Winter League – Round 4 of 9

Match Reporter: Paul Foster

Friday’s weather was a little coolish, but a fine day ensued, no wind, plenty of sun, serene swans on the mill-pond like ship canal, and wispy clouds drifting on the skyline. I saw lots of big grins around the course. A great day to be out.

47 happy golfers played, with much better conditions than recent for good scores. This showed in some spectacular rounds, 12 players playing better than their handicap, 26 played within the zone, and just 9 unable to get in the zone.

Alas there were seven incorrect handicaps used this week, just as I thought people were actually looking for changes in their handicaps. Please read the handicap page for your up to date handicap, or look at the seniors notice board. The handicap list is renewed each Wednesday in the newsletter and on the notice board.

From zero 2s last week to two 2s this week, Michael John and David Donnell-Jones both managed to negotiate the Somme battle field which is the 9th hole. Talking of the 9th hole, taking note of the advice regarding playing the 9th, from the club message, two groups bypassed the hole, which caused all sorts of shenanigans back in the clubhouse (I had to stay for another 3 drinks discussing what to do) Hic…! The final decision was to pro rata those who played 11 holes up to 15, and the rest, pro rata 12 holes up to 15.

In the 1st Division 9 players played better than their handicap, great to see Peter Broady return to fitness and top the pile with 35pts, winning on a cpo from Mark Pickles, with David Donnell-Jones in 3rd place also on 35pts. Some great golf by these three. Others enjoying a great day were Paddy Moran, John Armstrong, Steve Gosling and Michael John. Note here that John Armstrong has lowered his handicap by 8 shots since October, and he’s still near the top of the leader board.

In the 2nd Division, 3 players played better than their handicap, the leading score belonging to Arthur Nuttall with an outstanding 39pts…r/up was Ron Thornton with 34pts and in 3rd place was Ken Narraway with 31pts pts.

Division 1 Results

Winner – Peter Broady with 35pts on a cpo
R/up – Mark Pickles with 35pts on a cpo
3rd – David Donnell-Jones with 35pts

Division 2 Results

Winner – Arthur Nuttall with 39pts
R/up – Ron Thornton with 34pts
3rd – Ken Narraway with 31pts

Leader in the 1st division is still Paul Lennie at 1 under par, Andrew Cox and David Meir make up the top three

In the 2nd division with John Higgins AWOL, the new leader is newcomer Steve Bramall at 2 under par, with an impressive 8 point margin over Peter Willson with Jim Wilson running third.

Please note, the winter session is now best 5 from 9 as one game was not played (week 3) and we cannot fit an extra one in before the summer session starts.

Happy Mondays

Match Reporter: Peter Willson (of conffused.com)

Well another confusing day – brought about in the main by the 9th Hole being taken out of play for the bunker work and how to decide how many players to count on the 10th 

Game – a Waltz – 1-2-3. 

Weather: Dry but with a chill breeze – the course is drying up and all 18 holes were open for play although the 12th, 14th and 15th are still heavy going – but it’s good to be back. 

7 teams comprising 25 players 

Winners – Steve Bramall, Colin Crail, Les Williams and Richard Yates – 61 points 
2nd – Colin Chisnall, Les Fecitt and Alan Thomas – 60 points 

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