Club Report 9

30-Nov-2011 : Club Report 9

With a complete lack of any substantial amounts of rainfall for months the final major event of the season, The Walter Hughes Medal Finals, was played on Sunday 2nd October in warm, blustery conditions.  The overall winner was Roger Davis with a superb score of 65, however he only just beat Andrew Ormondroyd on a card play off because he also had a 65.  The winner of the best gross was Simon Collingwood with a level par 71.  Immediately following the finals the annual Trophy Presentation Evening took place and was supported with a fine turn out.  Trophy winners not previously mentioned in these reports included Ryan MacLachlan, winner of the Victory Cup, Russ Ashmore and Phil Trueman winners of the Kelwick Cups and David Britten and Megan Allen winners of the Charnwood Trophy.

On Thursday October 6th Golf Mark Accreditation was achieved by the Club.  Golf Mark is a national scheme that identifies and recognises junior and beginner friendly golf facilities. The three key areas within the Golf Club which are assessed are Coaching & Playing, Club Environment (including sports equity & ethics), Child Protection & Duty of Care. The Club has been working towards the Golf Mark accreditation for many months and is pleased to have their excellent facilities for the promotion of the game recognised by the national bodies.

On Sunday 9th of October the Captain's Charity Competition took place.  Open to both Ladies and Gentlemen the competition is a 3 person team event and was very well supported with153 members taking part; only the lack of daylight hours prevented an even bigger field participating.  The overall winners were Andy Cobb , Adrian Cobb and Phil Haynes.  The Turkey Trot competitions brought the 2011 season to a close.  Always popular these competitions are the final opportunity of the year to achieve some success and this was completed successfully by Gary Hales, Gary Kirton and John Kevill-Byrne.