CAPTAINS COMMUNICATION NUMBER 6

GENERALLY

Welcome to my June Captains Communication. May seems to have been particularly busy at the club with several successful competitions all of which I’m pleased to say have generally been played in pretty good weather. Let’s hope that continues throughout the Summer which according to the meteorological calendar starts on Thursday 1^st June!

CLUB CALENDAR – JUNE 2023

I attach the current JUNE 2023 detailed calendar which is of course another busy month with further various matches and club events. I would, in particular, draw your attention to:

The CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - THE BARCILON CUP which is being held over the whole weekend of 24^th & 25^th June. If you are not familiar with this event, the details are:

• A mixed full 2-day MEDAL competition off white tees (men - ladies off red), where all competitors play both days and their scores are the aggregate score of both rounds.
• There are two competitions being played for – Scratch and Handicap.
• The draw for the first round will be made a few days before Saturday 24^th.
• The draw for the second day is made following the first day results and reflects those results with the best scratch scores going out last.
• You need to formally sign up for this event in the club house or contact Steve Sargeant or me to register.

I have posted a copy of the June Calendar on the notice board together with the latest July details.

As usual if you wish to play in any of the competitions, please simply follow the normal process for entry.

SUMMER PAIRS AND SINGLES TOURNAMENTS

The Club and Seniors summer pairs and singles tournaments are well under way. Please check your next opponents and ensure you play your games before the specified deadlines.

MAY MENS RESULTS

Congratulations to the following May winners:

• Pete Major for his win in the May Stableford on 6^th May with 38 points
• Al Bowyer for his win in the Seniors medal on 9^th May with a net 69
• Neil Martin for his winning score of a fantastic 42 points in the granddads cup. Neil also won the coveted rocking horse which of course still resides in its stable in the men’s changing rooms.
• Neil Martin again for his superb +5 in the Mike Jefferson Trophy. Neil was the only player to remain on a positive score for the round.
• Steve Sargeant with an excellent 39 points in winning the mixed club Stableford on 26^th
• Finally, to Luke Tubb and Andy Hall for their net 65’s in divisions 1 & 2 respectively of the club medal held on 27^th

We have been considering the Men’s Divisions which currently are up to 14 handicap – division 1 and above 14 - division 2. After consultation we are from 1^stJune, changing this to up to 18 handicap becomes division 1 and above 18 division 2.

MATCH RESULTS

• The only men’s match was a superb home win against Chartridge Park in the CBL on 13^th
• However, it is also important to mention that our ladies are on a winning streak having beaten both Whiteleaf (home) and Whipsnade (away) in their Chiltern League.

Yet another successful month for your club and no doubt you will join me in thanking and congratulating all those who represented the club so well.

If you are interested in playing club matches and have not already let the organisers know, please contact either me, Steve Sargeant or Dick Pooley.

FUTURE EVENTS

Apart from the Barcilon Cup mentioned above, we also have the Past Captains & Committee Trophy on 15^th June and the Septuagenarians and Octogenarians tournaments being played this month. Separate invites will be sent for these and all club events.

FUND RAISING

We are continuing to organise some more fundraising events for the Captains & Ladies Captains charities (MS Society & MND Society respectively) and the next event is a RACENIGHT on Saturday 22^nd July 2023. I attach a copy of the poster for this event, about which we will be specifically communicating with you again.

COURSE UPDATE

Our course remains in excellent condition and visiting clubs are continuing to give it a good report. So, thanks again to to John, Chris and Zac for their hard work. Please ensure when you see them around you, like me, pass on your thanks and positive comments.

CLUBHOUSE UPDATE

Thanks also go to Sarah and the team who do a first class ‘front of house’ job for us all and the club. Will has settled in well and Luke is his normal attentive self so please support them in their roles whenever you can. Of course, we must not forget the catering team for their great service and don’t forget to order your post-golf food from them.

COURSE ETIQUETTE

Thank you for continuing to follow our drive for better course etiquette. Please continue to repair pitch marks, replace divots, rake bunkers, etc. and remind all your playing partners and guests to do the same.

MIXED PAIRS SUMMER ‘ECLECTIC’ 2023

The mixed pairs summer eclectic is now under way with 7 teams taking part. Results will be published after all teams have competed their 4 rounds.

COMMITTEE ASSISTANCE

I am pleased to advise that Doug Taylor has offered to assist with the Competitions Secretary’s role, and we are currently discussing with him the help he will provide.

We can always use more help so don’t forget if you are able to volunteer some of your time to help, please contact either Steve Sargeant or me for further information.

BRUCE LOOME – PGA PROFESSIONAL

My usual reminder that Bruce is available for lessons so If you are interested in Bruce helping you to improve, please contact him at blpga@me.com.

