Golf day at Fulford Heath GC

Newsletter 28th July 2011

Golf day at Fulford Heath on 27th July 2011
A slightly reduced number of 23 players attended this outing to Fulford Heath Golf Club, this being a new venue for our society.

Before commencing the competition the Chairmans Cap was awarded for that unique achievement of a hole in one to Tom Jelfs who on the 24th July aced the 8th hole at Broadway Golf Club, unfortunately it was not in the Club Championship. Well done Tom, we hope the bar bill was not too expensive!!
The course proved a tough test with tight driving holes and very firm fairways albeit that the greens were excellent. The average score of 28.1 points reflected the difficulties.

However, some excellent scores were achieved with Steve Heritage winning with 40 points, this after having his handicap reduced by 3 shots!!.  Be careful Steve you could be of single figures at this rate. Runner up on count back was Tom Jelfs on 37 points with Andy Beale in third spot. Fourth place went to George Kail (35 points) who was making a welcomed return to our outings.
Nearest the pin on the 11th hole was again won by Warren McDivitt who is making a habit of being the most accurate player of the par 3s.
Nearest the pin in 2 shots on the 7th hole was won by Dave Pearce (playing at his old club), a bit of local knowledge perhaps?
An excellent supper at FHGC was followed by apres drinks at our  club house to round off an enjoyable day.                                        
     Well done Steve!

                                         McWolder Cup. 21st August 2011
The final positions have now been determined and Chairman Phil will select the team shortly.
Further details to follow.

                                      10 year Anniversary at Hawkstone Park
Arrangements are well advanced and members will be notified of final details a little nearer the date.

Fulford Heath Golf Club

The Stableford competition at Fulford Heath GC on 27th July was won by Steve Heritage with 40pts with Tom Jelfs runner up on 37pts. Full details in Russ's newsletter.

Naunton Downs GC

Our next outing will be to Naunton Downs Golf Club on Friday 4th November.
Details to follow later.

Hole in One

Congratulations to Tom Jelfs on his hole in one on the 8th at Broadway on 24th July. Well done Tom!
Full story in newsletter.

INFORMATION UPDATE 12TH JULY 2011

Golf Day at Fulford Heath Golf Club on Wednesday 27th July 2011

Format. Individual Stableford  (final qualifier for 2011 McWolder Cup)
Meet at FHGC for registration at 12.30pm (Allow 45 to 60 minutes driving time)
Coffee or tea on arrival. Make your own lunch arrangements
1st tee time 1.30pm
Cost £35 . Final full payment date 22nd July
Dress code.  Smart casual.

Outing to The Worcestershire Golf Club on 16th June 2011
This is an excellent venue and whilst the cost to the society is on the expensive side we do get good value on a challenging course. It will certainly be considered for future outings.

Willersey Horticultural Show.  Bank holiday Monday 29th August
The Bell Inn Golf Society will be running the tombola and would be grateful for any prizes the members wish to contribute. They should be handed to Warren.

Society Theme Night. Saturday 19th November 201. A date for your diary and details will follow nearer the time.

McWolder Cup Sunday 21st August 2011
This will be held at Evesham Golf Club in the afternoon. The final qualifier will be at Fulford Heath, and the chairman will select the team soon after this date.


Just a final word on handicaps, as some members have asked how this is calculated.
All handicaps are reviewed for the start of the year. If you have an official golf club handicap as at 1st January then this will be your society handicap subject to any reductions the handicap committee may deem reasonable due to previous society victories. Members without an official handicap will be given a society handicap.
Handicaps are then reviewed during the society playing year by our handicap committee and published.
If your official golf club handicap is increased during the year this will not mean an increase to your society handicap as some of our members only have society handicaps and therefore could not qualify for an increase during the year, however a reduction of your official golf club handicap will result in an equivalent reduction of your society handicap.
I hope this clears up any concerns.

Russ

MATCH PLAY SEMI FINAL DRAWS

Draw for match Play Semi Finals. See Competitions

MATCH PLAY SEMI FINAL DRAWS

PETER TAYLOR SINGLES MATCH PLAY TROPHY 2011
           Semi Final Draw:
Duncan Beale v Warren McDivitt
Russ Ralph v Phil Bennett
First named player to decide venue.
Handicap allowance to be full difference of Society handicap.

TOM TAYLOR PAIRS MATCH PLAY TROPHY 2011
            Semi Final Draw:
Steve Jordan & Bobby Hooper v Roger Yeates & Bob Crockford
Noel Hughes & Michele Petruzzelli v Neville Jelfs & Tom Jelfs.
First named players to decide venue.
Handicap allowance to be 3/4 full difference of Society handicap.

ALL SEMI FINAL MATCHES TO BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 12TH AUGUST AND FINALS OF THE TWO COMPETITIONS TO BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER TO ALLOW THE TROPHIES TO BE PRESENTED ON THE ANNUAL DAY AT HAWKSTONE PARK (12TH SEPTEMBER)