26 March, 2024

Waltz competition March 26th 2024. Results via Stuart Miles

Good afternoon Gentlemen, a pleasant morning out with decent weather and no rain. 37 seniors put their tallies up and the Tango also became a Waltz, with 7 4 balls and 3 3 balls. Results as follows. Waltz, one prize, winners were, Peter Lord, Peter Thomas, Peter Fraser. 59 points. Tango, 2 prizes. First, Andy Mitchell, Stephen Graham, Chris Blazdell, Mike Carnell with 71 points. Second, Don Wraight, Dave (Mole) Jones, Mike Griffiths, Malcolm Hughes with 70 points.

20 March, 2024

WINTER LEAGUE FINAL RESULTS VIA MIKE HEALEY

Michael Healey Tue, 19 Mar at 19:15 Seniors - we did it and did it in style. Given the persistent inclement weather we have been experiencing, nobody thought we would get through 6 rounds of our Winter League this year but we have persevered, remained flexible on dates and lo and behold, today we completed the set. No fewer than 39 members turned out for the final round and there was even a hint of shirt sleeves towards the end. There was a definite feeling of spring around and we are all keeping our fingers crossed for our postponed St David's Day Trophy on Thursday. There was quite a bit of count back at the top as you will see. The final Winter League Table will be posted on the board Thursday but here are today's scores and winners. There were seven prizes in total as well as League points: Senior Winter League - Round 6 Results: First: Bob Jarvis 32 points (10 WL pts) Prize Second: Jon Falcus 30 points (9WL pts) Prize Third: Alan Barnsdale 29 points (8 WL pts) Prize Fourth: Stuart Miles 28 points (7 WL pts) Prize Fifth: George Hughes 26 points (c/b) (6 WL pts) Prize Sixth: Don Wraight 26 points (c/b) (5 WL pts) Prize Seventh: Barry Dare 26 points (c/b) (4 WL pts) Prize Eighth: Peter Taylor 26 points (c/b) (3 WL pts) Ninth: Wyn Jenkins 26 points (c/b) (2 WL pts) Tenth: Alan Bottomley 26 points (c/b) (1 WL pt) Bob Jarvis kept up the challenge with his scores, taking third place overall with 32 WL points. Alan Barnsdale took part and scored well in all six rounds, achieving 38 WL points. Our winner overall, had already made himself unassailable after 5 rounds but added more points today, achieving a total of 45 WL points. The winner of the Senior Winter League Trophy is Peter Taylor. Well done Peter.

09 March, 2024

SENIORS MEDAL STABLEFORD MARCH 7TH 2024

1st Alan Barnsdale(16) 29 2nd Alan Bottomley(17) 29 3rd Robert Jarvis(28) 28 4th Damian Atkin(19) 27 5th Gary Campbell(22) 27 6th Richard Collier(11) 26 7th Michael Hollings(26) 26 7th Michael Carnell(20) 26 9th Brian Cross(24) 25 10th Don Wraight(14) 25 11th Peter Lord(33) 25 12th Peter Taylor(42) 25 13th Ernie Williams(20) 25 14th Reg Peacock(23) 25 15th David Mole Jones(14) 25 16th Peter Michael Thomas(24) 24 17th Graham Bryne(24) 22 18th Stuart Leyland(28) 22 19th Keith Hawthorn(20) 22 20th Steve Monk(29) 21 21st Alan Pocklington(34) 21 22nd Barry Dare(26) 21 23rd George Hughes(29) 21 24th Mike Healey(26) 20 25th Chris Blazdell(26) 20 26th Malcolm Williams(21) 20 27th Stewart Poole(22) 20 28th Ken Tieszen(32) 19 29th Tom McGrady(25) 19 30th Tony Harcombe(25) 19 31st Peter Fraser(28) 19 32nd Andrew Mitchell(19) 19 33rd Leslie Williams(32) 18 34th Ian Ketland(32) 17 35th Peter Bowen(32) 17 36th Barry Evans(42)

