A number of our club matchplay competitions have a timeline expiring on Sunday of this week. The Campbell Cup first round matches are to be completed as is the fourth round of the Page Trophy - please check the draw so that you are not in default!!
Getting to the business end of the top dog competition interest now focuses on the semi finals also due by Sunday. Dennis Maguire and Glenn Keen take on the Sanders brothers John and Kim in what will no doubt be a hard fought encounter with where the shots fall perhaps being crucial. Meanwhile Struan Cain & Shane Gloury are pitted against the pairing of Mark Dunn and Mark Fiebig although Mark Dunn may well be playing on his own.
For us lesser mortals Round 13 of the Shirley Links Shootout beckons with a Stableford three grades on the side - to qualify it looks like you will need 77 points - I feel a 40 coming on (Yeah right!!)??
Sunday 5 September is not only Father's day but also Fathers & Sons and Mothers & Daughters Golf Day at the Christchurch Golf Club! Competition of the day is Four-ball Best Ball Stableford from No.1 Tee commencing 12 noon.
Matches include: Fathers & Sons Cup (one of the pairing to be a member), Mothers & Daughters Bowl (any member either mother, daughter, daughter-in-law or grand daughter may play with a mother, daughter, daughter-in-law or grand mother/daughter who is not a member). Other Pairings are Father & Daughter, Mother & Son etc and non-handicappers.
The Entry Fee: $20 per pair includes a light meal after golf. What a great way to spend Fathers Day - put your name down at the pro-shop as soon as possible!!
In the interim good golfing and I will see you at Shirley if not before!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Shirwater Trophy...............
Some things are better left unsaid!! In recent times we have generally been on the receiving end of losses in this inter club competition with Clearwater and Saturday turned out to be no different!!
A group of nearly 50 made the journey but were distinctly lacking when it came time to hand out the prizes. In the Women's section there were 6 possibilities but we failed to feature. In the Men's section we did at least get on the board thanks to Guy Hargreaves who was runner up but the other 11 placings all went Clearwater's way.
Needless to say we were well and truly dealt to for the Trophy where the average of top 75% of Clearwater players was 2 stablefords ahead of us. Unfortunately we have been hampered by playing away on the last four occasions so we look forward to getting them on our home track soon!! It was also interesting to note that a large number of their Woodward cup players were in the field and scored particularly well.
There was however one redeeming factor for the Christchurch contingent namely Ant Doyle who shot a great 64 from the white tees - 7 birdies, 1 eagle and only 1 bogey - playing off a +2 handicap recording 42 points. Be it ever my shame I was unable to back him up and we lost the bragging rights in the "Captain's Match". That said much to my chagrin I believe I was out maneuvered on the tee when Barry Johnson stipulated the match to be on second ball counts where the hole is halved with the first ball - methinks he has seen me putt before!!
A group of nearly 50 made the journey but were distinctly lacking when it came time to hand out the prizes. In the Women's section there were 6 possibilities but we failed to feature. In the Men's section we did at least get on the board thanks to Guy Hargreaves who was runner up but the other 11 placings all went Clearwater's way.
Needless to say we were well and truly dealt to for the Trophy where the average of top 75% of Clearwater players was 2 stablefords ahead of us. Unfortunately we have been hampered by playing away on the last four occasions so we look forward to getting them on our home track soon!! It was also interesting to note that a large number of their Woodward cup players were in the field and scored particularly well.
There was however one redeeming factor for the Christchurch contingent namely Ant Doyle who shot a great 64 from the white tees - 7 birdies, 1 eagle and only 1 bogey - playing off a +2 handicap recording 42 points. Be it ever my shame I was unable to back him up and we lost the bragging rights in the "Captain's Match". That said much to my chagrin I believe I was out maneuvered on the tee when Barry Johnson stipulated the match to be on second ball counts where the hole is halved with the first ball - methinks he has seen me putt before!!
Well Done...............
I think it is important that we recognise and celebrate the successes of our members in competitions outside the Club.
Our course was closed at the weekend for the Canterbury Women's Provincial Matchplay Championship so it was fitting that it was won by Christchurch club member Jessica Guenzerodt who defeated Sylvie Williams in the final 3&1 after being taken to the 21st in the semi by Katrina Manaena from Nelson. The competition is a marathon involving two stroke qualifying rounds on Friday and then two matchplay rounds on each of Saturday & Sunday. Given the number of out of town players visiting this was a very good result for Jess and continues the run of good form she has shown in all competitions in the 2010 season.
It is perhaps because of this good form that Jess has been selected along with Dabin Kim in the Canterbury Women's team to travel to Ashburton this weekend to play against Aorangi South Canterbury. Good luck to the both of you!
Not to be left behind congratulations to Tom Turner who has also been selected in the Canterbury Men's team to play Aorangi South Canterbury at the same venue on Sunday. In addition Jordan Bakermans and Sam van Hulten have been selected to play for the u19 team. A really good effort and just reward for some hard work and practice!!
Our course was closed at the weekend for the Canterbury Women's Provincial Matchplay Championship so it was fitting that it was won by Christchurch club member Jessica Guenzerodt who defeated Sylvie Williams in the final 3&1 after being taken to the 21st in the semi by Katrina Manaena from Nelson. The competition is a marathon involving two stroke qualifying rounds on Friday and then two matchplay rounds on each of Saturday & Sunday. Given the number of out of town players visiting this was a very good result for Jess and continues the run of good form she has shown in all competitions in the 2010 season.
It is perhaps because of this good form that Jess has been selected along with Dabin Kim in the Canterbury Women's team to travel to Ashburton this weekend to play against Aorangi South Canterbury. Good luck to the both of you!
Not to be left behind congratulations to Tom Turner who has also been selected in the Canterbury Men's team to play Aorangi South Canterbury at the same venue on Sunday. In addition Jordan Bakermans and Sam van Hulten have been selected to play for the u19 team. A really good effort and just reward for some hard work and practice!!
Inter Club Update...............
This week the Blank Cup competition restarts with our team drawn to play Russley at Russley not perhaps the easiest of starts but we wish Paul Dunn and the rest of the team all the best!!
Simon is scheduled to play Waitkiri at Shirley looking to build on their earlier successes. With Waitikiri situated below them on the table this is a good chance for our young team to establish some superiority and gain a valuable 2 points. Anthony has set the boys some clear goals as the season moves to a conclusion and a victory here will set the stage for the final two rounds.
Woodward cup kicked off on Sunday and it was perhaps a less than auspicious start by the team. In the morning round against Windsor we emerged with a half - 3 games each. Good wins were recorded by Tom Turner and Andrew Caldwell while Liam Cumberpatch held his nerve to beat Ben McMillan 2 up having to play the full 18.
