Ladies April Update

LADIES APRIL UPDATE

This is a good time, the sun is out, the hedgehog wheels are away and we are on main tees, life is looking good. We wanted to send out some information about upcoming events.

BCLGA 9 HOLE COMPETITION APRIL 20^TH AT P.R.G.C.

We are getting near the deadline for entries (April 10^th) so if there are more of you who would like to represent our Club that would be great. Apply via BCLGA website via Competitions section, and you will see the competition on the list. There are also information sheets on the cupboard in the locker rooms.

BIRTHDAY BONUS BALLS GAME ON APRIL 15^th

This is a special game to played during our Ladies Morning with an even more special post match activity planned and hosted by Melinda and Chris H. Rumour has it there are some zero birthdays involved !!!

The game will be a normal Stableford using 100% of your HC+SI off the Bronze tees. The plan is to play 2 balls. After the game keep your card and our hosts will announce which are the Bonus Balls so that we can finalise our scores. We will choose our own light lunch and this will be followed in a little while by a Cream Tea and Fizz hosted by Melinda and Chris to celebrate their milestone birthdays. If you can’t play but would still like to come to tea please let me know by Sunday.

Please confirm you wish to play by Sunday.

SUMMER PAIRS COMPETITION

After asking ladies to sign up for summer competitions it was clear that there was support for the singles but not for the pairs. The reason seems to be the difficulties in trying to arrange dates for matches. We would like to make a suggestion to alleviate this problem. Contrary to our usual guidance we would like to offer the opportunity for ladies to play Summer Pairs on a Wednesday Ladies Morning. As the competition progresses we would also offer games for those who have come ‘second’ in their matches. A sheet will be up in the locker rooms for ladies to sign up if they would like to play in a Pairs competition. Please sign your names by the end of April

BARCILON CUP – LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP

This year the ladies and mens Barcilon Cup will be played on separate days. The ladies competition will be on Monday 28^th September and Wednesday 30^th September. Monday 28^th will be a Stableford competition off the Bronze tees in handicap order using 95% of your Handicap. Wednesday 30^th will be the Handicap competition for the Dexter Trophies playing in reverse order. A list is in the locker rooms for ladies to sign up to play in this competition. It is the most important competition in our golfing year so it would be good to have all taking part

Activity Calendar – lots and lots of fabulous golf…

As the weather warms and the season gets into full swing there is so much to look forward to!

Monthly Club Stablefords, Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend

WAGS is kicking off on April 1

The Club Championship in June is pretty much fully booked - ask Sarah for details

The Summer Knock Out entries are starting to ramp up - information and entry form

Lots of new members... there is a real golfing buzz

For the newbies or golfers just keen to play some more golf - please note the weekly planner and the schedules for March / April.

Enjoy your golf!

WAGS Kicks Off April 1!!! Great Golf – Great Social…

WAGS is the Wednesday Afternoon Golf Society, a mixed group of golfers with one common love - great golf and great social. It is open to all and all, ladies and gents, are very welcome 🙂

This year WAGS is being organised by Graham Blackwell, after many successful years from Dave Mackenzie. Please let Graham know if you are free to play on Wednesday Afternoons - its 9 holes of competitive golf and an enjoyable social in the bar afterwards.

It starts anytime after 1pm and Graham will happily walk through how it all works with any potential new joiners - incredibly approachable group. If you enjoy competitive golf and want to get to know some great new people - 'great golf and great social' is a great way to do it 🙂

In addition to thanking Dave M for all his hard work over recent years, also a mention for Richard Aldridge who led a fantastic Winter WAGS season - amazing attendances and importantly a great 'social break' to the week during the dark winter months. Nice work Richard!

NB the WAGS competition is both a weekly unique comp and also a cumulative comp across the year.

So you can enjoy winning the week and also be part of a league that runs across the year. You may never win a weekly comp, but your performance across the season could make you the season winner! Your top 20 scores across the whole season are included - so any howling weeks, and we all have them, are discarded 🙂

Each week a contribution is made to the "WAGS wind up" - an annual social which features entertainment and prize giving

Contact Graham for more details on joining WAGS...

Summer Knock Out – Easy Entry Form

To all members...

The Summer Knock Outs are a fantastic opportunity to play with and meet new people, they are both competitive and social.

They are also opportunities to become club legends and get your name up on the board!

To make it more convenient to enter, we’ve included a simple check box list for you to select from.

Simply click the link, tick the comps you want to enter and hit send!

