Wednesday, 28 December 2016
Good Afternoon Golfers
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas, and have kept warm and well fed.
I have no doubt you are all desperate to get out onto the golf course tomorrow and to that end I have made my way through the fog and frost to pin a start sheet up in the changing rooms for tomorrow.
HOWEVER the fog this morning meant the course wasn't open till around 11:00 and I'm not sure tomorrow will be much different. If it is open we only have the Tee reserved till 9:30 due to other bookings.
There were people playing this afternoon when I popped over, but frankly it didn't look all that safe to me.
Ron Feasey will look after the cards (Thank You Ron) if you do get to play and I will see you next Tuesday, when its a team game.
Kevin
Thursday, 22 December 2016
Good Evening Golfers Everywhere
The results of todays "Step Aside" Texas Scramble as Follows
First Bob Kirkwood, Andy Wright and Gln Rees 68.17
Second Mike Smith, Geoff Mills and Paddy Marcks 68.5
Third Doug Keen, Gerry Collier and Mike Dawson 69.0
I hope you all enjoyed the format, one I had not played before, I found it was good fun and surprisingly quick.
The "Nearest the Pin" results were as follows
Hole 6 Andy Wright, Hole 12 Alex Tyrell, Holes 8 AND 15 Bill Ford. All pretty good shots, none of the usual just sneaking onto the green and waiting for everyone else to cock it up today
Glyn Rees has your prizes and you should try and collect them from him on the 29th
Competitions for next week as follows
Tuesday
Nothing arranged just turn up and play
Thursday
We only have the Tee from 8:00 till 9:30 due to other bookings so no Prize Giving this month, there will be a Roll Up, I am away so Ron Feasey will look after you all for me.
Thanks to Ron and Thanks to all the rest of you for your help and support over the last two months.
And finally
The results of todays "Step Aside" Texas Scramble as Follows
First Bob Kirkwood, Andy Wright and Gln Rees 68.17
Second Mike Smith, Geoff Mills and Paddy Marcks 68.5
Third Doug Keen, Gerry Collier and Mike Dawson 69.0
I hope you all enjoyed the format, one I had not played before, I found it was good fun and surprisingly quick.
The "Nearest the Pin" results were as follows
Hole 6 Andy Wright, Hole 12 Alex Tyrell, Holes 8 AND 15 Bill Ford. All pretty good shots, none of the usual just sneaking onto the green and waiting for everyone else to cock it up today
Glyn Rees has your prizes and you should try and collect them from him on the 29th
Competitions for next week as follows
Tuesday
Nothing arranged just turn up and play
Thursday
We only have the Tee from 8:00 till 9:30 due to other bookings so no Prize Giving this month, there will be a Roll Up, I am away so Ron Feasey will look after you all for me.
Thanks to Ron and Thanks to all the rest of you for your help and support over the last two months.
And finally
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Results from today's Winter Stableford Round 2
31 Played on a really pleasant December day, congratulations to our prize winners, the course was long enough to count as a qualifying competition so handicaps adjusted accordingly.
31 Played on a really pleasant December day, congratulations to our prize winners, the course was long enough to count as a qualifying competition so handicaps adjusted accordingly.
Thursday is the last game before Christmas so I have organised spot prizes and mince pies afterwards.
There are rumours of dodgy weather end of the week but come along later for a mince pie and end of year get together even if you dont want to play.
Kevin
Friday, 16 December 2016
Result from yesterday.
20 played plus two UBoat matches so a good turnout for the time of year and gloomy conditions.
Just one division for prizes ( coincidentally all from Div1)
First Dave Williams 68
Second on countback Alex Tyrell 71
Third Geoff Mills 71
Congratulations to all
Sorry for the Delay in Posting yesterdays result, I hadnt realised till last night there had been a computer malfunction.
Looking at the course yesterday as I played I think the Tees were a bit too far forward for the competition to be Qualifying for handicap adjustment, I'll try and make sure we are OK for Tuesdays Winter Stableford.
Next Thursday as our last game before Christmas I am planning a Texas Scramble followed by Mince Pies in the Sports Bar, come along if you can.
Kevin
20 played plus two UBoat matches so a good turnout for the time of year and gloomy conditions.
Just one division for prizes ( coincidentally all from Div1)
First Dave Williams 68
Second on countback Alex Tyrell 71
Third Geoff Mills 71
Congratulations to all
Sorry for the Delay in Posting yesterdays result, I hadnt realised till last night there had been a computer malfunction.
Looking at the course yesterday as I played I think the Tees were a bit too far forward for the competition to be Qualifying for handicap adjustment, I'll try and make sure we are OK for Tuesdays Winter Stableford.
Next Thursday as our last game before Christmas I am planning a Texas Scramble followed by Mince Pies in the Sports Bar, come along if you can.
Kevin
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
We had 21 brave souls taking on the elements today in our Backwards Bowmaker Competition
Because of low numbers only one prize today so congratulations to James Barnatt and Ron Deacon who managed to carry the captain round for a team score of 75 which won by one from Rae Comley, Robin Day and Richard Gent.
