Paul Rogerson has once again been promoting golf to the youngsters and locals at Spring Fete. Paul was also advertising Bruce's lessons and Luke's new G'Office idea, which appears to have grabbed some attention!
A huge thanks to Paul on behalf of PRGC and all the people who had fun demonstrating their prowess at chipping. PRGC always donate a nice prize for the competition winner and we look forward to finding out who this years winners are!
When Liz France took over the role of organiser for Friendly Matches last year she was told that the high handicap ladies never really got a chance to play for the club, so she came up with the high handicap idea. She spoke with organisers from other clubs who thought it a good idea too. It has proven successful, not only with PRGC, but with the other club members too.
This is quite an innovation in its own right - ticks all the England Golf boxes of inclusivity.
But Liz hasn't stopped there! She has taken this idea to another level in organising the a 30+ competition to be hosted at PRGC - with many local clubs joining in.
Breaking new ground is always the hardest and Liz has put her heart and sole into the organisation of this event - a huge congratulations in advance!!
Some photos of the ladies 30+ friendly at Ivinghoe...
Fellow RAGS,
[ next RAGS trip - The Springs Golf Club, Aug 4th 2025 ]
We were fortunate to have the best of the day for our outing at the South Buckinghamshire. Having rained overnight the clouds cleared and the sun appeared for the duration of the day.
As usual, we gathered for bacon baps at 10.00 before teeing off at 11.00. It was good to see Alex Lawson playing with RAGS for the first time despite being a young working man. We also had a guest player, Bob Marshall, a member of Whiteleaf GC and participates in another society of which I am a member and wanted to join RAGS at South Buckinghamshire. Due to a ladies’ league match they were represented by Sue Pomeroy and Val Bate who acquitted themselves very well against the men despite being reduced to the maximum permissible handicap.
The rain overnight had no impact on the baked hard fairways which had obviously suffered from the long hot Spring, but the greens had been maintained in good condition. As usual, some of us faded by the wayside while others demonstrated their ability to combat any elements encountered.
Results:
Overall winner – Bob Marshall with 37 points winning £20. Bob won the money but as a guest couldn’t take the trophy which can only be won by a PRGC member.
Trophy winner – Geoff Rudd was second with 35 points.
Winner – front 9 – Val Bate with 20 points (£15)
Winner – back 9 – Sue Pomeroy with 20 points (£15)
Longest drive – Fred Mullin (£10)
Nearest the pin – Alex Lawson (£10)
Thanks to everyone who took part and congratulations to all the winners.
I look forward to seeing everyone at Springs GC on 4th August and I will send out the formal notice shortly. Meanwhile, it would be helpful if members could indicate their intention to participate so I can provide Springs with an indication of numbers to ensure we have the required tee times.
Best wishes,
John
Tel: 07774 203 193
Risborough Awayday Golf Society
PRINCES RISBOROUGH MEN’S GOLF TRIP TO DRAYCOTE HOTEL AND WHITEFIELDS GOLF CLUB REPORT – 6-8 MAY 2025
After a significant amount of planning, both logistical and competition organising, 32 golfers, comprising of PRGC members and their guests arrived safely at Draycote Hotel and Whitefield’s Golf Club on 6 May 2025 to enjoy 3 rounds of golf and 2 nights of good food, company and, little did the group realise, an opportunity to generate some funds for the Captains Charity – The On Course Foundation.
The course was challenging at times, all 3 par threes were long, some blind tee shots, tress lining the fairway edges, hard unreceptive greens and more than the occasional expanse of water (don’t mention the 16th!). In addition we had the privilege of observing Canadian geese and moor hens protecting their young, woe betide you if your ball ended up near them, but as they spent a lot of time on the fairways they were relatively safe!
After 2 days of nearest the pin on the challenging 10th hole, with no-one hitting the ‘dance floor off the tee, the nearest the pin was moved to the 180yard 5th hole. Meron Jacyma grasped this opportunity, rolling his approach shot off the tee to about 2 feet from the pin to win the accolade, and yes, I have checked, he did sink the birdie putt!
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Steve Bartlett (Guest) was overall 1st with a final aggregate score of 98 points, finishing with an impressive 38 points in the 3rd round, following 2 earlier rounds of 30 points and top PRGC member and therefore winner of the TOFFS cup at Whitefield Golf Club in 2025 with a final aggregate score of 88 points was Neil Martin.
