Report on Golf Day at Broadway GC

Newsletter 21st April 2011

GOLF DAY at Broadway Golf Club on 20th April 2011
The waterproofs and bobble hats were discarded in favour of shorts and tee shirts as 29 members attended our annual day to our “home” course. The weather was warm wall to wall sunshine and many red faces sat down to our golfer’s supper.
Other than some confusion regarding reserved tee closures the day was a great success.

Phil welcomed a new member Graham New to the society and hoped he would enjoy this and future outings.Maggie McDivitt
A Worthy and popular winner of 18 hole Stableford

The morning competition was our traditional 3 clubs + putter over the front nine holes.
This was as always closely fought with Chairman Phil on 20 points being pipped on count back by Bob Crockford.
The morning nearest the pin on the second hole in two shots was won by Malcolm Hedges who put it to 10.5 inches from the hole. The nearest the pin on the 8th hole was won by Tom Jelfs
A light lunch was followed by an individual 18 holes stableford. The 1st 10th & 17th tees were used due to congestion on the course.
After a golfer’s supper Chairman Phil presented the prizes but before doing so congratulated Harriett and William on the safe arrival on the 30th March of their son Alfie Thomas and the members wet the baby’s head, William’s obvious delight was only eclipsed by the beaming Grandfather Neville.
The swindle was awarded by a combination of the numbers of Alfie’s birth date and Yes granddad Neville was in the prizes !!.
The main competition resulted in an average score of over 32 which was very commendable.
In 3rd place on 38 points was Neville with Andy Beale on 39 points but the biggest cheer of the night went up when Maggie won on 39 points after a count back, with an incredible score of 15 points on the front 9 and 24 points on the back 9 holes The chairman was delighted to present her with the cup on her maiden victory after 10years of competing, the first of many wins for sure – Well done to all competitors.
The longest drive on the difficult 17th was won by Andy Beale, not bad for someone who hadn’t pick up a club for 6 months!!.The nearest the pin on the 5th was won by Mike Barnes.
Next outing is on Wednesday 25th May at Lilley Brook Golf Course, the first tee time is pm and full details for the day will be notified nearer the time. The entry list is at The Bell so please indicate if you wish to attend as soon as possible.

10 year anniversary to Hawkstone Park.

Phil advised that all those attending will be presented with a memorial sweater. To ensure we get members sizes correct a selection of sweaters in various sizes are at The Bell so please pop in and try on a sample to determine your size. It would be expected and appreciated that this be done as quickly as possible so the order can be placed and give time for Neville to do the embroidery

The annual Greensomes competition will be held on Thursday 16th June at the Worcestershire GC so please start thinking about your pairings.

Happy golfing

Russ Ralph