05 March, 2024

WINTER LEAGUE ROUND FIVE RESULTS FROM MIKE HEALEY MARCH 5TH 2024

Seniors - a misty, murky morning with a promise of sunshine. The rays came through eventually adding to a pleasant morning of golf. Our highest number to date in 2024 - 39 tallies were thrown into the bag and we set off in our groups for Round 5 of the senior Winter League. One unfortunate participant had to retire because of a ride-on failure but the rest battled it out in good finishing time. There was lots of count back on the cards for Stuart to sort out but he coped with it admirably. As usual, there were 10 league points up for grabs and 7 kitty competition prizes. I am attaching the up-to-date spreadsheet with results from all five rounds thus far and the astute observers amongst you will note that a certain member finds himself in an unassailable position going into Round 6 in a fortnight's time. Well done Peter. Winter League - Round 5 First: Peter Taylor - 36 points (10 WL pts) Prize Second: Dave Mole Jones - 30 points (9 WL pts) Prize Third: Peter Lord - 29 points (c/b) (8 WL pts) Prize Fourth: Bob Jarvis - 29 points (c/b) (7 WL pts) Prize Fifth: Nigel Davies - 29 points (c/b) (6 WL pts) Prize Sixth: Alan Pocklington - 28 points (c/b) (5 WL pts) Prize Seventh: Alan Barnsdale - 28 points (c/b) (4 WL pts) Prize Eighth: Paul Wallace-Jones - 28 points (c/b) (3 WL pts) Ninth: Mick Carnell - 27 points (c/b) (2 WL pts) Tenth: Wyn Jenkins - 27 points (c/b) (1 WL pt)

01 March, 2024

YELLOW BALL REPORT FROM MIKE HEALEY FEBRUARY 29TH 2024

I am starting hesitantly by saying the weather might have changed. We certainly had no rain and although the temperature gauge was one short of double figures, a round yellow object appeared, from time to time, amongst the clouds. 36 seniors placed their tallies in the bag for a Yellow Ball competition and 9 x fourballs set off to the tees. There was some discussion regarding further openings of the remaining five holes but it is obvious where the problem lies when they are inspected thoroughly. 13 holes was enough to satisfy our competitive edge and the challenge was on. Pressure was experienced by all yellow ball holders, some more than others but overall, an enjoyable morning's golf. Three teams carded 115 points but alas only one of them was eligible for a prize due to count back. Read on for winning three teams: Yellow Ball Result: First: Dave Mole Jones, Chris Blazdell, Damien Atkin and Peter Taylor - 137 points Second: Alan Pocklington, Graham Bryne, Steve Graham and Peter Lord - 123 points Third: Stuart Miles, Alan Bottomley, Bob Jarvis and Dave A Jones - 115 points (c/b)

PUTTING SESSION FEBRUARY 29TH 2024. REPORT FROM MIKE HEALEY

Seniors - I have once again travelled back home across the River Dee at Holt and I swear that the water level has not dropped since 31st October. With the whole of our November and December senior golf being wiped out, we have managed to date, 8 competitions in 2024, including 4 x Winter League. Today somebody mentioned 20 x putting sessions and he was spot on. Today we played our 20th indoor session but at least it was in yet another format. I believe it is the first time in golfing history that any Ryder Cup event, anywhere, has been decided on putting alone. Another first for Clays senior section. 18 members went into the bag and the first out tallies (Captains) were asked to choose team names. Barry Evans led from the front of his team (Geriatrics) and Peter Taylor captained his team (Tigers) and said he would sort his team's handicaps out. The first two circuits involved Pairs Betterball matchplay and league points recorded. It was then a free for all in singles matchplay to round off the competition. The two teams could not have been any closer until, on the very last putt of the day, the entire competition was hanging and won with one shot. The player asked modestly not to be named (initials MH). A fitting end to a keen but sporting competition. Well done to all who took part. Ryder Cup Winning Team: Peter Taylor, Stewart Poole, Stan Roberts, Bob Brown, Richard Collier, Eric Thwaites, Mike Hollings, Ken Tieszen and Mike Healey Reminders: 18 of us retired to meet other members for refreshments and decisions over the calendar. Looking ahead at next week weatherwise, we are not yet out of this depression. Rather than have an on-off situation, the Nearly St David's Day Trophy has been postponed and moved to Thursday 21st March. 2 apologies: - I reported initially that this event is a tally draw which is incorrect. 43 have already signed up and Don takes those names for a pre-draw, which will be posted in advance of the event (hopefully we will have the 16th tee back in play by then). The 2nd apology is those of you who cannot make the renewed date. Kindly take your name off the sheet if you are now unavailable. If the course is open next Thursday, a kitty comp will be inserted

