Category Archives: News

Course is looking great!!

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

... or even the greens... just saying 🙂

Hillman Trophy – result in against Hazlemere

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!!

Hello and au revoir…

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.

Bruce’s Short Game Master Class Sold Out – Lesson Availability Update…

Great news! Bruce's Short Game Master Class sold out within days and he is planning another one in July / August - let golf reception know if you are interested in reserving a place.

Also worthy of note - if you can't wait for the group classes - remember Bruce offers special members' rates, including 6 x 30 minute lessons for just £125! or buy them singly at £25 each.

To check Bruce's availability please email him at blpga@me.com or call him on 07894 834281

Grandads Cup – 16th May – Full Details…

Hello PRGC Members,
Most of you will be aware that each year we hold a Club Competition entitled ‘The Grandad’s Cup’. This annual event is open to all grandads who have an active current handicap. Senior members who do not have grandchildren are also welcome to take part, and they will play for a separate prize.
There will be a number of cash prizes PLUS the much-coveted Rocking Horse which will be awarded to the grandad who has the highest score when his Stableford score is added to his number of grandchildren.
This year the event is being held in the morning of Tuesday 16th May, in lieu of the normal Seniors roll-up and I attach a copy of the poster.
The cost is £5 cash to be paid on the day to the organiser and this will cover prizes, coffee before the start and related club expenses. Prizes, the Trophy and the Rocking Horse will be awarded on the day and the overall Stableford winner will be eligible for the Seniors Champion of Champions end of year event.
To enter The Grandad’s Cup please contact me by email:
albert.bowyer@btinternet.com  or phone 07807 776461
Remembering of course to advise me how many grandchildren (NOTE: not including great grandchildren!) you have.
The draw will be made over the weekend of 13th/14th May and therefore your entries must be received on or before Friday 12th May.
I very much look forward to receiving your entries and taking part in the event with you.
As usual, if you have any comments or related queries, please don’t hesitate to  contact me.
Thank you for your support.
Best wishes,
Al
albert.bowyer@btinternet.com
01494 562862
Mobile: 07807 776461

Ladies May Update from Beryl

 

Princes Risborough Golf Club

 

MAY NEWSLETTER FROM YOUR LADIES COMMITTEE

Hello Ladies,

The weather was much drier this month, although extremely cold,  and we managed to get both the April Medal and the Spring Stableford played.  The results of the April competitions were:

April results:

April Medal                               Winner: Arlinda Chaplin

Spring Stableford                       Winner: Jill Peppett

Fewest Putts competition           Winner: Jill Peppett

Blind Holes competition            Winner: Sue Pomeroy

Well done ladies.  You seem to be on a winning streak at the moment Jill!

The Lady Captain’s Away Day was held at The Springs on 17th April, with beautiful weather and the ladies very much enjoyed the course.  The competition on the day was won by Sue Pomeroy.

We have a very busy programme in May, which also includes the ladies away break at De Vere Wokefield Estate Golf Club.

May programme

Wed 3           Ladies Seniors Cup                   

Fri 5           Mixed Stableford

Wed 10     Medal  

Fri 12         Mixed Stableford

Sat 13        Medal

15-17         Ladies Golf Break at De Vere

                  Wokefield Estate Golf Club

Wed 17      Ladies morning

Thur 18    League v Whiteleaf – Home

Fri 19        Mike Jefferson Memorial Trophy (Mixed)

Sat 20        Mike Jefferson Memorial Trophy (Mixed) 

Wed 24     League v Whipsnade  – Away

Fri 26         Mixed Stableford

Wed 31     Wishlade Trophy 

Details of all the competitions will be sent out in the near future.

The draw for the Summer Singles and Summer Pairs has been made and the first rounds are now being played.

Please make a note of a very special date in June – our LADY CAPTAIN’S DAY AND DINNER on 14th June.  Do please make every effort to come along and support Jill.

Enjoy your golf ladies – and enjoy your away days at Wokefield.

Beryl Austin - on behalf of the Ladies Committee

29.04.23

 

Message from CBL Captain – Steve Sargeant

Senior CBL Victory

Today was our last league match of the season and many of you know it was another great result with a 6 - 0 home win against a strong Aylesbury Vale team.

As you know we have won the league but remarkably we have won 7 out of 8 matches. This was achieved with a great team spirit and shows that PR Seniors are a competitive lot of winners, that play well together, so thank you all for giving up your time and performing so well and hope you have all enjoyed it as much as I have.
Sarah, the support we have had from the club house team and Trish has been excellent for our home games, so thank you all very much for all your efforts.
Mark the course has been great and looked and played well across all the matches, from comments from other teams we are in better shape than they are at this time of year  and that can only be good for the season ahead. So please thank the team from me and pass on the compliments we have got from visiting clubs.
The Winter league will be back in October again and I hope you all stay fit and want to play.
Thanks so much.
Steve