Princes Risborough Golf Club - Please Contact Us

We will transfer your names onto the list and job done - you are entered!

NB If you know you want to enter the singles and are unsure of the pairs just yet, please still send the form through so that we can process the singles comps in good time and good order.

Mens Summer Pairs = pick your own partner

Mens Seniors Pairs = partner picked for you

Any questions on how they work - please don't hesitate to ask

Thank you,

Sarah and the clubhouse team

P.S. All of the £5 entrance goes straight towards prizes.

Clubhouse Staff Update

We’re very proud to share that Luke Viney will be leaving PRGC to take up a position at Pyrford Lakes Golf Club.

As many of you will know, relocating to Surrey has been a personal priority for Luke for some time and we are supporting the move in every way possible.

Over the past five years, Luke has grown with PRGC — from a part-time schoolboy helping in the clubhouse, to a highly successful apprentice, and as part of his development plan, the manager of our Pro Shop.

His enthusiasm, professionalism, and positivity have made a lasting mark on the club and everyone who’s had the pleasure of working with him.

While we’ll miss seeing Luke’s friendly face day to day, we couldn’t be happier for him as he takes this next step.

We’re confident he’ll bring the same energy and commitment to Pyrford that he’s shown here at PRGC and enjoy the same success.

Luke is remaining a member of the club for the next year and will be a regular and very welcome visitor.

Please join us in congratulating Luke and wishing him every success in this exciting new chapter.

Please also note that there will be some fresh faces joining the clubhouse team on a part time basis to cover Luke, please give them the usual PRGC friendly welcome and support 🙂

— the Clubhouse Team

Policy on Incomplete 18‑Hole Rounds

Dear Members,

Please find below an important notice from the Ladies and Gents PRGC Handicap Committee

Policy on Incomplete 18‑Hole Rounds

To ensure fairness and consistency within our (the England Golf) world handicap system, the club is making clear and transparent the policy regarding players who register for 18 holes but submit only 9.

Under WHS, incomplete rounds are processed using Expected Scores ie your front 9 stands and a personalised ‘expected score’ is applied to the back 9. While this is appropriate in genuine circumstances, repeated early stoppages can distort handicaps and undermine the integrity of the WH system.

Effective immediately:

If you register for 18 holes, you are expected to complete all 18 unless prevented by a valid reason (e.g., darkness, weather, injury). If there is a genuine reason please let the handicap committee or clubhouse know.

Any incomplete 18‑hole round will be reviewed by the Handicap Committee.

More than two incomplete rounds within 60 days will trigger a formal review and may mean a penalty is applied.

If you intend to play only 9 holes, please register for 9 holes at the start of your round.

Thank you for helping us maintain a fair and enjoyable golfing environment and remember; the World Handicap System always takes the best 8 scores from your last 20, so don't be over worried about submitting the odd bad score.

Kind regards,

The Handicap Committee

Summer Knock Outs!! Board Comps…

Barcilon Ladies Club Championship… New Weekday Format

PRGC Ladies Club Championships – New Weekday Format

Dear Members,

Last year, just 5 players competed across the two‑day weekend format, and many felt this didn’t reflect the spirit or scale of a true “club championship.”

PRGC Ladies have reviewed various options and taken steps to make the Ladies Club Championships more accessible and better supported.

The biggest change is for the Ladies Championship to be held during the week not over the weekend, which better reflects the current membership profile.

The Championship will be held across two weekdays and slightly later in the season than the mens.

Monday 21st September and Wednesday 23rd September.

And the early signs are encouraging — at this stage it is looking like 12 Players - more than double last year.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic championship this year, with a strong field and a great atmosphere. More details to follow...

Barcilon Mens Club Championship – Great Response…

PRGC Mens Club Championships – New One‑Day Format & Sign‑Up Now Open

Dear Members,

Following extensive discussion with the membership — through forums, informal conversations, and invited email feedback — PRGC has taken steps to make the Mens Club Championships more accessible and better supported.

The biggest change for the Men’s Championship, is that it will now be played as a one‑day event on Saturday 27th June.

Last year, only 18 players competed across the two‑day weekend format, and many members felt this didn’t reflect the spirit or scale of a true “club championship.” While we knew not everyone would agree with the change, the overall response has been extremely positive from both low and higher handicappers.

And the early signs are encouraging — we already have 35 players signed up - nearly double last year.

Attached is the poster with full details. If you’re interested in playing, please let us know or add your name to the sign‑up sheet.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic championship this year, with a strong field and a great atmosphere.