Despite intense scrutiny and numerous technical challenges by Gerry and Doug the result was declared valid, so well done to all and considering the rain we have had I think congratulations go to Martin and his ground staff with the course playing really well and looking good in the gloom.
So Thursday is an Individual Stroke Play Roll Up which could be a qualifying competition if the course is set up OK, we'll have to decide after seeing where the Tees are, they should be within 100 yards of the measured course for it to qualify.
Two U Boat games are scheduled to play I have just inserted them into the main game, also next Tuesdays Winter Stab 2 is drawn and I will post the start times on the notice board Thursday or look on the Tee Times page now.
Kevin
Because of low numbers only one prize today so congratulations to James Barnatt and Ron Deacon who managed to carry the captain round for a team score of 75 which won by one from Rae Comley, Robin Day and Richard Gent.
Despite intense scrutiny and numerous technical challenges by Gerry and Doug the result was declared valid, so well done to all and considering the rain we have had I think congratulations go to Martin and his ground staff with the course playing really well and looking good in the gloom.
So Thursday is an Individual Stroke Play Roll Up which could be a qualifying competition if the course is set up OK, we'll have to decide after seeing where the Tees are, they should be within 100 yards of the measured course for it to qualify.
Two U Boat games are scheduled to play I have just inserted them into the main game, also next Tuesdays Winter Stab 2 is drawn and I will post the start times on the notice board Thursday or look on the Tee Times page now.
Kevin
Sunday, 11 December 2016
Good Evening Golfers
This week I had penciled in the next round of the U Boat for Tuesday, so far no one has let me know they want to play Tuesday but one game (Richard Gent et al) have organised for Thursday. If you want to play your match up to you to organise and reserve a slot in the start sheet. This round should be finished by the the end of January.
Otherwise we have a Backwards Bowmaker Tuesday (Please read the Rules) and an Individual Stroke Play game Thursday, lists will be up in the changing rooms early in the morning of the game
Second Round of the Winter Stableford is next week and I will be taking the list down Tuesday.
Kevin
This week I had penciled in the next round of the U Boat for Tuesday, so far no one has let me know they want to play Tuesday but one game (Richard Gent et al) have organised for Thursday. If you want to play your match up to you to organise and reserve a slot in the start sheet. This round should be finished by the the end of January.
Otherwise we have a Backwards Bowmaker Tuesday (Please read the Rules) and an Individual Stroke Play game Thursday, lists will be up in the changing rooms early in the morning of the game
Second Round of the Winter Stableford is next week and I will be taking the list down Tuesday.
Kevin
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Todays results for the December Medal.
Personally I thought the winner of Division 1 was very unlucky to lose to the winner of Division 2 on countback
Personally I thought the winner of Division 1 was very unlucky to lose to the winner of Division 2 on countback
Next Tuesday we have a chance to play in the next round of the U Boat. If you want to reserve a slot let me know, otherwise we will have a Roll Up and play the postponed Backward Bowmaker from Tuesday
Kevin
Monday, 5 December 2016
Good Day
I was away the weekend so have only just posted the start times for Thursdays Medal
There are a couple of incomplete groups however recent experience tells me that there will be drop outs and people who forgot/ couldn't sign in anyway so there will need to be some flexibility and adjustments on the morning. To make it easier for the early starters I'll put a copy of the list in the changing room as well as the sports bar for information
Kevin
I was away the weekend so have only just posted the start times for Thursdays Medal
There are a couple of incomplete groups however recent experience tells me that there will be drop outs and people who forgot/ couldn't sign in anyway so there will need to be some flexibility and adjustments on the morning. To make it easier for the early starters I'll put a copy of the list in the changing room as well as the sports bar for information
Kevin
Friday, 2 December 2016
Good Morning Golfers
The results from Yesterdays Erics Game as follows
1st Gerry Collier 15 points ( or strokes or whatever they are)
2nd Roy Williams 19 points on countback
3rd Mike Dawson 19 points
Congratulations with Christmas coming I am sure you will want to buy your golfing colleagues a nice present and this should go towards it
No formal game next Tuesday due to Bert Hales funeral but the list for the December Medal next Thursday should appear over the weekend
Kevin
The results from Yesterdays Erics Game as follows
1st Gerry Collier 15 points ( or strokes or whatever they are)
2nd Roy Williams 19 points on countback
3rd Mike Dawson 19 points
Congratulations with Christmas coming I am sure you will want to buy your golfing colleagues a nice present and this should go towards it
No formal game next Tuesday due to Bert Hales funeral but the list for the December Medal next Thursday should appear over the weekend
Kevin
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Gentlemen dont have the photos yet from todays prize giving but I am expecting Pat to look particularly fetching in that hat.
Winners for today
Congratulations to Cliff Smith, Alex Tyrell, John Watt and Roy Williams I didn't take a note of the score but I do remember it wasn't many more than Timms, Alexander and Long managed with just three fit players.