As always, thank you all again for your continued support to our club and the various events and competitions. As usual if you should have any related comments, feedback or queries please feel free to contact me or any of the Committee Members, and we will do our best to assist you.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the club and in the Barcilon Cup

JUNE EVENTS

Al Bowyer

29^th May 2023

 Princes Risborough Golf Club

 JUNE NEWSLETTER FROM YOUR LADIES COMMITTEE

Hello Ladies

May has proved to be a very busy month for the ladies with lots of golf played in very good weather.  That is the first time we have been able to say that for, what seems, a very long time.  Long may it last!.

May results:

Ladies Seniors Cup                              Winner: Jill Peppett

May Medals                                         Winner: Gerry Walker

Well done ladies!  The final competition in May is the Wishlade Trophy which will be played on 31 May and the result will be included in our next Newsletter.

The ladies travelled to the Wokefield Estate Golf Club for a two-night golf break on 15-17 May.   They all enjoyed the venue very much but found the golf course rather “challenging”!  They played for the White Horse Trophy on the second day of golf and the competition was won by Rosie Brand, with Pauline Allen coming second.  They had a fun time and many thanks to Rosie Brand and Melinda Pooley for organising the golf break.

The ladies won their first two matches of the Chiltern Ladies League, with a home win against Whiteleaf and an away win against Whipsnade.  What a brilliant start to the season!  Well done ladies.

June programme

Wed 31       Wishlade Trophy

Thurs 1       League v Chiltern Forest  – Home

Fri 2             Mixed Stableford

Wed 7         Stableford **

Fri 9             Mixed Stableford

Sat 10          Stableford **

Wed 14       LADY CAPTAIN’S DAY & DINNER

Fri 16           Mixed Stableford

Wed 21        Ladies morning

Fri 23           Mixed Stableford

Sat 24          BARCILON CUP

Sun 25        BARCILON CUP

Wed 28       Sullivan Cup

Thurs 29     Friendly v Chesham & Ley Hill – Home

Fri 30           Mixed Stableford

PLEASE NOTE THE 2 VERY IMPORTANT DATES IN JUNE

Wednesday 14 June is Jill’s LADY CAPTAIN’S DAY AND DINNER.

Please make every effort to support our Captain.

24-25 June  The Club Championship – THE BARCILON CUP

This will be held over the whole weekend.  Details are:

A mixed full 2-day MEDAL competition off white tees for men and red for ladies.

Two competitions being played for – Scratch and Handicap.

Draw for first round will be made a few days before competition.

Draw for second day is made following first day results, with the best scratch

scores going out last.

Sign up for this event in the clubhouse or contact Jill Peppett to register.

We are continuing to organise some more fundraising events for the Mens and

Ladies charities and the next one will be a RACENIGHT on Saturday,

22 July.  Poster attached but we will be contacting you again.

Meantime, PLEASE MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY

Enjoy your golf in June.

Beryl Austin - on behalf of the Ladies Committee

30.04.23

Men's May 2023 Update

CAPTAINS COMMUNICATION NUMBER 5

GENERALLY

Welcome to my May Captains Communication. April again has been very busy at the club with several successful competitions and matches, which I highlight below.

CLUB CALENDAR – MAY 2023

I attach the current MAY 2023 detailed calendar which is of course another busy month with further various matches and club events. I would in particular draw your attention to the Granddads Cup on 16^th May and the Mike Jefferson Trophy on Saturday 20^th May.

I have posted this on the notice board together with the latest June details.

As usual if you wish to play in any of the competitions, please simply follow the normal process for entry.

SUMMER PAIRS AND SINGLES TOURNAMENTS

The Club and Seniors summer pairs and singles tournaments are under way, and I would encourage you to get your games played within the allotted timescales. In particular all first-round singles matches need to be completed by the end of May.

APRIL MENS RESULTS

Congratulations to the following April winners:

• Mark Richards for winning the Seniors Stableford on 11^th April with 38 points.
• Neil Martin for his super winning score of 42 points (6 over gross!) in the Spring Stableford on 22^nd April,
• Steve Sargeant for his great win in the inaugural Friday Club Mixed Stableford om 28^th April with 38 points
• Andy Hall for his excellent win in the Club Medal on Saturday 29^th April with a net score of 69

MATCH RESULTS

• Having already won the league the Senior’s won their final CBL match against Aylesbury Vale by a superb 6-0 score.
• In the main CBL the club won their match against Waterstock away, which is a difficult place to win so another great result.
• And on 30^th April the club also won their first Hillman Trophy match against Hazelmere.at home. Our next match in the round of 32 is against Three Locks.
• To add to the successes the Seniors won a friendly match against Wycombe Heights away – a result which is a real rarity.
• And finally, there was a tie in the friendly mixed match against Chartridge on 16^th

Overall, another very successful month for your club and no doubt you will join me in thanking and congratulating all those who represented the club so well. In this connection, you may be aware that Steve Sargeant manages both CBL’s and the Hillman Trophy. His hard work and personal efforts are greatly appreciated by all involved.

