Good evening ladies.
I started my last newsletter with a comment about the weather and I’m going to do the same this month. March most certainly came in like a lion and left us like a lamb. Those of us who played in the TOFFS and Ladies American Foursomes event last Thursday enjoyed the best March day for many a year and felt truly blessed in the sunshine. And if this weekend is anything to go by I think we can hope that April won’t disappoint.
We are now moving towards the summer months and the golfing diaries are getting crowded. Our first ladies match, a friendly against Chesham and Ley Hill, was today and I’m pleased to report that the PRGC Ladies won. With the Spring come Summer Rules and I would remind everyone to keep their eyes open for daily information on the approach to the first tee.
Ladies Roll Up
Depending on weather conditions 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. It can be disappointing if you happen to be the one who turns up when there’s no one else around, so it’s worth remembering that most ladies chose to go out about 0900 and if the weather does turn against us some ladies still pop into the club mid-late morning for a coffee and a chat.
Please remember that Monday 17th April is a bank holiday so you should book a tee time if you wish to play – no surcharge for five day members.
Ladies Informal Morning
The informal game this day will be BLIND HOLES. Please be ready to play from 0845, going out in threes and playing a normal Stableford round. When you return to the Clubhouse there will be an announcement about which scores should be deducted from your total. Cards and fee to the Clubhouse as soon after you clear the 18th green as possible please.
April 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.
Ladies Informal Morning
Your committee has decided that it is time to revamp our informal Wednesday mornings. You will hear more about this in the lunchtime briefing this Wednesday but basically we will be asking you to sign-up to participate in these fun events. A member of the committee will then be responsible for allocating tee times for all those interested and you will receive confirmation of your playing partners a few days beforehand by email. The committee are hoping that this will help to mix up groupings and to ensure all those who wish to play are aware of the format for each day. This process will be piloted from mid-April to early November and we will be looking for your feedback on how it works – so please do tell us!
Spring Stableford
Sign-up sheets for this event will go up about two weeks in advance. Please remember that you may only submit a card for either the Saturday or the Wednesday, not both days.
Winter Pairs and Summer Pairs
The second semi-final and the final of the Winter Pairs will be played this month, and the draw for the Summer Pairs will take place shortly. If you haven’t signed up for the Summer Pairs yet, then please check the noticeboard for more information.
Many of us have benefited from taking part in Bruce’s Backward Chain coaching during March. I hope we’re all still thinking Tick-Tock-Stop. If you would like to continue with lessons, then do have a word with Bruce who will be pleased to talk about your needs and to tell you what classes and individual opportunities are available.
Some of you have been asking about the Bucks County booklets and I can confirm that these are no longer printed – but you can find all information on the Bucks County website at www.bclga.org.uk. Also, if you have requested a County Card then these will be available from Nick in the near future.
I hope like me that you are looking forward to the summer months which offer so many opportunities for golf whether competitive or informal. The golfing diary is really busy from May to August, and our Committee Secretary, Beryl, will shortly be issuing an updated schedule. Please do check this as we have made some alterations.
Meantime, happy golfing and see you on the course.
Sue
