Club Report 13

24-Aug-2008 : Club Report 13

Gentlemen: Notts Interclub Scratch League / Bye.

With one match remaining, Newark has been promoted to Division 1 of the Notts Interclub Scratch League. An immediate return to the top division was the primary objective of the 2008 season. The objective has been attained, with Newark lying three points ahead of Bulwell Forest, who have completed their program, and five points ahead of Ramsdale Pk. The rival promotion challenge of Ramsdale Park was terminated by defeat in this round of matches, leaving Newark in an unassailable second place position. Receiving a bye in the seventh round of the competition, Newark now lie two points behind new league leaders, Mapperley. Fortunately, the championship is not yet over and Newark now have destiny placed in their grasp. Newark can still be promoted as champions, requiring a win in the final fixture of the campaign. The last match is now a ‘high noon shootout' at Mapperley GC upon Sept 8th [4pm]. Supporter's requisite and welcome.

Gentlemen: August Midweek Medal.

Division 1: Winner John Stanley [nett 69], from John E Cooke jnr [nett 70 with the lowest gross score of 71], from the field of 126. Returning nett 71 and seperated by countback were, Alan Worrell, Sash Mirhadi [jnr] and Keith Whitfield.

Division 2: First, was Ben Partridge [jnr] with an eight under par 63, the lowest nett score of the competition. Graham Gilbert [nett 66], James Hefferman [nett 68], and John A Cooke [nett 69] filled the next three places. Dave Collingwood and Terry Crich were under par with nett 70.

Division 3: Won by Stuart Wallace [nett 66 countback], from Peter Smith [nett 69 cb], Colin Statham [nett 71] and Brian Wallace [nett 73].

Gentlemen: August Weekend Medal.

Division 1: First was Gary Beech [nett 66], followed by Phil Trueman [nett 67], Kevin Robinson [nett 68], John E Cooke snr [nett 69], Richard Sperke [nett 70]. Truemen tied with John E Cooke jnr (Cooke repeating his previous medal total) to return the lowest gross score of 72 from the field of 130.

Division 2: With a nett score of 66, the first three places were settled by countback. Winner, Tim Sheffield edged ahead of Anthony Stark, and Dan Richards. Countback decided the next five places, returning nett 69 were David Rimmer, Danny Yates [jnr], Ben Partridge [jnr], Bernard Minion and Len Worthington.

Division 3. Winner was Brian Wallace [nett 65] at six under par, the lowest nett score of the competition. One shot behind were Michael Hosegood and  Anthony Ablewhite. Scoring nett 69 and decided upon countback were, Kevin McGinley, Michael Carman and Nigel Stacey. Roy Williams [nett 70] returned the only other sub par nett round of the competition.

Ladies: Lady Presidents Competition.

68 ladies entered the stableford competition of Lady President, Hazel Parsons.

Division 1: Won by Brenda Wood with 36 points, one ahead of Kaye Hunter. Scoring 34 points and separated by countback were Sue Simpson, Jane Tucker, Susan Harding, Jill Pearce and Caroll Maclachlan.

Division 2: Won by Brenda Dickinson with 38 points, three ahead of Jean Dews who pipped Dorothy Britton on countback. Upon 34 points and ordered by countback were, Josie Pepper, Sarah Baker, Edith Pacey and Bobbie Bush.

Division 3: First was Linda Fearn with 39 points, followed by Annie Illsley [35 pts], Pat Wilson [32 pts] and Sandra Goodwin [31 pts].

Juniors: Slaney Rollitt Trophy.

The Slaney Rollitt Trophy played over 27 holes was won by Sash Mirhadi with 60 points. In second place with 59 points was Alex Whitfield, one point ahead of Ben Sheard. In fourth place vwith 56 points was Ben Partridge

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