Images taken during the presentations at the Handover Dinner on Friday 30th October

 

 

 

I hope all attending enjoyed the evening, and a big thank you from everyone to Cliff for organising such an informal and happy event.

 

 



Thur. 29th. October 2015

Result of today's Texas Scramble:

1st. -  Mike Dawson, Alan Lake and John Watt -     61.3
2nd. - Dave Butler, Richard Gent and Alex Tyrell - 63.3 (CB)

At today's PRIZEGIVING, Octobers winners were announced as well as those trophy winners from earlier in the year who would not be at the Presentation Evening on Friday.

John Alexander won the October Medal:

John also won 'The Masters'. Congratulations to John but I didn't think you would want to see his picture twice!

Frank Hay won the Eric Clack Trophy:

John Watt won the Wilf Shirley Trophy:

Terry Edmunds won the Section Championship:

Congratulations to all of the above winners.

BANDIT of the MONTH

Any information regarding the source of the premature leak of the competition secretary's decision will be gratefully received. Once again the Bandit of the Month has escaped the camera and this with 'free' food on offer. Nevertheless, as always, the bandit, in this case Mike Dawson, will be apprehended in the near future.

Texas Scramble - Thur. 30th. October 2015

The start sheet for Thursday's Texas Scramble can now be found on the 'Tee Times' page of the website.
Please be familiar with the rules of this competition posted on the 'Competition Rules' Section of the website. These include:

• a minimum of 5 tee shots per player must be used
• strokes received by the team are 1/6 of the players combined handicaps
• only one team member has to hole out but otherwise 'everybody plays'

The A.G.M. - Wed. 28th. October 2015

A final reminder that the Seniors Section A.G.M. is being held in the St. Andrews Room with a 7.00 pm. start. Coffee will be available from 6.45 pm.

Tueday 27th. October 2015

Result of today's ERIC'S GAME:

Division 1

James Barnatt - 8 (yes 8!)
Mike Smith -    14 (CB)

Division 2

Bert Hale -    19 (CB)
Cliff Smith - 19

Division 3

Bob Harvey -  13
Dinger Long - 15


A number of members have received strange email messages associated with the wlss.captain@gmail address. The message has been leading the recipient to opening a google account page. Before you do this simply delete the unwelcome message.

Questions From The Course

QUESTIONS FROM THE COURSE - ANSWERS FROM YOU - Part 3

• Coming off the 10th. green John parked his bag near the ladies tee on the 11th. then walked back to the mens tee with his driver. Driving off from the 11th. Roger's tee shot hit John's bag and the ball came to rest on the ground between the wheels of John's trolley. According to the rules of golf, how was Roger able to proceed?
• Richard, driving a buggy, was helping to search for Mike's ball which was somewhere just off the fairway in the first cut. The ball was spotted just after Richard had driven over it. ( I suggest you take care in the car park if Richard is about!). The ball had been pushed down into grass / ground. According to the rules of golf how was Mike able to proceed and what were the repercussions for Richard?

The Coming Week

A busy week:

Tuesday 27th. Oct.

• Roll up, Eric's Game with 2 N.P. prizes.
• Deadline to sign up for Thursday's Texas Scramble and free food. The food on offer is a sandwich ordered at the bar up to the value of £4.50 plus a bowl of chips (or a shared bowl of chips) if required. Order as you arrive at the bar and use your membership card for discount. Annie will keep a tab.

Wednesday 28th. Oct.

• 9 hole match v The Ladies with a 10.00 am. first tee.
• Seniors Section AGM - 7.00 pm. at Witney Lakes.

Thursday 29th. Oct.

• Prize Day - Texas Scramble (sign up) followed by prize giving.

Friday 30th. Oct.

• Captain's Handover Dinner and Presentation Evening. N.B. We have been asked to "sit down" at 7.20 pm. so - 6.50 pm. for 7.20 pm. in the Sports Bar. Dress code - smart casual.

                                   

Thursday 22nd. October 2015

Result of today's Winter Stableford - Round 1:

Division 1

Andy Wright - 37 pts. (CB)
Mike Smith -   37 pts.

