The Raffle - Seniors Charity Open Tuesday 11th August 2015

It is customary to run a raffle at this event. In the past many prizes have been generously donated by members from within our seniors section. Once again I would ask you all to contribute a prize for the raffle. All the proceeds go towards the Captain's charity AIR AMBULANCE.

Typical prizes might include

Bottles of spirits.
Bottles of wine.
Unwanted but new golfing paraphernalia to include umbrellas, clothing, clubs, balls, etc.
Any other new items that a golfer might find useful.

Please bring your donations to me at Witney Lakes, on either a Tuesday or Thursday over the next month.

Many thanks.

Barry Holmes - Seniors' Vice Captain

WANTED

Seniors' Captain and Seniors' Vice-Captain from 1st November 2015

Some of you may remember at the AGM last year, that despite being elected as Vice Captain, I said at the time that I might be moving to Devon in 2015, and may not be able to take on the Captain's role for a second time.

At the moment it is more than likely that we will move by the end of this year, hence the notice.

If you feel that you want to be more involved in the running of the Senior Section then please talk to Cliff Smith or myself about the two jobs.

Barry Holmes

Tuesday 30th. June 2015

Result of today's Pairs Better Ball Stableford competition:

1st. - Barry Holmes and Eric Wearing -           48 pts.
2nd. - Roger Laban and Martin Buckingham - 47 pts.
3rd. - Brian Rollerson and Colin Baker -          46 pts.

Bandit of the Month

Last months' bandit was finally tracked down (see below) but now this months bandit, Geoff Mills, is on the run.

Also captured today was our June Medal winner, Ron Feasey:

Two reminders, as mentioned at Prize Giving today:

1 - The closing date for 'signing up' to the Seniors Section Championship is Thursday 2nd. July

2 - If you haven't already done so, please organise your entry for the Seniors Charity Open. The closing date for this one is 22nd. July.

Seniors Section Championships

Brian has asked me to remind everyone that the entry fee for the Seniors Championship is £3. This covers both rounds of the competition with no refunds being available to anyone who misses the second round.
The closing date will be Thurs. 2nd. July (as stated on a post of 26th. June) and not Tues. 30th. June as written on the sign up sheet.

Match at Stowe - Thurs. 2nd. July

For those playing in the above fixture - please note that the first tee is 09.00 and jacket and tie is required for the meal.

The Coming Week

1 - Tuesday 30th. June.
      4 Ball Pairs Better Ball Competition followed by Prize Giving, including the hotly contested 'Bandit of the Month' competition.

2 - Thursday 2nd. July.
      Roll Up - Individual Stableford
      Match at Stowe. Please see the 'Matches' section of the website for the team list.
      Closing date for Seniors Section Championship entries.
      Monthly subs are due. If you are playing at Stowe, you may consider giving these to Brian in      
      advance!!

The detailed programme for July can be found on the Seniors notice board.

Thursday 25th. June 2015

Result of Thursday's Individual Stableford:

Division 1
                Geoff Mills - 37 pts.
                Mike Smith - 34 pts.

Division 2
               Gerry Collier - 40 pts.
               Eric Wearing - 38 pts.

Division 3
               Roger Hinton - 36 pts.
               Ron Deacon -   30 pts.

Result of Thursday's match v Bicester:

A narrow (very narrow, it couldn't have been any narrower!) defeat 2 1/2 to 3 1/2.
Thank you to everybody who took part in this highly enjoyable fixture.

Wrag Barn Seniors Open

Congratulations to Mike Steward who won the above stableford event yesterday with a score of 40 points. This was from a field of approximately 90.

Well done Mike for flying the Witney Lakes flag.

All those who played at Wrag Barn should check for handicap adjustments before playing on Thursday.

[EDIT] The handicap list on this website and on HowDidIDo.com are up to date. The paper copies at the Golf Club have NOT been updated after Tuesday's games.

S.O.S.

Due to a neccessary, late withdrawal, the team for the home match with Bicester this THURSDAY is one player short. If you are able to play and save the day, please let me know a.s.a.p.

Tuesday 23rd. June 2015

Result of today's SummerStableford - Round 3:

Division 1
               Geoff Mills - 34pts.
               Alex Tyrell - 31 pts. (CB)

Division 2
               Roger Laban - 39 pts.
               John Watt -      38 pts.

Division 3
               Alan Jones -   38 pts. (CB)
               Bob Harvey - 38 pts.

New Local Rule

Following consultation with Steve Putt, we are introducing a new 'local rule' with immediate effect:

On the damaged sections of the 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 13th, and 18th. fairways, a ball may be lifted and placed within one club length, not nearer the hole, without penalty.

