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Play was ‘Strings’ whereby players played off scratch (stableford) but with string equal to their handicap in yards and free to move ball using cuts of their string.
Organiser Jon Cooper won by a country mile incorporating 5 birdies for 40 points. Second using his full 9 yards was James Barker 34 and 3rd Richard Owen with 31.
An immaculately struck shot from Susan Smith ripped onto the 10th green within 2 feet and Susan used 2ft of string to deem the ball holed – a ‘hole in one'. Results...
Good scoring was to be expected from the popular format of American Greensomes. Ground conditions were drier than of recent weeks and Ed Henery and Jon Cooper took advantage to win on 43 points, one ahead of Liam Bridger & Mike Shabani with James Barker & Toby Hunt taking 3rd position with 40. Play was off the ladies card for pars & SI. Results...
Early frost made the greens hard but it soon melted and the wind got up. Muddy conditions didn’t help matters and scoring reflected the playing difficulties. It was a reduction only round.
Nigel Gaymond emerged the winner of the hamper on count-back from Murali Reddy – both 33 points. Charlie Whiteman and Danny Deprez were one further behind and best lady was Gina Jillett with 31 points. Incorporation of latest SSSs awarded by England Golf meant that there was no gender handicap allowance. Results...
Ladies
Ten ladies gathered for Lia Donath's, the new lady captain, drive-in and to see if they'd won the sweep as to where her shot would go! Following which a team event was the order of the day and results could hardly have been closer with just one point between them.
The winning team of Tenesi Karakaneva, Deborah Potter and Cheryl Woodhouse with their secret partner, Fiona Coombe scored 75 points, just one ahead of the other two teams. Results...
With the temperature having taken a sudden plummet towards the end of the round, the prize of thermal socks was well appreciated!
Men
Intermittent showers associated with a dying cold front gave way to clearer, drier conditions and a drop in temperature. Final games felt the chill in their hands.
It proved difficult to score well and many competitors lost balls and NRd despite only just being in rough. CSS was elevated to 2 over SSS @ 69. The top of the leaderboard featured 3 scores in the 60s with Julian James the medal winner on 66, James Barker 2nd 68 and Jim Deissler 69. But for a 'loosener' 8 at the first, Julian returned a very tidy card. Results...
The Handicap Secretary assures all that the 'Leaderboard'
touchscreen PC will display scores as competitors complete their rounds
this coming Sunday.
A momentous day in RPGC history as we entered our own results into the computer provided by Glendale down at the Park - no errors were found when the handicap secretary (ladies') checked them over.
As has become a bit of a tradition, the ladies' provided mulled wine and mince pies for all players
Ladies
After a dismal start, weather-wise rather than golf, the last day of November turned out mild and sunny. Unfortunately the same could not be said of the state of most of the ladies' golf! The best lady of the day, and winner of the champagne, was Fiona Coombe on 32 points. The runner-up was Jayne Maxwell on 28 and on count-back, Sheena Harrington beat Susan Smith into 3rd place. As a consequence, it was a reduction only round. Results...
Men
Early conditions were grey and chilly but conditions ameliorated with some welcome sunshine. Ground conditions were very muddy in places and accurate crisp striking was needed.
Overall, stableford scoring was low with the round being declared a reduction-only one with CSS being raised +3 from SSS. Murali Reddy was the worthy winner playing consistent golf returning 36 points. James Barker was runner-up 3 points behind Results...
It was almost literally captain v secretary today! For once the forecasters were correct, and it rained from before we started to well after the finish. Out of 35 on the bookings sheet, 19 entered the competition and 9 completed the full 18 holes.
Putting was a lottery with the ball sometimes skimming across the green or alternatively going nowhere until the draw of the water pulled the ball into the hole - until the new greens that is, where you needed to remember how to judge a putt!
Under such conditions, it seems harsh to call it a competition and scores were such that no one was near their buffer zone and hence it was a reduction only round. But with flooded greens it would otherwise have been a non-qualifier.
Paul Brown has obviously been heeding the encouraging words he sends out to the rest of us and was the clear winner on the day with 32 points from Peter Harrington on 27, but a toss of the coin meant that the top of the alphabet belonged to the Captain and Paul's scoring ensured that the Captain beat the Secretary. Results...
In view of the conditions, a fairer result is that 9 RPGC players beat he weather to complete 18 holes!
