Racecourse Cup Report

A bit of an early start for some arriving at 7.45 am but coffee, biscuits and a Racecourse family reunion revived us all!  A few balls on the range and ready for the off!  

We had 16 players today competing for the Racecourse Cup - an individual strokeplay competition for one of our most prestigious of our trophies (in the day).  The sun shines on the righteous and today indeed it did!  Slight cloud and a chill in the air at first tee off but come the back 9, the sun was blazing down.

As always, the course at Deanwood was immaculate and, in early Spring, a joy to play - definite compliments to the green keepers.  

Winner of the Ladies longest drive on the 4th/13th was Shey Walder.  Longest drive for the Men was on the tricky 9th /18th  -  but Scott Holland powered it toward the Bell to win.  Winner of nearest the pin on the 7th /16th was tense … it looked like Roy had clinched it at the 16th but, Scott pulled off the winner from the group behind by a short inch!  In fact, the ink hadn't dried on Roy's name:

Lowest gross scores today were shared by Jeremy Twaits and Steve Cobb (also lowest handicap) - both have their stories to tell about the one that got away!!  But there was a theme today and that was Scott Holland … Winner of the Racecourse Cup by one shot from Jeremy (last year's winner) by one shot from Dean Butler.  From a net scoring point of view, we nailed every digit in the 60's so how close was that!! 

Lunch of sandwiches and chips (plenty for all, thank you Snowy at Deanwood), appreciated by all after a great morning of golf.  Wonderful to see old friends … hopefully a great day was had by all and Scott has promised to treasure the Cup until we compete for it again in 2018!!

Thank you everyone and please watch out for the next Trophy match information.

Dianne.

Full result - click  here.

2107 Racecourse Cup

The 2017 Racecourse Cup
Saturday 22nd April
Hosted by DEANWOOD PARK GOLF CLUB

8.00 am - Welcome Coffee and Biscuits
8.45 am - First tee-time
1.00 pm (approx) - Light lunch

Followed by TROPHY PRESENTATION
Prizes for Longest Drive and Nearest Pin

ENTRY COST £25 person
COMPETITION DETAILS:
- 18 hole individual Strokeplay competition
- Gentlemen off white tees, Ladies off red tees
- Full handicap allowance.  Ladies will receive 3 extra strokes added to their handicap before calculations
- Closing date for entries and payment Friday 14th April 2017

Payment can be made in either of the following ways:

By Cheque: Made payable to NRGC
Posted to:
Ms D McIntyre
Etpack Sprinter
39A Kingfisher Court
Hambridge Road
Newbury
Berks
RG14 5SJ

By Transfer to:
Bank Sort Code: 40-44-52 (HSBC, Newbury)
Account No: 31120352
Account Name: Newbury RGCH

Newbury Racecourse Society

Dear Friends

I hope you are all well and either enjoying your golf at your new clubs or maybe even enjoying a break from golf and reminiscing about the "good old days at the Racecourse"!

You may remember that many of us expressed a desire to play golf together again in the form of a "Racecourse Society" - and to play out some of our more prestigious trophy matches.  As we approach Spring 2017, it is now time to put this into action!  The "NRGC" website is operational and will become the hub for event information, updates, your news etc. and can still be found at www.nrgc.co.uk
         

The general idea is to play the following matches:  Bogey Competition, Carole Scott Cup, John Ives Memorial Cup, Parker Hart Trophy and Racecourse Cup.  The trophies for these are safely stored away in readiness!  The venues will ideally be quite local for us and include lunch/refreshment and the aim is also to subsidise the cost of these events, as far as is possible, from remaining club funds.

The first step however, is to establish how many of you will still be interested to take part in all or any of these matches. 

Could I ask you please, in the first instance, to let me know if you are interested to play - or at least to receive further details?  If you are not interested in taking part, Just send me an email and let me know - dianne.mcintyre@nrgc.co.uk

If you are in touch with any ex-members and would like to spread the word around - please do! 