The sign up sheet for Erics game on Thursday is on the changing room notice board.
Just a reminder its the Golf Club committee next week if you have anything for me to raise let me know this week
see you Thursday (not too early)
Kevin
Winners for today
Congratulations to Cliff Smith, Alex Tyrell, John Watt and Roy Williams I didn't take a note of the score but I do remember it wasn't many more than Timms, Alexander and Long managed with just three fit players.
The sign up sheet for Erics game on Thursday is on the changing room notice board.
Just a reminder its the Golf Club committee next week if you have anything for me to raise let me know this week
see you Thursday (not too early)
Kevin
Sunday, 27 November 2016
Sitting here with the Royal and Ancient it all looks good for the next week, cold and sunny for the team games Tuesday and warmer but cloudy for Erics game on Thursday.
We have at the moment 7 teams of four for Thursday any changes please let me know as soon as possible so I can try to keep it complete teams. If there are any extras want to roll up and play unless there are four of you the main competition will be difficult but we have 2 nearest the pin prizes which everyone can play for.
Kevin
We have at the moment 7 teams of four for Thursday any changes please let me know as soon as possible so I can try to keep it complete teams. If there are any extras want to roll up and play unless there are four of you the main competition will be difficult but we have 2 nearest the pin prizes which everyone can play for.
Kevin
Thursday, 24 November 2016
Todays results hot from the press, (not quite so hot on the Golf Course)
The preliminary rounds of the uboat are complete thanks to all involved. I will pin a new sheet up showing the current state of the draw next week
24 Players today so just one division, good scoring considering the conditions
1st Barry Lund 72 (on count back)
2nd Dave Williams 72
3rd Kevin Timms 73 (hooray I hear you all say)
The game for next Tuesday is on the blog and on the notice board I'll sort out next Thursdays roll up over the weekend
See you next week
Kevin
The preliminary rounds of the uboat are complete thanks to all involved. I will pin a new sheet up showing the current state of the draw next week
24 Players today so just one division, good scoring considering the conditions
1st Barry Lund 72 (on count back)
2nd Dave Williams 72
3rd Kevin Timms 73 (hooray I hear you all say)
The game for next Tuesday is on the blog and on the notice board I'll sort out next Thursdays roll up over the weekend
See you next week
Kevin
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
Wow what a day about 30 seconds after the rain started I remembered I'd left my waterproof trousers drying in the garage. I'm going to get a check list in place for Thursday.
A really good turn out considering the conditions and some really good scores as well even if not everyone made it all the way round today
A really good turn out considering the conditions and some really good scores as well even if not everyone made it all the way round today
Lets hope for better weather for Thursday
On a more somber note I learned that Bert Hales Funeral is at the South Oxford Crematorium on 6th Dec at 13:00.
A lot of you signed the condolences card today I will bring it again Thursday in case you missed it
Sunday, 20 November 2016
Its Sunday so it must be golf sorting out time for all you mad keen golfers.
Tuesday its the Round 1 of the Winter Stableford, I posted the start sheet last week, there were a couple of additions and at the moment I have planned the last two groups as four balls to make it more friendly, that may change when we see what the day brings.
Thursday is U boat and roll up. For the U boat after talking to those involved I have allocated the first two slots and a slot at 9:30 for the other game, I hope that works out for you all.
The Roll Up will be something different from the qualifiers we've been playing lately I thought a 3 clubs plus a putter stroke play game. The sign up sheet will start off in the changing room and the rules are PRINTED ON THE BACK.
Several have asked me about a calendar for the year, I have one which I shared at the AGM at the moment I am just making sure it fits in with the calendar the main club are producing to replace the usual diaries, as soon as that's firmed up I will post it on the internet.
I'll post the December games sometime this week
Kevin
Tuesday its the Round 1 of the Winter Stableford, I posted the start sheet last week, there were a couple of additions and at the moment I have planned the last two groups as four balls to make it more friendly, that may change when we see what the day brings.
Thursday is U boat and roll up. For the U boat after talking to those involved I have allocated the first two slots and a slot at 9:30 for the other game, I hope that works out for you all.
The Roll Up will be something different from the qualifiers we've been playing lately I thought a 3 clubs plus a putter stroke play game. The sign up sheet will start off in the changing room and the rules are PRINTED ON THE BACK.
Several have asked me about a calendar for the year, I have one which I shared at the AGM at the moment I am just making sure it fits in with the calendar the main club are producing to replace the usual diaries, as soon as that's firmed up I will post it on the internet.
I'll post the December games sometime this week
Kevin
Thursday, 17 November 2016
Results from todays Roll Up, as there was a smaller turnout we will just give prizes to first and second
A windy day and raining at the end but 14 brave souls battled their way around the course. I had proposed a 9 hole friendly game as well, but I was the only one who turned up. The course was empty so I played 2 balls one against the other and was going well until I lost both balls on the 8th.