Winter ComP Rd 1 / Dukes Eclectic Rd 1
Ladies
A grey but still day for the first round of the eclectic for Duke's, with the after-effects of all the rain ensuring there was little run if any run on the ball gave rise to only two complete rounds to score for the eclectic.
The winner of the day, was Sheena Harrington on 32 points, with Fiona Coombe eight points back on 24. As a results the competition was reduction-only for handicapping purposes. Results...
In the Eclectic, Sheena was one of the two with a complete round and thus leads after the first round by some 14 shots from Cheryl Woodhouse. However with three more rounds to go, it is fair to say that the competition is wide open! R1 Leader board...
Men
In the second round of the Winter Competition the winner was Danny Deprez with a masterful 38 points. CSS was 35 points and Danny now finds his playing handicap trimmed from 15 to 14 - possibly his lowest recorded handicap. Second last Sunday, losing out on the count-back, was another masterful score of 38 points by Mike Shabani. Mike was followed in third spot by Tony Kopczak with 36 points. Results...
After two weeks of the Winter Competition the top of the leaderboard looks like this: Jim Fogarty 70 points; Martin Heinrich 70 points; Ed Henery 70 points - i.e. no run away leader so ere mortals still have something of a chance. R2 Leader board...
In the first round of the Duke's Eclectic Danny leads Mike Shabani by 2 but with the number of NRs exceeding full cards there is everything to play for in the remaining rounds. R1 Leader board...
Winter ComP Rd 1 / Princes Eclectic Rd 1
A still misty moist morning greeted competitors for the first winter competition. Conditions which should favour good scoring.
Competitors basked in the unseasonably warm November sunshine after the round, tucking into some exceedingly good hand baked chocolate brownies courtesy James Barker. Not to feel left out of the feast, two Egyptian geese gobbled up the ample supply of green algae on the pond at speed.
Ladies
Six Ladies optimistically turned up to play after torrential rain on Saturday night but Sunday was a beautiful, sunny day. The ball did not roll but it did not deter some excellent putting from the winner, Kate. Her handicap would have been cut had we finished on the 17th! Still no mats but the tees were muddy. We all sat outside after the game and ate brownies! Let’s hope we continue with the bake off throughout the winter. Results...
Princes Eclectic. R1 Leader board...
Men
Conditions certainly appealed to the winner Ed Henery who shot level par 24 points on the back nine for a score of 40 points, nipping Martin Heinrich (who has his first handicap reduction) with Jim Fogarty a further point behind (Jim also scored 24 points on back nine). Results...
In the associated Eclectic Ed leads Richard Owen by three and in the Winter Competition leads as per the first round. R1 Leader board...
Former member Shaun Feldon played a social round and will be submitting cards for handicap. A former plus 2 player, Shaun showed he had lost none of his skill by ripping 262 yd drive uphill on 14 onto the green and then putting his eagle in. Possibly the greatest hazard for Shaun is navigating the pitch-marked greens particularly on the ‘new’ Prince’s greens.
Early rain was not conducive to good scoring and a number of players walked in or had no returns. For those returning complete scorecards, the balance of play for both men and ladies determined a reduction only round. For later games, the sun just emerged to give long silhouettes. Two clear winners emerged.
Ladies
For ladies Jayne Maxwell was winner on 79, two clear of Joan Mulcahy. Results...
Men
For the men it was Raymond Esin on 74, one ahead of Nick Rogers and James Barker. Results...
Lissaman Cup
Honours Board |
Top Dog
Proving yet again that for many, more choice is not necessarily better, the annual 3 clubs and a putter competition produced some pretty tight scoring. However, the winner by one shot was Anthony Tama on a net 67 with Pete Davies in second place. In third place on count back, and also the first placed lady was Alison Chadwick with a net 70. Results...
Six 2's were recorded - again proving that choice of club does not always help the game!
Phil Flanagan is confirmed as the Top Dog Trophy winner by three points over Paul Patching. Final Leader board...
Charity Cup
Honours Board
The unseasonably warm weather was of little benefit to the vast majority of today's competition entrants with scoring at such a level that the CSS increased by three with a reduction only round the result.
With the men receiving two shots, the winner with a clear three point margin was Jim Deissler on 38 points. James Barker and Malcolm McKinlay both scored 35, with James taking second place on the back 9. First placed lady was Gina Jillett in 6th spot with 32 points. Results...
