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Captain Dick’s Monthly Update
PR GC - Captains November Message 2024.
Just a few words from me, this month, as obviously the AGM is on Tuesday 5th November at the Club, from 7.00 pm for a prompt 7.30 pm start, where your attendeance will be greatly appreciated.
Around the Club.
Our Pro Shop Manager, Luke Viney, has just released the Online "E Catalogue" of all things Golf, which of course is just in time for your Christmas purchases and presents. Luke price matched against equivalent internet products which means on some products we are much cheaper than other retailers like American Golf. So please chat to Luke about the items you might need.
The Course.
Is still in great condition, and the reason the greenkeepers have put the Winter mats out early, is because of the currently mild weather which is enabling them to re-seed some of the tees and other neccessary maintenance. White tees and gold and bronze tees will still be put out for certain competitions, subject to weather conditions.
Our HCP Secretary, Steve Williams, has very kindly worked his way again through all the numbers to produce schedules for the Mats course listing out the 95% hcp course details.
He has also pointed out that if you are in any doubt about your course hcp, just enter your GROSS scores on your card and our HDIDIDO machine should do the rest when you get back to the clubhouse.
Results.
Yesterday's first Seniors CBL match at home vs Weston Turville was a resounding 5 - 1 win to us. Well done to Steve Sargeant and the team. Further matches in November are vs Aylesbury Vale away, and Little Hay at home.
The mixed foursomes Hutley Cup 2024 was won by Liz France & Mike Smith.
The Seniors October Medal off Gold Tees was won by Bob Carter with a nett 70, beating Paul Gerrard.
The Seniors October Medal off White Tees was won by Dick Pooley with a nett 76, beating Tom Langton.
The Inaugural Anniversary Trophy was won by Neil Martin with 37 points from Luke Tubb.
The Mens October Medal, Division one, was won by Mark Todd with a nett 68 just beating Steve Wagerfield by one shot.
Division two was won by Tony Taylor with a nett 69, from Richard Aldridge by one shot.
The 9-hole Club Championship - Black Tees was won by Dick Pooley with 20 points, from Bex Lowry and John Forest, both 17 points.
Well done to all our winners!
Future Events.
The AGM. Tues. 5th Nov.
Sat. 9th Nov. White Tee All Winners Champion of Champions.
Tues. 12th Nov. Seniors Champion of Champions & Best of the Rest.
Sun. 17th Nov. Captains Drive In - 12 noon.
Tues. 24th Dec. The Xmas Florida Scramble for the Bob Wilson Trophy.
Enjoy your Autumnal golf.
Dick Pooley, Club Captain.
mob. 07785 996511, land 01494 269615, email "richardpooley5@gmail.com"
Competition Calendar November – December 2024
Good afternoon, Gentlemen,
Please find attached the current overall updated calendar for the months of November and December 2024, a copy of which will be placed on the notice board. In this connection I also attach the calling notices for the November AND December Club Competitions, relevant copies of which will also be placed on the notice board in the changing room.
My normal note that all members who have the requisite number of previously registered rounds and a formal handicap, are entitled to play in the club competitions,
SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER
THE MEDAL WHITE TEE ALL WINNERS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS.
A specific invite has been sent to all those qualified for this event.
Please contact me direct with any related queries.
TUESDAY 11th NOVEMBER
THE SENIOR CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
A specific invite has been sent to all those qualified for this event.
Please contact me direct with any related queries.
FRIDAY 22nd NOVEMBER
THE MONTHLY FRIDAY MIXED STABLEFORD.
You can enter this competition at any time during the day.
Please contact John White at: johnwhite2102@googlemail.com with any related queries.
SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER
THE MONTHLY CLUB STABLEFORD
Please form your own groups for this event.
TUESDAY 10th DECEMBER
SENIORS CLUB STABLEFORD.
All Seniors (over 55’s) are entitled to enter this competition at any time during the day.
Please note this is a GOLD TEES or MATS competition (subject to specific conditions).
Please contact Steve Williams direct at stevecgs2003@yahoo.co.uk with any related queries.
FRIDAY 20th DECEMBER
THE MONTHLY FRIDAY MIXED STABLEFORD.
You can enter this competition at any time during the day.
Please contact John White at: johnwhite2102@googlemail.com with any related queries.
TUESDAY 24th DECEMBER
The Annual Christmas Eve Florida Scramble Team event.
A separate calling notice will be issued in relation to this special event.
SATURDAY 28th DECEMBER
THE MONTHLY CLUB STABLEFORD
Please form your own groups for this event.
Many thanks for your support
Kind Regards
Al
01494 562862
Mobile: 07807 776461
Luke’s New Pro Shop Catalogue
Luke has developed a new PRGC Pro Shop Catalogue - perfect for gifts, upgrading or accessorising your current golfing gear! Simply order at the pro shop and pick it up from the club when it is delivered!
The only restriction we put on Luke was that when he set prices, he matched the best online price at the time for the products ordered.
This is a great new service and we'd like to thank Luke for the time and effort he has put into creating it.
Please ask Luke for more details. We will be launching the online version shortly. As a sneak preview - check out the prices for these high quality winter wheels!
