Definitely a step in the right direction...

Part of our anti slip renovation work... more to come

Awaiting delivery of remaining components (including the correct screws!)

Will be completed pre the Barcilon Club Championship

Make the most of your Membership

I hear too often “I am a new Member and don’t really know enough about the Club...” That usually translates into “... nobody tells me...” The website is a good place to start and it is packed with the sort of information that you need.

It’s reasonable to assume though that you joined us to play golf. It might be that that, for you, it means social golf – but what if it means that you are looking for the challenge of competition? If that’s your motivation then you really have come to the right club.

The website will tell you all you need to know about the competitions available. What it might not tell you is how to meet the organisers to register your interest.

It could not be more simple – ‘phone or email me; your Captain: 07815 784708 – brianrfowler130@gmail.com  and I will make sure that you meet people who want to meet you. High or low handicap you will receive a warm welcome.

We have team opportunities now that, honestly, sometimes,  we struggle to fill, and our Seniors teams have inter-club matches throughout the season available now at some truly impressive courses; the sort of course where you would need to pay serious money to play as a visitor.  Join us as a team player and it will cost you around £15 to play in a match – with a meal included!

If you want to make the most of your membership I would be pleased to hear from you - soon.

Brian Fowler

Captain 2016-7

Bogey Golf Competition

Guidance: You are playing Medal Match Play against the course

• Calculate the net medal score on each hole
• If the net score is birdie or better mark a Win on the card with a +
• If the net score is par mark a Half on the card with a 0
• If the net score is bogey or worse mark a Loss on the card with a –
• At the conclusion of the round
    - Add up the Wins: the plusses
    - Deduct the Losses: the minuses
    - The balance is your score for the day
• More wins than losses will give a Plus X result
• The reverse will give a minus Y result
• Halves are par and therefore neutral in scoring
• Overall winner is (usually) the highest positive (+) score
• If in doubt please ask to see the sample card
• In the event of a tie the usual count back rules will apply

Congratulations to Alan Jackson for winning this years Lombard Qualifying Medal!!

Please also note outstanding scores from Jim Findlay and Pete Major.

1. Alan Jackson:     Gross 74: Net 64

2. Jim Findlay:            Gross 79: Net 65
3. Pete Major:              Gross 78: Net 68

Alan goes forward to play with Bruce in the Regional Qualifier at Little Aston, Birmingham... and hopefully we will be receiving a postcard later in the year from Portugal 🙂

Good luck Bruce and Al!!

Click here to find out more...

Bunker Master Classes: MAY - NOW BOOKING

Who: Whatever your level, this course will give you the technique to lift yourself out of any bunker
When: 10am - 11am on Wednesday 10th or Saturday 13th May (men) and Friday 12th or Sunday 14th (women)
What: One Hour Group Master Class (Max 5 People per group) Find out more
How Much: The cost is just £10 per session

Take your bunker play to the next level!

PRINCES RISBOROUGH GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION
LADY CAPTAIN’S MAY NEWSLETTER

Here we are in May already and the year is speeding by. The active golfing season is well underway with club competitions, league matches and friendlies, and I hope that you are all enjoying your time on the course. Please keep an eye on the noticeboard in the Ladies Locker Room – as soon as there is any information about up-coming events, that’s where you’ll see it. Meantime, below you will find details for May and a few hints about June.

MAY DIARY DATES

Mondays in May
Ladies Roll Up
The Monday roll-up will continue throughout the month. In principle players will go out in arrival order, playing 9, 14 or 18 holes as mutually agreed. Please remember that Monday 29th May is a bank holiday so you should book a tee time if you wish to play – no surcharge for five day members.

Wednesday 3rd May
Ladies Informal Morning
The informal game today will be THE WALTZ. The competition organiser on this occasion is Jill and those who signed up for the event will already have received details of their tee time and playing partners. Cards and fee to the Clubhouse as soon after you clear the 18th green as possible please. If you didn’t sign up but would like to take part please contact Jill, or you can follow on after the other ladies have gone out.

Saturday 6th and Wednesday 10th May
May Medal
The sign-up sheet has been posted on the noticeboard in the Locker Room - I hope you've all got a tee-time arranged.