This was the last week playing the ball 'as it lies', so perhaps the introduction of preferred lies will help with a return to more usual scoring levels! (At least until winter actually arrives).
Early autumnal conditions prevailed and the rain held off until well after play.
Ladies
Honours
Board
Two competitions were played simultaneously. In the monthly medal Veronica was the clear winner with a net 68, five shots clear from Kate and Doreen. Results...
In the Barton Bowl which excluded Tenesi and Deborah, Veronica is declared the winner with 38 points again five clear from Kate and Doreen. Results...
A warm welcome awaited Lia in the clubhouse where a tab had begun to celebrate her hole in one on 16. It was a good shot which progressed to the hole. Well done Lia! That makes 3 this year!
Men
Honours
Board
The monthly medal was won by Julian James with a skilful and workmanlike 67, one ahead of Nigel Gaymond and Pete Davis. Results...
This was the 8th and final round of the Grand Medal Trophy in which Liam Bridger prevailed to win on 320, seven ahead of Nigel. Nigel had a spirited back 9 of 36 (3 over par) in a valiant effort to catch Liam but unfortunately the damage had been done on the front 9.. Final Leader board...
Silver Jubilee
Honours Board
A patchy grass frost and a distinctly autumnal nip in the air greeted competitors. After a few holes however, the last vestiges of summer sun appeared and top layers of clothing were shed.
The winner on countback was Toby Hunt on 68 from Jim Fogarty. Toby’s recent good form at St. Andrews continues. An exceedingly good round from Kate Emanuel 69 placed her third and first lady. Two further behind were Peter Harrison, James Barker and Kieran Green – the latter only two over par after 9. Results...
In the associated Anniversary Trophy, Chris Jones is declared the winner after four Jubliees – eight ahead of Danny Deprez and Jim Fogarty. Final Leader board...
Ladies
Report due soon. Results...
Men
Honours
Board
Extremely pleasant late summer conditions inspired Steve Cross to pull an immaculate 60 from the top draw to win, four ahead of very creditable 64s from Shaun DuPreez, Charlie Whiteman, and Liam Bridger. Results...
The handicap committee was advised to apply an ESR for Steve who now plays off 16.8.
Another highlight of the day was another hole in one this year from James Barker who aced the 11th. Members toasted James with drinks afterwards. Well done James!
In the associated Grand Medal Trophy after 7 rounds Liam Bridger now leads Nigel Gaymond by 7 with 1 round left. R7 Leader board...
On another beautiful September day, eight pairs competed in the Autumn Mixed Foursomes. Report...
At the UKPCC finals at St. Andrews, scoring 37 points Toby Hunt came 3rd in the men's competition and Val Riziotis was 4th in her division in the ladies' with 36 points. Excellent scoring from both of them and hearty congratulations. Results... | Trophy photo...
There was a small field for this weekend's competition with many away for the club autumn weekend outing and two of our number representing the club at the UKPCC finals. The runaway winner was Danny Deprez with 43 points and earning himself a 1.5 cut in handicap to 15.1. In second place, 5 points behind was Pete Davis. Results...
Christine Stewart won the Gill Hibbs Trophy with two very good rounds. Peter Harrison led the Men. Report...
Golden Jubilee
Honours Board
Early autumn but very pleasant conditions greeted competitors for the third Jubilee competition. Continuing good form established in last week’s President’s Putter, Tim Meyer was the clear winner on 68, two ahead of early clubhouse leaders Phil Flanagan and Chris Jones. Best lady just 3 off the winner was Sheena Harrington 71. Results...
In the associated Anniversary Trophy, Jon Cooper leads by two on 222 from Ed Henery. R3 Leader board...
And in the Top Dog Trophy Paul Patching leads by five from Phil Flanagan. R6 Leader board...
News of a hole-in-one for Mike Shabani playing a match at the 189-yard 10th filtered quickly to members in the clubhouse and a tab at the bar opened to welcome and toast Mike. Well done indeed Mike!
President's Putter
Honours Board
The President again proffered a drink on him for those who beat his score and then proceeded to return one of his best scores to ensure it didn't empty his wallet! Only 4 people beat his score of 38.
Probably just as well for the ladies that Ray Esin didn't make the Bontor yesterday as he was the runaway winner with 44 points, earning him a handicap cut of 2.4. In second place and 5 points behind was Paul Patching. The men received one additional shot today. Results...
