2014 Matchplay Winners

Congratulations to:-

• Michele Petruzzelli who beat Keith Burke in the final of the singles competition after 25 holes!
• Brian Lawrence and Steve Jordan who beat Bobbie Webb and William Jelfs in the final of the pairs competition.

Information Update 4th November 2014

                           

        

                                 Information update 4^th November 2014

         

                Greensomes competition at Heythrop Park GC on 30^th October 2014

           This new venue is a good 9000 yards walk with some treks through woods and by lakes and ponds to reach the next tee. The course is a great layout and test of golf and stamina, especially as the underfoot conditions were a bit muddy and heavy, but to be expected at this time of year.  (We are spoilt at Broadway with its great drainage)

           Unfortunately the general facilities and food did leave some room for improvement this however did not detract from a very enjoyable competition in good weather for the 11 pairs.

          The winners on the day were Maggie & Warren on a very creditable score of 37 points, on count back from Brian Lawrence & Steve Jordan with Chairman Phil and Mick Lewis in third place on 33 points.

           Nearest the pin on 6^th hole was won by Tom Barnes, with Brian & Steve also winning the nearest to the pin in 2 shots on the 13^th hole.

           A nice course but probably not one we will rush back to play again.

 

          Next outing to The Warwickshire Golf Club on 30^th December 2014

          Leek Wootton

           Warwick CV35 7QT

          Phone 01926 409 409

          Registration with coffee and bacon rolls at 08.45am - 1^st tee time 9.44am

          Format  Individual Stableford on Kings course

          Cost £40

          Latest full payment date 19^th December 2014 

          Dress Code - Smart casual

          Dinner - 2 course Christmas dinner. Approx. 4.00pm

          The entry list is at The Bell Inn and payments are to be made at The Bell Inn in cash or  cheque. We do need to confirm numbers so it would be very helpful if members register soon as possible.

 Any member wanting a buggy should book these directly with the Warwickshire GC.          

 

           Annual General Meeting at The Bell Inn on 19^th January 2015 at 8.00pm prompt.

           This is your society so hopefully as many as possible of the members will be able to attend.

If any member wishes to raise a specific subject, would they please advise Chairman Phil

 at least 7 days prior to the AGM to allow time for research if necessary.

Certain committee members have indicated that they wish to stand down and therefore we

are seeking names of members who would stand for the 2015 committee. If you wish to

 stand please let  Phil know as soon as possible. 

            

         

 The Committee

          

 

         

           

 

          

 

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The Warwickshire Gold & Country Club 30th December 2014

Entry list at the Bell. Early indication of attendance requested. Full payment (£40) required by 18th December
Full details in Russ's Information Update  of 4th November

Heythrop Park GC (Greensomes) 30th October 2014

Maggie & Warren win the Greensomes.
See Russ's Information Update of 4th November for full report and results

Venues for 2015 Season

                                            Venues for 2015 Season

 

 

Friday 27^th February  - Bromsgrove GC 10.00am (Neale Wolder Trophy)

                                         Joint Competition & Founders Cup for Bell Inn GS

 

Wednesday 8^th April   - Broadway GC 1^st tee time TBA

 

Wednesday 13^th May  - Moseley GC 1^st tee time 2.00pm

 

Sunday 28^th June - St. Pierre GC 1^st tee 10.00am (Mathern Course) Overnight

Monday 29^th June - St. Pierre GC 1^st tee 9.45am (Old Course)

 

Friday 10^th July -     Broadway GC McWolder Cup v Coach & Horses

                                   1^st tee time 2.00pm

 

Sunday 20^th September Breadsall Priory - 1^st tee 10.00am (Priory Course) Overnight

Monday 21^st September Breadsall Priory - 1^st tee 10.00am(Moorland Course)

 

Friday 30^th October - Cleeve Hill GC - 1^st tee 10.28am (Greensomes Competition)

                                      The committee will ensure that the entry will be in 4

                                      balls so that no single pair will play on their own. 

Tuesday 29^th December - Bransford GC - 1^st tee time TBA

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Successful Annual Day held at Tracy Park on 14th September

See Russ's Information Update for report and full results.
Photos to follow to be posted by Tom Jelfs.

Information Update 30th September

Information update 30th September 2014


 Annual Golf days at Tracy Park Golf Club on 14th &15th September 2014

          The committee were of the view that the Crown course was not in really good condition but the Cromwell course was better, and despite some shortcomings in service the venue was enjoyed by the 25 players.
           A list of the prize winners is attached.
           Next outing to Heythrop Park Golf Club on 30th October 2014
 The Drive,
 Enstone,
 Oxon OX5UE (OX7 5UF for Sat Nav)
 Phone 01608 673488
 Registration with coffee and bacon rolls at 08.15am- 1st tee time 9.10am
 Format Greensomes- Currently 12 pairs have entered. Closing date 17th October- Names to Phil or Warren please for any additional entries.
Cost £40
Latest full payment date 17th October 2014. See special note in Email
Dress Code - Smart casual
Dinner - Approx. 4.00pm
This is a course with long walks from greens to tees, therefore, anyone needing a buggy must make their own arrangements directly with the club on the above number as soon as possible.
Venues for 2015 season are currently being prepared and will be advised when completed.