Kevin
I am very sorry to have to tell you all that Bert Hale passed away earlier this week. I expect some of you already knew.
I dont have much information about the exact circumstances except I understand that he had been struggling with pneumonia for some time, I will post more information about what happened and when his funeral will be taking place as soon as I have it. In the meantime we will have a condolences card to sign at next Tuesdays game
Kevin
I dont have much information about the exact circumstances except I understand that he had been struggling with pneumonia for some time, I will post more information about what happened and when his funeral will be taking place as soon as I have it. In the meantime we will have a condolences card to sign at next Tuesdays game
Kevin
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Good Evening from Blog Headquarters
Todays Results as follows
Todays Results as follows
Again some Really Good scores you must like all these qualifying games.
I have left the Sign Up sheets for Thursday in the changing room and I have posted the start times for next Tuesdays Winter Stableford.
Dont forget Thursday we will have a 9 hole friendly session for those who are interested I estimate from around 9:00.
For the 3 UBoat preliminaries I have allocated three tee times from 9:30 onwards on the 24th, if you want to do something different let me know Thursday
Kevin
Sunday, 13 November 2016
Good Afternoon Games for thisWeek
Tuesday Individual Stableford off yellow Tees
Thursday Individual Stroke Play off Yellow Tees
I have asked for the course to be set up to allow these games to be played off the measured course, so as long as that is OK we will make them qualifying games
I will take the entry list for round 1 of the Winter Stableford down Tuesday and do the draw by Thursday so get your names down if you haven't already.
Also after the discussions we had at the AGM I thought we could try a 9 hole game for those who want on Thursday. (Thursday looks cold and could be wet later according to the forecast)
So no prizes no fee but if you want to play a gentle 9 holes then roll up around 9:00 on Thursday.
Kevin
Tuesday Individual Stableford off yellow Tees
Thursday Individual Stroke Play off Yellow Tees
I have asked for the course to be set up to allow these games to be played off the measured course, so as long as that is OK we will make them qualifying games
I will take the entry list for round 1 of the Winter Stableford down Tuesday and do the draw by Thursday so get your names down if you haven't already.
Also after the discussions we had at the AGM I thought we could try a 9 hole game for those who want on Thursday. (Thursday looks cold and could be wet later according to the forecast)
So no prizes no fee but if you want to play a gentle 9 holes then roll up around 9:00 on Thursday.
Kevin
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Controversy reigned today as some of our intrepid golfers clearly had not seen the rules that were posted with the sign up sheet, I'm not quite sure how that happened. Despite Doug and Gerry's protestations no skulduggery was suspected
However in future I will try and make sure that for all "non standard" games the rules are printed on the bottom or back of the entry sheet.
So 27 played today and the winners with a cracking good score were
Mike Dawson, Pat Hiles and Roy Williams on 88 points
second
Alex Tyrell, Mike Smith and Derek Tidy with 81 points.
However in future I will try and make sure that for all "non standard" games the rules are printed on the bottom or back of the entry sheet.
So 27 played today and the winners with a cracking good score were
Mike Dawson, Pat Hiles and Roy Williams on 88 points
second
Alex Tyrell, Mike Smith and Derek Tidy with 81 points.
Tuesday, 8 November 2016
Good Afternoon Golfers
31 of us in the medal today but first the delayed result from last Thursday.
It was a Teesing team game in which 30 took part and congratulations to
1st Doug Keen, Gerry Collier and John Watt 108 points
2nd Mike Dawson, Alan Lake and Dave Williams 105 points.
Todays medal Results as below
31 of us in the medal today but first the delayed result from last Thursday.
It was a Teesing team game in which 30 took part and congratulations to
1st Doug Keen, Gerry Collier and John Watt 108 points
2nd Mike Dawson, Alan Lake and Dave Williams 105 points.
Todays medal Results as below
Well Done to John Alexander November Medal Winner
I have put the Entry Sheets for Thursdays game on the changing room notice board. Look forward to seeing you then
Kevin
Saturday, 5 November 2016
Afternoon Golfers
This weeks games
I'm sure you realise its the November Medal on Tuesday, the tee times are on the web and on the seniors notice board in the sports bar. There have been a couple of extras since the original sign up but I think we can cope with a couple of 4 balls if no one else turns up.
Thursdays roll up is a Pink Ball Team game, this is a stableford yellow tee variation on the yellow peril
Teams of three take it in turns to play the pink ball, six times each, and the score for each hole is the pink ball plus the best other score so a par score is nett 72 points
If you hadn't noticed Brian is still on holiday but back and looking for your cash on the 17th
This weeks games
I'm sure you realise its the November Medal on Tuesday, the tee times are on the web and on the seniors notice board in the sports bar. There have been a couple of extras since the original sign up but I think we can cope with a couple of 4 balls if no one else turns up.