In the afternoon we played last year's winners Russley in what was expected to be a tight tussle. The final score of 5 -1 to Russley did not accurately reflect the closeness of the match but in the end points on the board count. Making a guest appearance (more may be on the cards) Peter McDougall recorded our only win at two but both Tom Turner & Liam Cumberpatch were unlucky to lose 1 down to birdies on the last while Andrew Caldwell put up a stout defence before succumbing 3&1.
With the relatively short nature of the competition the team will look to turn matters around with next scheduled stop being Shirley on the 12 September. unfortunately we have drawn the bye in the morning and early leaders Kaiapoi in the afternoon so it will be a tough day at the office.
September sees the playing of the Junior Teams Foursomes where we have entered two teams of 4. This Sunday we travel to Weedons for Candian Foursomes, followed the next week by Foursomes at Kaiapoi. In October American Foursomes are held at Russley before finishing at Greendale with a 4 ball better ball. All the matches are based on stableford scoring so we are anticipating some good results!! Reports will of course be posted.
Simon is scheduled to play Waitkiri at Shirley looking to build on their earlier successes. With Waitikiri situated below them on the table this is a good chance for our young team to establish some superiority and gain a valuable 2 points. Anthony has set the boys some clear goals as the season moves to a conclusion and a victory here will set the stage for the final two rounds.
Woodward cup kicked off on Sunday and it was perhaps a less than auspicious start by the team. In the morning round against Windsor we emerged with a half - 3 games each. Good wins were recorded by Tom Turner and Andrew Caldwell while Liam Cumberpatch held his nerve to beat Ben McMillan 2 up having to play the full 18.
In the afternoon we played last year's winners Russley in what was expected to be a tight tussle. The final score of 5 -1 to Russley did not accurately reflect the closeness of the match but in the end points on the board count. Making a guest appearance (more may be on the cards) Peter McDougall recorded our only win at two but both Tom Turner & Liam Cumberpatch were unlucky to lose 1 down to birdies on the last while Andrew Caldwell put up a stout defence before succumbing 3&1.
With the relatively short nature of the competition the team will look to turn matters around with next scheduled stop being Shirley on the 12 September. unfortunately we have drawn the bye in the morning and early leaders Kaiapoi in the afternoon so it will be a tough day at the office.
September sees the playing of the Junior Teams Foursomes where we have entered two teams of 4. This Sunday we travel to Weedons for Candian Foursomes, followed the next week by Foursomes at Kaiapoi. In October American Foursomes are held at Russley before finishing at Greendale with a 4 ball better ball. All the matches are based on stableford scoring so we are anticipating some good results!! Reports will of course be posted.
Jackpots Continue to Grow.........
For those of you motivated by money reference should be had to the current state of the Saturday Jackpots - the 2x2 pool currently stands at $400 likely to go close to $500 while the Nett eagles opens at $350. Clearly it will be worthwhile to arrive early and put in some extra practice this Saturday before hitting off!!
G.E. Rhodes Cup..........
The Mixed event of Sunday 22 August took the form of a Foursomes Flag Match but unfortunately for the groups playing behind the flags were only a blur on the far horizon as the three eventual prize winners were amongst those first or almost first off.
In what turned out to be a close battle Grant Mitchell and Sue Brown finally emerged as narrow victors with their last shot ending 15 paces from the pin on the 19th a mere 2 paces closer than Grahame Buist and Jude Gould. Not so far behind were previous winners Sue & Joe Mullins who were by the right hand side bunker on the 19th. While a few other pairs did tee off up 19 no one could surpass these early efforts.
Nearest the pin on 18 for two was collected by Tony Park and Vivian Kim but two's were a real rarity with Chris and Helen Richmond the only pair to record a deuce. The day finished with a meal styled "A Taste of Korea" with the food being provided by Charles Lee from the Four Seasons in Bishopdale Courts. Given this was an experiment to be more adventuresome in the after match food it was well received and we will look to do a similar format, but different taste, in the future.
The next Mixed Match is the Islington Cup sponsored by Little India Bistro & Tandoor a Teams Best Ball Nett with a multi tee start from 12.30pm.
In what turned out to be a close battle Grant Mitchell and Sue Brown finally emerged as narrow victors with their last shot ending 15 paces from the pin on the 19th a mere 2 paces closer than Grahame Buist and Jude Gould. Not so far behind were previous winners Sue & Joe Mullins who were by the right hand side bunker on the 19th. While a few other pairs did tee off up 19 no one could surpass these early efforts.
Nearest the pin on 18 for two was collected by Tony Park and Vivian Kim but two's were a real rarity with Chris and Helen Richmond the only pair to record a deuce. The day finished with a meal styled "A Taste of Korea" with the food being provided by Charles Lee from the Four Seasons in Bishopdale Courts. Given this was an experiment to be more adventuresome in the after match food it was well received and we will look to do a similar format, but different taste, in the future.
The next Mixed Match is the Islington Cup sponsored by Little India Bistro & Tandoor a Teams Best Ball Nett with a multi tee start from 12.30pm.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday 21 August..............
The competition of the day was Stableford three grades with it also being Round 12 of the shootout. As in the preceding weeks scoring was of a high calibre with the pressure going on to qualify for the shootout given there are only a few rounds left.
Best score of the day was posted by Allan Masters ($40) with 41 points in the Junior grade from John Fogarty close behind with 40 ($20) and Stewart Sinclair 39 ($10). The Intermediates also pushed the boundaries with Nick Sekeris 40 points ($40) in first place followed Brent Musgrave ($20) on countback from Gary Hooper ($10) with 38.
Peter McDougall ($40) played solid golf to record 38 points and lead in the Seniors heading off Edward Henley ($20) on 37 from Paul Vercoe ($10) on 36. The 2's pool was $230 and there were 10 winners making $23 each the jackpot was not struck. Nearest the pins collected $45 with Brent Musgrave on 3 and Dodge Healy on 11.
Nearest the pin on 18 for 2 sponsored by Linden Leaves was taken home by Brad Clark while for the second week in a row hole 10 was drawn out in the nett eagles again with no winners!!
Best score of the day was posted by Allan Masters ($40) with 41 points in the Junior grade from John Fogarty close behind with 40 ($20) and Stewart Sinclair 39 ($10). The Intermediates also pushed the boundaries with Nick Sekeris 40 points ($40) in first place followed Brent Musgrave ($20) on countback from Gary Hooper ($10) with 38.
Peter McDougall ($40) played solid golf to record 38 points and lead in the Seniors heading off Edward Henley ($20) on 37 from Paul Vercoe ($10) on 36. The 2's pool was $230 and there were 10 winners making $23 each the jackpot was not struck. Nearest the pins collected $45 with Brent Musgrave on 3 and Dodge Healy on 11.
Nearest the pin on 18 for 2 sponsored by Linden Leaves was taken home by Brad Clark while for the second week in a row hole 10 was drawn out in the nett eagles again with no winners!!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Venturing South............
