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The first 6 holes were Stableford where men conceded 2 shots to ladies. On a back 3 count back, Jim Fogarty emerged the winner from Graeme Syme.
The next 6 holes were the unforgiving Bogey format with men again conceding 2 shots to ladies. Julian James was the clear winner finishing 3 up from John Morris, Sean Dalton and Richard Owen – all 2 up.
The last 6 holes were Medal with ladies receiving 4 shots from men before the 1/3rd reduction. Paul Patching coasted to victory finishing with eagle 18 for his 20.67. John Morris was second with 22.33 – a sixth of a shot ahead of Ian Smith. Julian James would probably have been in the frame but for a 10 at 17. Results...
The Victor Ludorum prize went to non-participant Kerry Sargeant for 3 birdies and an eagle in a gross 65 net 59 round. Mindful that a general play adjustment for Kerry would require referral to SCGU under CONGU Clause 23.4(b) [becoming a Category 1 player] the Handicap Committee will nevertheless keep his performance under close review.
Fourteen pairs competed in this popular format. Ladies received 4 shots before the 3/8ths combined allowance and 2 pairs produced a score of 37 points.
On count back, Ian and Julie Smith won on the back 6 from Tracy Wright and Kerry Sargeant. New member Mads Bruun accompanied Sean Dalton to take 3rd position on back 6 count back from Captain Richard Owen and Vice Captain Gurpal Sekhon. Results...
Good teamwork was evident from Peter and Sheena Harrington who recorded the only ‘Two’ at 3.
After a very wet Saturday, there was a good turn out to play on a rather “muddy” golf course for the Christmas Hamper.
The winner, with a very good score of 40 points was Gurpul Sekhon with Jim Fogarty in second place with 36 points with a better back nine from Julian Ratnage who came third. Men ceded 2 shots to the Ladies and the best lady was Lia Donath with 33 points. Results...
Monthly Medal / Ladies Team Event
Ladies
Report by Jayne Maxwell
Thank you everyone for supporting me on my first day as Lady Captain and what a beautiful day it was. The sky was blue, the sun was shining and the frost on the ground made for a very pretty scene even though it was difficult to see and find golf balls!
The game format was the best score on Par 5’s, the best two scores on Par 4’s and the best three scores on Par 3’s. There was a large turnout and it was a fun event.
The winning team on the day was Doreen Dolby, Jini Beacham, Jayne Maxwell and Michele Mair who had 85 points. Results...
Many thanks to everyone who played. The next team event is on Sunday 4th January.
Men
A frosty start greeted competitors, with many NRing early in the round with lost balls.
Back office staff in the Handicap Secretary’s office mulled over the results, fortified by the wine, there were 3 glorious 65s. On a count back, Graeme Syme took the (ginger) biscuit from Jim Fogarty and Gary Flounders. Results...
CSS
was unchanged from SSS
68.
The Ladies AGM is scheduled for Saturday 6 December. The venue is THE DYSART at 135 Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 7AA.
Tee off is 11 am starting with coffee. The AGM follows at 11.30 and a 3-course lunch at 1 pm.
Ladies
Now we know what motivates Sheena when playing golf: champagne!! For the second year running, Sheena has upped her game to win the Champagne Chase with 35 stableford points. Michele Mair was 2 points behind in 2nd place and Di Jackett a further point behind in 3rd. Results...
The winter mats were in play on some holes and the summer grass tees on
others. However, a calculation of the course yardage showed the length
had not been decreased by more than 100 yards from the measured course
and hence the SSS
remained unaltered and this was a Qualifying round. The CSS
increased by 2 (34 points equivalent).
Men
A sparkling round of 42 points off the yellow tees from Toby Hunt earned top champagne prize, two ahead of an effervescent Gurpal Sekhon. Players off the yellow tees ceded a shot from handicap, being designated ‘NV’ in the results. A bubbly Chris Genasi emerged from the sediment to win the surprise prize. Results...
The four nearest the pins were won as below with corking tee-shots:
NTP 1 Toby Hunt
NTP 3 Kerry Sargeant
NTP 10 Michele Mair
NTP 13 Toby Hunt
Kerry Sargeant uncorked a jeroboam drive from the back tee cellar to win longest drive at the 16th.
As indicated on the results sheet, CSS
computed to a specific gravity of 37.
Winter Comp Rd 2 / Dukes Eclectic Rd 1
Ladies
Though 11 ladies set out, none played more than 5 holes due to the adverse weather conditions so the competition was abandoned. Results...
Dowling Cup
Winner: Janet Fox (423 aggregate)
2nd: Susan Smith (425 aggregate)
Men
The day started freezing with competitors treating recently fallen snow as optionally casual water or loose impediments, particularly on greens where numerous ‘paths’ became evident. As conditions warmed up, persistent driving rain set in causing less hardy competitors back to the clubhouse.
Conditions eventually ameliorated and some good scores returned – most notably from a couple of Smiths; Ian being victorious on 35 points, one ahead of Rick. Indeed, Ian single-handedly prevented a reduction only round. Results...
