Men's May 2023 Update
CAPTAINS COMMUNICATION NUMBER 5
GENERALLY
Welcome to my May Captains Communication. April again has been very busy at the club with several successful competitions and matches, which I highlight below.
CLUB CALENDAR – MAY 2023
I attach the current MAY 2023 detailed calendar which is of course another busy month with further various matches and club events. I would in particular draw your attention to the Granddads Cup on 16th May and the Mike Jefferson Trophy on Saturday 20th May.
I have posted this on the notice board together with the latest June details.
As usual if you wish to play in any of the competitions, please simply follow the normal process for entry.
SUMMER PAIRS AND SINGLES TOURNAMENTS
The Club and Seniors summer pairs and singles tournaments are under way, and I would encourage you to get your games played within the allotted timescales. In particular all first-round singles matches need to be completed by the end of May.
APRIL MENS RESULTS
Congratulations to the following April winners:
- Mark Richards for winning the Seniors Stableford on 11th April with 38 points.
- Neil Martin for his super winning score of 42 points (6 over gross!) in the Spring Stableford on 22nd April,
- Steve Sargeant for his great win in the inaugural Friday Club Mixed Stableford om 28th April with 38 points
- Andy Hall for his excellent win in the Club Medal on Saturday 29th April with a net score of 69
MATCH RESULTS
- Having already won the league the Senior’s won their final CBL match against Aylesbury Vale by a superb 6-0 score.
- In the main CBL the club won their match against Waterstock away, which is a difficult place to win so another great result.
- And on 30th April the club also won their first Hillman Trophy match against Hazelmere.at home. Our next match in the round of 32 is against Three Locks.
- To add to the successes the Seniors won a friendly match against Wycombe Heights away – a result which is a real rarity.
- And finally, there was a tie in the friendly mixed match against Chartridge on 16th
Overall, another very successful month for your club and no doubt you will join me in thanking and congratulating all those who represented the club so well. In this connection, you may be aware that Steve Sargeant manages both CBL’s and the Hillman Trophy. His hard work and personal efforts are greatly appreciated by all involved.
If you are interested in playing club matches and have not already let the organisers know, please contact either me, Steve Sargeant or Dick Pooley.
FUTURE EVENT – THE BARCILON CUP
An early heads-up that the Club Championship – the Barcilon Cup is being held on the weekend of 24th & 25th June. Sign-up sheets will be posted on the notice board very soon.
COURSE UPDATE
We continue to get good feedback regarding the course from visiting clubs/teams which bodes well for the future and our own performance.
Our thanks must go to John, Chris and Zac (our recent recruit to the team) for the excellent work they are doing which is in turn delivering excellent results for us all. Please ensure when you see them around you, like me, pass on your positive comments.
CLUBHOUSE UPDATE
You will have seen Gary’s recent update saying farewell to Julie and Maddie and I am sure you will join me in wishing them all the very best for the future. Also, a big welcome to Will who has joined the team and of course great news that Luke who will become our new full time management trainee apprentice. So along with the thanks to our ‘green team’ our thanks also go to Sarah and the team who do a first class ‘front of house’ job for us all and the club.
COURSE ETIQUETTE
We are maintaining our drive for better and more consistent course etiquette and make no excuse for once again reminding you all to maintain high standards of etiquette and in particular repair all pitch marks, replace divots and rake bunkers. Thank you for doing this as it is helping to improve our course even more.
MIXED PAIRS SUMMER ‘ECLECTIC’ 2023
There is still just about time to enter this years mixed pairs eclectic and I am looking for more teams. If you want to play in this tournament, please advise me together with your playing partner. If you don’t currently have a playing partner let me know and I will find a suitable one for you.
COMMITTEE ASSISTANCE
As previously advised, we are still looking for additional assistance on the Committee particularly in the areas of competition organisation, so if you are able to volunteer some of your time to help, please contact either Steve Sargeant or me for further information.
BRUCE LOOME – PGA PROFESSIONAL
My usual reminder that Bruce is available for lessons so If you are interested in Bruce helping you to improve, please contact him at blpga@me.com.
Thank you all again for your continued support to our club and the various events and competitions. The more we become involved and enjoy our club course the more we will get out of it. As usual if you should have any related comments, feedback or queries please feel free to contact me or any of the Committee Members, and we will do our best to assist you.
Al Bowyer
May 2023
