Rules Quiz
On the first hole of a stroke play competition, a player uses their distance measuring device before their second shot and then again before their third shot. The device had the ability to make an adjustment for slope and this was turned on. What is the ruling?
- The player gets two penalty strokes
- The player gets four penalty strokes
- The player is disqualified
Answer is at the end of this newsletter
Helping the players behind you
Now that the sunshine has returned, if you struggle to see your tee-shot because it’s shining into your eyes, think about being kind to the players behind you. Grahame Brickell has reminded me that it is a nice touch for one of the players from your group to stay near the green and spot incoming balls for the group behind. This can be done while the ‘spotters’ partners tee off as normal. The second and ninth holes are likely candidates for these random acts of kindness.
Padeswood and Buckley G C – Senior Open Competition on Tuesday 7th July 2026
Author: John Hayes
As you contemplate the wonderful season of “Senior’s Golf” that lies ahead, why not brighten your day by thinking about our upcoming group visit to Padeswood in July. There are still a few places left on the booking sheet for any members of our senior’s group to enter. We have quite a few members who have been to this competition for several years now and we have always found it to be a welcoming venue. In particular I would like to recommend it to our newer members who have yet to experience this opportunity.
The course at Padeswood is usually in excellent condition, in particular the greens are swift and true. It is a similar style of parkland layout to our own course here at Lymm. The clubhouse is available for refreshments both before and after your round of golf (at your own expense!).
As in previous years, the format of the day is “Four ball, better ball” going out in six groups starting at 10 30 am and then every 10 minutes. The total entry fee is £25 per person this year, which includes the entry fee to P and B G C for the main competition plus £5 for our own “internal” competition, in which there will be cash prizes for the first, second and third places within our group, based on the cards being handed in for the main competition.
If you would like to join the group for this outing please give me a call/text/email (contact details on IG).
Further information on timings, pairings and other details will be sent out nearer the date.
Any queries please give me a call on 07771 464 028
Prostate Cancer Support – Golf Event
Author: Phil Ormesher
We are holding a golf event at Silloth Golf Club on Monday 6th July.
Silloth Golf Club, https://www.sillothgolfclub.co.uk/, number 46 in UK rankings, and a challenging links course, are supporting our charity with a golf competition (fourball, best two to count) and PSA testing day on Monday 6th July from 11.30 onwards.
Cost £60; guest green fees normally £120. A chance to play a fantastic course at half price and benefit our charity at the same time.
I know a number of people at Lymm GC have already expressed an interest and with that in mind I have reserved an 11.30 tee time for four which, depending on demand, may or may not include me.
If you would like to play please contact me on 07814 008403
Phil Ormesher – Chair and Trustee
Summer League – Round 4
Reporter: Paul Foster
The seniors turned out in great numbers, some 46 happy smiling members for the latest round of the summer league competition, played under a beautiful warm spring sky that made for near-perfect golfing conditions. The course looked in excellent shape, with firm fairways and receptive greens rewarding well-struck approach shots (none by me though).
Scoring proved competitive across the field, with several players taking advantage of the calm weather to post solid points totals. However, the greens remained a consistent challenge throughout the day. Despite the favourable conditions, putting was far from straightforward, with many competitors finding it difficult to judge pace and line. A number of good rounds were held back by missed opportunities on the greens, as the slightly unpredictable speed tested even the most experienced players. Just 5 players managed to better their handicap.
Overall, it was an enjoyable and well-contested competition, highlighted by good camaraderie and the pleasure of playing in such fine weather. With a bit more sharpness on the greens, scores could have been even better – but that’s golf.
It was a day that will go down in history – or at least take a very long time getting there.
Under bright sunshine and ever increasing temperatures, that felt suspiciously close to “why are we doing this,” our group teed off at the leisurely hour of 9:45am. By 10:30am, we had successfully completed the 2nd hole… after a brief discussion about whose turn it was, where the tee markers used to be in 1987, and whether anyone had seen Ron’s left sock.
The pace of play was described by officials as “unhurried,” by one player as “glacial,” and by Edgar & Alan Crow as “deeply concerning.”
Highlights from the round include: A tactical pause while three players compared knee braces and one adjusted his sun hat for optimal “ventilation efficiency.” On Hole 12 there was an official fairway pit-stop. Estimated duration: 1 hour 25 minutes. Main activity: discussing how much slower everyone else is, oh, and looking for 2 balls at least 100 yards further down the fairway from where they completed their grass cutting voyage.
By the back nine, conditions had intensified. The sun was relentless, shadows grew longer, and putting lines were judged less by slope and more by “which direction feels emotionally right.”
The round concluded just in time for dinner… the next day.
In summary:
A heroic effort, a test of patience, and a masterclass in how to turn 15 holes into a full-day event. Buggies in increasing numbers, swings remained questionable, and absolutely nobody was in a rush – least of all the winners, who are still signing their scorecards.
Next week’s forecast: slightly cooler… but don’t expect things to speed up.
One 2 scored today, Mike Pigott.
Don’t forget to pre-register on IG for all seniors rounds.
Results
Division 1
| Winner | Ian Goodman | 32 points (CPO) |
| Runner up | Tommy Lawless | 32 points |
| 3rd place | Koos Alders | 31 points |
Division 2
| Winner | Phil Lomas | 33 points |
| Runner up | Stephen Bird | 29 points (CPO) |
| 3rd place | Alan Thomas | 29 points |
Happy Mondays Report – 27 April
Reporter: Steve Bird
Another fine morning greeted 17 players comprising two teams of four and three of three. The course at times was busy with greens staff and irrigation contractors all very active. To paraphrase ‘Apocalypse Now’ – “I love the smell of seaweed fertiliser in the morning” (Robert Duvall). I expect if we want a decent course then we just have to endure these distractions.
The winning team was Steve Bird, Dave Craggs and Dave Waggitt. with an average score of 26.3. It was a real team effort with no one scoring less than 25.
Runners up were Messrs Barlow, Dixon, Goodman and Gosling with an average of 25.75.
Steve Barlow again top scored for the day with an impressive 33 followed closely by Colin Chisnall with 32.
It was good To see us all on the terrace following our games enjoying a drink in the sunshine. Dare we assume spring has sprung?
Tee booking schedule for tomorrow Thursday 30 April
Happy Mondays tee-booking schedule for Sunday 3 May
Rules Quiz answer
Answer 3 is correct. The player would be disqualified. Explanation: See Rule 4.3a. A player may get information on distance or direction from a distance measuring device, however the device must not be used to measure elevation changes. As the player used the device on two separate occasions they would be disqualified.
Newsletter editor: Ian Goodman
Lymm Golf Club Senior Section 