Thursdays roll up is a Pink Ball Team game, this is a stableford yellow tee variation on the yellow peril
Teams of three take it in turns to play the pink ball, six times each, and the score for each hole is the pink ball plus the best other score so a par score is nett 72 points
If you hadn't noticed Brian is still on holiday but back and looking for your cash on the 17th
Friday, 4 November 2016
Golfers,
I'm almost back on the case now the babysitting for this week is over and I have published Tuesdays result below.
Looks like a good turn out and some great scores, as it was our first yellow tee qualifying comp watch out for those handicap changes when marking your card in next Tuesdays medal.
I haven't seen Thursdays start sheet or results yet, so I will publish that as soon as I can.
(I'm not sure why I get the funny font from How did I do, I'll try and sort it out for next time.)
Information about next weeks games tomorrow
Player | Score | New Exact Handicap |
Comments |
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40c
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13.8
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After Count-Back
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40c
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17.1
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After Count-Back
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38c
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17.7
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38c
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19.0
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37c
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18.6
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37c
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14.3
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37c
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16.8
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36c
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19.6
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36c
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12.8
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35c
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17.6
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35c
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21.1
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33c
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20.3
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30c
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17.3
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30c
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19.2
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29c
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16.8
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28c
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16.1
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Mr Clifford Surman | 40c | 24.3 | |
Mr Richard Gent | 39c | 22.8 | |
Mr D. J. Alan Jones | 38c | 23.9 | |
Mr Ron Deacon | 38c | 28.0 | |
Mr David Long | 37c | 23.7 | |
Mr Glyn D Rees | 34c | 23.7 | |
Mr Eric Wearing | 34c | 21.6 | |
Mr Barry Lund | 34c | 26.2 | |
Mr Kevin Sheehan | 33c | 28.0 | |
Mr John Robinson | 33c | 26.8 | |
Mr Mike Dawson | 32c | 25.9 | |
Mr William Ford | 32c | 23.4 | |
Mr Derek Tidy | 32c | 28.0 | |
Mr Richard Harris | 32c | 28.0 | |
Mr Cliff Smith | 31c | 21.6 | |
Mr Ron Feasey | 31c | 21.8 | |
Mr Martin Buckingham | 30c | 28.0 | |
Mr Patrick Hiles | 30c | 28.0 | |
Mr Barrie Black | 29c | 27.3 | |
Mr David Butler | 26c | 28.0 | |
Mr Nigel Pitchforth | 26c | 28.0 |
Sunday, 30 October 2016
Two Roll Ups this week, an individual Stableford Tuesday and a Teesing team game Thursday
I wont be at the club Tuesday or Thursday but will be able to put the sign up sheets in the changing room for you early starters.
Gerry Collier will look after the cards on Tuesday and Rod Rapley will be in control (?) on Thursday.
For those of you who don't know I have chosen a local organisation for my Captains Charity, Yellow Submarine. I will post some information on the notice board.
The charity hole will be the 16th and as 2 years ago, if you don't get a nett par or better please could you help me support local young people with special needs and make a contribution in the collecting tin
Thanks and I hope you have a good week
Kevin
I wont be at the club Tuesday or Thursday but will be able to put the sign up sheets in the changing room for you early starters.
Gerry Collier will look after the cards on Tuesday and Rod Rapley will be in control (?) on Thursday.
For those of you who don't know I have chosen a local organisation for my Captains Charity, Yellow Submarine. I will post some information on the notice board.
The charity hole will be the 16th and as 2 years ago, if you don't get a nett par or better please could you help me support local young people with special needs and make a contribution in the collecting tin
Thanks and I hope you have a good week
Kevin
Saturday, 29 October 2016
Good Morning
After a good evening at the hand over and prize giving I have added the November Schedule and U Boat draw.
Preliminary round of the U Boat by the end of November please.
Took too many pictures last night to publish them all I'll put them on the notice board later. In the mean time Barry giving Annie a well earned bouquet and a picture of the golfers with the charity cheque for £1280.
details about this weeks roll ups to follow tomorrow
Kevin
After a good evening at the hand over and prize giving I have added the November Schedule and U Boat draw.
Preliminary round of the U Boat by the end of November please.
Took too many pictures last night to publish them all I'll put them on the notice board later. In the mean time Barry giving Annie a well earned bouquet and a picture of the golfers with the charity cheque for £1280.
details about this weeks roll ups to follow tomorrow
Kevin
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Today we saw the October Prize Giving after playing a (very quick) Foursomes competition, which I hope you all enjoyed as a change from the usual 4 ball better ball.
Today was won by Dave Williams and Mike Dawson beating the "Dream Team" of Doug Keen and Mike Smith into second place.
Prizwinners for October were Bill Ford for the October Medal and Dinger Long for the Ewart Chitty, congratulations to both
Today was won by Dave Williams and Mike Dawson beating the "Dream Team" of Doug Keen and Mike Smith into second place.