In the associated Duke’s Eclectic competition, Ian unsurprisingly takes the early lead on net 72, 8 ahead of Peter Harrington. R1 Leader board...
Lee Eden maintains his lead in the Winter Competition just one ahead of Ian. R2 Leader board...
Winter Comp Rd 1 / Princes Eclectic Rd 1
Ladies
The winner of the first Winter Competition of 2008 / 09 was Lia
Donath with an excellent score of 36 pts which also gives her the lead
in this year's Prince's Eclectic. Di Jackett was in 2nd place with 34
pts & is also 2nd in the Eclectic.
Results...
The CSS
remained at 71 and there were no changes to playing handicaps.
Lia also leads the pack in the cumulative Prince’s Eclectic competition after 2 rounds. R1 Leader board...
Men
Both Julian Ratnage and Gary Flounders stood on the 10th tee with 23 points in the bag - the former with more in reserve having 'blobbed' the 9th. Julian held on over the back 9 to emerge the winner a point ahead of Gary with 42 points. Lee Eden finished a creditable 3rd with 40, despite marker only awarding 39. Results...
Playing over a mixed bag of tees, CSS
was unchanged from the yellow tees SSS
38 points giving rise to no fewer than 11 playing handicap changes as
indicated on the result sheet.
The competition doubled as the opening round for the Prince’s Eclectic in which Paul Appleton takes the early lead on 71, 3 ahead of Messrs. Winter, Meyer, Morris, Sargeant and Syme. R1 Leader board...
With wintry weather forecast for tomorrow, keen competitors will no doubt be looking for birdies on possible short mat/temp greens combos to open their Duke’s Eclectic account.
The Men's Winter Competition starts this Sunday and to get everyone in the right spirit Peter Harrington has produced a note to remind us how the competition works. Notice...
Monthly Medal / Ladies Team Event
Ladies
The first of our Winter Team Events was played on Sunday 9th November
on Dukes.
The game format was 6 - 6 - 6 - the best score counting on the first 6,
best 2 on second 6 and best 3 on the final 6 holes. It was a fun event
with a great turn out of ladies.
The strongest team on the day was Veronica Mitchell, Christine Brazier,
Ros Lake and Di Jackett who had 72 points.
Results...
Thanks to all the ladies who played.
The next team event will take place on Sunday 7th December
Men
An exceptional back nine 38 gained Toby Hunt the monthly medal on a count back from an increasingly confident Peter Harrington, both recording net 69. Nigel Marsh finished 3rd, 3 behind. Results...
The mix of play was such as to increase CSS
1 to 71 from SSS.
Unusually, no changes in playing handicaps resulted.
Osman Chaudry hit the course running after a break from golf to emerge the winner with 38 points, one ahead of Kerry Sargeant, Ole Leon-Martin and John Morris. Results...
Kerry seemed to have things in the bag standing on the 18th tee – 2 under par for the back 9 when a loose drive caught the ditch near road. Best lady was captain Di Jackett a point further behind in a competition where men conceded a shot to the ladies.
CSS
was 36 pts vs 37 SSS.
Local Rule Notice - Winter Rules
Report by
Peter Harrington
Last Sunday the ground condition was pretty mucky and we introduced 'winter rules' for the Lissaman Cup. We took an early decision to confirm 'for the Club playing at Richmond Park' the adoption of Winter Rules for the foreseeable future and the weather over the last few days has only confirmed the full need for winter rules to be available.
I'm sure that you all have a well read copy of the new 'Rules of Golf' book with the revised rules that came into effect on 1st Jan 2008!! Well, just in case you missed the subtlety, the R&A decided to vary ever so slightly the general procedures for 'winter rules' and for obtaining 'relief for an embedded ball'. The following link is an extract of the rules that are now in force - and there is no prize for spotting the difference with former rules. Winter Rules...
All credit then to Nick Rogers and a very tidy card 39 out 41 back for net 64, three ahead of contenders Messrs. Eden and Sargeant. Best lady was Michele Mair 71. Results...
Toby Hunt distinguished himself in being the only player to record a 2 – at 16th.
For the men, this was the final event in the Top Dog competition and Paul Doran is confirmed the winner four ahead of Graeme Syme. Congratulations to Paul in this his first year with the club. Top Dog Results...
Ladies
Playing to four under her handicap, Susan Smith won her 3rd monthly
medal of the year with an excellent net 67. Janet Fox was four shots
behind in 2nd and Di Jackett a further shot behind in 3rd place.
Results...
The CSS
increased by a shot to 72.
The following 8 ladies qualified for the final of the
Barton Bowl which
was played in conjunction with the October Monthly Medal: Jini Beacham,
Lia Donath, Janet Fox, Sheena Harrington, Julie Smith, Susan Smith,
Julie Smyth, Louise Williams.
The victor was Susan Smith with 40 stableford points with Janet Fox in
2nd on 37 points.
Barton Bowl Results...
