Good evening ladies.
Here we are at the beginning of September and I’m sure we’re all hoping for an Indian Summer. The golf calendar doesn’t let up yet and we still have a number of trophies to play for and several other events. Please read on for more information and watch the noticeboards for updates.
But before that there are two social notices to share. Firstly I am pleased to be able to tell you that Rosalind Jorgensen’s damaged wrist is mending well. I’m sure you’ll join me in sending her best wishes and hopes that we will see her at the club again soon. And secondly, we have a new lady member to welcome – Gina Timberlake. Gina will be playing her three handicap cards over the coming weeks and I know that she will receive a warm welcome as she joins our ladies activities. If you see Gina, please take a few minutes to introduce yourself – I’m sure we can all remember how daunting it is when you are trying to put names to faces.
SEPTEMBER DIARY DATES
Mondays in September
Ladies Roll Up
The usual Monday arrangements will apply with ladies going out in arrival order, playing 9, 14 or 18 holes as mutually agreed.
Saturday 2 and Wednesday 6 September
The September Medal – Qualifier
As always, off the yellows on the Saturday – please book your own tee time – and off the reds on the Wednesday. Sign-up sheet is on the noticeboard.
If you are playing the Wednesday 9 hole option, this is a Stableford off the reds – please remember to use the correct cards which have been provided by our Handicap Secretary, Jill, and are available in the sign-in book.
Wednesday 13 September
The Seniors Cup
All those lady members with a handicap and aged 60 or over on 1 April 2017 are eligible to play in this competition. It’s an 18 hole Strokeplay Qualifier competition. Please sign up on the board if you wish to play. Tee times will be allocated.
Friday 15 September
Captain’s Charity Day in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice Care
Ladies would be very welcome as part of this 18 hole 4 ball Stableford competition. If you would like to play please sign up on the notice in the Ladies Locker Room.
Wednesday 20 September
The Sullivan Cup – re-arranged from 26 July due to atrocious weather!
This is a Stableford Pairs Competition. It’s a non-qualifier off full handicap from the red tees. A very sociable morning so I hope you will choose to take part.
Sunday 24 September
The California Cup
This is a mixed pairs event, open to all members and their guests in possession of a recognised handicap. The format is Greensomes Stableford, off the whites for the men and the reds for the ladies, with the golf followed by a late lunch. Watch out for sign-up sheets.
Monday 25 September
Seniors and Ladies Away Day at Oakland Park
This event is an 18 hole afternoon competition with team and individual prizes, followed by a meal in the evening. It’s always a very popular event and it would be great if a large number of ladies would like to play. Please let me know as soon as possible if you’d like to take part, or you can contact Al Bowyer, the organiser, direct.
Wednesday 27 September
The All Winners Competition
This is an 18 hole Qualifying Strokeplay event for winners of Medals, Quarterly Stablefords and the following competitions played throughout the year: The Barcilon (not Dexter Trophies), Grannies Cup, Ladies Inaugural Championship, Lady Captain’s Trophy, Seniors Cup, Summer Pairs, Summer Singles, Winter Pairs and Wishlade Trophy. Tee times will be allocated.
OTHER INFORMATION
Club Competitions
All of our Club competitions have now been completed and congratulations go to Chris and Mike Stevens for winning the Hutley Cup.
League Matches
The last league match of the season is scheduled at home against Chiltern Forest on Thursday 14 September.
Lady Captain’s Away Day
As is the custom there will be a Lady Captain’s Away Day in the autumn. This will take place at Studley Wood Golf Course on Tuesday 3 October. Please make a note in your diary – more information will follow without delay.
Coaching Opportunities
As a club we are fortunate to benefit from the skills and experience of an excellent professional, Bruce Loome. Bruce is offering the following coaching opportunities in the months ahead, and of course there is always the possibility of one-to-one lessons with him if that is your preference.
• Ladies coaching trip to Poland at the beginning of October. Please contact Bruce direct if you are interested.
• Small and friendly ladies sessions to revise your short game and improve the most important parts of the game of golf. Scheduled as follows:
o Monday 16 October 0900-1000 Chipping
o Monday 23 October 0900-1000 Pitching
o Monday 30 October 0900-1000 Bunker Shots
Watch out for the sign-up sheets in the Ladies Locker Room.
Best regards
Sue
Sue D’Arcy
suemdarcy@hotmail.com