Prizwinners for October were Bill Ford for the October Medal and Dinger Long for the Ewart Chitty, congratulations to both
Also Today we presented trophies and mementos to earlier winners who cannot be at the Hand Over Dinner tomorrow
Doug Keen for the Bill Graves Trophy, Terry Edmunds for the Club Championship and Allan Lake for the Steve Putt Trophy And thanks to Bill "Lord Lichfield " Ford for the camera work
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
DATE: Thursday 27th October 2016
COMPETITION: Foursomes
TEES: YELLOW
FORMAT: Stableford
Rules
1 Players play
alternate shots until the ball is holed out
2 One player plays
tee shots on odd number holes, the other player plays tee shots on even number
holes. Once decided this cannot be changed for the whole round
3 Handicap allowance
is half of two players handicaps added together
4 Penalty strokes DO
NOT affect order of play
First Tee
8:00 Alan Jones &Martin Buckingham James
Barnatt &Gerry Collier
8:10 Derek Tidy &John Watt Mike Dawson & Dave Williams
8:20 Alex Tyrell &Richard Gent Barry Lund & Geoff Mills
8:30 Alan Lake & Cliff Smith Ron Feasey & Kevin Timms
Tenth Tee
8:00 Doug Keen &
Mike Smith Paddy Marcks &
Cliff Surman
8:10 Eric wearing &John Robinson Pat Hiles & Bill Ford
8:20 Dinger Long & Roy Williams Rod Rapley & Bob Kirkwood
Good Afternoon Golfers Everywhere
34 played in todays roll up most seemed to enjoy it, results were as follows
Div 1 1st Alex Tyrell 41 pts 2nd Mike Smith 40 pts
Div 2 1st Rae Comley 35 pts 2nd Eric Wearing 34 pts
Div 3 1st Dave Butler 36 pts (after cb) 2nd Richard Gent 36 pts
I have held the draw for pairs for Thursday (independantly witnessed) and will post it soon ( as soon as I find out how )
The last comment was especially for Doug as he likes to see me struggle
34 played in todays roll up most seemed to enjoy it, results were as follows
Div 1 1st Alex Tyrell 41 pts 2nd Mike Smith 40 pts
Div 2 1st Rae Comley 35 pts 2nd Eric Wearing 34 pts
Div 3 1st Dave Butler 36 pts (after cb) 2nd Richard Gent 36 pts
I have held the draw for pairs for Thursday (independantly witnessed) and will post it soon ( as soon as I find out how )
The last comment was especially for Doug as he likes to see me struggle
Sunday, 23 October 2016
Looking forward to a Busy Week
Tuesdays game is a Teesing Stableford, Barry had it planned as a team game but as we have a team game Thursday I have changed it to an individual competition.
Sign Up sheets for early starters are in the changing room, I will be there to finish up at the end
Wednesday evening we have the AGM please come along and get involved in the plans for next year
Thursday is Prize Giving I am planning a change from the normal 4 Ball to a Foursomes competition (where pairs play one ball with alternating strike). I dont know why we dont often play this (ever?) as its one of the standard Ryder Cup formats. I'll make the draw for pairs on Tuesday.
We have 25 signed up as of today so a few more players please.
Friday we have the handover dinner and the last day to sign up is early Tuesday as I have to give numbers to the chef.
Payment for the dinner to me any time this week please.
Kevin
Tuesdays game is a Teesing Stableford, Barry had it planned as a team game but as we have a team game Thursday I have changed it to an individual competition.
Sign Up sheets for early starters are in the changing room, I will be there to finish up at the end
Wednesday evening we have the AGM please come along and get involved in the plans for next year
Thursday is Prize Giving I am planning a change from the normal 4 Ball to a Foursomes competition (where pairs play one ball with alternating strike). I dont know why we dont often play this (ever?) as its one of the standard Ryder Cup formats. I'll make the draw for pairs on Tuesday.
We have 25 signed up as of today so a few more players please.
Friday we have the handover dinner and the last day to sign up is early Tuesday as I have to give numbers to the chef.
Payment for the dinner to me any time this week please.
Kevin
Friday, 21 October 2016
Thursday
10 of us had a very enjoyable day at Shrivenham lots of leaves on the course but very friendly and a good way to finish off the matches for 2016
Shrivenham lent us a player and with some adjustment we managed 6 matches which we won 4 to 2.
On behalf of Captain Barry ( and myself at the end). Thanks everyone who supported the matches this year and look forward to 2017 matches where we have a full calendar again.
For the roll up we played Erics Game; 21 turned up and the results were as follows
Div 1 1st Dave Williams 16
2nd Mike Smith 19
Div 2 1st Rae Comley 19
2nd Eric Wearing 20
Div 3 1st Dinger Long 16
2nd Alan Jones 18
Special thanks to Gerry Collier for organising the game
Kevin
10 of us had a very enjoyable day at Shrivenham lots of leaves on the course but very friendly and a good way to finish off the matches for 2016
Shrivenham lent us a player and with some adjustment we managed 6 matches which we won 4 to 2.