One other event I would like to mention is the Thursday Evening League.  We played this at Deanwood over a 13 week period last year from early June to early September.  It is the intention to hold this competition again this year and more information will be put on www.nrgc.co.uk  nearer the time.  However, can I please ask you to let me know if you intend to join us …. Remember, it runs for around 3 months, is a 9 hole competition with starting times from approx. 5.30 pm and it doesn't matter if you can't play every week!  Only your best 7 rounds count! 

So, to recap, this is what we'd like to know:

• Would you like to play in any of the Trophy Matches?
• Do you want to be removed from the mailing list?
• Would you like to play in the Thursday Evening League?

Looking forward to hearing from you - and if any of you would like to join in with the organising - volunteers welcome!!

Kind regards
Dianne McIntyre
dianne.mcintyre@nrgc.co.uk

TEL - Final week

The 13th and final week of the Thursday Evening League was played today at Deanwood Park. I think it's the first time the league has been played that we haven't lost any weeks to inclement weather!!

Eight players took part this evening with the weekly winner being decided on count-back. Tim Page just pipped Jeremy Twaits after both registered 20pts. Dianne McIntyre was third on 18pts and Geoff Denner just one point further back.

The best 5 overall winner was in doubt right up to the end but 20pts for Jeremy Twaits this evening off a vastly reduced handicap sealed the victory on 99pts. Dianne McIntyre took second spot on 97pts closely followed by Mike Miller on 96pts.
As it is Olympic year, medals were presented to the top 3 plus some excellent prizes.
Full details - click here.

A huge thank-you must go to Dianne for not only playing every single week, but organising the starts, collecting fees, processing the scores (along with Jeremy) and organising all the prizes and medals. Well done Dianne!!

Winner - Jeremy Twaits

2nd - Dianne McIntyre

3rd - Mike Miller

Final week players

TEL - Week12

Seven players for the penultimate week of the Thursday Evening League and the weather is still being kind - not one week missed so far. Hope I'm not tempting fate!!! This week's winner was Jeremy Twaits just edging out Dianne McIntyre on count-back after both scored 19pts. Tim Page (18pts) was third and Raymond Bilton (16pts) was in fourth place.

The overall Best5 competition could not be any closer. With his win this week, Jeremy has de-throned long time leader Mike Miller to go ahead by a single point. Dianne McIntyre is on the same score as Mike with a slightly lower average. Fair play to Dianne, she has played every single week!!! Is it too late for Rowland and Geoff? We will find out next week!!!

Full details - click here.

TEL - Week11

Eight players for this week's Evening League at Deanwood Park. With good scores come league handicap reductions but that still doesn't seem to stop more good scores being returned!! Rowland Barnfield was this week's winner with a massive 24pts. Runner-up Jeremy Twaits still managed 18pts off half his club handicap with Dianne McIntyre still scoring consistently in third place.

Just 2 weeks to go now before the season long best 5 ladder is decided. Mike Miller still holds a slender lead on 96pts closely followed by Jeremy Twaits, Dianne McIntyre, Rowland Barnfield & Geoff Denner. Too close to call at this stage!!!

Full details - click here.

TEL - Week10

Seven players for tonight's TEL at Deanwood including guest Keith Collins and a welcome return to Steve Cobb unfortunately playing with borrowed clubs after his were stolen 3 weeks ago ... Grrr!!!

The winner this evening was Geoff Denner with 21pts followed by Dianne McIntyre 19pts and Rowland Barnfield on 18pts.
 
The end of season Best5 table is closing  up a bit now. Mike Miller still leads the way on 96pts closely followed by Dianne McIntyre, Jeremy Twaits and Geoff Denner. Still all to play for!!

Full details - click here.

TEL - Weeks 8 and 9

Sorry for the delay in reporting TEL on here. I've been out of commission for a while, but hopefully normal service will now be resumed!!!

Week 8 saw the return of Raymond Bilton to the weekly winner spot with a score of 20pts. Mike Miller and Geoff Denner were just one point further back.