Men
A fluent 3 over par net 61 deservedly earned Paul Appleton the monthly medal, two ahead of Paul Doran 63 and three ahead of Stuart Nash. Results...
Scoring was good generally with CSS
dropping one from SSS
68.
This was the last round of the Grand Medal Trophy with Graeme Syme’s consistency earning him the trophy 3 ahead of Paul Doran. Grand Medal Results...
Michele Mair is declared the Silver Jubilee winner with 62, two ahead of Rowley Barrett in competition where ladies received a shot for competition results purposes. Results...
CSS
evaluated to one under SSS
@ 69 for the men.
John Morris is confirmed the
Anniversary Trophy winner, two ahead of Graeme Syme.
Final Leader board...
Ros Gray sees her name on the Gills Hibbs Trophy for her impressive scoring in difficult conditions on the Ladies Weekend Away in northern France. Arthur Dolby won the men's competition. Report...
In wet conditions, Rowley Narrett emerged the winner on a count-back back 9 from Jim Fogarty. In third place and first Lady was Michele Mair. Results...
Due to the weather conditions the competition has been declared a Non-Qualifier for handicapping purposes.
Ladies
The Autumn Meeting provided some of the best golfing weather of the year and was blessed with a good turn out of ladies for the four ball better ball competition.
Scoring was generally good and the event was won by Michele Mair and Di Jackett with 43 points. After a count back on the back nine for three pairs with 39 points, Lia Donath and Ann Gardner came second and Veronica Mitchell and Doreen Dolby third. Results...
Many thanks to Julie for providing delicious cakes and Louise for buying prizes!
Men
Guy Saintfiet and Chris Genasi emerged the winners 2 points ahead of a field in which 4 pairs had 37 points. Last year's winners Kerry Sargeant and Graeme Syme were 2nd on the back 9 count back - 21 points which included an eagle at 10. Results...
On the previous day the pairing of Toby Hunt and Paul Grand had won the Men's Doubles Matchplay in a classic final by one hole, but were unable to reproduce their imaginative flair and competitive spirit in the Burgess Cup, finishing mid-order with 32 points. Men's Doubles Results...
JQ Robertson / Ladies Monthly Medal
Ladies
With only a relatively small (but elite) field of ladies for the September Monthly Medal, Cheryl Woodhouse took the honours with a one under par net 70, beating Norma Lynch by one shot. Results...
The CSS
remained at 71.
JQ Robertson
Report due soon. Results...
The pairing of Julie Smythe and John Morris prevailed in the Autumn Mixed Foursomes over the scratch winners Julie & Ian Smith in second place. More...
The first result of the summer knockout competitions is in. Veronica Mitchell prevailed against Jayne Maxwell in the final of the Ladies Challenge Cup. Results...
The golf courses are closed on this day to make way for an athletics
event at the Park. For more information check with
Monthly Medal / Autumn Meeting
Ladies
Autumn
Meeting Medal Round
In the first part of the Autumn Meeting, in form new member Michele Mair
took 1st prize with a net 70, two shots clear of Lorna White in 2nd
place. Jini Beacham won Best Front 9 (net 33.5) and Lia Donath Best Back
9 (net 34.5).
Results...
The CSS
remained at 71.
Committee Cup
The first part of the Autumn Meeting is also the 2nd round of the
Committee Cup. Though in 2nd place after the 1st round, Jayne Maxwell's
score of 34 points in R2 was good enough to win overall from Louise
Williams in 2nd. Sonia Inniss, the 1st round leader, came 3rd.
Results...
Men
Report due soon. Results...
Putney Park were clear winners over Richmond Park in a straight shoot out between just the two clubs. More...
Although the weather was slightly wet at times, the Gill Hibbs Golf Day was enjoyed by more than half the Club. View report...
The special day out is fast approaching - Friday 5 September. Club Captain Richard Owen has made available the Itinerary and special notes for the day. More...
Oblivious to a hornet's nest on 14th tee, game competitor Lynn Richardson returned 41 points off her own handicap. Ceding 2 shots to the men, Lynn finished 3rd to Nigel Marsh (43) and Tony Kopczak (40). Tony elected to play off 23 in the competition (h'cap 24), whilst Messrs. Grand and Hunt didn't check their gross scores properly before returning cards to the Committee. Results...
Improver Paul Grand snatched the Diamond Jubilee from Paul Appleton (both 64s) on 18 by stroking in a long birdie putt from off the green for a better countback back 9. Early clubhouse leader Phil Flanagan shot a glorious 65 and best lady was Maureen Slade with 68. Results...
For the men CSS
was unchanged from SSS
69.
Graeme Syme retains his lead after 3 rounds of the
Anniversary Trophy by
one shot over John Morris and a further shot over Dave Winter. Jon
Copper is also in the mix just 4 shots behind.
Report due soon. Results...
For the men CSS
was one less than SSS
70 @ 69.
There was a fantastic turnout for Captains' Day even though the weather wasn't great. The course was transformed for the day with two gazebos at the portacabin and flags, stakes and balloons all over Princes.
