P.R.G.C. LADIES SECTION

LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD

Here is an update of our activities from last month and our plans for the coming months.

On July 6^th a group of ladies went to Kirtlington Golf Club to play in a mixed event with our RAGS group. It was a challenging course in good condition, considering our summer weather. The Ladies winner was Gill Young and Sue Pomeroy won the Best Back 9. The RAGS events are great fun and thank you to John Stephenson for all his hard work in organizing them so successfully.

On several Wednesdays our planned activities were adapted due to the extremely hot weather. Eighteen hole competitions were changed to nine holes, starting as early as possible.

We had a League match against Oakland Park (Home) which was a very tight game closely followed by our Sullivan Cup competition. This was won by Rosie Brand and Gill Young. Our July weekend medal was won by Jill Peppett and the midweek medal by Gill Young.

On 26^th July the ladies organized the California Cup mixed competition. 12 pairs took part in this Greensomes game. It was a very close competition, won by Neil Martin and Rosie Brand with 49 points and second on countback were Chris and Mike Stevens with 48points.

On 27^th July we went to Hennerton Golf Club for our Ladies Away Day which was a challenging course on another of those very warm days. The winners were Chris Stevens with the longest drive, Elizabeth O’Sullivan nearest the Pin, Chris Hallett with the Best Front 9, Gill Young the Best Back 9 and the Overall Winner was Liz France. We finished the day with a lovely meal sitting outside. Thank you to Melinda for all her hard work, organization and generosity.

The calendar for August looks as busy as last month. We have already played a league match away at Chiltern Forest which is another very challenging course. The August midweek Stableford was won by Gill Young with Chris Stevens second. The following day we had a match for those with a handicap of 30+ against Chiltern Forest at home. This had originally been planned as an Open Competition for clubs in our County but I think the weather proved too much of a challenge so we were forced to cancel the event. Chiltern Forest still wanted to come and play so it became a friendly match. Chiltern Forest narrowly won 2-1 but it was a fun game with nice lunch to follow.

We have two more League matches – Monday 10^th against Whiteleaf (H) and Monday 17^th against Chartridge Park,(H)

Our two main competitions in August are the Grannies Cup  (12^th) and the Inaugural Cup (26^th) the Summer Pairs and Singles are both reaching final rounds.

In September we have several further games –

Friday 4^th – League Ryder Cup at Weston Turville

Sunday 6^th – Mixed match against Weston Turville (H)

Wednesday 16^th – Ladies Away Day – Wycombe Heights Par 3 Course

Wednesday 23^rd – Summer Pairs Final

Monday 28^th and Wednesday 30^th BARCILON CUP Day 1 and Day 2 – Ladies Club Championship

Sue Pomeroy, Melinda Pooley (Joint Competition Secretaries)

More Than a Golf Swing

Many of you will have seen that Class A PGA Professional, Bruce Loome, was at The Open this week supporting Gary Woodland.  The pairing makes sense given Gary's journey since his brain surgery in 2023, with Gary's PTSD sometimes convincing him that he is in danger despite logically knowing that he wasn't.

Gary didn’t make the cut— half of them don't - but there is a key story here from a coaching / golf perspective.

At any level, golf isn’t just about swing mechanics. It’s about making good decisions under pressure, staying calm after setbacks and keeping your focus when the stakes are highest. One bad shot becomes 2, a poor decision made in frustration turns a bogey into a double - need we say more 🙂

Bruce is renowned for his role in pioneering the take up of backward chaining as a coaching technique but his military background is also a huge asset in coaching the 'golfing mind'. The Army teaches discipline, resilience, preparation and the ability to perform when the pressure is on—qualities that transfer perfectly to golf.

Those same principles are at the heart of Bruce’s coaching here at Princes Risborough Golf Club. Whether you’re building up the confidence to play in matches, trying to break 100 for the fist time or compete for club honours, improving the mental side of your game can be just as valuable as improving your swing.

If you’d like to play better golf—not just hit better shots—worth some thought.

All,

Well done to everyone who played their part in a fantastic home win on Saturday against a very capable Hazlemere team.

There were some close games, but we managed to turn in some great performances and ran out 4-2 winners on the day.

I’ll be in touch shortly about the Home match against Aylesbury on the 19th.

Cheers

Phil

Phil Sloan

PRGC CBL Captain 26

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