The purpose of this is to avoid further damage to the fairway which may be caused by a club striking ground unprotected by grass and/or without a healthy root system and applies to the above parts of the course only.

Club Championship - starters

The 'main club' Championship is being played on Sat. 4th. and Sun. 5th. July. The Seniors have been asked for volunteers who would be willing to act as starters on both (or either) of those days.
On the Saturday, duties would be from approx. 08.00 to 10.00 and on the Sunday from 08.00 to 11.00.
If you would be able to support the club in this way please contact Cliff Smith.

Match v Bicester - Thurs. 25th. June

The team list for the above match is now on the website. My apologies that it has not been published sooner and even now is incomplete but there have been an exceptional number of changes to availability. It is very helpful when people TELL ME in advance of their availability. Thank you to those people who have, particularly when it has been on paper or online. The team for the match v Stowe on Thurs. 2nd. July should be less problematic to organise and will be published shortly.

Thurs. 18th. June 2015

Result of today's Individual Stableford:

Division 1
               Geoff Mills - 37 pts.
               Alex Tyrell - 33 pts.(CB)

Division 2
               John Watt -   33 pts.
               Doug Keen - 31 pts.

Division 3
               John Robinson - 35 pts.(CB)
               Ron Deacon -     35 pts.

Nearest the pin, 12th. hole - Dinger Long (the only person to hit the green!!)
Longest drive, 17th hole - John Alexander

Results from the 5,3,4 team game played today (16th June).

I have consulted with the Captain over the result today. The team that came in with 66 points had a member who has not got an official handicap. A recognised handicap is essential if you are going to take part in either a stroke play or Stableford competition. Furthermore this team also signed for the wrong total. I have no hesitation in disqualifying the team. VC.

Fortunately or unfortunately this puts the VCs team into the lead. (Boo, fixed I hear you say ...)

FIRST: Douglas Keen, Barry Lund and Barry Holmes [64 points]
SECOND: Alan Jones, Bill Corcoran and Dinger Long [62 points]


Please note - players new to the Senior Section of the Club. If you don't bring an official handicap with you from another club, then please submit THREE cards, from three rounds of golf off the yellow tees, marked by an independent player, to Alan Lake (Seniors H'cap Secretary). You will then be awarded an official handicap and can take part in all the competitions.


The roll-up on Thursday 18th June is an Individual Stableford off the Yellow Tees. There will be a nearest the pin on ONE of the par 3's (the 12th.) and a longest drive on the 17th Hole.

Please note this individual Stableford competition is an opportunity for any new member without a handicap to go round with a playing member who can mark their card for them (the new member will not play in the competition).

Thursday 11th. June 2015

Result of today's Invotec Trophy

Division 1
               Dave Westman - 74
               Jim Postles -        79 (CB)

Division 2
               Richard Gent - 71 (CB)
               Frank Hay -     71

Division 3
               Barry Holmes - 75
               Bob Harvey -    76 (CB)

Congratulations to Richard, the winner of the Invotec Trophy.

(There were 3 unsigned cards handed in today!)

Jim Ives

The memorial service for Jim Ives is being held at Oxford Crematorium on Tues. 16th. June commencing at 12.00 noon. This will be followed by a wake in the Sports Bar at Witney Lakes at approximately 2.00 pm.

Tuesday 9th. June 2015

Result of today's 'June Medal':

Division 1
               Dave Westman - 72
               Mike Smith -       73

Division 2
               Ron Feasey -    69
               Gerry Collier - 70

Division 3
               Ron Deacon - 74
               Bob Harvey - 75

Congratulations to Ron, this month's medal winner.

Results from today's (4th June) Individual Stableford Roll-Up

Division 1.
First: Alex Tyrell [36]
Second: Paddy Marcks [33]

Division 2.
First: Kevin Timms [35]CB
Second: Roger Laban [35]

Division 3.
First: Richard Harris [34]
Second: Bob Harvey [31] CB

A good result for all those Witney Seniors playing in the match against Hadden Hill today - Witney WON 4-2 - Well done chaps.

Results from today's (2nd June) Roll-Up Teesing Strokeplay

Division 1
First: Mike Smith 72
Second: Dave Westman 73

Division 2
First: Doug Keen 68
Second: Andy Wright 70

Division 3
First: Roy Williams 75
Second: Barry Holmes 77 [CB]

Quite a battle with the weather today. Well done to all for turning out in such wet and windy conditions.

On Thursday the roll-up is being run by Mike Smith. The format of the game is an individual Stableford.

Remember we have a match against Hadden Hill at HOME on Thursday. Try and be in the Sports Bar by 10.00 am please. VC.