My trip to Timaru was brief in the extreme highlighted by some extremely indifferent coffee. Down on Monday afternoon and back on Thursday morning, in between times four mediations. Despite throwing the clubs in the car there was neither time nor conducive climatic conditions to playing a round.
I am of the belief that the Purple Lizard has changed ownership as the coffee was not of its previous high standard and the Rocky Road was absent from the food cabinet!! This necessitated the addition of extra yardage to make it to Ballantynes where the coffee is made from Underground beans and of a much better standard. However it seemed to me that perhaps I am gullible because $4.50 for a large long Black does seem excessive even by Christchurch standards!!
The week finished with two mediations in Christchurch as our office was hit with an attack of the flu - in a rare feat I managed to settle 6 from 6 to at least boost the otherwise dismal August figures.
I am of the belief that the Purple Lizard has changed ownership as the coffee was not of its previous high standard and the Rocky Road was absent from the food cabinet!! This necessitated the addition of extra yardage to make it to Ballantynes where the coffee is made from Underground beans and of a much better standard. However it seemed to me that perhaps I am gullible because $4.50 for a large long Black does seem excessive even by Christchurch standards!!
The week finished with two mediations in Christchurch as our office was hit with an attack of the flu - in a rare feat I managed to settle 6 from 6 to at least boost the otherwise dismal August figures.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
What's Happening Week of 16 August.............
This week I am making a fleeting visit to Timaru with 4 mediations in 2 days so I suspect there will be insufficient time for any golfing interlude given the early hour at which darkness falls but you never know!!
The pressure to qualify for the Shirley Links Shootout continues with Round 12 of 16 taking place on Saturday with a Stableford competition 3 grades in place. Currently there are 23 players on 76 or better with 7 tied on 76 so you are going to have too post a good score soon to break into the field! The field will be baulked out by the "Mighty Metro Men"who are having their end of season get together culminating in a late lunch sponsored by the fines collected during the year.
While we may be unable to compete with the rewards of professional golf a cutting edge is entering into Saturday competitions as the jackpots have continued to grow after the last few weeks. The 2's jackpot is now in excess of $325 while the nett eagles is over $275 - you have to be in to win so pay up and get out and sink those putts!!!
Sunday sees this month's Mixed Match the G.E. Rhodes Cup a foursomes Flag Match played in sixes from No.1 tee starting at 11.30. As usual the entry fee will qualify you for not only the match of the day but also the meal afterwards. In a new initiative we have designated the night as a "Taste of Korea" with guest chef Charles Lee. Explanations of the food and customs of Korean cuisine will be provided during the course of the meal. Please support the Club and caterers with this new experiment and we may expand on it during the year with the tastes of other nations.
Shirley hosts the Canterbury Women's Provincial Championships on the 27, 28, & 29 August so the course will be closed on those days. On Saturday 28 a number of members (total yet to be confirmed) will travel to Clearwater an entry sheet will be at the proshop so get your names down as soon as possible at the weekend. If we have excessive numbers we will attempt to arrange reciprocals with some other clubs. More information will follow.
In the interim good golfing and I will see you at Shirley if not before.
The pressure to qualify for the Shirley Links Shootout continues with Round 12 of 16 taking place on Saturday with a Stableford competition 3 grades in place. Currently there are 23 players on 76 or better with 7 tied on 76 so you are going to have too post a good score soon to break into the field! The field will be baulked out by the "Mighty Metro Men"who are having their end of season get together culminating in a late lunch sponsored by the fines collected during the year.
While we may be unable to compete with the rewards of professional golf a cutting edge is entering into Saturday competitions as the jackpots have continued to grow after the last few weeks. The 2's jackpot is now in excess of $325 while the nett eagles is over $275 - you have to be in to win so pay up and get out and sink those putts!!!
Sunday sees this month's Mixed Match the G.E. Rhodes Cup a foursomes Flag Match played in sixes from No.1 tee starting at 11.30. As usual the entry fee will qualify you for not only the match of the day but also the meal afterwards. In a new initiative we have designated the night as a "Taste of Korea" with guest chef Charles Lee. Explanations of the food and customs of Korean cuisine will be provided during the course of the meal. Please support the Club and caterers with this new experiment and we may expand on it during the year with the tastes of other nations.
Shirley hosts the Canterbury Women's Provincial Championships on the 27, 28, & 29 August so the course will be closed on those days. On Saturday 28 a number of members (total yet to be confirmed) will travel to Clearwater an entry sheet will be at the proshop so get your names down as soon as possible at the weekend. If we have excessive numbers we will attempt to arrange reciprocals with some other clubs. More information will follow.
In the interim good golfing and I will see you at Shirley if not before.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Bouquets and Brickbats..........
Bouquets - to the first groups on Saturday who all completed the round in well under 4 hours. We know you can do so let us do it again this week - it is a state of mind!!!
Brickbats - to those members who still refuse to repair their pitch marks on greens. Our greens are currently wintering over well and standing up to the heavy rainfall but they are very soft so almost every approach will leave a pitch mark! Just fix them - no excuses!!!
Brickbats - to those members who still refuse to repair their pitch marks on greens. Our greens are currently wintering over well and standing up to the heavy rainfall but they are very soft so almost every approach will leave a pitch mark! Just fix them - no excuses!!!
The Woodward Cup Squad..............
The Woodward Cup squad for the 2010 season was announced on Saturday and is Tom Turner, Jordan Bakermans, Nathan Gilbert, Brad Clark, Liam Cumberpatch and new club member Andrew Caldwell. Manager Brian Ronan has indicated that with the reduced team size he will call on club members on an as required basis should replacements be needed at any stage.
Having won the competition in '08 and been runners up last year we are looking for another strong showing this year. Club support plays an integral part of success and in particular we are looking for caddies for the early rounds. If you are available and would like to help even if only on a limited schedule please speak either directly to Brian or me.
To the team, all the best for the first round at Templeton on 29 August.
Having won the competition in '08 and been runners up last year we are looking for another strong showing this year. Club support plays an integral part of success and in particular we are looking for caddies for the early rounds. If you are available and would like to help even if only on a limited schedule please speak either directly to Brian or me.
To the team, all the best for the first round at Templeton on 29 August.
All Stars Match..............
As part of their build up for the Woodward Cup our team fronted up, on Saturday, to play the All Stars to gain some much needed match play competition. We are grateful to the All Stars who gave up their time to play especially the professionals Carl Brooking and Craig Mitchell but also club members Bruce Taylor, Ken Fergus, JB Sanders, and Karl Kitchingham.
For the record good wins were recorded by Tom Turner at 1 and Jordan Bakermans at 2 both being well under par off the blue tees 69 & 66 respectively. Liam Cumberpatch showed good composure to hold on to win 1 up while the other team members are better for the blow out. All-in-all a tied match although the All Stars are claiming a moral victory on the basis of holes won.