John Fordham recorded two 2s and having scored just 9 points on the front 9 upped his game somewhat on the back 9 for 23 points, just pipped by Ray's 24.
Tim also won his 'nearest the pin in 2 on the 17th for the men, with Fiona Coombe, taking the ladies' nearest-in-two prize on the 18th.
RPGC Open
Honours Board
There was barely a breath of wind to start and the clubhouse ‘lake’ was as still as a millpond – but sweaters were needed for the early games.
Allan Richardson of Putney Park was the clear and deserved winner with a two over par net 69. RPGC gained 2nd and 3rd places with Toby Hunt and Nigel Ward 70s. Best lady was Gina Jillett net 74. After play, Gina and Ed Henery went on to win their mixed pairs match 8 & 7 on Prince’s. Results...
At the NAPGC Championship at Woodhall Spa Paul Patching came 5th in his Division 2 with a net 76. On the basis of the news from the course it would appear that Paul's score was influenced upwards by some questionable refereeing. Results...
Distinctly autumnal conditions greeted competitors. For many this meant shedding shorts and donning sweaters for the first time in a long while. As the sun eventually broke through, orographic cloud built and a heavy shower further increased the challenge.
Ladies
Susan Smith emerged the clear winner with 67, three ahead of rivals Lia and Gina. Susan earns a handicap reduction with a 7 at par 3 11th reduced to 6 for handicapping purposes (and obliterated from memory with a birdie at 16th for a birdie par par storming finish. Results...
Men
Honours
Board
Remarkably good scoring prevailed with 11 at or better than SSS 67. A remarkable 62 from Graham Terry clinched the medal ahead of 64s from Pete Harrison and Liam Bridger. Four 65s followed including one from in-form captain Jon. CSS was reduced to 66 from SSS 67. Results...
In the associated Grand Medal Trophy after 6 rounds, Nigel Gaymond now has a 29 shot advantage from Nigel Ward with all scores in the 60s. However, Liam Bridger is cantering along 71 adrift but with only 4 rounds completed and may yet force a race in the final two furlongs. R6 Leader board...
There was a London-wide bike event this day and access to the Park was limited. A sweep is held for those able to make their way to the Park.
Report due soon. Results...
Ladies
Honours Board
Thank you Ladies for a great turn out on Captains Day which was another sunny summer's day with a fairly strong breeze along the way. It was a busy day, not only in trying to play golf but also in answering quiz questions whilst being Einstein in trying to manage the complex team scoring. The latter seemed beyond some teams which, I acknowledge, was demanding and a bit tough! I hope/think everyone enjoyed the day and again, thank you for your support.
Most importantly, Alison Chadwick's recent improvement in form consolidated itself with an amazing net 61 to win by just the 6 shots from Sheena Harrington on 67. Alison's performance has resulted in a 2.8 cut to take her down to 25 as the CSS remained at 68. Results...
Thanks..... & really well done Ali!
Here's the ladies' handicap list so Ali can look at her new handicap. Ladies - please note that Imen also got cut despite NR'ing because her other scores were sufficiently good! Ladies handicap list...
Men
Honours Board |
Top Dog
Jon played a captain's innings, joining Ahmad with glorious 65s in summer conditions with a breeze. Clearly s***ks were dispelled and the pair were the early clubhouse leaders for a very long time until the very last game when Paul Patching posted 64 to be the creditable winner. Ed Henery and Paul Brown came 4th and 5th with SSS breaking 66s. The overall balance of play kept CSS at SSS 67. Results...
In the associated Top Dog Trophy, Paul Patching leads by two from Danny Deprez and three from Ed Henery. R4 Leader board...
Diamond Jubilee
Honours Board
With the ball starting to run in summer conditions, it seems that most were still coming to terms with the change. The winner was Chris Jones, continuing a good run of form to take this Jubilee with a net 66 and an associated handicap reduction of 1.5. In second place 3 shots behind and including an 8, was Paul Grand. Doreen Dolby was the first placed lady, with a net 71 and taking 3rd place. Results...
In the associated Anniversary Trophy after 2 rounds, Paul has a one shot lead over Ed Henery and a further shot over Jon Cooper. R2 Leader board...
The men managed a 3-3 draw away for an overall 7-5 win, to bring home the trophy for the first time in seven years. Report...
Ladies
Was it the effect of Rory at the Open, or the sun that brought the ladies out in force on Sunday? Probably the highest attendances of the year thus far.
