Good morning ladies. The weather is definitely living up to its March billing of 'in like a lion' - let's hope that it's true to the old saying and goes 'out like a lamb'. That said we were extraordinarily lucky with the weather last Wednesday when we celebrated St David's Day with all sorts of Welsh themes and what I understand was a most enjoyable game of Rough Justice. Thanks to you all for embracing my determination to see daffodils and leeks everywhere - I hope you had as much fun as I did - and thanks to Team PRGC for their support. For the record, there is a piece on the club website with some photographic evidence of the event - take a look under the New News section halfway down the home page. www.princesrisboroughgolfclub.co.uk
Below you will find information about the various activities that we have planned over the coming month and some other points of interest. Please take a moment to read through to the end and get back to me if you'd like further details.
MARCH DIARY DATES
All Mondays in March
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 (or hot chocolate!) and a chat.
Wednesday 8 March
March Medal
Wednesday 15 March
Ladies Informal Morning
The informal game this day will be a Greensomes competition. Tee times from 0845 onwards with ladies going out in pairs in arrival order. Remember for Greensomes you both tee off and then chose the best ball, playing alternate shots. Full information will be on display that morning. This is good practice for up-coming competitions and is a fairly quick format so we should all make good time around the course. When you finish, p lease hand your card into the clubhouse with your playing fee as soon as you clear the 18th green .
The draw for the Ladies Summer Singles will take place at lunchtime this day.
Saturday 18 March
Distinguishables v Incorruptibles
This is a match between a captains team and a 'management' team. Lists have now closed and I am delighted to see that 8 ladies have signed up. The draw for play will take place on Thursday 9 March - if you've put your name down you can expect further details by email thereafter.
Wednesday 22 March
Ladies Informal Morning
The format for the game this day will be announced on 15 March.
Wednesday 29 March
Ladies Informal Morning
The format for the game this day will be announced on 22 March.
Thursday 30 March
TOFFS and Ladies American Foursomes
This is a Stableford competition played in pairs and followed by a hot buffet lunch. Guests are welcome at this fun event which I am confident everyone will enjoy. As usual sign-up sheets are on our noticeboard.
OTHER INFORMATION
Winter Pairs and Summer Pairs
The semi-finals for the Winter Pairs will be completed at the beginning of April with the final played later in the month. This will leave the way clear for us to get started on the Summer Pairs. Look out for sign-up sheets for the summer competition within the next few days.
Marking Your Cards
A gentle reminder about marking your cards. Whether you are playing a qualifier (Medal or Stableford) or for an informal game, please remember to start by putting your name on your own card and also on the card that you are actually marking, and that when you finish the round you must sign both cards. Please take time to agree on the score for each hole as you go rather than get back in and find a discrepancy. A minute or two once you've cleared the green and are en route to the next tee is all it takes - without these formalities it is particularly difficult for Jill to fulfil her responsibilities as Handicap Secretary. Thank you.
Putting/Chipping/Pitching/Driving
It was good to see a number of ladies taking part in Bruce's putting coaching last week. Remember the mantra? Tick-Tock-Stop. Bruce is moving on to chipping next week, followed by pitching and driving in subsequent weeks. There is still room for you to join in, even if you missed putting. Many of us feel that our short game needs sprucing up and these classes offer us that chance. So check your diaries for Tuesday or Friday mornings at 10.00 and put your name down on Bruce's lists that are displayed in the Ladies Locker Room.
Golf 4 Women Fashion Event
For those amongst us who can't resist a bargain, the place to be in the evening on Wednesday 29 March is Wycombe Heights Golf Club where a ladies golf fashion event will be taking place. The notice is on the board in the Ladies Locker Room and you'll see that they seem to be encouraging people to reserve tickets in advance.
Finally, I would like to ask you all to hold Ann Fox and her family in your thoughts and hearts on Monday 6 March when Alan Fox's funeral will take place. Some of us will be joining Ann at Greenacres Woodland Burials that afternoon, but if you aren't able to be there for distance or other reasons, then please pause for thought at 14.30. https://www.greenacrescelebrate.co.uk/park/chiltern/
I'm sure that we are all looking forward to warmer and longer days that will make being on the golf course even more enjoyable and I look forward to seeing you all out there throughout the month.
Best Regards
Sue
Sue D'Arcy
CAPTAIN - PRGC LADIES SECTION
suemdarcy@hotmail.com