Wednesday 17th May
The Wishlade Trophy
This competition, generously sponsored by Lynn, is for ladies with handicaps 30-36. A 9-hole option is available for those eligible. Please sign-up on the list on the noticeboard and you will be allocated a tee time. Other ladies with lower handicaps are asked to delay going out until after the Wishlade competitors have tee’d off.

Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th May
Ladies Away Days
Fourteen ladies will be heading off to Staverton Park for three days golf and relaxation. During this week no arrangements will be made for Wednesday play at home, but even if you aren’t indulging in the fun up in Northamptonshire, I hope you will meet up at the Club for golf, chat and lunch.

Wednesday 31st May
Ladies Informal Morning
The informal game today will be TWO MULLIGANS. The competition organiser will be Jacqui and you can expect to see the sign-up sheet on the noticeboard from 17th May.

OTHER INFORMATION
Getting out of Bunkers!
Many of us have benefited from taking part in Bruce’s Backward Chain coaching and are still muttering Tick-Tock-Stop. Building on this course, Bruce is now offering a workshop on bunkers – I wonder what the mantra will be for this one? The dates on offer are Friday 12th and Sunday 14th May and sign-up sheets are displayed in the Locker Room lobby. There are limited places and this is one not to be missed, so sign up quickly.

The Barcilon
The Barcilon is the main club championship and this year it will take place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th June. Sign-up sheets will be displayed shortly. Please do consider taking part. You will need to be available for both days and ladies will follow on after the men have tee’d off. There are additional trophies for ladies, known as The Dexter Trophies, kindly donated by Valerie. These are awarded in three divisions:
• Best lady player with handicap up to 21
• Best lady player 22-29 handicap
• Best lady player 30-36 handicap

League Matches
Home Chiltern League matches are scheduled against Aylesbury Vale (Monday 8th May) and Chiltern Forest (Monday 5th June). If you aren’t playing in these matches, please remember to either go out well in advance of the ladies who are, or to wait until they have tee’d off. Nick will be able to advise on the morning.

TOFFS and Ladies Events
Two more dates for your diaries are Thursday 1st June – TOFFS and Ladies Dinner at the Clubhouse and Monday 19th June TOFFS and Ladies Away Day at Huntswood Golf Course. More news soon.

Midsummer Madness
Make a note of a special event – MIDSUMMER MADNESS - that will be taking place on Wednesday 21st June. This will be a cross-country competition, playing the course in reverse with some interesting twists. It will start late afternoon and promises to be a lot of fun, so look out for more information in the weeks ahead.

Summer Competitions
The Ladies Singles, Ladies Summer Pairs and the Hutley Cup are now well underway. Good luck if you have survived the early rounds, and please try to avoid scheduling matches for Wednesdays!

I hope like me you are looking forward to the summer months which offer so many opportunities for golf whether competitive or informal, and I look forward to seeing you all on the course.

1st May 2017

It is with great sadness that we record the recent death of our dear friend Brian Bradshaw.
Brian will be remembered as a kind and valued player and as our Captain during 2014-5.
Our condolences go out to Christine, Brian’s wife, and to all his family and friends who are lessened by his loss.
A service of committal and commemoration will take place at Amersham Crematorium at 2.45pm, Tuesday 2nd May 2017 and afterwards at Princes Risborough Golf Club.

My Fellow Seniors,

Two of this season’s matches played – a two wins; and by impressive margins.
With fourteen more to go there is still work to be done and for each match we require twelve good men and true to step up to the plate. To those who have done so already we must all be grateful for their commitment and skill.
I have had no trouble to-date finding twelve volunteers but wouldn’t it be good if I could always have one or two “reserves” for those occasions which do occur when circumstances mean that someone has to unexpectedly withdraw. It might also give some of our regulars a chance to take a break, if that is what they want.
So if you are a Senior looking for a taste of good company and competition – and the respect of your peers, watch out for the list for forthcoming matches and just add your name and telephone number.
Don’t concern yourself if you have never played a competition, Seniors or any other, we all started in that position once. You will be welcomed, even feted, and I guarantee that once “blooded” you will be back for more.
When my year as your Captain comes to a close I would be happy to say that we had won every match we played: I would be happier though if I could say that I had played alongside every Member of our Club in one game or match throughout what, in any event, I know is going to be a year for me to remember.

Brian Fowler; Captain 2016-7