Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Outing to Welcombe Golf Club on 9th March


The committee were of the view that we were well looked after and the course was in good condition and that we were fortunate that there had been a dry spell as in previous weeks the course was certainly very heavy and muddy. This venue could be considered for future years. The average score for the 29 players was 29.3 points.

Next outing to Broadway Golf Club on 20th April 2011. Meet at the golf club.
Final entry date and full payment 15th April
Registration at 9.30am (Please attend by this time to have coffee and bacon rolls, late comers may miss breakfast)
AM 1st tee time 10.30am:- 3 clubs + putter Stableford competition over 9 holes.
Luncheon:- Soup and sandwiches.
PM 1st tee time 2.00pm Normal club allowance Individual Stableford over 18 holes.
Dinner:- 8.00pm prompt. Dress code jackets and society ties.

Knockout competitions
The draws are posted and please ensure that the preliminary rounds for the singles are completed by 29th April and the pairs by 27th May.

Greensomes competition
This will be held at The Worcestershire Golf Club on Thursday 18th June, just an early reminder to get your pairings sorted out.

10 year anniversary outing to Hawkstone Park on 11-13th September.
An update will be posted to members after the next committee meeting on 11th April.

New Member.
The committee were delighted to accept the application from Graham New and look forward to welcoming him at future events.

STOP PRESS
I am delighted to announce that in the Tuesday Fiddle today Warren scored a hole in one on the 8th. Well done and on behalf of the 27 players - thank you for the traditional drink !!

Happy golfing
Russ Ralph.

Monday, 21 March 2011

GOLF DAY at the Welcombe Golf Club on Wednesday 9th March 2011The disappointment of the cancellation of our post-Christmas outing to Hanley in Arden was soon forgotten as 29 members attended the first golf day for the 2011 season.The golf course was in good condition considering the time of year and proved a real challenge in breezy but dry conditions.The competition was intense with Steve Heritage winning the day on 36 points but there were 5 other players on 35 points, the runner up on count back was Duncan Beale and Steve Ford in third, those missing out were David McAteer Tom Jelfs and Bernie Beale.Nearest the pin on 6th was won by Pat Twigger with Ray Cordes winning the nearest the pin in 2 on the 12th (and he made the birdie). A “golfers breakfast” concluded the day at The Welcombe but an evening of après golf was enjoyed at “The Clubhouse” where the “Amen Corner” winners were draw, sorry Nev still no luck !!!
Our next golf day is at Broadway Golf Club on April 20th and the entry list is at The Bell.
10th Anniversary outing to Hawkstone Park in September.
Arrangements are well underway and members have been advised of arrangements for the outing.
Singles & Pairs competitions 2011
The draws for both knockouts have been made and posted on the website and at The Bell.
We are most grateful to David McAteer for updating the website and encourage all members to use it for gaining information and posting their views and comments.
Happy golfing.
Russ Ralph.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Welcombe Golf Club

GOLF DAY at the Welcombe Golf Club on Wednesday 9th March 2011

The disappointment of the cancellation of our post-Christmas outing to Hanley in Arden was soon forgotten as 29 members attended the first golf day for the 2011 season.
The golf course was in good condition considering the time of year and proved a real challenge in breezy but dry conditions.
The competition was intense with Steve Heritage winning the day on 36 points but there were 5 other players on 35 points, the runner up on count back was Duncan Beale and Steve Ford in third, those missing out were David McAteer Tom Jelfs and Bernie Beale.
Nearest the pin on 6th was won by Pat Twigger with Ray Cordes winning the nearest the pin in 2 on the 12th (and he made the birdie)


















Steve Heritage receiving the winner's trophy
from Chairman Phil.

A golfers breakfast concluded the day at The Welcombe but an evening of après golf was enjoyed at The Clubhouse where the Amen Corner winners were draw, sorry Nev still no luck !!!

Our next golf day is at Broadway Golf Club on April 20th and the entry list is at The Bell.

10th Anniversary outing to Hawkstone Park in September.

Arrangements are well underway and members have been advised of arrangements for the outing.

Singles & Pairs competitions 2011

The draws for both knockouts have been made and posted on the website and at The Bell.

We are most grateful to David McAteer for updating the website and encourage all members to use it for gaining information and posting their views and comments.

Happy golfing.

Russ Ralph.

Wednesday, 9 March 2011

Report on Golf Day at Welcombe GC

Broadway Golf Club Wednesday 20th April

Broadway Golf Club Wednesday 20th April

  • 27 holes- am 9 holes 3 clubs + putter individual stableford. pm 18 holes individual stableford.
  • Registration, bacon roll and coffee 9.30am.
  • Full Payment £35 by Friday 15th April.
  • Draws Friday 15th April.

Further details in Newsletter

Friday, 4 March 2011

2011 Match Play Competitions

2011 Match Play Singles and Pairs Preliminary and Round 1 draws posted under competitions.

Round 1 Matchplay

Reminder- Singles preliminary matches due for completion on
FRIDAY 29TH APRIL

MATCH PLAY DRAWS

Singles (full handicap difference)


Round 1

Michele Petruzzelli v Geof Doran
Mike Barnes v Phil Bennett
David McAteer v Russ Ralph
Maggie McDivitt v Malcolm Hedges
Stefan White v Brian Downey
Noel Hughes v Warren McDivitt
David Milnes-Jamesv Steve Ford
Lena Stranks v Duncan Beale


Matches to be played by Friday 27th May

Pairs (3/4 handicap difference)


Preliminary Round
Duncan Beale/Bernie Beale v Stefan White/Mike Barnes (1)
Roger Yeates/Bob Crockford v Elizabeth/David Milnes-James (2)
Russ Ralph/Malcom Hedges v Michele Petruzzelli/Noel Hughes (3)
Warren/Maggie McDivitt v Neville Jelfs/Tom Jelfs (4)


Matches to be played by Friday 27th May

Round 1

Steve Jordan/ Bobbie Hooper v Steve Ford/Phil Bennett
Winners match (2) v Winners Match (1)
Andy Beale/Will Jelfs v Winners match (3)
Winners Match (4) v David McAteer/Brian Downey


Matches to be played by Friday 1st July