Alan Owen funeral

Just to let you know that the service for Alan will be held at the West Berkshire Crematorium (Thatcham) on Thursday 16th July at 11:15.

Seniors Waltz 123

Another windy day at the racecourse for today's senior competition which was a Waltz 123 Stableford. Eight teams of 3 took part in the event.
The winning team were Jan Hinks, Paul Tebbutt & Ken Croucher with a total of 77pts. Runners-up, just missing out on card count-back were Chris Moore, Geoff Denner & Raymond Bilton (also 77pts) and in third place were Mike Pritchard, Harry Jackson & Richard Cross just one point further back.
Full result - click here.

TEL - Week9

I remembered to order the sunshine, but forgot to cancel the wind for this evening ... very, very blustery for week 9 of the Tuesday Evening League!! Still some decent scores returned.
The winner this evening with 19pts was Geoff Denner. Second place went to Dianne McIntyre beating Tim Page on count-back  after both scored 18pts.
The Best7 competition is really close with many players in contention. Leader is still Jeremy Twaits on 119 just ahead of Dave Warwick on 116 with Steve Cobb one point further back and another four players within 2 points of Steve.
Full details - click here.

July Medal

The good weather continues with more warm conditions for this month's medal. The course is really playing hard and fast just like a links course. Everyone is hitting the ball a long way, but the trick is to stop it when it gets to that little green bit at the other end!!!!

Just eleven players today (9 men and 2 ladies) played in one mixed division. The winner with a fine 69 was Mike Miller. Fresh from her excellent performance at the Inter Club Trophy, Dianne McIntyre was the runner-up just edging out Steve Cobb (lowest gross - 79) on count-back after both netted scores of 71.
Full result - click here.

No two's recorded today (although there were plenty of claims for "nearly a two"!!!), so the two's pool will roll over to next month's medal. A good incentive to enter!!

After five summer medals, the Owen Millennium Trophy and Summer Medal Aggregate competitions are taking shape. The latest standings can be viewed by clicking the links below.
Owen Millennium Trophy
Summer Medal Aggregate

Alan Owen

Sadly I have to report that Alan Owen passed away this morning.  He was another of the stalwarts of the club and was part of the seniors from quite early on.  He was taken into hospital in Reading about two weeks ago, but the family managed to get him back to the Rainbow room in West Berkshire Hospital for his last few days.  Stephen (one of his sons, and a former member of NRGC) said he looked through the newspaper at the golf results each week, however poorly he felt.

I will always remember his happy smile as he chugged along in the buggy - not caring if his golf was not the best, but just enjoying being out there.

Our thoughts go out to all his family at this sad time.
Rest in Peace Alan.

Judy Willson (Seniors Captain)

Inter Club Challenge Trophy

The hastily gathered team spent an enjoyable and very hot day at Deanwood, representing NRGC in the Inter Club Challenge Trophy.  

We were not in the prizes, however, Dianne McIntyre's hard earned 36 pts, nearly got her the individual ladies trophy, she was only 2 pts away.  Dianne was convinced I had made the wrong choice, putting her in the individual ladies spot, but she did us proud.  Well done Dianne.  

The men's pairing of Jason Allum and Michael Miller proved a success with their 38 pts, however the winning score in their category was a massive 49 pts (by the home team).  The mixed pairing of Linda and Steve Vale enjoyed a fantastic front 9, however, faded just a little in the second half to miss out on the individual trophy in their category.   Singleton male, Allan Trotman was playing his second day in the scorching heat, which affected his game, and the ladies pairing of Jan and Judy…… well, we got round!!!  Many thanks Jan for putting up with my erratic play, you possibly could have done better on your own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

I would like to say a big thank you to all the team - you are all winners in my book.

To view some pictures of our team in action - please click here.

Judy

Seniors July Medal

Another scorching hot day at the racecourse (35 degrees!!!) for the Seniors Medal today. With many people away for various reasons, just 13 players competed today and so just one mixed division was played.
The winner, with an excellent score of 67 (and the best gross of the day of 87), was Barry Heath. Runner-up was Harry Jackson (nett 75) followed by Brian Faithfull just one shot further back.
Full result - click here.

No two's were recorded today so the pool will roll over to next month.