Happy golfing

Russ Ralph



                     Outing to Tracy Park 14th/15th September 2014



  Annual Day Sunday 14th September-List of Winners.
Champagne Moment: Warren McDivitt putting for a birdie eventually took 8 strokes!
Ladies: No competition this year.
Seniors: Winner Bernie Beale, Runner-up Neville Jelfs.
Ian Lamb: Winner Tom Jelfs, Runner-up David McAteer.
Founders: Bernie Beale.
Nearest the Pin: Stefan White.
Longest Drive: Tom Barnes.
Most Points on Par 3s and 5s: David McAteer.
Best Gross Score: Winner Steve Webb, Runner-up Bobbie Webb.
Best Nett Score: Winner Bernie Beale, Runner-up Steve Webb.
Chairman’s Trophy: Maggie McDivitt.



Monday 15th September. List of winners.
Nearest the Pin: Andy Beale.
Nearest the Pin in 2: Tom Barnes.
Best Nett Score: Winner Noel Hughes (OCB), Runner –up Duncan Beale.
Super 5 team Competition: Winners Noel Hughes, Andy Beale, Duncan Beale, Pat Twigger, Phil Bennett. Runners-up Warren  McDivitt, Steve Webb, Maggie McDivitt, Mike Barnes, Steve Ford

Tracy Park 14th /15th September (Annual Day)

See Russ's Information Update of 30th September for report of this outing and full results for the 2 days.

Heythrop Park GC on 30th October

The next outing is the Greensomes at Heythrop Park on Thursday 30th October. See Russ's Information Update of 30th September for full details.
Note: Important full payment of £40 is made to Warren by 17th October at his new address:

Warren McDivitt

3 Hays Close

Willersey

WR12 7QA

Phone No. 01386 858882

McWolder Cup

The Bell GS retains the McWolder Cup with a resounding 7-1 victory over the Coach and Horses at Broadway GC on 11th July.
Congratulations to Team Bell!

McWolder Cup

The Bell GS retains the McWolder Cup with a resounding 7-1 victory over the Coach and Horses at Broadway GC on 11th July

McWolder Cup

The Bell retained the McWolder Cup with a resounding 7-1 victory at Broadway on Friday 11th July.
Congratulations to the Team Bell!

Tracy Park GC (annual day)14th/15th September

See Russ's newsletter Update 7th July

St Pierre

See Russ's newsletter update of 7th July

Information Update 7th July 2014

                                             Newsletter 7^th July 2014

Outing to St. Pierre GC on 29^th / 30^th June 2014

The two days outing this year was again a great success and much helped by excellent weather and course conditions.

Sunday (Mathern Course)

Individual Stableford                                    

1^st Russ Ralph 38 points                                

Runner up Ray Cordes 36 points  
               

 Nearest the Pins
Simon Waldron in one on the 5^th Hole
Bobby Webb in two on the 12^th hole

Bowmaker Team Competition

Winners- Tom Jelfs Simon Waldron Mike Barnes Russ Ralph

 

The annual match between The Landlord and Chairman teams ended in a resounding victory for the  Landlord’s team by 304 points to 282 points.

 

Monday (Old Course)                                 

Individual Stableford                                   

1^st Russ Ralph 36 points                                

Runner up Geoff Doran 34 points

Nearest the Pins 
Keith Burke in one shot on the par 3
Tom Barnes in two shots on the par 4

The St.Pierre Trophy

Winner Russ Ralph 74 points

Runner up Mike Barnes 61 points (OCB)

Third Warren McDivitt 61 points (OCB)

 

The two days were very enjoyable for the 20 participants and should be repeated next year as it was felt we were well looked after and good value.

 

Next outing Annual Golf days on Sunday 14^th & Monday 15^th September 2014

At Tracey Park Golf Club Postcode BS30 5RN

Registration Sunday at 10.30am    1^st tee time 11.30am on the Crown Course

                     Monday       1^st tee time 9.45am on the Cromwell Course                           

Cost £135 per head to include golf, dinner, bed and breakfast. (Single room £35 extra)

Dinner dress code - Society ties and jackets.

 

Those members attending the Annual Days please let Warren know at the latest by end July together with a £20 deposit to allow sufficient time to book the rooms.

 

McWolder Cup at Broadway GC on Friday 11^th July 2014

Chairman Phil will contact those selected for this match.