On behalf of Captain Barry ( and myself at the end). Thanks everyone who supported the matches this year and look forward to 2017 matches where we have a full calendar again.
For the roll up we played Erics Game; 21 turned up and the results were as follows
Div 1 1st Dave Williams 16
2nd Mike Smith 19
Div 2 1st Rae Comley 19
2nd Eric Wearing 20
Div 3 1st Dinger Long 16
2nd Alan Jones 18
Special thanks to Gerry Collier for organising the game
Kevin
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
30 Turned out for todays Roll Up, I hear it was a bit wet at the start but very nice by the time I turned up. How many more nice days this year I wonder
The clear winners with 75 Points were Tony Carter, Richard Gent and Cliff Surman and the runners up with 71 points, tied with two other teams but after count back, were Geoff Mills, Eric wearing and Roger Laban.
Congratulations to all
Thursday is Erics Game and as I am at the match against Shrivenham Gerry Collier has agreed to run the Roll Up. If hes not in the Sports Bar look for the sheets in the changing rooms as he is aware of what we did today.
Lastly a reminder to book your places at the handover dinner on the 28th I will have to confirm numbers early next Tuesday, A last chance to say cheerio to Captain Barry and celebrate the trophy winners from this year ( as well as have a nice time with you fellow golfers). I'll be looking for money anytime before the night, prize giving would be a good opportunity if you dont see me before.
Kevin
The clear winners with 75 Points were Tony Carter, Richard Gent and Cliff Surman and the runners up with 71 points, tied with two other teams but after count back, were Geoff Mills, Eric wearing and Roger Laban.
Congratulations to all
Thursday is Erics Game and as I am at the match against Shrivenham Gerry Collier has agreed to run the Roll Up. If hes not in the Sports Bar look for the sheets in the changing rooms as he is aware of what we did today.
Lastly a reminder to book your places at the handover dinner on the 28th I will have to confirm numbers early next Tuesday, A last chance to say cheerio to Captain Barry and celebrate the trophy winners from this year ( as well as have a nice time with you fellow golfers). I'll be looking for money anytime before the night, prize giving would be a good opportunity if you dont see me before.
Kevin
Monday, 17 October 2016
Latest Update on Thursday
Shrivenham will welcome 10 of us on Thursday and are looking for an extra 2 from Shrivenham. If we have more wishing to play they can be included as long as I know tomorrow.
Our team and the details should now be on the Matches Tab (as long as I have managed to work out how to do it)
Kevin
Shrivenham will welcome 10 of us on Thursday and are looking for an extra 2 from Shrivenham. If we have more wishing to play they can be included as long as I know tomorrow.
Our team and the details should now be on the Matches Tab (as long as I have managed to work out how to do it)
Kevin
Good Morning All
It only seems like a short while ago I was appealing for extra players for a match and here I am doing it again. We are 1 possibly 2 players short for the match at Shrivenham on Thursday. I have told the opposition and am trying to organise a match with 10 per side, I'll keep you informed about what happens. In the mean time is there anybody able to play please let me know on
01865 880654 or 07910021240.
For tomorrow we have a Bowmaker Team game and I have pinned the start sheets to the notice board in the changing rooms, can the first who arrive after the Sports Bar opens take them upstairs please. I will be there for the finish and will sort everything out at the end.
On Thursday we have Erics Game and if we still have a match at Shrivenham I will need someone to look after the paperwork. Perhaps someone can volunteer when I see you all tomorrow
Kevin
It only seems like a short while ago I was appealing for extra players for a match and here I am doing it again. We are 1 possibly 2 players short for the match at Shrivenham on Thursday. I have told the opposition and am trying to organise a match with 10 per side, I'll keep you informed about what happens. In the mean time is there anybody able to play please let me know on
01865 880654 or 07910021240.
For tomorrow we have a Bowmaker Team game and I have pinned the start sheets to the notice board in the changing rooms, can the first who arrive after the Sports Bar opens take them upstairs please. I will be there for the finish and will sort everything out at the end.
On Thursday we have Erics Game and if we still have a match at Shrivenham I will need someone to look after the paperwork. Perhaps someone can volunteer when I see you all tomorrow
Kevin
Sunday, 16 October 2016
Bye for now from the outgoing captain ...
I have been a member at Witney Lakes
since 1996, and have played golf in the Seniors' Section since 2004.
Over that time I have made many friends at Witney Lakes and enjoyed
the camaraderie, friendship and good humour of many seniors. I thank
you all for your great company.
Next week I shall be off to Devon, and
hopefully if you are passing my way you might like to pop in for a
drink, chat and maybe a game of golf. I will leave my contact details
with a few so word will soon spread as to where I can be found.
Hopefully, I will return for the
presentation evening at the end of the month.
Bye for now!
I leave you with a copy of my report for the AGM.
Firstly I would like to thank all
members of the Seniors' Golf Committee for assisting in the running
of the Seniors' Section this year. My thanks also extend to the
senior golfers for making my year as captain run smoothly without too
many hitches.
