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Using the Customer Service Book…

Dear Members,

As you know, we pride ourselves on being a member-centric club and truly value your feedback—whether it’s positive reinforcement or constructive suggestions for improvement.

The Customer Service Book, located in the clubhouse, has proven to be a valuable tool for highlighting both immediate concerns and longer-term opportunities. It helps us respond quickly and thoughtfully to the things that matter most to you.

To ensure consistency and clarity, we kindly ask that any issues be recorded directly in the book. Please write your message in the manner you would appreciate receiving it yourself. If further explanation is needed, feel free to speak with a member of the clubhouse team—they’ll be happy to add notes to your entry to ensure your point is clearly understood.

There’s no need to record the same issue more than once. If a matter has already been raised and is in progress, we’ll let you know.

We’re also introducing a “You Said, We Did” update to keep you informed about the progress we’ve made on key issues raised by members. Your voice helps shape the club, and we’re committed to keeping you in the loop.

Thank you so much

Shining a Light on Roll Up Leaders

This month we  'Shining a Light' on the leaders of some of our Roll Ups at the club, thanking them for their hard work and the pleasure they bring to other club members.

THANK YOU 🙂

 

Ex Captain Brian Fowler Presents the Fowler Bowl

Wonderful to catch up with Brian Fowler - ex Captain and Club Ambassador.   What an amazing contribution Brian made to the club, pioneering the 19+ handicap competition to encourage the higher handicappers to compete and ushering in an array of improvements for new members joining the club.  Here he is presenting his trophy to Bob Carter - the 2025 winner of the Fowler Bowl. Well done Bob!

A note from John White, leader of the Friday Stableford...

'So - First, and winner of the Fowler Bowl was Bob Carter (HC26) with 37 points £13, 2nd Steve Williams (HC26) with 36 points £11 and 3rd Chris Thorne (HC8) also with 36 points £9. 

The Front 9 was won by Jack Riley (HC29) with 20 points and the Back 9 Alan Phippen (HC30) with 19 points – both winning £6.  Well done all.

John'

Liz France Recognised by England Golf for 30+ Competition

Congratulations to Liz France for being recognised by England Golf for the innovative 30+ friendlies and new multi club competition.  The award was presented by ex Captain Sue Pomeroy in her role as County Rep for the Ladies section.

RAGS Away Day at Springs…

Fellow RAGS,

21 members gathered at The Springs for our usual bacon baps at 10.00 am before venturing onto the course at 11.00 am.

The forecasted heavy rain never materialised and was replaced by one or two sporadic light showers insufficient for most players to bother with waterproofs. Springs is always well maintained and yesterday was no exception. However, the length of the course proved a challenge for most players with the average scores being lower than usual.  This emphasises the importance of playing a variety of courses to stretch one’s ability.  Nevertheless, typically, some will always have their day and rise to the top.

The immediate past captain was asked to present the awards.

Results:

Overall winner – Alan Pugh with 31 points winning £20 and taking the RAGS trophy.

Ladies’ winner – Jill Peppett with 29 points won the ladies’ trophy and £15.

Winner – front 9 – John Stephenson with 18 points and £15.

Winner – back 9 – Mike Stenning with 17 points and £15.

Longest drive (Ladies) – Arlinda Chaplin winning £10

Longest drive (Men) – Mike Smiith winning £10

Nearest the pin – No one stayed on the green so the £10 was donated to charity.  The pro must have been having a bad day because he chose a testing hole for all players.

Thanks to everyone who took part and congratulations to all the winners.

The next, and final venue for this summer is at Studley Wood on the 22nd September and I look forward to seeing as many as possible there.  Please make a note of the date in your diary and the formal notice will be sent out shortly. 

Best wishes,
John

Tel: 07774 203 193
Risborough Awayday Golf Society

Paul Rogerson Promoting Grass Roots Golf at Speen Fete

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!

30+ Ladies Friendly at Ivinghoe

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...

More ‘RAGS’ Away Golf – this time at the South Buckinghamshire

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

Away Trip to Whitefields Golf Course

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.