Despite the sun scores were still on the high side with the CSS increasing by 2 shots. A new name at the top of the list is Caroline Stilwell, winning her first monthly medal with a net 71. In second place 3 shots behind was Molly Hood. Results...
Men
Honours
Board
Good scoring resulted in a back 9 count-back to place Nigel Gaymond the July medal winner from Liam Bridger - both 66s. One shot behind were Phil Flanagan and James Barker. CSS was a shot below SSS at 66. Results...
In the associated Grand Medal Trophy after 5 rounds, Nigel has a commanding lead of 18 points on 338 from Nigel Ward. R5 Leader board...
Nigel Westwood PP won with 69. For RPGC Peter Osgood was 3rd, Toby Hunt 4th, Steve Cross 8th and Sheena Harrington 9th and first lady (no shot allowance!). Results...
In Glendale's Grand Opening Day Competition the pairing of Richard Emptage & Sam Clarke won the day. RPGC pairings Chris Jones & Paul Brown and Richard Owen & Jayne Maxwell followed in second and third places. Results...
Prizes for nearest-the-pin was won by Jayne Maxwell and longest-drive was won by Mike Shabani.
Club Championships RD2
Honours Boards
Ladies
Extending her lead from the first round, Ladies' captain and club champion from 2013, Jayne Maxwell takes the ladies club championship by 6 shots from Val Riziotis in second place. Results...
Scores reflected the continuing challenge of the rough with the round being 'reduction only'.
In the Handicap Cup, the results were reversed, with Val taking first place on net 153 from Jayne on 157. Results...
For the Pembroke Cup, only 3 ladies completed the 36 holes, but the winner was Susan Smith on net 150 with Alison Chadwick retaining her second place from the first week on net 153. Results...
Men
For the scratch club championship, Pete Davis again scored best in round 2 and is declared the deserved club champion on 160, six ahead of Aidan Hurley. Well done to Pete in his first year with RPGC. Results...
In the junior division Charles-Marie Delpuech maintained his lead from first round to be champion on 180 – four ahead of Phil Flanagan and six ahead of Danny Deprez. Results...
For the handicap result, Pete Davis is winner with 65 & 74 for 139 - four ahead of Arthur Dolby and eight from Charles-Marie Delpuech (NB net 80 off his new handicap 16). Results...
In yesterday’s net competition, an intriguing 3-way tie emerged with 3 players on 74 – Toby Hunt, Pete Davis and Paul Grand. Back 9 count-back determined Toby the winner. Peter Osgood recorded two ‘Twos’. Handicap students will note that former champion Aidan Hurley was cut from 7 to 6 despite a 79. The answer is of course one bad hole – a 12 at 15 reduced to a net double bogey 6 for handicapping purposes. CSS adjustment was +3, just avoiding the reduction only category. Results...
Club Championship Rd1
Honours Boards
Ladies
Leading the way for the ladies is the current ladies' club champion, Jayne Maxwell on 91. She is followed in second place by Val Riziotis on 94. Results...
In the two handicap divisions, Val is in first place for the Handicap Cup (handicaps up to 20) on net 74 with Veronica Mitchell, returning after 6 months layoff in top form, on 76. Results...
In the Pembroke Cup, for higher handicaps, Susan Smith is leading the way by two shots on 72 from Alison Chadwick on 74. Results...
Men
In the men’s Club Championship Pete Davis scored 76 to lead last year's champion Aiden Hurley by four. Results...
In the junior division, Charles-Marie Delpuech on 84 is five shots ahead of Danny Deprez on 89. Results...
The Handicap Trophy net result leader is Pete Davis on 65 closely followed by Arthur Dolby on 66. Charles-Marie Delpuech is a further shot behind. Results...
Either conditions had improved, or everyone was taking more care to look where their ball ended up as the number of NRs was down to more normal levels.
The Club holds a 4-2 lead after the home leg played on a difficult Dukes Course. Report...
JQ Robertson
Honours Board
Another challenging week at the Park with the CSS going up by 1 and only 2 men doing better than it. With the competition being a stableford rather than medal, there were at least almost no NRs, but general scoring reflected the continuing challenge of hitting missing the fairway.
Temporary SSS' means that the men receive two shots with Phil Flanagan taking first place on 40 points closely followed by Mike Shabani on 39. Doreen Dolby was the leading lady in 8th spot on 33 points. Results...