We must never forget the hard work of
the green keepers for giving us a course well-fit to play on,
day-after-day, month-after-month. Visiting teams had plenty of praise
for the condition of the course - a big thank you to Martin Burbanks
and his green keepers.
A thank you to the cooperation of the
management at Witney Lakes for their support of the Seniors' Section
in running our weekly programme of golf, the Charity Open and the
numerous home fixtures.
The number of senior players is
considerably down on previous years – 5 years ago we had about 60
regular players, now we are down to half the number.
I URGE MANAGEMENT TO OFFER INCENTIVES
FOR PLAYERS TO JOIN THE SENIOR SECTION.
Owing to the reduced numbers of senior
players it has proved a struggle on many occasions to get a full team
of 12 players for a fixture. Only after some nagging did we get a
full compliment every time. I cannot thank enough those seniors who
time-after-time supported the fixtures. You know who you are and
without you the fixtures would have collapsed! The fixtures provide a
great opportunity for seniors to play on other courses in the region
and I would have thought that this would have been a great incentive
for all seniors to play in matches.
The Seniors play 21 fixtures with other
clubs over the season. At the time of writing we had won 12 matches,
drawn 1 match and lost 7 matches. I wish Kevin and his team success
against Shrivenham and hopefully we can make that 13 wins!
Our home matches bring in a minimum of
£3600 in revenue to Witney Lakes through catering, not to mention an
increase in revenue at the bar. If senior numbers dwindle and we play
fewer fixtures this will impact on the revenue to Witney Lakes.
Surely this is a good reason for the Lakes to promote the Seniors'
Section?
The Senior Captain's Charity this year
was Prostate Cancer UK and you have raised £1280, a cheque to be
presented to the charity at the presentation evening on the 28th
October.
The programme of golf offered to
seniors is very varied with formal and informal, individual and team
competitions. I know that a few have moaned about the number of team
competitions, but many have enjoyed the camaraderie of playing team
games and the opportunity of winning as a team. I hope you continue
the format. I know there will be much debate about the number of
'white tee' competitions. A re-balancing is probably needed and I
would support both the Winter and Summer Stablefords being played off
the yellow tees.
Finally my term as Seniors' Captain is
finished and I urge you all to give Kevin Timms your maximum support
in running golf for the section over the next year.
Barry Holmes – October 2016
Thursday, 13 October 2016
Results from the games being played today ...
Congratulations to Richard Gent the winner of the roll-up individual Stableford.
Congratulations to Mike Smith the winner of the Seniors' Masters Competition for 2016.
Congratulations to Mike Smith the winner of the Seniors' Masters Competition for 2016.
Player | Score | New Exact Handicap | Comments |
---|---|---|---|
Mr Michael Smith | 86 - 15c = 71 | 14.3 | After Count-Back |
Mr Terry Edmunds | 79 - 8c = 71 | 7.9 | Lowest Gross After Count-Back |
Mr Alan Lake | 91 - 20c = 71 | 19.5 | After Count-Back |
Mr Rae Comley | 96 - 22c = 74 | 21.6 | |
Mr Alex Tyrell | 93 - 17c = 76 | 16.8 | |
Mr Douglas Keen | 94 - 18c = 76 | 17.7 | |
Mr Cliff Smith | 98 - 22c = 76 | 21.5 | |
Mr D. J. Alan Jones | 102 - 24c = 78 | 23.9 | |
Mr Rod Rapley | 95 - 17c = 78 | 17.1 | |
Mr John Alexander | 92 - 13c = 79 | 12.8 | |
Mr William Ford | 102 - 23c = 79 | 23.3 | |
Mr David Long | 105 - 24c = 81 | 23.7 | |
Mr Kevin Timms | 99 - 18c = 81 | 17.8 | |
Mr Gerry Collier | 101 - 20c = 81 | 20.2 | |
Mr John Watt | 103 - 21c = 82 | 21.1 | |
Mr Patrick Marcks | 103 - 19c = 84 | 19.0 | |
Mr Barry Lund | 111 - 26c = 85 | 26.2 | |
Mr Glyn D Rees | 111 - 24c = 87 | 23.7 |
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
Results from the Ewart Chitty Memorial Trophy played today ...
I am assuming that Dinger Long is at least 70 years of age, in which case congratulations to Dinger for returning a score of 40 points and winning the Ewart Chitty Memorial Trophy for 2016.
The results over the three divisions are as follows. I did say that I wanted prizes to be distributed for first and second place over the three divisions regardless of age! Once again congratulations to all those in this category.
The results over the three divisions are as follows. I did say that I wanted prizes to be distributed for first and second place over the three divisions regardless of age! Once again congratulations to all those in this category.
Division 1
Player
|
Score
|
New
Exact
Handicap |
|
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19.1
|
Player
|
Score
|
New
Exact
Handicap |
|
---|---|---|---|
21.7
|
Player
|
Score
|
New
Exact
Handicap |
|
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26.2
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