Division 2

Bert Hale -    33 pts.
Cliff Smith - 32 pts.

Division 3

Ron Deacon -   34 pts.
Mike Dawson -31 pts.

Today's competition was the last to count towards the Summer Eclectic. The top 4 positions are
as follows:

Gross Scores:

Terry Edmunds -  67
John Alexander - 68
James Barnatt -    69
Kevin Timms -    69

Net Scores:

Kevin Timms -  47
Barry Lund -     48
Roger Laban -   50
Richard Gent -  50

Tuesday 20th. October 2015

Result of today's Teasing Strokeplay competition:

Division 1

Mike Steward -    67
John Alexander - 68

Division 2

Eric Wearing - 70
John Watt -      72 (CB)

Division 3

Mike Dawson -   71
John Robinson - 73

Thursday 22nd. October:

• Thursday's Winter Stableford - Round 1 is a qualifying competition, therefore the requirement to 'tee up' on the re-seeded fairways will not apply. On these fairways the ball may be 'lifted and placed within one club length, not nearer the hole'.
• Please pay Brian for your Presentation Evening meal/s.
• Please sign up for the 9 hole match v The Ladies next Wed. 28th. October
• Please sign up for the Texas Scramble on Thur. 29th. Oct. if you have not already done so.

Presentation Dinner - Friday 30th. October

PRESENTATION DINNER and CAPTAIN'S HANDOVER - FRI. 30TH. OCT. 7 pm. for 7.30 pm.

• Please add your names and menu choices to the list on the Seniors Board by Fri. 23rd. October
• Please pay the money for your meal/s to Brian a.s.a.p. -  NOT ON THE NIGHT!
• The dress code will be 'smart casual' i.e.ties for gentlemen welcome but not mandatory
• Seating for the meal will be at tables of 8. If you particularly wish to sit in a pre-arranged group, there will be a sheet on the notice board on Tuesday on which to 'sign up' for this.

QUESTIONS FROM THE COURSE

QUESTIONS FROM THE COURSE - ANSWERS FROM YOU! - Part 2

No. 1 - There are currently some significant areas of sand around the fringes of some of the greens. In one of these areas a trolley or buggie wheel had pushed the sand into a small pile. X's ball came to rest against this pile of sand on the side of the pile away from the green. Being only 12 ft. from the pin, X was keen to put. Within the rules of golf how was he able to proceed?

No. 2 - Dave hit his shot to the very brink of the righthand fairway bunker on the 13th. When he arrived there he found his ball resting against the the end of a rake handle, the rest of the rake being in the bunker. On moving the rake his ball rolled into the bunker. Within the Rules of Golf how was he able to proceed?

No.3 - Mike hit his tee shot at the 6th. into the gorse bush by the path, adjacent to the 'to the 7th.' sign.The ball was quite visible and he had a good chance of being able to play out of the bush. On taking his normal stance his right foot was on the path. Within the rules of golf how was he able to proceed?

No. 4 - Malcolm hit his ball onto the 'Edmunds Bridge' on the 18th. were it came to rest. Somebody said it was his 4th. shot but I can't believe that! Within the rules of golf how was he able to proceed?

Thursday 15th. October 2015

Result of today's BLUE Individual Stableford:

1st. -     Barry Lund - 55pts. (CB)
2nd. -    Dinger Long - 55pts.
3rd. -    Glyn Rees - 52 pts. (CB)
4th. -    Mike Dawson - 52 pts. (CB)
5th. -    Roy Williams - 52 pts.
6th. -    Doug Keen - 51 pts. (CB)
7th. -    Dave Butler - 51 pts. (CB)
8th. -    Geoff Mills - 51 pts.
9th. -    Alan Lake 49 pts. (CB)
10th. -  John Robinson - 49 pts. (CB)

Putting competition winner: Alex Tyrell - 7 shots

If you haven't already done so please collect your prizes next Tuesday.

The putting competition raised £34 for Air Ambulance. Thanks to Terry Edmunds for setting this up and to everyone who took part.

Tuesday 13th. October 2015

Result of today's 'Masters':

John Alexander - 70
Alex Tyrell -        73
John Watt -          74

Congratulations to John on his continuing good form and capture of The Masters Trophy


... and don't forget today's roll up - Teasing Individual Stableford.