No birdies on the par 3s were recorded.
This was the first round on the new Prince’s course. Weather was fair and the rough not as punishing as Duke’s.
Ladies
A small but quality field competed for the medal with Doreen Dolby the winner on 83 with Deborah Potter three behind. The round was RO for handicapping purposes. Results...
Men
Honours
Board
Around a third of cards were NRs but the round was not an RO but CSS was elevated from SSS 67 to 70. Peter Osgood had a consistent round (including two birdies and a nine and emerged the winner on 67, 1 ahead of Jon Cooper. Results...
In the associated Grand Medal Trophy after 4 rounds, Nigel Gaymond leads Ahmad by 2 on 282. R4 Leader board...
New Local Rule for Landraise Holes
The Club has received permission to apply a special Local Rule for the "Landraise" holes on the new Course layouts. More...
Platinum Jubilee
Honours Board
So the day finally arrived when we played Duke's on the new configuration and what a momentous day it turned out to be. Of 48 entrants, only 50% managed to complete their medal round with the rest of us NR'ing at various stages around the course and one entrant even managing to fail to put his/her name on the card! The rough took its toll not only on the scores but also on the time it took to complete a round, but at least the weather was good.
Ed Henery obviously kept it straight down the middle, winning the first jubilee of the year by two shots with a net 73 from Jon Cooper and is rewarded with a handicap cut to 11. Ken Ukoko and Jim Fogarty were just one shot further adrift on 76. Results...
Scores were such, that is was a reduction only round.
Whitewebbs Match v Easthampstead
RPGC Ladies fell to Easthampstead in the first round of the NAPGC Whitewebbs Shield. Results...
Official Opening of RP Golf Courses
Princess Alexandra attended the official opening of the new RP golf courses. The temporary 9 hole Princes course is consigned to the past and from Saturday 1 June the Park is again operating two full 18 hole courses. News Clipping...
Bogey Sweep/Committee Cup Rd 2
Ladies
Honours Board
The second round of the Committee Cup was the last competition on the 9-hole Prince's course and I don't think there will be many who will miss the 9th! Scoring remained low, with the rough eating up numerous balls. Jayne Maxwell took first place with 34 points, followed by Susan Smith and Val Riziotis on 32. CSS went up by 3 shots for the second week running. Results...
Val's 4 point lead over Jayne after the first round, ensured that despite the reversal in positions this week, she maintained her lead to win the competition by two points from Jayne as the runner-up. Results...
Men
Tidy golf was rewarded in this challenging format – and many scores would have been improved but for penal rough (sometimes in the first cut) and slow greens. But Toby Hunt played an outstanding round - not losing a single hole and returning 8 up. One hole behind was Chris Jones and then Danny Deprez 6 up. Results...
CSS remained at SSS 6 up. This was the last competitive round on Prince’s 9 hole phase 2.
Ladies
Honours Board
The beautiful sunny day helped ease the pain of the rough and the consequent amount of ball hunting. The weather also brought out a number of ladies who'd not played for a while and 14 took part in the first round of the Committee Cup.
Most of the field have a considerable task on their hands to catch Val Riziotis, who with a score of 36 points finished four ahead of Jayne Maxwell. Gina Jillett was a further two points behind. The general low scoring resulted in a CSS of 74. Results...
Men
Honours
Board
A glorious late Spring day greeted competitors with a southerly/south-westerly breeze at times. For players finding the rough, this proved extremely penal and scores were held back with CSS reduced from 36 and SSS to 35 accordingly.
However, this proved no problem for the outstanding winner James Barker on 43 points. An extremely tidy round earned Steve Cross 2nd place with 40 points. James is rewarded with a single figure handicap. Results...
Val Riziotis and partner Paul Brown conquered all challengers on a glorious day and a toughened course. Results...
Ladies
A small field of ladies braved the blustery conditions and the ever more penal rough, which resulted in considerable amounts of ball hunting. Despite finishing her round with a 9, the winner by three was Val Riziotis with a net 69 from Kate Emanuel on 72. CSS increased to 69 resulting in a handicap cut to 20 for Val. Results...
Men
Honours
Board
Wind and at times thick rough limited good scoring but Liam Bridger was the worthy winner on 64 followed a shot behind by Ken Ukoko and Paul Grand. CSS remained at SSS 64. Results...
