44. New members Gurpal Sekhon and Sean Dalton were 3rd on 42 points. Bill McSorley qualified on his own in the absence of his regular partner Stewart Kendall. Results...

A random draw was held at the Committee meeting this week which produced a few ooohs and aahs. Notably, the holders Paul Appleton & Dave Winter are drawn against last year’s runners-up Dave & Anthony Williams. Draw...

Monthly Medal [12 March]

Gordon Alexander proved the worthy winner with a gross 74 net 63, highlighted by a one over par front 9 and finishing gamely with a 4 at 18 (first ball being lost) –promising material for team selection. Ole Leon-Martin played well to finish 2nd with 65, as did Ian Smith 3rd 66; Glenn O’Grady finished 4th with 67, but the 4th sweep prize fell to Mark Bean with Glenn not entering an envelope. Results...

After 3 rounds of the Grand Medal Trophy, Ian Smith has floated to the top on 196 followed by John Bennett and Ole Leon-Martin on 202; the early leader Toby Hunt slips to 4th on 204. R3 Leader Board...

Three Sixes Competition [5 March]

In a novel non-qualifying sweep format, John Ahad won the Stableford section on 18 points, Richard Owen the Bogey @ +3 and Ole Leon-Martin Nett 20.67. Results Men, Ladies...

Recorder - Spring 2004 [25 February]

Dave Williams has returned as Editor of the Club newsletter, The Richmond Park Recorder. The new edition has been e-mailed to Members whose e-mail address is known and is also now available on line. Spring 2004 Recorder...

A number of past editions are now available on line. Visit the Recorder Home Page to browse previous editions or to find out how to make a contribution to the next edition. Recorder Home Page...

Winter Competition Rd 8 [25 February]

The final round of the Winter Competition was played in cold and windy conditions which clearly influenced the scoring. Three competitors returned 35 points and matching cards placed Stuart Nash 1st from Tom Scarr 2nd [back 9 then back 6] from Ian Smith 3rd [back 9]. Treasurer Dave Williams eclipsed (the welcome return of) Rod Hill to 4th [back 9]. Results...

The highlight of the day was an ace at 9 from John Bennett – well done John. Further reference will be made in an imminent issue of The Recorder.

On a technical point, no Category 1-3 competitor scored within 2 of SSS 38 (66), resulting in a deemed CSS of 35 and a Qualifier for Reduction Only round in which nobody was raised .1. This is the second time in a couple of months that this has happened for the last 3 years or so.

The results of the Winter Competition confirm Julian Ratnage as the winner on 123 points with Geoff Foreman runner-up on 119 points. Well done especially to Julian in his first year with the club. Final Results...

The Duke’s Eclectic was narrowly won by Paul Grand from Ian Smith by one net shot (i.e. after 50% handicap allowance). Paul says "A lucky birdie at 18 clinched it". Final Results...

Away Day to Littlehampton [25 February]

The Club announces an Away Day to Littlehampton on Friday 7 May. Full details...

Contact Paul Patching for further information or to sign up.

Monthly Medal [20 February]

Some excellent scores were recorded – notably from Tom Scarr 1st (who carded level par 69 with 3 birdies and no dropped shots in a back 9 32), Erik Petermeijer nett 62, Jack Koychev 3rd nett 65 (which included 8 on par 3 10th and obviously recovered from injury), and Stanley Hunt 4th on 66. With Tom not in the sweep, Paul Appleton (also 65) picks up the 4th place sweep prize. Results...

After 2 rounds of the Grand Medal Trophy, Toby Hunt (aka Mr 59 2nd) leads on 126 followed by Messrs. Bennett and Smith both on 130. R2 Leader Board...

Winter Competition Rd 7 [13 February]

In windy conditions it proved difficult to score well, but Toby Hunt emerged the winner on 36 points followed by Ian Smith, David Marsh and Julian Ratnage all with 34 points. Results...

With just 1 round in the Winter Competition left, Julian Ratnage is now 4 points ahead from Geoff Foreman. Leaderboard...

In the associated Duke’s Eclectic, Paul Grand is 1 shot clear of Ian Smith. Leaderboard...

Winter Competition Rd 6 [5 February]

Sunday’s clear winner was Julian Ratnage – clearly having a purple patch with 44 points, 2nd Bill McSorley 42, 3rd Ole Leon-Martin 39 and Rob Urquhart 4th with 38 points. Results...

Julian’s 44 points propels him to the top of the Winter Competition leader board ahead of Geoff Foreman and with 2 rounds on Duke’s left in the competition will be hard to beat.