Huge thanks to Richard and (Mrs) Owen for providing the food together with Norma's tikka chicken, Inge's smoked salmon nibbles and of course Ros Gray's lovely homemade cakes.
Prizes for the day went to:
Men's nearest the pins
3rd - Kerry Sergeant
10th - Richard Owen with prize given to Rowley
Ladies nearest the pins
1st - Ros Gray
13th - Maureen Slade
Longest Drives on the 18th went to Graeme Syme and Louise Williams
Nearest the Captains' drives on the 5th went to Tony Archdale and Maureen Slade
Only Ian & Julie Smith and Janet Fox & Paul Grand beat the Captains' combined scores to claim their prizes.
The overall ladies 1st and 2nd were Sheena Harrington with a net 71 and Louise Williams with a net 73. Results...
Men's report due soon. Results...
Congratulations to all of the winners!
The Ladies retained the annual trophy after toughing out a home win for an overall draw. More...
Ladies
Though only 5 players competed in the August Monthly Medal, it was a hard fought competition. Susan Smith was the overall winner (net 71) from Joan Mulcahy in 2nd place (net 72) who beat Lia Donath on the back 9. Results...
Men
In a closely contested August medal, Stuart Nash raised his game to win by one with a glorious 65 despite 6 at the last. Dave Winter was second with Peter Harrington a further shot behind. Results...
The balance of play on Duke’s resulted in CSS
being one lower than SSS
at 69.
In the Grand Medal Trophy,
Graeme now leads Peter by 11.
Paul Doran’s performance at NAPGC Stableford Mapledurham in earlier week is confirmed @ 45 points securing him a place at St Andrews. Paul was level par on the back 9.
Louise Williams proved the worthy winner on 60 with two birdies. One shot behind was our handicap secretary, Paul Grand, also with two birdies but with a double bogey at the first, missing a 1 inch putt. Results...
The round saw
CSS one below SSS for
both the Men and Ladies.
Ladies
Susan Smith won her first monthly medal in style with a net 67 on the
best back 6 from Janet Fox. In 3rd place was Joan Mulcahy on net 70.
Results...
The CSS
was the same as the SSS
(71).
Men
John Morris shot an amazing 64 to win – it could have been better with a 7 at par 3 18th. Results...
The CSS
was 71, 1 shot higher than the SSS.
Matt Jun of PP excelled with a net 57 off 10 – 2 under gross with a hole in one. Stan Potts and Toby Hunt took 2nd and 3rd places for RPGC. Results...
Handicap report due soon.
Paul Grand & Lia Donath triumphed in the Men's Invitation over runners-up Dave Keen & Julie Smyth. More...
Ladies
Club Championship
Though Julie Smith shot the best gross score of the day (88), this was
not enough to hold off Jayne Maxwell whose two-round total of 178 (89
each round) gives her her first (but undoubtedly not her last) Ladies'
Club Championship and ends Julie's four-year reign! Julie was 2nd with a
gross 180 and Di Jackett 3rd on 182.
R2... |
Results...
Handicap Cup
Jayne also proved a worthy winner of the Handicap Cup for the second
year running, shooting 3 under her handicap in R1 and 4 under in R2. Her
two-round total of net 137 was 11 shots clear of Di Jackett in 2nd who
in turn was 6 shots clear of 3rd placed Julie Smith.
R2... |
Results...
Pembroke Cup
After an exceptional net 67 in round 1, Julie Smyth was unable to hold
on to her lead in the Pembroke Cup and slipped back to 4th place overall
(net 153). Janet Fox's net 75 in R2 for an overall net 143 gave her a
nine-shot winning margin over Jini Beacham in 2nd (152). Lynn Richardson
was a further shot behind in 3rd following her 2nd round net 71.
R2... |
Results...
The CSS
was 73, 2 shots higher than the SSS.
Men
Report due soon. Senior results...
Report due soon. Junior results...
Round 2 report due soon. Results...
Handicap report due soon. Handicap results...
The round saw
CSS one below SSS.
Richmond park Open
David Ruthiven from Putney Park Golf Club won our Open with an astounding 60, three better than our own Dave Winter in 2nd place. Lynn Richardson was best lady with net 70 (after mixed comp results h’cap adj). Results...
Ladies
Club Championship
Playing to 3 under her handicap, Jayne Maxwell's gross 89 takes the lead
in the Ladies' Club Championship. Di Jackett lies 2nd on gross 91 with
Julie Smith 3rd (92) & Janet Fox 4th (93).
R1 Leader
board...
Handicap Cup
Jayne Maxwell's net 68 also leads after R1 of the Handicap Cup. Di
Jackett is again in 2nd place (net 74) and Cheryl Woodhouse 3rd (76).
R1
Leader board...
Pembroke Cup
Playing well under her handicap for the first time in a club qualifying
competition, Julie Smyth leads in the Pembroke Cup on net 67, closely
followed by Janet Fox on net 68. Jini Beacham lies 3rd (72).
R1
Leader board...
