October Junior Medal

Following his first competition success in the Bogey Competition yesterday, Stefan Klas made it a double by winning his first junior medal today narrowly beating Dan Green on countback after both players carded nett 69. Two shots further back, Josh Wallin grabbed third spot also on countback from Jack Unsworth who scored the lowest gross of the day (77) along with Max Nicholls. A decent field of eleven juniors competed today, and it was nice to see some new names on the result sheet! Full result - click here.

With a 16-point lead over Danny Glover and only a maximum of 14 points for two wins available in the Nov and Dec Junior Medals, I think Max Nicholls looks a safe bet for the Junior Masters trophy!! Latest table - click here.

Bogey Competition

Thirty-one players (27 men and 4 ladies) competed for the prizes in this year's Bogey Competition played today. With the weather being kind to us again and the course in pristine condition, there was some impressive scoring as over half the field beat the course at matchplay.
The clear winner today was rapidly-improving Stefan Klas with an impressive score of +10. The runner-up spot was decided on countback with Sarah Purvis just beating John Bye after both carded +7. Fourth and fifth places were also decided on countback with Mark Allen taking the honours from playing partner Mark Richardson, both scoring +5.
Full result - click here.

Order of Merit
With both leaders finishing outside the top 6 in today's competition, Sarah Purvis took advantage with her runner-up place today to sneak up on them. Andrew Buchanan and Ian Folwell both still lead the table on 48 points but Sarah is now only 3 points behind them. Max Nicholls and Maria Tillett are just a bit further back on 41 points, but with only one counting competition to go (November Greensomes), it really is between the top 3.
Full table - click here.

October Weekday Stableford

This month's Weekday Stableford was played on Thu 27th & Fri 28th October. On Friday in particular the weather was glorious with warm sunshine and very little wind. Fifteen players entered this month's competition. The winner by a single point was Gary Crosby on 41 points from Josh Wallin on 40 points. Third place went to Tim Page who beat John Baron and Steve Robinson on countback after all three scored 37 points.
Full result - click here.

Pro's Winter Texas Scramble

PRO'S TEXAS SCRAMBLE

Saturday 7th January 2012

starts with a Full English Breakfast
from 7:15am followed by
18-hole Texas Scramble
8:25 tee-off - Shotgun start

PRIZES FOR THE TOP THREE TEAMS

At the end of play, come to the Clubhouse for
Mulled wine and a mince pie

£16.00 - ALL MEMBERS, £26.00 - NON MEMBERS

Click here for entry form

Junior Open

Thirty-seven players took part in the annual S&J Communications Junior Open today. Twenty-five were in the main competition and a further twelve youngsters, who do not have an official handicap yet, took part in a 12-hole Stableford event all playing off a nominal 28 handicap. As well as the "home" players taking part, Newbury Racecourse welcomed players from nine other golf clubs (Deanwood, Donnington Valley, Castle Royle, Frilford Heath, Hadden Hill, Hazlemere, Reading, Sandford Springs and Woburn). Conditions today were very testing with a strong easterly wind blowing, but these conditions did not prevent some fantastic scores being returned and a very exciting finish to the event.

In the gross competition, Max Nicholls (NRGC) and Ben Gilbert (Newbury & Crookham) were tied after both shooting superb rounds of 72. A two-hole aggregate play-off ensued with Max Nicholls just edging out Ben after birdies on both play-off holes. Third place went to Chris Little (Frilford Heath) on 73, followed by last year's winner Jordan Williams (Frilford Heath) one shot further back. Full result - click here.
The nett competition witnessed more great scoring. The winner was Josh Gilbert (Newbury & Crookham) with a superb nett 62. Josh was followed by Ben Gilbert (nett 65), but as Ben had already captured the runner-up prize in the gross category, the runner-up prize went to third-placed Marcus Pugh (Hazlemere). Full result - click here.
The yellow-tee Stableford was won by Jamie Wallin and runner-up was Jack Oades.
For a full list of prize winners - click here.
















To see more pictures ... click here.

Finally, some thank-you's are in order...

Firstly to Peter Smith from S&J Communications for his continued sponsorship of this event and his generosity in keeping the whole support team "fed and watered".
Nick Mitchell and Lorraine Storey for their organisation and support of this event.
Richard Holmes and his green staff for the superb and ever-improving condition of the course.
Fiona and her team in the clubhouse for all the catering today - the meal was fantastic.
The team of Seniors helping with all jobs from starting to scoring to photography - John & Marian Taylor, Mike & Judy Willson, John Christopher, Paul Tebbutt and Andrew Buchanan.
Captains Jon Miller and Sam Whiting for presenting the prizes.
And finally to all the competitors today - thank-you for taking part and we hope to see you again next year.

Junior Pro-Am

The Junior Pro-Am recently played at NRGC saw some remarkable results – with 2 professionals, Dan Seymour (NRGC) and Richard Campbell (West Berks) breaking the course record, with their 7 under-par rounds of 64. Another record was shattered on the day, and that was a team score of -25, which won the tournament. The winning team was led by NRGC Pro Nick Mitchell with Jim Purvis and juniors Max Nicholls and Ben Gilbert. Second team home, just two shots behind the leaders, was headed by European Senior Tour player, John Hoskison with Myra Baker, George Baker, Jack Unsworth. In third place, with a score of -18, was Steve Mitchell’s team (also NRGC) of Jon Miller, Chris Richardson and Luke Bannister. For the professionals, Dan Seymour and Richard Campbell were joint first, with Nigel Hart (NRGC) in third place with a 6 under par, 65 and Nick Mitchell’s 2 under par 69 was enough to give him fourth place. This tournament has been running for about 8 years, and is the only one locally that gives juniors a chance to play alongside professional golfers in this format.

October Fourball

After a chilly start, this year's October Fourball was blessed with some warm autumnal sunshine for most of the competition. The benign conditions in this better-ball stroke play competition off 3/4 handicap allowed for some tremendous scores to be returned.
The winners, retaining their title from last year, were John Graham and Sarah Purvis with a superb nett 60. Runners-up were the junior pairing of Max Nicholls and Jack Unsworth who just pipped Jimmy Green and Nigel Huszarik on countback after both carded nett 63's. Fourth place went to John Butcher and Jim Purvis who beat two other teams who all scored nett 65.
Full result - click here.

Trousers-of-the-day award goes to Mark Richardson for his superb John Daley-esque strides ... fantastic!!!

Pace of play
Unfortunately, the pace of play today was disappointing with no groups managing to break the four-hour barrier!! We don't want a race, but we certainly need to improve on this!!

Order of Merit
The Order of Merit title is still in the balance after today's competition. Andrew Buchanan and Ian Folwell still remain tied at the top on 47 points each. Today's result means Max Nicholls has closed the leader's gap to 6 points closely followed by Maria Tillett 1 further point back. Just two counting events left this year (Bogey Competition and November Greensomes), so still all to play for.
Full listing - click here.