Just £29.99 and your trolley is set for winter!
Captain’s Update October 24
PR GC - Captains Early October Message 2024.
Evening Everyone,
Results first this month, as we have obviously just completed the RyderHeim Cup on Saturday. (3 types of competition, over 6 holes of each)
Forty players took part with a shotgun start, enabling most of us to get round in a little over four hours.
The overall winners were "SODs 1" ie. Phil Sloan, Neil Martin, Steve Wagerfield and Tony Taylor with a gross score of 100 points.
The individual singles winner was James Kelly with 14 points.
The 4BBB pairs winners were Dave Orford and Doug Taylor with 15 points.
The foursome pairs winners were Steve Allen and Mark Barker with 14 points.
As usual the "one prize only" rule was in operation, so a really big "Well Done" to all the winners and also to those that came very close.
And of course our thanks to Al Bowyer for organising the whole competition, Sarah and Luke for the bar etc, our Catering team, and the hardworking Greenkeepers, who in spite of the weather managed to get the course in a really good condition. Thanks Jack, Chris and Tom.
The previous weekend was our Club Championship, the Barcilon Cup, held over two days. 34 Ladies and Gents competed for this prestigious trophy with winners in both genders.
Ladies winner was Christine Stevens, and Ladies Handicap Champion was Liz France.
Mens winner was Neil Martin with 156 points gross, just ahead of Luke Tubb.
Chris Thornhill was the Handicap Champion with 135 points nett, just ahead of Derek Gunning.
The division two hcp winner was Gary Tubb, just beating Mark Stinchcombe.
Again the "one prize only" rule was applied.
The last Seniors Friendly match against arch rivals Chartridge Park at home was won 4 - 2 on 19th September, which reversed the away loss, the previous week.
Other monthly results.
Sept. 6th. Friday Mixed Stableford was won by Alan Phippen, beating Barry Woledge by one point.
Sept. 7th. the Club Stableford was won by Alan Jackson with 38 points.
Sept. 10th. Seniors Monthly Medal White tees, won by Meron Jacyna with a nett 70, and Gold tees won by Pete Smith with a nett 68.
Sept. 20th. Mixed Monthly Club Stableford was won by Nick Fletcher with 43 points just ahead of John White.
The main Mens Club competitions are nearly complete with the Champions listed here:-
Mens Club Pairs Knockout was won by Alan Jackson and Dave Mackenzie, beating Dan Viney and Ewan Millar in the final.
Mens Scratch Singles was won by Alan Jackson beating Alastair Wardrop.
Mens Club Singles HCP k/out was won by Chris Thorne beating Graham Blackwell.
Mens Seniors Pairs k/out was won by Steve Williams and Mark Stinchcombe beating Steve Wagerfield and Tom Langton.
Thank you to all entrants and congratulations to all the winners.
Socials. On Friday 13th September, we held a very succesful Bingo Night and Buffet with over fifty people in attendance. Many different folk won prizes and a good night was enjoyed by all. Thanks again to Al Bowyer for the superb organisation. Both Ladies Captain and Mens Captain charities received £185.00, so many thanks.
Coaching. Bruce Loome has been busy tutoring and will only be around till the end of October, so get in touch quickly if you need help, before he goes off to Thailand teaching.
Club Shop. Luke has asked me to highlight that an "E-Brochure" will be available shortly and that he will be able to order in almost anything connected to golf, from more clothing to trollies and bags. Keep a "look out" for this!!
Future Events. 8th Oct. Seniors Monthly Medal. (DP)
14th Oct. Seniors CBL - vs Little Hay at home.
Wed. 16th Oct. the 9-hole Club Championship. 12 noon onwards. Black tees!!
Sat. 19th Oct. The Inaugural Anniversary Trophy.
Sat. 26th Oct. Club Medal.
Thurs. 31st Oct. Seniors CBL - vs Weston Turville at home.
Sat. 2nd. Nov. WAGs "Wind Up"
Tues. 5th. Nov. Club AGM. 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm prompt start.
Sat. 9th Nov. White Tee All winners Champion of Champions.
Tues. 12th Nov. Seniors Champion of Champions & Best of the Rest.
Sunday 17th Nov. Captains Drive In - 12 noon.
Sat. 23rd Nov. Club Stableford.
Mens Away Trip 2025. We are now up to 25/26 players with several more "on the brink" of sending in their deposits!! Please let me know quickly.
Mens Away Trip 2026. Any thoughts on somewhere "foreign"? then let me know!
Keep enjoying your golf, in spite of the indifferent weather conditions.
Dick Pooley, Club Captain.
mob. 07785 996511, land 01494 269615, email "richardpooley5@gmail.com"
Luke’s New Pro Shop Catalogue
Luke has developed a new PRGC Pro Shop Catalogue - perfect for gifts, upgrading or accessorising your current golfing gear! Simply order at the pro shop and pick it up from the club when it is delivered?
The only restriction we put on Luke was that he when he set prices, he matched the best online price at the time for the products ordered.
This is a great new service and we'd like to thank Luke for the time and effort he has put into creating it.
Please ask Luke for more details. We will be launching the online version shortly.