If you are interested in playing club matches and have not already let the organisers know, please contact either me, Steve Sargeant or Dick Pooley.

FUTURE EVENT – THE BARCILON CUP

An early heads-up that the Club Championship – the Barcilon Cup is being held on the weekend of 24^th & 25^th June. Sign-up sheets will be posted on the notice board very soon.

COURSE UPDATE

We continue to get good feedback regarding the course from visiting clubs/teams which bodes well for the future and our own performance.

Our thanks must go to John, Chris and Zac (our recent recruit to the team) for the excellent work they are doing which is in turn delivering excellent results for us all. Please ensure when you see them around you, like me, pass on your positive comments.

CLUBHOUSE UPDATE

You will have seen Gary’s recent update saying farewell to Julie and Maddie and I am sure you will join me in wishing them all the very best for the future. Also, a big welcome to Will who has joined the team and of course great news that Luke who will become our new full time management trainee apprentice. So along with the thanks to our ‘green team’ our thanks also go to Sarah and the team who do a first class ‘front of house’ job for us all and the club.

COURSE ETIQUETTE

We are maintaining our drive for better and more consistent course etiquette and make no excuse for once again reminding you all to maintain high standards of etiquette and in particular repair all pitch marks, replace divots and rake bunkers. Thank you for doing this as it is helping to improve our course even more.

MIXED PAIRS SUMMER ‘ECLECTIC’ 2023

There is still just about time to enter this years mixed pairs eclectic and I am looking for more teams. If you want to play in this tournament, please advise me together with your playing partner. If you don’t currently have a playing partner let me know and I will find a suitable one for you.

COMMITTEE ASSISTANCE

As previously advised, we are still looking for additional assistance on the Committee particularly in the areas of competition organisation, so if you are able to volunteer some of your time to help, please contact either Steve Sargeant or me for further information.

BRUCE LOOME – PGA PROFESSIONAL

My usual reminder that Bruce is available for lessons so If you are interested in Bruce helping you to improve, please contact him at blpga@me.com.

Thank you all again for your continued support to our club and the various events and competitions. The more we become involved and enjoy our club course the more we will get out of it.  As usual if you should have any related comments, feedback or queries please feel free to contact me or any of the Committee Members, and we will do our best to assist you.

Al Bowyer

May 2023

Some nicer weather, a lot of hard yards and how nice is it in the clubhouse with everyone coming in raving about how the course is looking and playing!! Massive thanks to the enlarged greenkeeping team, John, Chris and of course a massive welcome to Zak.

Be nice if people stuck to the fairways though Phil

Great result today, ran out 41/2 to 21/2 winners against Hazlemere in the Hillman Trophy. How it works: 7 Players - 3 with handicaps 6-9, 4 with handicaps 10 to 20.  Today we had to play 3 people off handicaps of 9 (who are currently 11 and 12 handicappers) so technically up against much better players.

The team; Neil Martin, Steve Sargeant, Alastair Wardrop, Pete Major, Alan Jackson, Dave Mackensie and David Orford all had cracking matches.

No slouches in this, the premium BB&O competition, we reached the quarter finals last year, punching well above our weight.  Tough matches though - following this win over Hazlemere, its the mighty Three Locks at PRGC.

We received great feedback on the course from Hazlemere and on the hospitality from Sarah and Trish.  Well done to everyone!!

What a top day for PRGC!!

Luke has been working with us part time for a short while now and has been absolutely brilliant. Great attitude, great enthusiasm and great ideas! We are delighted to announce that he will become a management trainee (apprentice) when he completes his studies this summer.

Maddie has stayed with us way beyond our expectations and we are delighted to say a massive thank you to her for the contribution she has made to the club.  Smart, engaging, full of ideas and will be an asset to any business that she joins.  Maddie is off to develop her skills and experience further, working in Youth Hostelling in Norfolk. We will hopefully see her again at the club soon.

Please say hello to Will who has made a cracking start at PRGC - a fast learner and a real team player.  Will has already amassed some great experience, working for the emergency services (including fire and rescue) as well as various local hospitality roles.  Please give him a warm welcome!

Please say au revoir to Julie who has been such an amazing team player at PRGC.  Infectious energy,  wonderful personality, kind and loyal to the last.  When PRGC needed her, Julie always stepped forward without being asked and we are so grateful and lucky to have kept her for so long.  Our loss is the Isle of Wight's gain and we wish her the very best in her new life there.