A further warm up match has been arranged against the Blank team at Waimairi Beach this Sunday.
For the record good wins were recorded by Tom Turner at 1 and Jordan Bakermans at 2 both being well under par off the blue tees 69 & 66 respectively. Liam Cumberpatch showed good composure to hold on to win 1 up while the other team members are better for the blow out. All-in-all a tied match although the All Stars are claiming a moral victory on the basis of holes won.
A further warm up match has been arranged against the Blank team at Waimairi Beach this Sunday.
Help Please.................
While there are times when circumstances arise preventing us making it to the tee it would be a great help if as a matter of courtesy you call the proshop as soon as possible so changes can be made to the start sheet. At this time of the year with booking pressure a gap can usually be filled if we have some notice so please help us out.
It would also be helpful if having made a booking to remember the time or alternatively either come early or check and while we on the matter try to ensure your name does not get put down more than once!!
It would also be helpful if having made a booking to remember the time or alternatively either come early or check and while we on the matter try to ensure your name does not get put down more than once!!
The Week That Was............
Despite gloomy weather predictions and it being exceptionally chilly on the tee at 8.15am Saturday turned out to be a reasonably benign day on which to pursue the golf ball. Notwithstanding the winter conditions and the course playing long a feast of good scores were posted.
Of interest to one of our members, Neil Ockwell, whose health does not allow him to visit as much as previously will be the result of the Sams Cup (we look forward to catching up with you soon Neil). I think it fair to say Dave Morrison ($40) blitzed the field with the best round of the day, for left or right handers, accumulating 42 points and being 7 clear of the next finisher Michael Ambrose on 35 ($25) on countback from Niven Boyle.
Also recording a good score, not that far behind Dave, was Richard McElrea ($40) leading the Juniors home with 41 points while Graham Clark (showing continuing good form - $25) won the countback on 40 points from Graham Panckhurst and Philip Annan - guest of brother Marcus. The high level of stableford points was maintained in the Intermediates with Ben "Iron man" Frampton ($40) notching up 40 points to be in front of Shane Gloury (second on countback $25), David Robinson (making a guest appearance in intermediates???) , Mr JD, and Mark Sanders all on 39.
New member Paul Vercoe ($40) has quickly become accustomed to the course carding 39 points to head the Seniors from Dave Clark ($25) on 37 and Rod O'Brien (whose handicap is continuing to plummet) on 36. The two's pool collected $260 but there were 17 winners (subject to audit) so a return of $15 may be expected. The jackpot was not struck while closest to the pins returned $40 to Simon Yorke (3) and Michael Ambrose (11).
Nett eagles continue to carry forward after Sue Mullins drew out 10 which was unclaimed. Nearest the pin on 18 for two sponsored by Linden Leaves was Dave Clark.
Of interest to one of our members, Neil Ockwell, whose health does not allow him to visit as much as previously will be the result of the Sams Cup (we look forward to catching up with you soon Neil). I think it fair to say Dave Morrison ($40) blitzed the field with the best round of the day, for left or right handers, accumulating 42 points and being 7 clear of the next finisher Michael Ambrose on 35 ($25) on countback from Niven Boyle.
Also recording a good score, not that far behind Dave, was Richard McElrea ($40) leading the Juniors home with 41 points while Graham Clark (showing continuing good form - $25) won the countback on 40 points from Graham Panckhurst and Philip Annan - guest of brother Marcus. The high level of stableford points was maintained in the Intermediates with Ben "Iron man" Frampton ($40) notching up 40 points to be in front of Shane Gloury (second on countback $25), David Robinson (making a guest appearance in intermediates???) , Mr JD, and Mark Sanders all on 39.
New member Paul Vercoe ($40) has quickly become accustomed to the course carding 39 points to head the Seniors from Dave Clark ($25) on 37 and Rod O'Brien (whose handicap is continuing to plummet) on 36. The two's pool collected $260 but there were 17 winners (subject to audit) so a return of $15 may be expected. The jackpot was not struck while closest to the pins returned $40 to Simon Yorke (3) and Michael Ambrose (11).
Nett eagles continue to carry forward after Sue Mullins drew out 10 which was unclaimed. Nearest the pin on 18 for two sponsored by Linden Leaves was Dave Clark.
Monday, August 9, 2010
What's Happening in the Week of 9 August..........
Methinks, perhaps, a few quiet moments in which to draw breath before we begin the hurly burly that marks the forewarning of the change of seasons - Winter to Spring!! For those who stand to the right of the ball Saturday places you in the spotlight with the Sam's Cup for left-handers - the question to be answered is does Peter Guthery count given he putts with a left handed putter (or is it lucky he is now sunning himself in Australia - or where is Don Forbes)??
For the rest of us mere mortals it is stableford three grades and Round 11 of the Shirley Links Shootout - and yes before you ask if you are a left-hander your round does still qualify for the Shootout as well as the Sams Cup. If asked I am sure the proshop will extend a set of left handed clubs (at no charge) to any right-hander who feels disadvantaged and wants to play (so long as you play the full 18) - I seem to recall Ben Fulton doing something similar a few years ago!!
The inter club season draws ever nearer with our Woodward Cup team scheduled to play the All Stars team this Saturday in a warm up match off the blue tees. Making appearances for the All Stars are Carl Brooking, Craig Mitchell, JB Sanders, Karl Kitchingham and Bruce Taylor - all indicators point to a tight match an update will follow next week.
The first round of the Woodward competition is scheduled for the 29 August at Templeton. Meanwhile the Blank competition kicks back into life on the 4 September when our team plays Russley at Russley. In regards our Simon team see further down for a brief update or alternatively speak with Ant who will provide all the low down!
Looking ahead towards the end of August we host the Canterbury Women's Provincial Championship on Friday 27, Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 so the course will be closed. In line with our practice in recent years we will play the second of our matches with Clearwater at Clearwater on the 28th - watch this space and others for further details as the date approaches. While marking events in your dairy please note the next mixed match is the 22 August while Sunday 5 September (Father's Day) hosts Fathers & Sons / Mothers & Daughters - again further information will follow. For those will a busy social calendar you might want to mark the Orbell Cup away at Timaru on Sunday 3 October any one who wishes to play, in addition to those of last year, please speak with me.
The Board has its usual monthly meeting this Wednesday so look for the President's report on the Club Website later in the week for an update of where general matters are situated.
In the interim good golfing and I will see you at Shirley if not before!!
For the rest of us mere mortals it is stableford three grades and Round 11 of the Shirley Links Shootout - and yes before you ask if you are a left-hander your round does still qualify for the Shootout as well as the Sams Cup. If asked I am sure the proshop will extend a set of left handed clubs (at no charge) to any right-hander who feels disadvantaged and wants to play (so long as you play the full 18) - I seem to recall Ben Fulton doing something similar a few years ago!!