The CSS
remained at 71.
Men
Paul Appleton leads the Club Championship on 74, three ahead of Paul Patching. In the Junior division Paul Grand (holder) leads Paul Doran by six. The chances of Paul winning Senior/Junior division would appear high! Preliminary gross results... | Preliminary handicap results...
Handicap report due soon.
Whilst RPGC performed well taking 3 of the 4 first positions, the winner was C. Dearling of Centurians. Dave Winter was 2nd for RPGC on a back 3 count back from Tony Kopczak. Results...
Early PP manual results delivered with first 5 positions clearly identified – later processing by HandicapMaster furnishing traditional count back positions throughout. Full results...
Men’s
CSS remained at SSS
70.
The Club secured a Home win with a strong squad and takes a 4-2 lead to Rickmansworth in August. More...
The Ladies managed a comfortable win against Amida in their very first annual friendly match. More...
Simon Beard clinched the Golden Jubilee with a 3 over par gross 72 net 62. Preliminary results...
Handicap report due soon.
Ladies
A warm sunny day and more run on the ball resulted in some excellent scores in the ladies' June Monthly Medal. In 1st place was Jini Beacham with a scorching net 68, closely followed by Janet Fox on net 69, and Jayne Maxwell in 3rd (71). Results...
There was no change to the SSS
(71).
Men
John Morris produced a fine round of golf to claim the Summer Cup with 37 points – 1 ahead of Paul Robinson, Paul Doran and Graeme Syme. John’s card told a story – out in 23, back in 14; 4 ‘blobs’, no 1 pointers and two 4 pointers. Well done John and there’s bags of potential there. Results...
CSS was
unchanged from SSS
35 points with John dropping to 23 and Paul Robinson to 25.
Paul Grand has provided a few photos of the progress of the works around the portacabin. Pic 1... Pic 2... Pic 3... Pic 4...
The Ladies are only just behind after the away leg of the annual friendly match. More...
Captain Richard Owen has issued the year's first edition of the occasional newsletter - News From the Park. It's available now online. More...
Monthly Medal / Ladies Committee Cup
Ladies
Showing a welcome return to form, Sonia Inniss's 36 points gives her
the lead in the first round of the
Committee Cup. Jayne
Maxwell is in 2nd place on 34 pts with Louise Williams 2 pts further
back in 3rd.
Results...
There was no change to the ladies' SSS
of 71 (36 pts equivalent) and no
changes to any playing handicaps.
Men
Scoring was very good with nearly a third of the field (12 players)
scoring better than or equal to the course SSS
of 68. An in form Graeme
Syme almost had back-to-back wins but had to settle for 2nd place,
beaten on the back 9 by Alan Ingham playing in only his second club
competition. Both scored excellent net 62's. Nigel Ward took 3rd spot on
net 63, Guy Saintfiet 4th (64) with Osman Chaudry & Paul Doran 5th & 6th
respectively with net 65's.
Results...
The SSS
decreased by 1 to 67.
After 4 rounds of the
Grand Medal Trophy, Graeme Syme has a commanding lead (15 shots) over
Richard Owen in 2nd:
Graeme Syme: 262 total (62/68/70/62)
Richard Owen: 277 total (63/73/75/66)
Nigel Ward: 280 total (69/72/76/63)
Peter Harrington: 283 total (71/72/73/67)
Paul Appleton: 286 total (66/70/72/78)
Julian Diamond: 289 total (68/72/76/73)
John Morris: 291 total (71/74/78/68)
John Sowter: 321 total (77/82/85/77)
These are the only players to have completed all four rounds. Full
results due soon.
The Ladies A Team dropped out of the White Webbs competition at the 2nd round away at Hoebridge. More...
The early rain cleared but conditions proved testing. An in-form Graeme Syme sparkled to win with 69, just one ahead of Gurpal Sekhon. President Julie Smith was best lady on the day with a 73, just piping Susan Smith on a back 9 count back. Results...
CSS was
unchanged at SSS
70.
Against the run of play, Paul Doran recorded his lifetime best score with 44 points (45 off his handicap). Well done Paul. In second place, 8 points away, was Stan Potts. Ladies generally performed well with 3 – Lia Donath, Janet Fox and Louise Williams - returning 34 points; the latter 2 regretting not entering the sweep. Results...
The competition doubled as the NAPGC Stableford qualifier and entrants are indicated on the results sheet.
Men’s
CSS was reduced
from SSS
37 points to 36 points with 2 changes to playing handicaps.
Students of handicapping will be interested to know that Toby Hunt had 3 scores for the day since he signed for a higher score at a hole than actually taken:
- 33 points off his natural handicap for handicap record purposes
- 32 points for men’s NAPGC (competition result off natural handicap)
- 31 points for Shaw Cup (competition result with shot deducted to determine result for mixed handicap)
Who said handicapping was supposed to be simple!
The low handicap pairing of Tracy Wright and Kerry Sargeant was at the head of a close finish amongst a large group, with just 6 points separating the top 12 games. More...