28 February, 2024

CAPTAINS NEWSLLETER FEBRUARY 2024

Captain's Newsletter: February 2024 Captains’ Newsletter February 2024 Since my last newsletter we have played precious little golf due to the continual wet weather, thus a very short report. We did however manage to get a few games played, thankfully the February medal went ahead which was won by Darran Edwards with 32 points, in 2nd place Jack Whitehouse with 31 points and in 3rd place Michael McHugh with 27 points. We are all hoping for better weather so that Mark and his team can get the machinery out cutting again and to get all 18 holes playable as soon as possible. A big thanks to the seniors who volunteer to clear up the debris on the course caused by resent stormy weather. The seniors are continuing to make the best of the bad weather by turning out on Tuesdays and Thursdays in large numbers to take part in some indoor putting competitions on the days where the course is closed organised by Mike Heeley with bacon baps, coffees and a bit of banter afterwords, well done Mike . the golfing season will be getting under way in just over a month’s time so don’t forget to book into as many competitions as you can . Ladies Captain, s Report The Ladies Section in January were fortunate to have been able to play some 9 hole kitty competitions, however this has not been possible due to bad weather in February. Those who were able to play enjoyed the team competitions and the opportunity to get together socially after the round. On the occasions when the course has been closed some members met at the Range for practice. I think it is fair to say that everyone is looking forward to fairer weather and the opportunity to get out and play some golf! In planning for the forthcoming season we have a number of teams entered at a range of ‘Opens’ in the coming months. I would like to remind everyone of our own Club Competitions and to sign up for our Honours Board Competitions, Ping team applications etc. Please refer to the entry forms for the deadline dates. This year Angela Thomas Williams and Jayne Gibson have entered The Daily Mail competition so we wish them luck. We are looking forward to our overnight trip away in late March to play at Nefyn and Abersoch Golf Clubs, which will be a great preseason start for us all! Can I ask that you encourage Lady Golfers from other Clubs to sign up for our reinstated Ladies Open on July 17th. This proved last year to be very successful with lots of very positive comments from all participants. On behalf of the Ladies Section I would like to thank the Seniors Section for the huge effort undertaken by many of them to help clear debris from the course after recent stormy weather, it certainly made a difference on the course and aided Mark and his team to move forward in their maintenance programme. For those of us playing our Texas Scramble that day, despite the added pressure of an audience to keep us focussed, we enjoyed the jovial banter! Thank you. As you know, our Halfway House is now completed and looks fantastic with the dedication in its construction lead by our President Chris Jones and Captain Mick McHugh. We are now in process of acquiring folding tables and stacking chairs to ensure it is ready for use in the pending season. Dates for your diary, Friday March 22nd The Captains’ Last Supper dance, 2 course meal and dancing to a live band The Cheese cutters. Some tickets are still available and can be purchased from Hayley. Saturday March 23rd Club AGM. The agenda for the meeting has been circulated so please try and attend. Sue Falcus (lady captain). And finally from me… Just a few weeks to go before the Captains last supper on 22nd of March so if you have not got your tickets yet please do so asap . The AGM will be held on Saturday afternoon 23rd of March it would be nice to see as many members as possible in attendance. A reminder when we do get out on the course please keep all trollies behind the white lines around the greens, rake bunkers replace divots and repair pitch marks. So until next time enjoy your golf, fingers crossed the weather will get a bit dryer soon Kind Regards, Michael McHugh (Club Captain)

27 February, 2024

PAIRS BETTERBALL FEBRUARY 27TH 2024. REPORT FROM MIKE HEALEY

Seniors - Our highest turnout in the New Year so far. 38 seniors posted their tallies today for a Pairs Betterball (first of the season). The only rain encountered was a short heavy burst while we were all inside completing the morning's draw. The brollies went up but came down almost immediately and we remained dry throughout. The course is drying still and our greenkeepers are working really hard on both holes 16 and 17 as I am reporting. Today, two groups went out as 3 balls with a middle player getting two bites of the cherry. All came back in good time for refreshment. Cards were reasonable with some countback required and the four prizes were distributed as follows: Pairs Betterball: First: Peter Thomas and Steve Graham - 32 points Second: Reg Peacock and Steve Monk - 31 points Third: Andy Mitchell and Peter Taylor - 29 points (c/b) Fourth: Bob Jarvis and Mick Carnell - 29 points (c/b) Reminder: The postponed St David's Day Trophy is now being held on Thursday 21st March and there will be a kitty comp this coming Thursday instead. Next week - Tuesday - Winter League 5 and Thursday - March Medal. March calendars to follow!

Waltz competition March 26th 2024. Results via Stuart Miles

Good afternoon Gentlemen, a pleasant morning out with decent weather and no rain. 37 seniors put their tallies up and the Tango also became ...