The inter club season draws ever nearer with our Woodward Cup team scheduled to play the All Stars team this Saturday in a warm up match off the blue tees. Making appearances for the All Stars are Carl Brooking, Craig Mitchell, JB Sanders, Karl Kitchingham and Bruce Taylor - all indicators point to a tight match an update will follow next week.
The first round of the Woodward competition is scheduled for the 29 August at Templeton. Meanwhile the Blank competition kicks back into life on the 4 September when our team plays Russley at Russley. In regards our Simon team see further down for a brief update or alternatively speak with Ant who will provide all the low down!
Looking ahead towards the end of August we host the Canterbury Women's Provincial Championship on Friday 27, Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 so the course will be closed. In line with our practice in recent years we will play the second of our matches with Clearwater at Clearwater on the 28th - watch this space and others for further details as the date approaches. While marking events in your dairy please note the next mixed match is the 22 August while Sunday 5 September (Father's Day) hosts Fathers & Sons / Mothers & Daughters - again further information will follow. For those will a busy social calendar you might want to mark the Orbell Cup away at Timaru on Sunday 3 October any one who wishes to play, in addition to those of last year, please speak with me.
The Board has its usual monthly meeting this Wednesday so look for the President's report on the Club Website later in the week for an update of where general matters are situated.
In the interim good golfing and I will see you at Shirley if not before!!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Royal Queensland...............
RQ, to those in the know, had requested that the Queensbury Trophy (Queens-land & Canter-bury) be moved to coincide with the Bledisloe Cup challenge so accordingly on Saturday a team of 10 (only Bryan Andrews and myself carried forward) under the leadership and direction of David Robinson lined up to try and wrest the prize from the Aussie hands.
After a welcoming brunch a four-ball best ball was put into action with some old scores to be settled. It appeared that the competition would be fierce and we were not disappointed. By days end however Christchurch held a slight 3/2 advantage. Rod O'Brien (71 off the stick - on a 5 handicap) and Bryan Andrews(79 off the stick with a 16 handicap) set the early pace and posted our first win. My pairing followed closely behind with Geoff Brodie shooting an 83 (off 16) his second best round ever and my 84 (off 14) paling into insignificance by comparison. Rounding out our success was the Paddy Helmore/Andrew Gillespie pairing who came back strongly after being down early. It was definitely all on in the individuals on Sunday!
At the rugby, during the evening, some tough talking took place between the teams and RQ seemed quietly confident but alas they had not counted on our secret weapon the weather!! Despite a spending spurge at the pro-shop I am not sure the RQ team was ready for the effects of a Christchurch Southerly especially after what seemed to be a hard night!! A hastily organised course inspection together with a review of the rain radar prompted the organisers to reduce the round to the inside paddock with 11 holes.
Paddy Helmore and I lead the charge and subsequently exited the 18 green all square after both being 1 down with 2 to play. The next pairing brought bad news with 2 wins to RQ and one of the other matches firmly in their favour matters were becoming distinctly sticky. However Chris Richmond snuck in a win to right the ship and then our bottom four of Andrew Gillespie, Andrew Sloane, Geoff Brodie and Bryan Andrews came home solid with 4 wins so all in all a comprehensive win to Christchurch albeit on our home track with the weather gods ranged against RQ!!
A late lunch of mushroom soup, a chicken breast and fruit salad brandy snap basket provided a sustaining repast to build up the energy stores depleted by the adverse conditions - many thanks to Andrew, Amanda and their team as they did a terrific all weekend!! Next year sees our team travel to Brisbane and with Bledisloe fixture also there it may be a larger than usual grouping - watch out Australia.
After a welcoming brunch a four-ball best ball was put into action with some old scores to be settled. It appeared that the competition would be fierce and we were not disappointed. By days end however Christchurch held a slight 3/2 advantage. Rod O'Brien (71 off the stick - on a 5 handicap) and Bryan Andrews(79 off the stick with a 16 handicap) set the early pace and posted our first win. My pairing followed closely behind with Geoff Brodie shooting an 83 (off 16) his second best round ever and my 84 (off 14) paling into insignificance by comparison. Rounding out our success was the Paddy Helmore/Andrew Gillespie pairing who came back strongly after being down early. It was definitely all on in the individuals on Sunday!
At the rugby, during the evening, some tough talking took place between the teams and RQ seemed quietly confident but alas they had not counted on our secret weapon the weather!! Despite a spending spurge at the pro-shop I am not sure the RQ team was ready for the effects of a Christchurch Southerly especially after what seemed to be a hard night!! A hastily organised course inspection together with a review of the rain radar prompted the organisers to reduce the round to the inside paddock with 11 holes.
Paddy Helmore and I lead the charge and subsequently exited the 18 green all square after both being 1 down with 2 to play. The next pairing brought bad news with 2 wins to RQ and one of the other matches firmly in their favour matters were becoming distinctly sticky. However Chris Richmond snuck in a win to right the ship and then our bottom four of Andrew Gillespie, Andrew Sloane, Geoff Brodie and Bryan Andrews came home solid with 4 wins so all in all a comprehensive win to Christchurch albeit on our home track with the weather gods ranged against RQ!!
A late lunch of mushroom soup, a chicken breast and fruit salad brandy snap basket provided a sustaining repast to build up the energy stores depleted by the adverse conditions - many thanks to Andrew, Amanda and their team as they did a terrific all weekend!! Next year sees our team travel to Brisbane and with Bledisloe fixture also there it may be a larger than usual grouping - watch out Australia.
The Bledisloe Cup ..........................
Aside from the battle to take place at AMI on the morrow, Friday saw Royal Wellington, Royal Auckland, Royal Queensland, Royal Sydney, The Australian, and ourselves gather at Shirley to establish trans-Tasman golfing supremacy. Rounding out the field but unable to compete for the major trophies were an invited composite team from Indrooroopilly and a local (but star studded) Barbarians unit. Each four is mixed so you get to play with people from other clubs rather than your own team mates.
The competition is stableford based, with 5 scores out of the 8 man team counting for the overall total combined score. Apart from the inevitable bragging rights three trophies are up for competition, with the major prize being best club. The outside invitees put up a sensational showing with Indrooroopilly heading the list while the Barbaas were very close behind after some outstanding individual scores. Given both sides were ineligible to win the first of the six regular contenders was Royal Sydney on 179 points from Royal Auckland in second.
Suffice to say Christchurch (164) failed to exploit home town advantage and finished well down the order but ahead of Royal Wellington who held up the bottom of the table. Our best score was Charles Whitwham with 36 points but unfortunately no one else chimed in - the team selection policy may have to be reviewed. The Bledisloe Trophy for the best country calculated by the top 15 scores from Australia and New Zealand was won by Australia (an inquiry into handicaps may have to take place!!).
