The first leg of our annual match against Theale was played yesterday , resulting in a four-two victory. Only time will tell if this is a big enough win to take to Theale in July but I'm quietly confident we have the talent to get a result there , even if we will be without the services of a few who played yesterday. The winning pairs were Jim Green and John McCartney, Mark Allen and Mark Richardson, Nigel Huszarick and Ian Folwell and Jon Miller and Dean Butler. Roy and Russell were unlucky to come up against their best player Darren who played under par on the day and Jeremy and Jake went down by the narrowest of margins. As always we much enjoyed the company of our friends from Theale and thank Fiona and Rachel and staff for their efforts on the catering front.
Jon Miller.
Monday, 20 June 2011
Sunday, 19 June 2011
June Junior Medal
A decent turn-out of 12 players yesterday for the June Junior Medal played in testing conditions.
A very close result with Danny Glover just beating Will Green on count-back after both carded net 70. One shot behind was Josh Wallin closely followed by Max Nicholls, whose 78 was the lowest gross of the day, and Luke Bannister.
Full result - click here.
In the Junior Masters Trophy, Max Nicholls is still ahead by only 2 points from Danny Glover with Luke Bannister a further 2 points back. Full details - click here.
A very close result with Danny Glover just beating Will Green on count-back after both carded net 70. One shot behind was Josh Wallin closely followed by Max Nicholls, whose 78 was the lowest gross of the day, and Luke Bannister.
Full result - click here.
In the Junior Masters Trophy, Max Nicholls is still ahead by only 2 points from Danny Glover with Luke Bannister a further 2 points back. Full details - click here.
Bicester Away Day
The hardy golfers decided to go ahead with the planned Captains Away Day to Bicester on Saturday afternoon and were rewarded with sunshine and only one small shower. Jim Purvis had an outstanding 1st nine holes and (nearly did a McIlroy) almost blowing up on the back 9 but held it together just in the last 3 holes winning with 31 stableford points closely followed by Roger Tillett & Jeremy Twaits who had 30. Great afternoon/evening was had by all.
Maria's last away day to Bicester will be on Saturday 16th July, tee times from 3pm. Notice/sheet will be on the board soon.
Maria Tillett
Maria's last away day to Bicester will be on Saturday 16th July, tee times from 3pm. Notice/sheet will be on the board soon.
Maria Tillett
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Thursday Evening League - Week 5
Well - the course is certainly getting some water lately. This evening started off with a bit of sunshine, but ended with some quite heavy showers and a few claps of thunder. But, I think all will agree, the course is looking excellent and the greens are the best we have seen them.
After five weeks, the good scores are still being returned. This week's winner of the individual prize went to Luke Bannister(One For The Road) with a superb 25 points, two ahead of Jake Chambers(Easily Second) with 23. Luke's score helped his team to gain maximum points this week ahead of Easily Second with Puurre in third spot. This gives Easily Second a healthy 15 point lead over Captain Eleven (who had a poor week) in the league table with Birdies & Bogeymen and One For The Road not far behind. But with handicaps diminishing every week and still 9 weeks of competition to go, there's plenty of time!!
Full details - click here.
After five weeks, the good scores are still being returned. This week's winner of the individual prize went to Luke Bannister(One For The Road) with a superb 25 points, two ahead of Jake Chambers(Easily Second) with 23. Luke's score helped his team to gain maximum points this week ahead of Easily Second with Puurre in third spot. This gives Easily Second a healthy 15 point lead over Captain Eleven (who had a poor week) in the league table with Birdies & Bogeymen and One For The Road not far behind. But with handicaps diminishing every week and still 9 weeks of competition to go, there's plenty of time!!
Full details - click here.
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Seniors Club Championships
The second 18 holes of the Senior Club Championships was played today in cooler conditions. Twenty-five men and five ladies completed two rounds of stroke play for the prizes. The course was in excellent condition and the Seniors thank the green staff for their hard work in preparing the course.
In previous years, this has been a mixed gender competition, but from this year there is a separate Senior ladies competition for the Kampala Trophy kindly donated by Judy Willson. The men still play for the Quarry Cup.
Men
In the Men's gross competition, Jim Green managed to hold on to his first round lead to take the title scoring 160. He was pushed all the way by runner-up Raymond Bilton. Third was Malcolm Passey followed by Brain Bailey.
In the Nett category, Mike Pritchard took the honours with a score of 142. Two shots behind were three players, but John Taylor just pipped Bob Evans and Jim Green on count-back.
Men's Gross details - click here.
Men's Nett details - click here.
Ladies
The winner of the inaugural Kampala Trophy was first round leader Sam Whiting with a score of 178. Judy Willson was the runner-up and Linda Vale third.
The nett prize was won by Liz Evans with a score of 149 closely followed by Sam Whiting and Judy Willson third.
Ladies Gross details - click here.
Ladies Nett details - click here.
