PR GC - Captain's Monthly Message - May 2025.
Good Day
A welcome warm start to May, means that at least all the major internal club competitions can begin without delay.
Recent Results.
An extremely good result in our Mixed Match at home to Chartridge Park, beating them 3 1/2 to 2 1/2. Well done to the team and Jill Peppett for organising.
In the first Mens CBL match of the season, our team claimed a hard fought draw at home against a very strong Wycombe Heights team, 3 - 3 with several matches going all the way! Again, well done to Steve Sargeant and the team.
April was the last month of the Seniors CBL matches and Dave Orford and team beat Aylesbury Vale at home 4 - 2 which lead to Chartridge Park eventually winnng the league. In the "wind up" for this competition at Chartridge Park on 28th April, we entered seven players for the Texas Scramble, all of whom played in different mixed teams. In the only team from fourteen that did NOT contain a Chartridge Park player, my team scored a nett 55 and beat five other teams on countback! Dave Orford will put the full league results up in the mens locker room. We came third in the league.
Club Results.
Mens April Medal, Division one was won by Barry Woledge with a very impressive nett 62, from Neil Martin nett 68.
Division two was won by Mark Stinchcombe with nett 65, from Richard Aldridge nett 69.
The Seniors Monthly Club Stableford was won by Mike Pool with 45 points, from Steve Tucker with 43 points.
The Friday Mixed Club Stableford was won by John North with 37 points, from Mike Pool with 36 points.
The Mens April Club Stableford was won by Neil Martin with 39 points, from Dick Pooley with 35 points.
The St. George's Day, Captain's Challenge - "3 clubs and a putter" was won by Tony Taylor with 37 points, on countback from Meron Jacyna. Four delightful ladies joined us for this competition, after which all 24 players enjoyed a lovely roast beef lunch with all the trimmings. It should be noted that both Al Bowyer and Ladies Captain, Liz France also achieved 37 points in a very tightly contested match. Our competitions secretary has not really been forgiven (by me) for naming it "St. Davids Day"!! by accident of course!! Sarah kindly ensured that all the correct St. Georges flags were flying. The "St. George's Day Crystal Vase" team winners were Melinda Pooley, Luke Viney and Meron Jacyna.
Another event that PR GC hosted in April, was the Captains Charity Day, where "On Course Foundation" were entertained to lunch and then a Texas scramble. OCF is a small charity that endeavours to help wounded ex Service personnel back into civvy street through golf. One of their players had been shot in the throat and still uses a button communication system, having also recovered from a quadruple heart by pass. Another player was badly wounded in Iraq having been shot in the back and legs. Many of these folk, both men and women, suffer from PTSD and from which it sometimes takes years to recover, if ever. If anyone would like further information on this wonderful organisation, please contact me separately.
Future Events.
The mens away trip to Draycotes Hotel and Whitefields Golf Club takes place on 6th, 7th and 8th May. (32 players)
The ladies away trip to Staverton Park Hotel and Golf Club is from 12th to 14th May. (13 players)
Saturday 3rd May - we are at home to Beaconsfield GC in our first match of the Hillman Trophy. We wish our team of seven, "Much Good Fortune and Play Well!"
Sat. 10th May. Club Monthly Medal, & CBL Richings Park - away.
Tues. 13th May. Seniors Monthly Club Medal.
Sat. 17th May. Mens Spring Stableford
Tues. 20th May. Grandads Cup.
Fri. 23rd May. Mixed Club Stableford.
Sat. 24th May. CBL vs. Weston Turville - Home.
Tues. 27th May. Seniors (2024 washed out replay) of the Seniors Championship.
Sat. 31st May. CBL vs. 3-Locks - Away.
WAGs runs on every Wednesday throughout the Summer - all welcome. Dave Mackenzie is the main contact.
RAGs will be playing at the North Oxford GC (it's last year!) on Monday 2nd June. Contact John Stephenson. Again all welcome.
Saturday 9th August. Captains Day. This year the theme will be Vintage Golf 1920s/1930s. ie. Plus fours, check waistcoats and flat caps for men and tweed skirts for ladies! I appreciate it might be a very hot day, in which case the dress code maybe relaxed a little! All welcome and further details to follow.
Club Pro Shop.
Please contact Luke Viney for all your golfing requirements, from gloves to trolleys.
Bruce Loome.
We understand that Bruce, having partially recovered from his serious motor accident, will be back with us in a couple of weeks.
Teeing off from White & Gold 18th tee.
I would just like to confirm to all players that it will become a local rule, and with immediate effect, that under no circumstances should any member, green fee, or e-card player attempt a shot at the green from this tee. "New reception staff" will be trained to ensure sufficient emphasis is put on this requirement. And posters will be put up to the same effect.
Meanwhile enjoy the good weather and your golf.
Dick Pooley, Club Captain.
mob. 07785 996511, land 01494 269615, email "richardpooley5@gmail.com"
