The peak of the summer-holiday season does not feel very summery! Apparently the jet stream over the Atlantic has set itself at a far more southerly latitude than in most summers, and has stubbornly refused to go back up north. Unfortunately the unsettled weather seems set to continue until mid August.

Gordon Wood Trophy – Friday 28 July 2023

The weather was fairly benign, although felt somewhat autumnal with damp air and a cool breeze. There was not much run on the ball due to all the recent rain.

In first place was Mervyn Roberts with 39 points.
Runner-up: John Armstrong with 38 points.
Third: Mark Pickles with 37 points.

Well done Mervyn, who will receive the trophy at the Seniors’ annual meeting. Prize money will go into Pro’s shop.

42 players entered. You can see the full results list on the main LGC website:

There was some confusion on competition fees. Steve and Fizz were under the impression that they were supposed to collect £2 from all competitors, but in fact the prize funds come out of the senior section funds. If you paid £2, Steve or Fizz will reimburse you.

Senior’s Memorial Day Game – Friday 4th August

Reporter: Rob Taylor

This Friday we will hold our annual Memorial Game. There are two reasons we hold this every year.

• To remember all our friends who we played with over the years who have sadly gone before us. We usually give special mention to those who died in since the last time this was played. This time it will be , Gerald Latham and Eric Harper.
• To garner funds into our kitty to pay for the maintainance of the current bench and to save towards the next bench. Any surplus ( when the kitty is full) will roll over into our annual Charity Donation – The Prostate Cancer Support Charity represented by Phil Ormesher.

The game is a standard, individual, 15 hole stableford playing off the yellow tees using your current senior’s handicap. All cards to be put into the box as usual.

There will be a tray of shots available on the bar (courtesy of the committee) so please help yourselves and, as you “down it”, take a moment to reflect.

Please – also – bring some hard cash/ filthy lucre. There will be a bucket on the bar clearly marked ” SENIORS MEMORIAL DAY”. We would like it to rattle ( or even shuffle if notes find their way in) by the end of the day.

We only “do” charity twice a year ( the other is the Peter Herrity Trophy) so DIG DEEP!”

The Mitre Cup – Next Tuesday, 8th August

Next Tuesday we play for the Mitre Cup, which is an annual match between the senior section and the ladies’ section. The match will be played over 15 holes with the highest score of each pair per hole counting towards an aggregated total for each team.

The men will play off the white tees and the ladies red. Handicaps will be 85%. No extra shots to be given to the ladies this year. There will be a bottle of wine for both the men and the ladies for nearest the pin on each of the par threes.

This will also be a prize for the longest drive on the 10th.

Here is the start sheet. Please check your WHS handicaps on the day. Our chairman Mike Bennett is the event organiser, and so direct any questions you might have to Mike.

Tee booking schedule for tomorrow (Thursday 3 August) 

This is the tee booking schedule for play on Friday 18th August. The competition will be Peter Herrity Trophy, played over 18 holes (yellow tees), and counts as a qualifier for WHS handicap.

If your name is in the left column, please book for your group. 

Newsletter Editor: Mark Pickles