The final prize is for the lowest score on the day and is the Geoffrey Fusion Hartigan Trophy which this year was captured by Graeme Kershaw from Royal Wellington with 21 points (he scored 9 points in the last three holes to even scramble to 21). In past years two Christchurch players have been the recipients of this dubious honour but on that my lips are sealed.
We played the Alternate Course to allow for a two tee start and nobody seemed to get lost; at the front of the field my grouping was round in 4 hrs.10 mins which was slightly quicker than the group teeing off 10 where Charles Whitwham was the trailblazer. After the golf a formal dinner (salmon followed by lamb shanks and creme brulee for afters) and prize giving was held in the Clubhouse with Reg Garters providing the entertainment by way of a solo performance incorporating speech, humour and song which was very well received by all present.
This event provided an opportunity for the Club to showcase its wares to a hugely influential audience and it is fair to say we were well above the bar from the condition of the course, to the excellence of the catering and to the efficiency of the organisation - all feedback was extremely complimentary and advanced our cause of being one of the leading New Zealand Golf Clubs. The day was highlighted by the convivial spirit that was generated by the players which added to the enjoyment of the occasion. Next year the match travels to Royal Queensland at the end of August and no doubt tales will follow the players home.
The competition is stableford based, with 5 scores out of the 8 man team counting for the overall total combined score. Apart from the inevitable bragging rights three trophies are up for competition, with the major prize being best club. The outside invitees put up a sensational showing with Indrooroopilly heading the list while the Barbaas were very close behind after some outstanding individual scores. Given both sides were ineligible to win the first of the six regular contenders was Royal Sydney on 179 points from Royal Auckland in second.
Suffice to say Christchurch (164) failed to exploit home town advantage and finished well down the order but ahead of Royal Wellington who held up the bottom of the table. Our best score was Charles Whitwham with 36 points but unfortunately no one else chimed in - the team selection policy may have to be reviewed. The Bledisloe Trophy for the best country calculated by the top 15 scores from Australia and New Zealand was won by Australia (an inquiry into handicaps may have to take place!!).
The final prize is for the lowest score on the day and is the Geoffrey Fusion Hartigan Trophy which this year was captured by Graeme Kershaw from Royal Wellington with 21 points (he scored 9 points in the last three holes to even scramble to 21). In past years two Christchurch players have been the recipients of this dubious honour but on that my lips are sealed.
We played the Alternate Course to allow for a two tee start and nobody seemed to get lost; at the front of the field my grouping was round in 4 hrs.10 mins which was slightly quicker than the group teeing off 10 where Charles Whitwham was the trailblazer. After the golf a formal dinner (salmon followed by lamb shanks and creme brulee for afters) and prize giving was held in the Clubhouse with Reg Garters providing the entertainment by way of a solo performance incorporating speech, humour and song which was very well received by all present.
This event provided an opportunity for the Club to showcase its wares to a hugely influential audience and it is fair to say we were well above the bar from the condition of the course, to the excellence of the catering and to the efficiency of the organisation - all feedback was extremely complimentary and advanced our cause of being one of the leading New Zealand Golf Clubs. The day was highlighted by the convivial spirit that was generated by the players which added to the enjoyment of the occasion. Next year the match travels to Royal Queensland at the end of August and no doubt tales will follow the players home.
A Knotty Problem..............
Very occasionally I tend to veer off at tangents for what seems to be no apparent reason, I suspect now is one of these times! Having raised "the dress code" in previous weeks my perceptions now appear to have become more acute and need expressing.
Having trodden the streets of Wellington and Auckland in recent months as well as Christchurch and in addition visited those metropolitan hot spots of Timaru & Greymouth: I have noted a distinct predilection for males to have dispensed with the "neck tie" instead favouring the open collar look both in formal and semi formal attire.
I have often wondered what demented sole inflicted this hideous accessory on men, one which I have endured for the greater part of my life - 12 years at school, 18 years of legal practice & nearly 10 years in the Public Service - is redemption near at hand? But then more questions arise: -
Given the ever increasing girth of my neck will I now be able to squeeze another years wear out of my shirts or will they still look too tight??
What will I now do with that box taking up a huge space in my wardrobe holding numerous ties so carefully hoarded waiting for fashion to turn full circle?? (Shock horror I suspect Stephanie will make me throw them out!!)
And how will I express my individuality now one of few socially acceptable dimensions for men has disappeared - socks, shoes, belts, underpants?
Should the Club have invested in a new style and stock of ties?? Can we write them off the balance sheet in one year or do they depreciate over a longer period of time and are there any tax implications?
With ties disappearing why is it the fashion guru's have now decreed it is time for the cuff link to return?? P.S. How do you get double cuffs clean - talk about a dirt trap!! (they also clunk in the washing machine and why do you only lose one!!)
Having trodden the streets of Wellington and Auckland in recent months as well as Christchurch and in addition visited those metropolitan hot spots of Timaru & Greymouth: I have noted a distinct predilection for males to have dispensed with the "neck tie" instead favouring the open collar look both in formal and semi formal attire.
I have often wondered what demented sole inflicted this hideous accessory on men, one which I have endured for the greater part of my life - 12 years at school, 18 years of legal practice & nearly 10 years in the Public Service - is redemption near at hand? But then more questions arise: -
Given the ever increasing girth of my neck will I now be able to squeeze another years wear out of my shirts or will they still look too tight??
What will I now do with that box taking up a huge space in my wardrobe holding numerous ties so carefully hoarded waiting for fashion to turn full circle?? (Shock horror I suspect Stephanie will make me throw them out!!)
And how will I express my individuality now one of few socially acceptable dimensions for men has disappeared - socks, shoes, belts, underpants?
Should the Club have invested in a new style and stock of ties?? Can we write them off the balance sheet in one year or do they depreciate over a longer period of time and are there any tax implications?
With ties disappearing why is it the fashion guru's have now decreed it is time for the cuff link to return?? P.S. How do you get double cuffs clean - talk about a dirt trap!! (they also clunk in the washing machine and why do you only lose one!!)
Is it time for the club to have a bad taste tie day??
This, on top of everything else, it is a wonder I sleep at night at all!!
The Week That Was..................
Belying the predicted weather patterns Saturday turned out to be an ideal day for golf and this reflected in the scoring. A special thanks to President Ken Fergus who ''marshalled" all day and ensured an appropriate pace of play was maintained.
Competition of the Day was for the Watson Cup (four-ball par) and for the first time the winners receive a monetary payout which I have included in brackets. In first place were Clifford Chan & Lawerence Wong ($50 each) on a score of plus ten - very well done!!! Plus 9 was a popular amongst the also rans with places decided by countback; in second were Grant & Gerard Osborn ($20 each) in third were Frank Garthwaite & Keith Love ($10 each) from Raymond Liong & Shaun Xiong and Glenn Keen & Brian Nixey in that order (all the glory but no money). On a separate note congratulations to Grant Osborn who broke 80 for the first time!