In the associated Grand Medal Trophy after 3 rounds, Nigel Gaymond still leads Ahmad by 6. R3 Leader board...
For most at least the weather made up for the golf! The sculpted fairways and the heavy rough made it tough going for most with the CSS rising by its maximum 3 shots. With most of the men forgetting their additional 3 shots for a mixed competition, most won't recognise their scores on the results sheet.
Leading the way on 38 points were Alan Cinnamond and Mike Shabani, with Alan taking the honours on the back 9. Three shots behind was Joan Mulcahy with 35 points. Mike's playing partners get their wish as he has been cut from 22 to 20. As a single-figure handicapper, Alan remains off 8 following a 0.4 cut. Only three of the following field played within their buffer zones. Results...
RPGC suffered a loss to Hoebridge in the first round of the mixed Hawtree Trophy. Results...
New Lockie Trophy Winner
Report by
Jayne Maxwell
There is a new winner, Val Riziotis, who has won the Lockie Trophy for 2014. Many congratulations Val and well done.
As Lady Captain, I apologise for the error on my part in misunderstanding the scoring system. Val won the trophy on having the better back 18 (not back 9) on the second day of a 36 hole competition. A well deserved win and a second time holder of the trophy. I bet you can’t wait for it to adorn your shelves Val. Results...
Shaw Cup
Honours
Board
Taking advantage of the considerably better day weather-wise than was forecast were Danny Deprez and Jim Fogarty, both scoring 42 points and the only two to get any handicap reduction (0.3 for both). Danny took the honours on the back 9 from Jim in second place. Results...
Ray Esin playing right at the back of the field, certainly had a game of two halves, with a mere 11 points on the front 9 that was followed by a very impressive 28 on the back 9. Hard to believe they are the same 9 holes.
Monthly Medals
Honours
Board
Ladies
Doreen Dolby took the Ladies’ medal with an eight shot advantage over Julie Smyth. Results...
Men
Liam Bridger won the medal with a very creditable 62 followed by Nigel Gaymond one behind (also scoring lowest gross). Peter Osgood was third 66 and again Ahmad figured with 67. Results...
In the associated Grand Medal Trophy Nigel leads Ahmad by 6. R2 Leader board...
The winners were Maureen Slade and Richard Owen with 39 points and the runners up were Doreen Dolby and Toby Hunt on 37. Results...
A good field of competitors turned up despite a number being away for
the weekend. Alan Cinnamond returned the winning card with 42 points
followed on 40 by Ahmad and
Alfred. Paul Patching again returned a good score with 39 points.
Results...
Ladies Weekend Away
Note: See correction posted on 28 April
Jayne Maxwell won the Lockie Trophy for the first time with a stunning Eagle and 5 points on the final hole, leaving Val Riziotis with a disappointing second place. Phil Flanagan returned the best score for the Men. Results...
Coronation Cup / NAPGC Medal
Qualifiers
Honours Board
Spring conditions with a little hazy sunshine (not too much to distract players) provided easy scoring conditions on Prince’s Phase 2 nine hole for most with CSS being one less than SSS (63 men, 67 ladies). No fewer than 19 players from 35 scoring below 70.
The clear winner with 59 was Alfred Weightman (well done Alfred!) by 2 from Ed Henery, Paul Patching, Lim Bridger and Charlie Whiteman. Results...
Paul Patching continued his good start to the season with a level par 70 whilst Steve Cross returned a card of two halves – 49 and 37 over the same physical course. Best scores analysis...
Spring Stableford Rd2 / Spring Meeting Stableford
Ladies
There was a good turn out for the Spring Meeting 4BBB and conditions were dry with a blustery wind. Jayne and Doreen managed to win first prize with Doreen on good form winning the majority of points. Two pairs scored equal points with Sonia and Joan winning second place on the back 9 from Susan and Deborah. Results...
We had food and drink afterwards and managed to present several prizes to winners of the Spring Meeting, various team events during the winter and the curtailed (due to bad weather) Eclectic programme.
Men
Playing off his handicap of 9, Paul Patching is our winner with 39 points, three better than CSS of 36 points. Nick Rogers is the runner-up with 36 points and with 35 points Peter Osgood managed third spot on a superior count back from Toby Hunt and Julian James. Results...
Now for the overall. With a combined total of 75 points the winner of the Spring Stableford is Ed Henery. Ed wins on a count back from Andrej Moxnes however it must have been a close call because both scored 41 points followed by 34 points for the second leg. In third place is Toby Hunt, following with a total of 73 points.