Week 9 and Mike Miller has gone totally out of control with his score of 25pts!!!! Geoff Denner again was his nearest rival for the weekly prize but was a full 6pts off the pace!!

Needless to say, the Best 5 table now has a new leader with Mike Milller on 96pts. Jeremy Twaits and Dianne McIntyre are still in contention on 92pts each.

Full details - click here.

TEL - Week7

Slightly cooler conditions after the heatwave for the five players who played in this weeks Thursday Evening League. A welcome visit from ex-NRGC regular Rowland Barnfield who grabbed top spot this week with 20pts. Mike Miller was runner-up on 18pts.

Jeremy Twaits still hangs on to the lead in the Best 5 ladder on 92pts with Dianne McIntyre and Tim Page second and third respectively.
Full details - click here.

TEL - Week6

It seems everyone's on holiday with only three players playing in the league this week!! Steve Cobb was this week's winner with a score of 20pts.
The Best 5 scores haven't changed much with Jeremy Twaits still heading the table.
Full details - click here.

TEL - Week5

No weather worries for the league players this evening. Six players turned out to play.
After a minor hiccup last week, Dianne McIntyre was back on form to take the weekly prize with a score of 19pts. Runner-up was Steve Cobb (17pts) followed by Jeremy Twaits (15pts).
Full details - click here. 

We now have some scores on the board for the overall Best 5 prize. Jeremy Twaits leads the way followed by Dianne McIntyre and Tim Page. Still plenty of weeks to go yet!!

Tim Butler

I've got some exciting news about Tim Butler Golf.

From July 1^st, I will be the new owner of the Driving Range at Newbury Racecourse.  

As most will know the 10 bay driving range is located in the centre of the race track and has both a chipping and putting green to practice on also.  

We can be found at RG14 7NZ and through the first set of gates you come to at Newbury Racecourse.

The entire facility is open to everyone and there is nothing I'd like to see more than you bringing your family and friends down and having fun at my driving range (safely though please 😉)

For those of you on Facebook and Twitter I have set up new groups to keep you up to date on all of the happenings and special offers in the coming months and I'd love it if you joined the groups and let me know what you think and also your thoughts on improving the current facility.   

Join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1616130045365058/

Follow us on Twitter here: @golfrangeNRC

The first thing I will be doing is adding a load of new range balls and throwing a load of the old ones away, I know you'll be as happy as I am about this!!  

We are the only public place in Newbury to practice from grass or mats with a chipping and putting green right by the range. (I've converted the old 4th green to the new putting green and will be hand mowing to improve the surfaces as much as possible)

I've improved the value of the range balls too; you now get 40 balls for £2.

I'm also doing a special offer of four 60-minute golf lessons for the price of three.

So, what do you think?  Honestly, I am so excited (and nervous) but I'm sure with your help and support I can make this a great place to practice and learn golf.

I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you soon.

Best wishes, Tim

07810 523040

Tim Butler Golf

www.timbutlergolf.co.uk

TEL - Week4

The players were fortunate with the weather in last night's Evening League at Deanwood. It was a showery day, but all remained dry for the golf!!
This week winner was Jeremy Twaits with an super score of 23pts. Runner-up was Mike Miller on 19pts followed by Tim Page 18pts.
Full details - click here.

TEL - Week3

A slightly better turn out for the Evening League at Deanwood Park yesterday with seven players taking part. We're still hoping to build on this to encourage more players along.

This week's winner was Dianne McIntyre with an excellent score of 22pts. Tim Page was runner-up with 20pts.

Full details - click here.

TEL - Week2

Some dodgy weather yesterday for week 2 of the Thursday Evening League which deterred a few from taking part. But the 5 players who decided to go for it enjoyed a break in the weather and a dry round!! Hoping for a better turn out next week with some decent weather.

This week's winner was Jeremy Twaits with 19pts losing one shot off his league handicap. Dianne McIntyre scored a steady 17pts to match her week 1 score.
Full details - click here.

