Graham Brickell – our energetic golf-trip disorganiser – has reorganised the trip to Portal, Tarpoley. The dates published several weeks ago have been been put back a week, from 6th and 7th September to Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th September.

The reason Graham needed to make the change is because the original dates conflict with the Abergele Open Week, at which Peter Broady has organised his annual trip on Thursday 7th September. Some members of our section would understandably like to participate in both of these annual highlights of the Zimmer Tour.

Here are details of the trip as previously advertised, with the new dates and tee times.

Overnight Seniors Trip to Portal, Tarporley, 13th/14th September

Coming in at £190 for half board in a single room for 2 rounds of golf (different courses). £140 for shared room. This is the best deal I [Graham] have found for this year’s away trip .

If we get 20 takers, we are awarded one free space, which I’ll work into the budget by buying either beers or wine with dinner. And at 20 takers, we receive a free sleeve of balls each: ‘Unsung Heroes Limited Edition Balls’

Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf and Spa – 1 Night, 2 Rounds, Half Board.

Wednesday 13th: Championship Course – 18 Holes, Tee off from 12:30

“The Championship Course opened in 1990 & was named ‘Golf Course of the Year’ in 1995. Designer Donald Steel has created a challenge that is characterised by unique and distinctive holes; expansive water hazards and cascading waterfalls are among the tests. The signature is typical of Steel’s magnificent 7,000-yard plus layout – the long third tips the scales at 607 yards, with a green guarded by a beautiful lake”.

Thursday 14th September: Premier Course, tee off from 08:00. (Apologies for the early tee time, but the next available slot is not until the afternoon.)

Please advise, me, Graham Brickell, if interested via a message through the IG messaging system.

To book your place, you will need to give me £35.00 deposit before the end of March

Trip Organiser: Graham Brickell

Match Report for Winter League: 9 of 10 – Friday 3 March

48 cards submitted (25 Div 1 and 23 Div 2).

Winner
1st: Martin Franks – 36 points
2nd: Mark Marsland – 32 points
3rd: Dave Meir – 31 points

1st: Andrew Ransom – 37 points
2nd: Eric Harper – 36 points
3rd= Eric Cox, John White, John Higgins – 35 points

2’s prizes: Andrew Cox, Mike Pigott, Eric Harper

Paddy remains leader of Division 1, despite missing round 9 last week. And Phil Perry remains leaders of Division 2 going into the last round this Friday.

There are a handful of contenders in both divisions who could take the lead. But with snow forecast, and temperatures around zero, it remains to be seen whether or not round 10 is voided due to temporary greens. If so, the current leaderboard will remain unchanged, and Paddy and Phil will emerge winners of the season.

Next week I will upload the spreadsheet of all players and their total scores for the season.

Summer Knock out – The Mike Smith Trophy.

Reporter: Rob Taylor

Hey oop lads!

“A bit early” I hear some of you shout?

Well . . . your ever wise and forward-thinking Committee have ruled that we need to get this off the ground a bit earlier this year .

There are so many of us now – and hopefully the numbers will continue to grow –  that we need more time to get things done in an orderly fashion.

The longer we can spread the rounds over –  the less stress and aggro for all involved. Easy!

 Kapisch?

So here’s the thing. As from today ( Wednesday 8^th) a brand new pristine

ENTRY  LIST

has been neatly pinned to the Notice board in the locker room.

All you need to do for now is FILL YOUR NAME INTO one of the slots.

This years entry will be an opt-in only affair ( 2023 rules) .

Only those that opt-in (by filling their names onto the sheet in time ) will make it to the draw.

The list will remain on the board for 3 full weeks – until Wednesday 29^th March at least – but don’t use this as an escape clause – strike now – while iron is hot!

The rules and the final draw will be published onto the Seniors Website under a new heading – “Knock-outs”. This will all be in place by the start of April when we aim to kick off the 2023 Mike Smith Singles Knock-out Trophy .

Rob Taylor

Romiley Trip: 26 June 2023

Message from Jim Lindsay

Dear All

I’ve been persuaded against my better judgement to organise another Golf Day. Everyone seemed to enjoy our last outing at Romiley in October so I’ve provisionally booked 12 tees at Romiley again, for 26 June.

The tees start at 10am.
The cost is £26, a competitively priced green fee for a good course in summer.
The package I’ve booked is as per Maxitours – just the Golf. Order your own food and drink from their daily menu. Catering should be available from 9am.

Cost per person is £33 which includes £7 contribution to the prize fund. If we get 48 players that’s a prize fund of at least £336. There are both individual and team prizes.

I was reluctant to organise another event because our last Golf Day was a real pain chasing people for deposits, and then again for the balances. I also had a number of late withdrawals.

And so I’m now asking everyone to pay the full amount in one go by Fri April 14th latest.
The refund policy will be dependent on you finding a substitute if you cancel.

Cancellations before June 5th 2023 – full refund of £33
Cancellations after June 5th 2023 – refund of £33 less £10 donation to prize fund = £23.
If you can’t find a substitute – No Refund,

Please let me know as soon as possible if you can play or not. You must pay by April 14th latest to secure your place.
Bank details are below.
Thanks
Jim
Tel: 07456 509592
s/c 77-51-04
a/c 11016260

Jim Lindsay

Important message from the Committee

We have decided to try to reduce communication by mass email. Some email platforms, and some Internet Service Providers, prevent the sending and receiving of emails with large numbers of recipients. We will stop sending the email with a link to the newsletter in two weeks’ time. I think that most members are now used to going straight to the newsletter at http://www.lgcseniors.com. Remember also that you can ‘follow’ the website to receive emails every time a new post has been added.

I am also going to start adding the Friday booking schedule to this website, from next week.

And Finally…

If we haven’t already tempted you to venture beyond Lymm this season, Graham Brickell has notified me of the following:
Vale Royal Abbey GC seniors opens.
Two seniors’ comps are being run this year: 4th May and 3rd August:
Two-man teams: 4BBB.
£40 a head, includes a one course meal afterwards.
Some midday slots available for the May date. More slots available for August date.
And so pick your partner, and book through the VRAGC website!

Newsletter Editor: Mark Pickles