Spring Stableford Rd1 / Spring Meeting Medal
Ladies
The medal round for the ladies' Spring Meeting took place on the second consecutive sunny Sunday, still on the Dunce's composite course. Despite the considerably drier conditions, scoring displayed evidence of winter layoffs. The winner was the Lady Captain, Jayne Maxwell on a net 76. Val Riziotis pipped Doreen Dolby, both on net 78, for second spot on the back 9. Results...
Men
Report due soon. Results...
Winter Com Rd 7 / Dukes Eclectic Rd 3
Ladies
Today's amazing sun brought out the best in Cheryl Woodhouse, who won with 38 points, some 6 points ahead of Fiona Coombe in second place. Timing her good round with the first handicap qualifier for the composite Dunce's course, has rewarded her with a one shot cut to her handicap. Results...
Men
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Winter Com Rd 6 / Dukes Eclectic Rd 2
Ladies
Conditions were blustery to say the least. Five ladies braved the elements and played a 4BBB on the composite course with three teams of two involving one mystery partner. Spookily all three teams scored 35 points.
In third place falling away on the back nine were Jayne and Lia. But when it came to separate the first two... Best back 6 no difference, best back 3 again no difference, best last hole still the same, so then it went to the last 10 holes still no luck until at last on a count back to the 11th hole Cheryl and Deborah edged it from Doreen and Cheryl (mystery partner). We leave it to Captain Jayne to decide the prizes. Results...
Men
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Winter Com Rd 5 / Princes Eclectic Rd 4
Ladies
With another new course, the 5 present decided on another team competition and Peter Jagger was co-opted to one of the teams. A waltz was order of the day with the team of Susan Smith, Cheryl Woodhouse and Sheena Harrington comfortably beating Doreen Dolby, Val Riziotis and Peter, mainly courtesy of Cheryl's good back 9. Use of the men's stroke indices gave rise to some interesting scores! Results...
Men
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Ladies
Three brave ladies Kate, Lia and Val took on the composite 9 hole round twice last Sunday 9th February. No prizes to be had, no eclectic competition, no chance of playing the proposed team game but still they set out with energy, enthusiasm and a touch of madness to boot.
To keep them interested in walking through the sludge and to cope with the long walks between the tees together with the prospect of no prize to motivate them, they invented their own game of Joker Match Play. Lia had 1 joker, Val 2 with both awarded 2 jokers to play together against Kate. Surely they could do it.
Val leapt into the lead on the front nine only to be caught up by Lia and Kate very quickly at the beginning of the back nine. Courageous Kate kept cool and finally took the victory with a brilliant tee shot onto the edge of the 17th green. Val and Lia were left flabbergasted, muddy and wet (with still 1 more joker to play against her), but finally they tied for 2nd place. There were no prizes but there were no losers. Results...
Men
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A scintillating AGM was held at the clubhouse, where reports and discussions included changes to the courses.
For those members not able to attend the Secretary's Report for 2013 is available at this link...
Winter Com Rd 4 / Princes Eclectic Rd 3
Ladies
Another gloriously sunny day belied the extremely wet and muddy condition of Prince's and again the competition was a non-qualifier with the 9th/18th being played on the Duke's 18th. It was a low scoring day for the ladies, with Sheena Harrington winning the day on 33 points followed by Susan Smith on 32. Results...
The leaderboard for the Eclectic has the same ladies in first and second place with Sheena on net 72 and Susan three shots behind on 75. R3 Leader board...
Men
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Winter Com Rd 5 / Dukes Eclectic Rd 3
The competitions have been once again postponed due to incorrigible weather and course conditions.
Winter Com Rd 3 / Dukes Eclectic Rd 2
Ladies
The first eclectic of 2014 saw the highest turnout on Princes for some considerable time and whilst above us the day was glorious, underfoot it was decidedly squelchy! This was the second round of the eclectic on Princes, however, no one played in the first round.
Winner today on countback was Val Riziotis from Susan Smith, both on 36 points. Results...
In the eclectic, Jayne Maxwell leads the way with a net 80 from Susan and Sheena Harrington both on 81.
This was a non-qualifier as the 9/18th was played on the Duke's 18th, but recorded for the competition as having been on Princes.
Men
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The competitions have been postponed due to incorrigible weather and course conditions.
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