A number of players played matches on this day which reduced the number of competitors, but a very clear winner emerged. Lee Eden triumphed with 37 points, 4 ahead of nearest rival Stan Potts. Best lady was Doreen Dolby with 31 points earning a sweep envelope. Results...
The results reveal that Sonia Inniss was one of just 2 players to record a ‘2’ and further down a scoring analysis of the mixed field will fascinate statisticians.
With no Category 1-3 men coming within 2 of SSS
35 points, the round was declared a ‘Reduction Only’ round for the men –
a highly unusual event.
Ladies
Congratulations to Sheena Harrington who was the winner of the May
Monthly Medal with a net 75. In 2nd place, 2 shots behind, was Rosalind
Lake.
Results...
This was a Reduction Only round for handicap.
Men
This was clearly a round which Guy could get his teeth into. With not a carie in the world he proceeded with a dismissive attitude of crowns on the greens with only decay visible at the 7th. A beaming sparkling smile at the clubhouse told all – a glorious 61. Results...
Dave Williams has prepared a rather soggy report about the recent successful away day held at nearby Coombe Wood. More...
Coronation Cup & Monthly Medals
Paul Doran is crowned as both the Coronation Cup and April Monthly Medal winner with a net 66, two clear of Graeme Syme. Best lady was Veronica Mitchell 74 on a count back last 3 from Louise Williams. Results...
Ladies
The Ladies' April Monthly Medal, re-arranged from 6th April when the courses were unplayable due to snow, was finally won by Veronica Mitchell on net 75 who beat Louise Williams on the back 9. Results...
The CSS increased by
3 and this was a non-qualifier for handicapping.
The 27th April was also the qualifier for the NAPGC Ladies' Championship of England which 10 ladies entered. The winners of the Silver (Julie Smith - net 78) and Bronze Divisions (Veronica Mitchell - net 75) are guaranteed a place in the final which takes place at Abbotsley GC on Sunday 17th August.
Men
Paul Doran won the postponed April Monthly Medal by two from Graeme Syme, with Nigel Marsh and Arthur Dolby a further shot back. Paul received his medal after dinner on the Coombe Wood Away Day. Results...
Men’s
CSS was reduced
from SSS
70 to 69 giving a couple of handicap changes.
The pairing of Louise Williams & Nigel Marsh won the day in what turned out to be a close competition. More...
Clapham Common Match v Wycombe Heights
The Club lost their first major outing of the season - in a count back loss against Wycombe Heights. More...
Men's Sweep & Spring Meeting BB
Ladies
With a huge 42 points the winning pair were Sheena Harrington and Susan Smith! In 2nd place with 35 points and a marginally better back 6 were Louise Williams and Janet Fox, who beat Di Jackett and Veronica Mitchell into 3rd place. Results...
Men
Report due soon. Results...
Men's Qualifier & Spring Meeting Medal
Ladies
The first part of the Ladies'
Spring
Meeting, the individual medal round, took place on 13th April on
Dukes. Not so unlucky was Lynn Richardson who took first prize with a
net 78. One shot behind in 2nd was Di Jackett who beat Joan Mulcahy on
the back 9. Other prize winners were Molly Hood for the Best Back 9 (net
34.5) and Julie Smith for the Best Front 9 (net 40).
Results...
The
CSS increased by
3 (35 pts equivalent) and this was a Reduction Only round for handicap.
Men
Following scrutiny in the Handicap Secretary's office, the prima facie winners have been disqualified under rule 6-6d for signing for wrong score at the 18th. Revised placings see Dave Winter & Paul Appleton the winners with 40 points, 2 ahead of Toby Hunt & Paul Grand. Results...
As holders of the Men's Pairs Match Play Competition Kerry & Graeme will qualify in any account, so the disqualification will only affect this week's sweep results and not the draw for this year's competition. 2008 Draw...
White Webbs First Round matches
Both Teams A and B played their first round matches on this day. Team A was at home to Iver and Team B played away to Portsmouth, with mixed results. More...
The Club Secretary Peter Harrington has issued a timely notice regarding the rearranged fixtures from 6 April and other tidbits. Details...
Due to the fresh blanket of snow over the course there was no golf on this day. Sheena Harrington kindly submitted this picture over the Dukes course. Snow blanket...
The events for the day have been rearranged. Fixture changes...
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.
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).
Winter Comp Rd 8 / Dukes Eclectic Rd 4
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mixed Foursomes Qualifier / Sweep
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...
The Club has arranged an away day to Coombe Wood Golf Club for Wednesday 30th April. There are places for the first 40 applicants. Details...
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.
Mixed Foursomes Knockout Qualifier
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...
Winter Comp Rd 7 / Dukes Eclectic Rd 3
Ladies
On a bright, if rather nippy, sunny day, and with the course
conditions having markedly improved, scoring was high in the Stableford
competition which was also the 3rd round of the
Duke's Eclectic. Half of
the 14 ladies who competed scored 33 points or above and it was a story
of back 9's vs front 9's.