FIRST:      Mike Dawson 36 points
SECOND: John Courtney 35 points

This Week

Tuesday 13th.

'The Masters' followed by a roll up for those not eligible for the former.
(Please see the 'tee times' page for slight changes to the later start times for the Masters).

Thursday 15th.

Roll Up - the Blue Driverless Stableford.

• Played off the blue tees.
• Drivers are not allowed - leave them at home or in the car
• you will need the blue scorecard (supplied)
• All prizes will be blue (no not that kind)
• the 3 divisions will not apply. Prizes will be awarded 'across the field'.

Plus:-  Terry Edmunds will be setting up a putting competition along the lines of the one he enthused us with at the Charity Open. Proceeds from this Thursday's event will also be for Air Ambulance. It will be £1 a go (as many goes as you like) with suitable liquid refreshment as the winners prize. Please get involved and swell the charity coffers while demonstrating your skill.

Please remember to sign up for the Presentation Evening / Captains Handover Dinner on Fri 30th. Oct.

Results from the roll up individual Stableford played today, including the Ewart Chitty Trophy (8th October)

DIVISION 1
First: Robin Day 33 (CB)
Second: Geoff Mills 33

DIVISION 2
First: Alan Lake 34
Second: Gerry Collier 30 (CB)

DIVISION 3
First: Dick Harris 34
Second: Mike Dawson 32

Congratulations to Robin Day for winning the Ewart Chitty Trophy.

Please note to be eligible for the Ewart Chitty Trophy you must be 70+ years.

Results from the October Medal played today (6th October).

Division 1
FIRST: John Alexander 68
SECOND: Andy Wright 71 CB

Division 2
FIRST: Frank Hay 70
SECOND: Gerry Collier 76

Division 3
FIRST: John Robinson 74
SECOND: Bob Harvey 75

Congratulations to John Alexander the winner of the October Medal.

Well done to all you chaps that finished despite the soggy conditions.

NOTICE: If your name is on the Masters sheet on the noticeboard, and you intend
to play in the competition, then please indicate your intention on the sheet. If you cannot play
then please cross your name through. I will remove this sheet after the game on Thursday 8th Oct.

On Thursday 8th October we have a roll up individual Stableford off the yellow tees. If you are 70 years
or over you might like your scorecard entered into the Ewart Chitty Trophy. Please write your
age on the card if you are eligible for the Trophy.

The Coming Week

Vice-captain Barry is in charge next week - please direct questions and updates etc. to him. (He does know about this!!!)

Tues. 6th. October - The October Medal

In line with the 'main club' medal competition at the weekend, this will be a qualifying competition and the requirement to tee up on the 3rd. and 18th. fairways will be suspended.

Thur. 8th. October - Individual Stableford Roll Up

The roll up will incorporate the Ewart Chitty Trophy for those over age 70. To be considered for the trophy you will have to declare your age / d.o.b. to vice-captain Barry when handing your card in.

Reminders:

• If you have qualified, please confirm your involvement in 'The Masters' by Thur. 8th. October.
• Sign up for the Presentation Evening / Captains Handover Dinner on Fri. 30th. Oct.
• Sign up for the annual Seniors v Ladies Match on Wed. 28th. Oct.
• The A.G.M. is on Wed. 28th. Oct.
• I have a 4 ball voucher for Witney Lakes in need of a good home. Proceeds to Air Ambulance.
• Terry Edmunds will be organising his amazing putting competition again on Thur. 15th. Oct. Again all proceeds to Air Ambulance.

Result of today's match v Stowe

It was the perfect way to end our season of matches: good weather, good company and good golf from the Witney team resulting in a 6 - 0 'whitewash' in our favour. Very well done to everybody who contributed to this memorable day.
(Captain Cliff)

Result from the roll-up today (1st October).

FIRST 88 points: Mike Dawson, Frank Hay and Mike Steward
SECOND 74 points: Doug Keen, Gerry Collier and Dinger Long

A total of 18 seniors played in the 3's, 4's and 5's team game.