Sunday was the final round of the associated Prince’s Eclectic in which Ian Smith held on to win ahead of Messrs. Grand and King. Results...

Annual Subscriptions [30 January]

Annual subs are due on 1st February and are £45 with Senior members paying £22.50 (men 65 and over, Ladies 60 and over on 1st February 2004).

Make cheques payable to RPGC and either see Dave Williams at the Park on Sundays or post to Dave Williams at 2 Woodgate House, South Bank, Surbiton, KT6 6DQ.

Pairs Better Ball [29 January]

Jason Loubser and Julian Ratnage are confirmed as winners with 47 points. Julian scored 28 points on his own account on the front 9. Whilst he fell away on the back 9, Julian could well feel the gaze of the handicapping committee on his future scorecards.

Worthy of mention also was Tom Scarr (5th with Kerry Sargeant) who, playing off 8, scored 40 points on his own account. Where was Kerry? Results...

Winter Competition Rd 5 [22 January]

In sharp contrast to the previous week, scoring proved relatively easy generally. But continuing his winning streak, Geoff Foreman proved the worthy winner on 45 points followed by Julian Ratnage (but no comp. entry/sweep envelope returned) on 44. And 3 points further back were creditable performances from Bill McSorley and Paul Appleton with 41 and the Jon Cooper 40 points. Results...

A clear leader has emerged in both the Prince’s Eclectic and Winter Competition – Ian Smith with no fewer than 4 birdies in the former. Messrs. Harrington/Williams and Grand lead the chasing packs respectively.

Unified Handicapping Scheme [22 January]

“Altogether Now”- it’s official! UHS handicapping goes ahead following LGU AGM. Click here for an early report.

Changes to the handicapping system will mainly affect ladies (but click here for some info).

Rights and obligations of players are set out in Clause 13 of the handicapping rule book. And whether a lady or man please use this on-line Away Scores Form as a convenient way of advising your away Qualifying scores to the Handicap Secretary.

The Bournemouth Open [19 January]

A number of members often make the trek to Bournemouth for their week-long Open in June. Applications are now invited for the 2004 event. We have been advised the organisers now offer a web site www.bournemouthopen.net which is also available from our Links page.

Club House Facilities [16 January]

Our man on the spot, Paul Grand, sent in the following report.

"There are still no ladies loos – they are scheduled to arrive next Tuesday 20^th. This may inconvenience some, but they will be relieved to learn that they can spend a penny at the nearby BHGA.

Avis is still in business and has a refreshment vehicle in the car-park just before entrance to courses. A wooden building akin to the cycle one is apparently the most likely immediate replacement when the old building is demolished."

Winter Competition Rd 4 [15 January]

Geoff Foreman triumphed in what proved to be difficult scoring conditions with 36 points followed by Martin Wright, Julian Ratnage and Ian Smith all 35 points with the back 6 deciding. Results...

Perusal of both the Winter Competition and Duke’s Eclectic to date reveals ties in both with Ian Smith and Paul Grand on 106 and 66.0 respectively – but there is of course a long way to go.

Ladies Facilities [13 January]

Peter Harrington has news about Ladies facilities following the destruction of the Richmond Park Pavilion Cafe on 2 January. Report...

"The ladies will be delighted to hear that it was planned that new ladies' loo facilities would be in operation as of today - I am sure that this news will herald a great relief. I cannot verify that this has happened, but the indication is that something convenient should be functioning before the weekend."

Monthly Medal [8 January]

Risen as a phoenix from the ashes is the following report from Paul Grand on the first competition following the destruction of our Club house by fire.

Winner of Grand Medal Round 1 and the millennium fire extinguisher is Toby Hunt (aka Mr. Fahrenheit 451) @ 59°, fired up in a round that included incendiary devices at 5 & 7 with only 3 duds at 4, 12 & 16. Simmering nicely @ 62° was John Bennett whilst fuming on 63° was Dave Lawrence (electing to play off 26, not 27 his actual playing handicap – as students of Clause 19.8 might query but understand from his 1.6 not 1.2 cut) which cost him £2.70 in the sweep. On the back burner was Ian Smith @ 64°. Results...

Clubhouse Fire [2 January]

The Richmond Park Pavilion Cafe was destroyed by fire on Friday. The Pavilion was used by the Club as a Clubhouse and as a public cafe and bar. Click here for the Secretary's message and dramatic pictures taken opportunistically by a Club member.