In previous years, this has been a mixed gender competition, but from this year there is a separate Senior ladies competition for the Kampala Trophy kindly donated by Judy Willson. The men still play for the Quarry Cup.
Men
In the Men's gross competition, Jim Green managed to hold on to his first round lead to take the title scoring 160. He was pushed all the way by runner-up Raymond Bilton. Third was Malcolm Passey followed by Brain Bailey.
In the Nett category, Mike Pritchard took the honours with a score of 142. Two shots behind were three players, but John Taylor just pipped Bob Evans and Jim Green on count-back.
Men's Gross details - click here.
Men's Nett details - click here.
Ladies
The winner of the inaugural Kampala Trophy was first round leader Sam Whiting with a score of 178. Judy Willson was the runner-up and Linda Vale third.
The nett prize was won by Liz Evans with a score of 149 closely followed by Sam Whiting and Judy Willson third.
Ladies Gross details - click here.
Ladies Nett details - click here.
Nine-Hole Qualifier
The next monthly 9-hole qualifier will take place on Wednesday evening 22nd June.
Anyone can enter especially those members who are unable to play in the usual club qualifiers and members who can only manage 9 holes. This 9 holes competition can help in obtaining the necessary three qualifiers in order to have an ACTIVE HANDICAP for this year and in the year 2012.
There are 3 more competitions this year in June, July and August. Entry is by way of £3 stamp placed on the entry sheet on the notice board and cards for the competition should be collected from the Pro-Shop on the day.
Anyone can enter especially those members who are unable to play in the usual club qualifiers and members who can only manage 9 holes. This 9 holes competition can help in obtaining the necessary three qualifiers in order to have an ACTIVE HANDICAP for this year and in the year 2012.
There are 3 more competitions this year in June, July and August. Entry is by way of £3 stamp placed on the entry sheet on the notice board and cards for the competition should be collected from the Pro-Shop on the day.
Monday, 13 June 2011
Captain's Day
The annual Captain's Day event was held yesterday in "not very summery" conditions.This is a day dedicated to charity and we managed to raise £662 pounds in total. In memory of Wendy Seymour, £170 will go to the Rarer Cancer Foundation from selling Dan's Pro drive on the 13th hole. The rest of the money will go to Action for Children and was raised from a raffle, balloon surprise, captain's charity parking space and putting & chipping competitions.
In the main competitions, John McCartney won the men's category with Jon Miller in runners-up spot followed by John Butcher. For the ladies, Kim Richardson was triumphant followed by Sandra Chamberlain and Sam Whiting in third spot. Full details - click here.
The Men's longest drive was won by Carl McCartney.
The Ladies longest drive by Fay Unsworth.
Men's nearest the pin by Chris Adlem.
Ladies nearest the pin not awarded as no-one was on the green!
Putting competition went to Chris Adlem.
Chipping competition to Bob Stevenson.
Captain's charity parking space was won by John Baron.
The rain didn't spoil Captain's Day. Although we all got wet, I didn't hear one member moan, in fact we had a few laughs along the way. Jim Green being robbed at every turn, Bob Stevenson weighing up the chipping green, taking several practice swings then promptly rolling his ball into the hole, Chris Adlem rolling or was it whacking a 30 foot putt into the hole to win the putting competition and Jon Miller having drips on his drips!
All in the name of charity and friendship, Maria & I would like to thank each and everyone of you for the support and friendship shown during our time as Captains, it rained all day but it didn't stop us.
We would like to thank everyone who helped us along the way, including the bar staff, club shop, green keepers, committee & Andrew Buchanan for his help with the score cards.
A special thanks to Maria from myself for all the hard work done behind the scenes.
John Graham.
In the main competitions, John McCartney won the men's category with Jon Miller in runners-up spot followed by John Butcher. For the ladies, Kim Richardson was triumphant followed by Sandra Chamberlain and Sam Whiting in third spot. Full details - click here.
The Men's longest drive was won by Carl McCartney.
The Ladies longest drive by Fay Unsworth.
Men's nearest the pin by Chris Adlem.
Ladies nearest the pin not awarded as no-one was on the green!
Putting competition went to Chris Adlem.
Chipping competition to Bob Stevenson.
Captain's charity parking space was won by John Baron.
ooooOOOoooo
The rain didn't spoil Captain's Day. Although we all got wet, I didn't hear one member moan, in fact we had a few laughs along the way. Jim Green being robbed at every turn, Bob Stevenson weighing up the chipping green, taking several practice swings then promptly rolling his ball into the hole, Chris Adlem rolling or was it whacking a 30 foot putt into the hole to win the putting competition and Jon Miller having drips on his drips!
All in the name of charity and friendship, Maria & I would like to thank each and everyone of you for the support and friendship shown during our time as Captains, it rained all day but it didn't stop us.
We would like to thank everyone who helped us along the way, including the bar staff, club shop, green keepers, committee & Andrew Buchanan for his help with the score cards.
A special thanks to Maria from myself for all the hard work done behind the scenes.
John Graham.
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