The two's pool accumulated $230 with 16 winners each getting $14.40. The two's jackpot was not struck and now stands at $275. Closest to the pins on 3 & 11 were worth $40 and collected by Andrew Fergus and David Isaac neither of whom managed to secure the subsequent putt thereby missing out on the two's! Keith Love was nearest to the pin on 18 for two and received the Linden Leaves prize. In a day when jackpots carried forward nett eagles advanced to $225.
Our Simon Cup team secured a close win over Harewood 4.5 to 3.5, for those who want more detail Ant will be posting a full report shortly. The Team next takes the track against Waitikiri on the 4 September at Shirley. With only three rounds to go the team is looking for a strong finish and this will be helped by the fact two of the matches are home fixtures.
Competition of the Day was for the Watson Cup (four-ball par) and for the first time the winners receive a monetary payout which I have included in brackets. In first place were Clifford Chan & Lawerence Wong ($50 each) on a score of plus ten - very well done!!! Plus 9 was a popular amongst the also rans with places decided by countback; in second were Grant & Gerard Osborn ($20 each) in third were Frank Garthwaite & Keith Love ($10 each) from Raymond Liong & Shaun Xiong and Glenn Keen & Brian Nixey in that order (all the glory but no money). On a separate note congratulations to Grant Osborn who broke 80 for the first time!
The two's pool accumulated $230 with 16 winners each getting $14.40. The two's jackpot was not struck and now stands at $275. Closest to the pins on 3 & 11 were worth $40 and collected by Andrew Fergus and David Isaac neither of whom managed to secure the subsequent putt thereby missing out on the two's! Keith Love was nearest to the pin on 18 for two and received the Linden Leaves prize. In a day when jackpots carried forward nett eagles advanced to $225.
Our Simon Cup team secured a close win over Harewood 4.5 to 3.5, for those who want more detail Ant will be posting a full report shortly. The Team next takes the track against Waitikiri on the 4 September at Shirley. With only three rounds to go the team is looking for a strong finish and this will be helped by the fact two of the matches are home fixtures.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
It's All About Me.............
It has been with some trepidation that I have sat down (finally) to pen this edition of the Blog and I am keenly aware that some little time has passed since cyber-space was cluttered with my random musings. July somehow seemed to pass in a blur despite all good intentions the creative juices seemed to dissipate prior to reaching the finger tips as they reached to hammer the keyboard.
In part I can reflect on the lousy weather, the quiet before the storm in and around the Club, Struan being away and the particularly unspectacular month of work. Apart from signing off my annual WOF with an insitu mediation I also completed that wonderful process known to those in the Department as a P4O (performing for outcomes - essentially a performance review) which involves dredging through your memory for something you achieved that was significant - in my case no easy task!! It was my worst month for achieved settlements in the near ten years I have been doing the job which resulted in some deep reflective practice.
Apart from that I took some extra accrued annual leave due to a mistake made in allocation by the Department. In a period of 8 days I played 7 times including enjoyable rounds with the mid week men and the Wednesday boys although I did lose a Page Trophy match. The Food Fairy made a fleeting visit for a Luncheon and has now gone into hibernation until October.
From now until the end of November the "pace of play" increases meaning more news worthy items will be occurring. In terms of that well worn phrase from School Report time - "I promise to do better next term!!""
In the interim good golfing and I will see you at Shirley if not before.
In part I can reflect on the lousy weather, the quiet before the storm in and around the Club, Struan being away and the particularly unspectacular month of work. Apart from signing off my annual WOF with an insitu mediation I also completed that wonderful process known to those in the Department as a P4O (performing for outcomes - essentially a performance review) which involves dredging through your memory for something you achieved that was significant - in my case no easy task!! It was my worst month for achieved settlements in the near ten years I have been doing the job which resulted in some deep reflective practice.
Apart from that I took some extra accrued annual leave due to a mistake made in allocation by the Department. In a period of 8 days I played 7 times including enjoyable rounds with the mid week men and the Wednesday boys although I did lose a Page Trophy match. The Food Fairy made a fleeting visit for a Luncheon and has now gone into hibernation until October.
From now until the end of November the "pace of play" increases meaning more news worthy items will be occurring. In terms of that well worn phrase from School Report time - "I promise to do better next term!!""
In the interim good golfing and I will see you at Shirley if not before.
Busy Weekend...................
The Club plays host to a number of events this weekend - on Friday the Bledisloe Cup competition takes place with teams from Royal Auckland, Royal Wellington, Royal Queensland, Royal Sydney, and the Metropolitan; the balance of the field being made up by way of a Barbarians team and a team based around Indooroopilly. The teams stableford competition is followed by a formal dinner in the Club House.
Saturday and Sunday sees the playing of our match against Royal Queensland for the Queensbury Trophy in a matchplay format. The Trophy is not currently resident at Shirley so we will be looking to remedy that defect by the end of the weekend. On Saturday evening the entertainment is centred on the Rugby with all the teams heading to AMI Stadium to a corporate box so there should not be too many players around after the close of play!!
Hosting these events will place some pressure both on the course, the pro-shop and the Club House facilities so please be aware of the situation should delays occur for any reason. I am sure we will make our guests, even the Australians, very welcome. Remember fostering relationships such as these can pay dividends when you wish to have the odd round overseas!! Full reports will follow in due course.
Match of the Day is the Watson Cup a four-ball par competition so scoring is the best of the pair on a plus, minus or half basis. At the end of the field we will have the Simon Cup team playing against Harewood in what is a key match for our young team - hopefully everyone will be in before dark!!! We had anticipated using the alternate course but given the wet underfoot conditions will will use the traditional layout.
Saturday and Sunday sees the playing of our match against Royal Queensland for the Queensbury Trophy in a matchplay format. The Trophy is not currently resident at Shirley so we will be looking to remedy that defect by the end of the weekend. On Saturday evening the entertainment is centred on the Rugby with all the teams heading to AMI Stadium to a corporate box so there should not be too many players around after the close of play!!
Hosting these events will place some pressure both on the course, the pro-shop and the Club House facilities so please be aware of the situation should delays occur for any reason. I am sure we will make our guests, even the Australians, very welcome. Remember fostering relationships such as these can pay dividends when you wish to have the odd round overseas!! Full reports will follow in due course.
Match of the Day is the Watson Cup a four-ball par competition so scoring is the best of the pair on a plus, minus or half basis. At the end of the field we will have the Simon Cup team playing against Harewood in what is a key match for our young team - hopefully everyone will be in before dark!!! We had anticipated using the alternate course but given the wet underfoot conditions will will use the traditional layout.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
A Couple of Changes...........
As I have mentioned over the past few weeks 'match of the day' fees will increase on Saturday to $8 to allow for a slightly increased 2's pool and prize money for the lucky winners of the weekly competition being deposited directly to your pro-shop account rather than golf balls. If you have been a winner recently check with Struan to collect any outstanding balls.
