Who is this?

Anyone recognise this rather stern looking chap playing in the Pro-Am at Wentworth this week? His caddie looks a lot happier than him .... probably because he's getting paid!!!
Or maybe Wentworth turned down the quote he gave them for re-decorating the clubhouse?!?!? Apparently, he played with Joost Luiten ... lucky fella!!

Seniors Bowmaker

Today's event for the seniors was a Bowmaker stroke-play competition played in beautiful weather conditions. Ten teams of 3 and one "cheeky" team of 4 competed for today's prizes.
The winning team with a superb score of 127 was Derrick Perrin, Steve Vale & Colin Cox. The runners-up on 134 were Sam Whiting, Les Eden, Barry Heath & Alan Owen followed by Gordon Turner, Roy Whiting & John Butcher just beaten on count-back courtesy of a better back 9.
Full result - click here.

Tuesday Evening League W2

The Tuesday Evening League completed it's second week last night.
So far we have 19 players involved, but it's certainly not too late to come along and join in. You would be made very welcome. Just turn up on a Tuesday Evening - tee times are normally from between 17:30 and 18:00. There is a weekly prize for the best score on that evening and prizes at the end of the competition for the best 7 scores out of the 14 or 15 weeks.
On week1 Mike Pritchard was the best of the evening and Dean Butler took the prize in week 2.
To view how everyone is doing, there is a link from the "Events" menu on http://www.nrgc.co.uk or click here to go directly to the score sheet.

Edward Pearce Trophy

The seniors played their second board competition of the year today at the racecourse. The Edward Pearce trophy is a seniors mixed singles Stableford. Really nice weather with the usual racecourse breeze blowing across the course!! Twenty six men and three ladies competed for the prizes.
The winner with an excellent total of 42pts was John Clark. Runner-up on count-back was Richard Aldred who just edged out Richard Cross both having scored 37pts.
Full result - click here.

Injured Jockeys Fund

Visit to Oaksey House, Lambourn.

On arrival we were cordially greeted by Lady Oaksey, wife of the founder Lord Oaksey, and we were given a comprehensive tour of the buildings.

I was surprised to find that Oaksey House, opened in 2009, is a light and airy state of the art building with eco-friendly features. Situated in the main building there are communal areas for work or leisure with photos and memorabilia of the racing world.  Large paintings enhance the walls and there is a function room and kitchen that can be hired out. There are several treatment rooms, clinic rooms and gyms to facilitate the recovery of injured jockeys

Across the garden from the house are independent living apartments for retired jockeys and their families, and rehabilitation apartments for jockeys as they recover from injury.

Oaksey House is a resource greatly appreciated by many jockeys. My cheque was gratefully received and will be used as needed.

Grateful thanks to all who contributed to my Captains Charity.

Jan Hinks

NRGC vs Donnington Valley

Donnington Valley 4 1/2 NRGC 1/2

 

After a full English Breakfast 5 Men's pairings set off around Donnington Valley Golf Course in cool but dry conditions.Golf Course knowledge and some good play from the Home Team helped them to a fine victory. Dean Butler and John Cooper managed to secure a half point with some good golf.The Donnington Valley Course is tight with lots of things called trees. The green keepers will be pleased to see that lots of us trimmed them a little bit as we went round.We all gathered at the end for a drink and some food to end the day.

The Donnington Valley Team were a friendly accommodating bunch and a pleasant day was had by all despite the result for NRGC. We look forward to welcoming Donnington Valley back to the Racecourse next year for a return match.I would like to thank all the players for representing the club today and an extra mention for Dean and John for scoring a half in their match.

 

Paul Hickey.

Seniors vs Deanwood

The seniors played a friendly match at Deanwood on Friday 9th May in some very windy weather. Not quite the result we hoped for with Deanwood winning by a comprehensive 5 1/2 to 1/2. Well done to Geoff Denner and Les Eden for securing the half point!!
A good day enjoyed by all!!