With an excellent score of 21 points on the front 9, Sheena Harrington
could not quite keep the momentum going on the back 9 and was pipped
into 2nd place by Doreen Dolby, both having 35 points. Four ladies then
had 34 points but it was Di Jackett who came out on top, her 22 points
on the back 9 not surprisingly beating Jini Beacham who in turn beat Lia
Donath on the back 6 who in turn beat Julie Smith on the back 9!!
Results...
However, given that the ladies' SSS
is 38 points on the Duke's in winter, the
CSS increased by
3 (35 points equivalent) and this was a Reduction Only round for
handicap.
Knocking 7 shots off her previous score, Lia Donath has taken the lead
in the
Duke's Eclectic on net 71, but only by a whisker from Sheena
Harrington (net 71½) who improved her own score by 6 shots. Julie Smith
is close behind on 72, though there are others who could also still win.
Men
Stan Potts emerged as winner for round 7 of the Winter Competition with an excellent 40 points. There followed five with 39 points, with 2nd being determined as Ian Smith on a last hole count-back from Stuart Nash. Results...
CSS was reduced
from SSS
by one to 39 points.
One of the other 39s, Lee Eden, now leads the
Winter Competition two
ahead of Paul Appleton with Peter Harrington a point further behind.
In the associated Duke’s Eclectic, Ian Smith on 61 now leads Paul
Appleton by one.
2007 Secretary's Annual Report
Club Secretary Peter Harrington delivered his annual report for last year at the AGM in January. He has now made it available for online access. 2007 Annual Report...
Please check regularly the Committee Notices pages for the latest Committee announcements and other information on Club affairs.
Winter Comp Rd 6 / Stableford Sweep
Ladies
Despite the glorious weather, most of the ladies still struggled with the state of the course, especially the front 9 holes. However, Susan Smith proved a worthy winner on 35 points with Maureen Slade in 2nd on 32 points. Results...
The CSS
increased by 3 (34 points) and this was a Reduction Only round for
handicap.
Men
In spring-like conditions, Itsawat scored heavily to win round 6 on Prince’s with scope for improvement – 2 ‘scrubs’ - his total of 43 points making him the convincing winner 3 ahead of Julian Ratnage and 4 ahead of Julian James. Handicap Secretary Paul Grand was the best of 6 38s with a back nine 23 points. Results...
Members basked in the sun’s rays after the competition.
The balance of play resulted in CSS
remaining at SSS 40.
The Winter Competition has just 2 rounds (on Duke’s) to go and looks
close with Paul Appleton, Peter Harrington and Richard Owen one ahead of
Lee Eden and Julian James. But a winner may yet emerge from the pack,
for example Itsawat could come with a late run but needs a Duke’s score.
The Prince’s Eclectic was won by Toby Hunt with some strategic
scoring in the 4th round. The results sheet depicts Toby winning ‘on the
back 6’ from Gurpal Sekhon – both with 62s. Our new handicapping
software uses the handicap at the end of the competition and rounds up a
halved handicap. However, on the traditional method of exact ½ handicap
before any adjustment, Toby would also have finished winner 62:62.5.
Accordingly the Handicap Secretary has not not manually changed the
results as presented. Well done indeed to both Toby and Gurpal.
Ladies
The Ladies February Team Event was a 4-Ball Better-Ball Pairs
competition. Pairs were randomly picked from those who were brave enough to face
the cold and very strong wind!
The winning pair was Di Jackett & Sheena Harrington with 35 points,
closely followed by Julie Smith & Ros Lake with 33 points. Susan &
Maureen scored 30 and Jayne & Inge 28.
Results...
Thanks to Julie who brought along delicious cakes which were most
welcome with our tea on the 19th.
Men
A biting cold wind numbed the senses of competitors for the monthly medal, only abated in the more sheltered parts of the course. Of hardy stock, Jim Fogarty shrugged off such intemperate conditions to clinch the medal with a 68 in a very tidy card marred only by a 9 at 12. A battle royal between captain Richard Owen and previous captain Jon Cooper saw the latter claim runner-up position on a back 9 count-back. Kerry Sargeant regained composure with a remarkable one over par back 9. Results...
No category 1-3 players came within 2 of
SSS 66 and the round
was declared a reduction only round for handicapping purposes.
Annual subs are due on 1st February. The rate remain unchanged at £50, with Senior members paying £25 (men 65 and over, Ladies 60 and over on 1st February).
Make cheques payable to RPGC and either see Club treasurer Dave Williams at the Park on Sundays or email Dave to discuss other options.
Winter Comp Rd 5 / Prince's Eclectic Rd 4
Ladies
After coming second in each of the previous 2 weeks' stableford competitions it was 3rd time lucky for Lynn Richardson who notched up a winning score of 35 points. Di Jackett was 3 points behind in 2nd place. Results...
The CSS
increased by 3 (34 points) and this was a Reduction Only round for handicaps.
Lynn's excellent round, which included 5 pars, also clinched the
Prince's Eclectic for her with a net score of 73½ off half handicap. In
2nd place was Cheryl Woodhouse on net 76.