The full set of daily winners are included below, Thanks to Al Bowyer’s diligent record keeping
Through your generosity £315 was raised for the Captain’s (Dick Pooley’s) charity - The On Course Foundation. This included ALL of the bets placed on the overall winner, as nobody bet on Steve Bartlett to win.
The trip coincided with the VE Day 80th commemorations and the opportunity was taken to toast the fallen and the survivors of Word War 2, as well as the King, with port being shared after the meal.
It only leaves a series of thank you messages to be listed, to Dick for leading on the planning, and arrangements over the 3 days. Al for his competition strategy and execution, the Vice Captain, Phil for assisting with the scoring and of course everyone who contributed to make the event such a relaxed and enjoyable event, with new friendships made and everyone prepared to ‘chip in’ when asked. Golf was certainly the winner.
Summary of winners by day and overall.
June has been extremely busy, and July looks even busier. We have had very good weather so have been able to play lots of golf.
MON 2nd We started off with a RAGS fixture at North Oxford GC . The weather was good, the course was good, and the golf was not too bad either! If any more ladies wish to join this group, please let Jill, Melinda, myself or any committee member know and we will get your name on the list. It is a good way to play other courses with fellow members.
Wed 4th This was an informal morning, and we played off the gold tees. The winners were Carolyn Dowle and Gill Young so well done ladies.
Thurs 5th We played a League Match against the ladies from Chiltern Forest, and the weather was foul as it rained all morning. Unfortunately, Chiltern Forest could not get a full team together so there were only 6 playing in each team. Not only was the weather against us but so were the golfing gods and we lost the match. Better golfing next time ladies.
Wed 11th Monthly Medal We only had 10 entrants for this event as several ladies were on holiday. There were some good scores, and the winner was Alma Piddington with a nett 66. Second was Jules Bendell with a nett 68. Congratulations ladies.
WED 18th Lady Captains Day and Dinner Again the weather was great and a very happy and pleasant day was had by all. 18 holes of golf, a great halfway house run by Rosie and Sarah and a lovely lunch served up by Trishia and her staff. We all returned in the evening for a lovely dinner and presentation ceremony for the winners.
Nearest the Pin was Donna Convery. Nearest the String was Val Bate.
Front Nine Chris Hallett with 22 points. Back Nine Pauline Allen with 23 points.
The Winner of the Lady Captains Trophy was Gill Young with 47 points. Well played and congratulations to all these ladies.
My thanks must also go to Alan Austin who came along yet again to run our competition for nearest the string. His help is very much appreciated.
Sat 21st and Sun 22nd The Club Championships The weather was very good on both days. This year was a much reduced field. I think again a lot of people were on holiday. However it did not stop those who were there enjoying themselves and playing good golf. The Handicap Winner was Donna Convery with a nett 66. The Club Champion was Jill Peppett with a nett 65. Very well done to both these ladies.
Wed 25th Ladies Morning No competition was held. It was very hot and too few ladies were available to play.
Events in the Calendar for July
Wed 2nd Ladies Morning plus we have a Friendly Match at IvinghoeGC
Fri 4th League Match at Whiteleaf GC
Mon 7th League match at Oakland Park GC
Wed 9th Ladies Morning
Sat 12th The Mike Jefferson Memorial Trophy. A Mixed Bogey Competition. Ladies play off the Bronze tees. Allowance is 95%of Course Handicap. See poster in Ladies Locker Room for more info.
Mon 14th League Match v Aldwickbury Park at Home
Wed 16th Sullivan Cup
Fri 18th The Fowler Bowl This is a Mixed Stableford competition for members with a HI of 19 or higher. H/C Allowance is 95%of Course Handicap. Ladies play off the Bronze tees. For more info see the poster in the Ladies locker room.
Sat 19th W/E Summer Stableford
Wed23rdh M/W Summer Stableford
Thurs 24th BCLGA Ladies Competition for 30+Handicap
Fri 25th League Match at Chartridge Park
Sun 27th California Cup Mixed Competition
We have 10 couples entered at the moment. If you want to participate but have no playing partner, get in touch with Jill Peppett and she will find one for you.
Wed 30th Ladies Morning
Thurs 31st Friendly Match v Huntswood at Home
As you can see, lots of opportunity to play lots of golf this coming Month. Please take advantage of what’s on offer. The people who organise these events put in a lot of effort for our enjoyment, so my thanks go to them, enjoy the Summer months and here’s to happy Golfing.
Liz France. The Lady Captain.
Dear All,