In a effort to once again speed up play the Committee, assisted by the Board and other interested club members, will be carrying out further marshalling duties in the afternoon. Last Saturday the first five groups were round in either under or on four hours (well done) so the slippage is occurring later in the field!!
In a effort to once again speed up play the Committee, assisted by the Board and other interested club members, will be carrying out further marshalling duties in the afternoon. Last Saturday the first five groups were round in either under or on four hours (well done) so the slippage is occurring later in the field!!
Coffee In Wellington.............
It now seems some time ago but the fleeting overnight visit to the Capital did allow some time to sample the local brews.
I am still of the belief that the best coffee in Wellington is to be had at Astoria on Lambton Quay but of an equal standard was Gasoline on the Terrace at the top of Woodward Street - it also has the advantage of being just downstairs from the Wellington DoL Office - either is well worthwhile.
Proving I am just a hick from the South I got skinned at lunch time when Wishbone relieved me of $11.25 for a cup of coffee and a chicken, brie and cranberry sandwich. I was still shaking my head as I boarded the plane later that evening - definitely worth a miss!!
I am still of the belief that the best coffee in Wellington is to be had at Astoria on Lambton Quay but of an equal standard was Gasoline on the Terrace at the top of Woodward Street - it also has the advantage of being just downstairs from the Wellington DoL Office - either is well worthwhile.
Proving I am just a hick from the South I got skinned at lunch time when Wishbone relieved me of $11.25 for a cup of coffee and a chicken, brie and cranberry sandwich. I was still shaking my head as I boarded the plane later that evening - definitely worth a miss!!
Mixed Event..............
The latest Mixed event was held on Sunday 11 July and included partners and spouses of members who may belong to other clubs. Format of the day was an Irish Stableford which seemed to be a very popular choice of competition.
With a very respectable 87 points the winners were Matthew & Louise Glubb and David & Victoria Moore, close behind on 86 followed Richard & Nina Acland accompanied by Graham & Maxine Inglis with Andrew & Robyn Gillespie joined by Helen & Chris Richmond in third.
In what must have been difficult conditions no two's were struck but Andrew Gillespie and Mihee Woo won closest to the pin on 18. The next Mixed match is scheduled for the 22 August and is a Flag Match for the G.E.Rhodes Cup played in sixes from no.1 tee commencing at 11.30am. As usual the entry fee will entitle you to a meal at the conclusion of the round.
With a very respectable 87 points the winners were Matthew & Louise Glubb and David & Victoria Moore, close behind on 86 followed Richard & Nina Acland accompanied by Graham & Maxine Inglis with Andrew & Robyn Gillespie joined by Helen & Chris Richmond in third.
In what must have been difficult conditions no two's were struck but Andrew Gillespie and Mihee Woo won closest to the pin on 18. The next Mixed match is scheduled for the 22 August and is a Flag Match for the G.E.Rhodes Cup played in sixes from no.1 tee commencing at 11.30am. As usual the entry fee will entitle you to a meal at the conclusion of the round.
What's Been Happening..............
Given July has passed with the blog being silent here are the edited highlights - apologies to those whose names I have inadvertently omitted!
June 26 Pairs Aggregate Stableford: Andre Kotzikas & Nick Sekeris - 74 from Clifford Chan & Lawerence Wong 71. The two's jackpot was struck with Mike Ambrose & Steve Ellis receiving $17.50 each.
July 3 Irish Stableford: Grant Adamson, Mike Ambrose, Phil Loughnan & Joe Tiller 97 points from Liam Cumberpatch, Steve Hicks, Glenn Keen, Peter Wardell on 92. The two's jackpot was struck again with each of the three winners getting $11.65 each (wow!!).
July 10 Foursomes: Otago Salver best gross Brad Clark & Adian Millar 73, Rod Hayes & Tony Millar 77, and John & Kim Sanders 82. Old Friends Trophy best nett Graham Clark & Ahmed Hosseini67, Peter Davey & David Youn (c/b) 70, from Ross Campbell & Dennis Doherty.
July 17 Stableford 3 Grades: Senior Hiroshi Naka 43, G Sanders 39, Liam Cumberpatch 39; Intermediates Ross Campbell 40, Steve Hicks 39, Dave Barley 37; Juniors`Mike Ambrose 43, A Masters 41, Bob Zhuang 38. Peter Sim struck nett eagles on 9 worth $170.
July 24 Greensome Two Stroke: W.P.Anderson Cup Simon Fraser (moi) & Barry O'Neill nett 66, from Rob Maxwell & Neil Bradley 69 (c/b) from Jim Paulsen & Richard Reed. Qualifiers for the Campbell Cup will be notified in due course.
July 31 Multiplied Team Stablefords: With a score of 377 including 5 no scores was the team of Rob Smith, Mark & Edward Henley and Phil Loughnan, second the team of Grant Osborn, Chris Brockett, Peter Sim and new member Mark Shearing on 316.
Here ends the lesson!!
June 26 Pairs Aggregate Stableford: Andre Kotzikas & Nick Sekeris - 74 from Clifford Chan & Lawerence Wong 71. The two's jackpot was struck with Mike Ambrose & Steve Ellis receiving $17.50 each.
July 3 Irish Stableford: Grant Adamson, Mike Ambrose, Phil Loughnan & Joe Tiller 97 points from Liam Cumberpatch, Steve Hicks, Glenn Keen, Peter Wardell on 92. The two's jackpot was struck again with each of the three winners getting $11.65 each (wow!!).
July 10 Foursomes: Otago Salver best gross Brad Clark & Adian Millar 73, Rod Hayes & Tony Millar 77, and John & Kim Sanders 82. Old Friends Trophy best nett Graham Clark & Ahmed Hosseini67, Peter Davey & David Youn (c/b) 70, from Ross Campbell & Dennis Doherty.
July 17 Stableford 3 Grades: Senior Hiroshi Naka 43, G Sanders 39, Liam Cumberpatch 39; Intermediates Ross Campbell 40, Steve Hicks 39, Dave Barley 37; Juniors`Mike Ambrose 43, A Masters 41, Bob Zhuang 38. Peter Sim struck nett eagles on 9 worth $170.
July 24 Greensome Two Stroke: W.P.Anderson Cup Simon Fraser (moi) & Barry O'Neill nett 66, from Rob Maxwell & Neil Bradley 69 (c/b) from Jim Paulsen & Richard Reed. Qualifiers for the Campbell Cup will be notified in due course.
July 31 Multiplied Team Stablefords: With a score of 377 including 5 no scores was the team of Rob Smith, Mark & Edward Henley and Phil Loughnan, second the team of Grant Osborn, Chris Brockett, Peter Sim and new member Mark Shearing on 316.
Here ends the lesson!!
Thought For The Week............
Bankers' hours: That part of the day when it is too hot to play golf!
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