Men
Captain elect Richard Owen shot an exemplary round with 40 points, just beating Lee Eden on a back 6 count back. Stanley Hunt and Richard Kenwood were just 1 behind. Results...
The balance of play delivered CSS
38 vs SSS 40.
Richard’s round gives him the lead in the
Winter Competition, 2 ahead
of Ian Smith with Peter Harrington 1 further behind.
Toby Hunt and Jon Cooper are now tied in the associated
Prince's Eclectic with
just one round left.
The portacabin roof seems to have sustained the heavy shower on Thursday. For members who hitherto can only visualise the damage, attached are a couple of snaps. Pic 1... Pic 2...
Winter Comp Rd 4 / Dukes Eclectic Rd 2
Ladies
Lia Donath's 34 points, a good score in the wet & muddy conditions, were good enough to win the day's stableford competition. An in-form Lynn Richardson came 2nd with 33 points. Results...
This was a Reduction Only round for handicaps.
Half way through the Duke's Eclectic, again the scores are very
close. Julie Smith leads on net 75½, followed by Louise Williams on 77,
Sheena Harrington on 77½ and Lia Donath on 78.
Men
Improver Julian James took advantage of the short winter course to win with 40 points, just one ahead of Paul Appleton who continues to demonstrate why he is current Top Dog. A further couple of points behind were consistent Winter Competition contenders Ian Smith and Peter Harrington. Results...
CSS
was unchanged from SSS 38 with again no changes to playing handicaps.
In the Winter Competition to date, Stuart Nash remains ahead on 106
from Peter Harrington on 104. And Francois Lemaigre and Ian Smith trial
both on 103.
In the associated Duke's Eclectic Ian Smith is a clear leader by 4.
Perched on a homemade ladder, a handyman patched up the portacabin roof following a partial collapse during the previous week.
Changes to the Rules of Golf for 2008
There has been quite a few changes this year to the rules of golf. Captain Jon Cooper has helpfully given some pointers in this report. Changes to the Rules of Golf...
Stableford Sweep / Prince's Eclectic Rd 3
Ladies
With everyone struggling in the mud particularly on the front 9, nearly everyone had a better back 9 score. Julie Smith (32 points) just pipped Lynn Richardson by 1 point to win the stableford competition. Results...
This was a Reduction Only round for handicaps.
With 3 rounds played in the Prince's Eclectic, the results are very
close and there is all to play for in the final round. Julie Smith has a
narrow lead on 80½, followed by Lynn Richardson and Di Jackett both on
81½, then Cheryl Woodhouse on 82 and Maureen Slade on 83.
Men
Some excellent sores were returned in wet and muddy conditions off winter tees. Gurpal Sekhon triumphed with 43, followed by Francois Lemaigre 42 and Ian Smith 41. Results...
CSS
was reduced from SSS
40 to 38.
The Committee has shuffled the fixture list for February to align with the new date for the Dinner Dance.
The Ladies have made some further alterations, moving forward the remaining Princes Eclectic rounds. It now finishes in January. Fixture changes...
Ladies
The first competition of the New Year was a team event. Three Sixes (1 score counts at holes 1-6, 2 scores count at holes 7-12, 3 scores count at holes 13-18). The Lady Captain's team of Doreen Dolby, Lynn Richardson, Christine Stewart & Di Jackett won the day with 83 points. In 2nd place was Christine Brazier, Ros Gray, Sheena Harrington & Norma Lynch with 80 points. Results...
Men
For the first time in living memory for January, play was off the grass tees and normal greens. Early frost melted but it was very muddy. All credit then to the winner of The January Millennium Monthly Medal with a glorious 65 – Richard Kenwood. On a count-back over the last 6 holes, Treasurer Dave Williams on 68 claimed 2nd from Kerry Sargeant. Results...
As the new-style results depict, a high % of Category 1-3 players for
the second week in a row (50%) returned within 2 of SSS,
resulting in CSS
being reduced to 67. A statistical quirk – no changes to any playing
handicaps.
Bournemouth Open week arrangements are now published at
www.bournemouthopen.net or via the Club
website
Dinner Dance Date Change
Report by
Peter Harrington
The Committee has decided to move the date of the
Annual Dinner Dance. In
short, one of us had to shift - it was either RPGC at The Winning Post,
or the RFU and 80,000 spectators for the England vs Wales 6 Nations
International at Twickers. We decided in the end that discretion is the
better part of valour and the Club's dinner dance will now be on the
comparatively 'quiet' Saturday, 23rd February 2008.
So, armed with this information, your immediate actions should be -
- to print off the Dinner Dance reminder,
- to grab your diary and scribble through the old day (
2nd Feb) and plant a big DD mark for 6:00pm on Sat 23rd Feb at The Winning Post, and - to email me by return and say how many extra tickets you want for all the guests that you will be inviting along for the evening!!
The good news is that there is no limit to the number of guests that you may wish to bring along.