TEL - Week1

The Evening League finally got under way yesterday evening. This year it is being played on Thursdays and our thanks to Deanwood Park for allowing us to play the games on their course.
Like last year, it will be run as an individual Stableford over 9 holes each week. As we were a little late getting this off the ground, it will be  played over 12 or 13 weeks depending on weather and available light towards the end of the competition.
There is an individual prize for the best Stableford score each week and there will be prizes at the end of the competition for the best 5 aggregate scores.

Just 8 players for the first week, but we are expecting more to come along in subsequent weeks. This week's winner with a score of 18pts was Raymond Bilton who just edged out Jeremy Twaits on count-back.
Full details - click here.

 

THE FINAL HURRAH

Today was our last ever competition at the racecourse. A Texas Scramble with ten teams of 3 taking part. A massive thank-you to all those taking part today and supporting the club right to the end. Those who optimistically opted for shorts today might have regretted it a little with a chilly northerly breeze blowing, but no matter!!!

The winners today were Tim Page, Geoff Denner & Dianne McIntyre with a score of 57.0. Runners-up were Stuart Briginshaw, Harry Jackson & Jan Hinks (57.4) followed by Steve Cobb, Rowland Barnfield & Stephen Vale (58.0).
Full result - click here.

Winners - Geoff, Dianne & Tim

 

 

Afterwards, all the players gathered in Nuffield for the presentations and a buffet lunch. Thanks to all the organisers today for organising all the prizes, trophies and food.


Although golf has finished at the racecourse, this may not be the end of our special little club. As you know we intend to try and continue to get together a few times a year and play as a society at other clubs. Watch this space!!!

Lastly, a personal thank-you from me for your kind words and support today. It meant so much to me.

Adieu.

Catch up

Sorry - I've been a bit remiss with updates recently. Time to catch up with the last weeks competitions...

Saturday 21st May was the Racecourse Cup. A small field with quite a few people away. The winner with a score of 72 was Jeremy Twaits just one shot ahead of Richard Mead.
Full result - click here.

Wednesday 25th May was the penultimate seniors competition - a singles Stableford with 17 players taking part. The winner on count-back was John Butcher just ahead of John Day - both 34pts. Third place went to Brian Faithfull just one point further back.
Full result - click here.

The final seniors competition was held on Friday 27th May with five teams of three taking part. The competition was 9 holes of Bowmaker stroke-play and a 9-hole Texas Scramble. The winning team were Raymond Bilton, Harry Jackson & Scott Holland scoring 97.6. Runners-up were John Day, Roy Whiting & Richard Cross on 98.7.
Full result - click here.
Prizes were presented afterwards and the players were all treated to an excellent buffet lunch. A huge thank-you to the organisers of this event.

Just one more event to go ... The Final Hurrah on Monday!!!!
 

May Seniors Medal

A beautiful day for the final seniors medal at the racecourse today. Unfortunately, the scores didn't quite reach the heady heights of the temperature out there. Everyone seemed to have at least one disaster on the card!! But, never mind - it was a nice day to be out there anyway!!

Fifteen players played in two divisions.
The winner in division 1 was Barry Heath with a nett 75 followed by John Butcher and Raymond Bilton who carded the lowest gross.
Full result - click here.

In division 2, Tom Wallin was the victor with a nett 74. Gordon Turner and Richard Cross were 2nd and 3rd respectively both scoring nett 77.
Full result - click here.

Just one 2 was recorded today by Raymond Bilton. It was a multiple rollover so Raymond can now buy a Lamborghini (just a model one)!!!

May Medal

With a number of people away, just seven players competed in the final club medal to be played at the racecourse. The weather was kind as well!!

The winner with an excellent nett 68 was the in-form Mike Miller. Runner-up was John Butcher just ahead of Jeremy Twaits on count-back after both carded nett 73. Consolation for Jeremy was that he shot the lowest gross.
Full result - click here.
 
There was a rollover of the two's pool from last month and the jackpot was scooped by Mike Miller with a 2 at the very challenging par 3 17th. Well done Mike!!!