Meet at 1.15pm for 1^st tee time 2.00pm

Cost £20 per head for Bell Inn GS members

Dinner dress code Trousers and shirts (not golf wear please)

 

Handicap Report

Any changes will be posted at The Bell Inn following the handicap committee meeting.

 

Happy golfing

 

 Russ Ralph

 

 

Match play Competitions

Reminder- First round matches for singles to be completed by 30th May.
                  First round matched for pairs to be completed by 6th June.

St Pierre GC 29th/30th June

Full details of arrangements for this outing are include in Russ's newsletter of 28th May.

Broadway GC (100th Day)

On this special occasion 35 members struggled round the course in poor weather conditions. 61 members and guests attended the dinner in the evening which was a huge success.
A big thank you to the organising committee and Broadway GC.
Full report in Russ's newsletter of 28th May.

Information Update 28th May 2014

100th Day outing to Broadway Golf Club on 23rd May 2014

The committee felt that all players and partners who attended the dinner had a memorable day.

A big vote of thanks go to all who helped organise the event and especially our Chairman Phil who not only provided a full printed programme for the day, but also a history of the winners of the previous 99 outings, and hosted the evening.Jon Hawthorns team headed by Adam provided an excellent dinner, and the bar staff were relentless in supplying the necessary liquid refreshments. Thanks to all at BGC.

The post dinner entertainment was started with a few verses from our resident Poet Laureate Steve Jordan on the members of our society. Bill Payne gave us an insight on how to play golf on Christmas morning without it costing an arm and leg!!! Our own singing duet of Mike and David rounded off the entertainment with a rendition of 'Our Golf Clubs on our back' to the tune of The Happy Wanderer. Well done lads you all did our society proud.

Unfortunately the weather did not live up to the occasion and all 35 players were subjected to rain for the whole round, albeit that the course held up well but the overhead conditions had an effect on the scoring.

The prize winners on the day were:-

Individual Stableford Nearest the Pins

1st David Morris 37 points 2nd hole in two Russ Ralph

2nd Steve Webb 36 points 5th hole Noel Hughes

3rd Mike Petruzzelli 35 points 8th hole Ray Cordes

4th Russ Ralph 35 points 11th hole in two Noel Hughes

13th hole Bernie Beale

17th hole longest drive Steve Webb

Team Competition

Winners - Maggie McDivitt Malcolm Hedges Bobby Webb and Mike Petruzzelli 126 points

Runners up - David Morris Steve Ford Tom Barnes and Russ Ralph 125 points

For those not too tired the evening concluded with après golf at The Bell Inn.





Next outing to St. Pierre Golf Club on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th June 2014

Registration at 9.15am (£10 sweep etc) 1st tee 10.00am

Draw for Sunday will be made on 20th June. Mondays’ draw will be in reverse order with the best scores on Sunday having latest starting time.

Cost £99 per head. Settle own account with hotel

Members should make their own breakfast arrangements at the hotel on arrival before playing on Sunday.

Dinner dress code. Society ties and jackets.

Handicap Report

Any changes will be posted at The Bell prior to St. Pierre outing.

Match Play Competitions

There are a few matches left in the 1st round which should be completed by 30th May.

McWolder Cup on 11th July at Broadway Golf Club

The two rounds at St. Pierre will be the final qualifiers for 2014 and Phil will announce the team accordingly.

Happy golfing

Russ Ralph

St Pierre 29th/30th June 2014

Please let Warren know asap if you wish to go to St Pierre and let him have a £20 deposit. (He wishes to know by 1st May)

Golf Day at Welford GC

On a beautiful warm and sunny spring day 22 members met at Welford GC for an individual stableford coupled with a yellow ball competition.


Results for the day
     Individual stableford. Winner-Steve Heritage 42pts (OCB)
                                        Runner up-Neville Jelfs 42pts
        Nearest the pin            Steve Heritage
        Nearest the pin in 2          Mike Barnes
        Yellow Ball Competion. Winners-Roger Yeates, Neville Jelfs,
                                                                Bobby Webb, Keith Burke


Following the golf the players met at The Bell for a splendid curry supper.
Many thanks to Warren, Maggie and Staff
                                                             

100th Outing Celebration

On Friday 23rd May the Society will celebrate its 100th outing at Broadway with an afternoon golf competition and an evening dinner to which partners are invited.
Full details are included in Russ's newsletter of 10th April.
Please Note   Closing date for entry and attendance at dinner Friday 16th May.

Update 10th April 2014

                              Information update 10^th April 2014

 

Golf day at Kenilworth Golf Club on 2^nd April 2014

The committee agreed that despite forward tees and mats that this was a good venue and we were welcomed and provided with an excellent golfers supper, a venue to consider again in the future.

 

Golf day at Welford - on- Avon on Wednesday 30^th April 2014 (99^th outing)

Meet at 12.30pm for 1^st tee start at 1.00pm

Individual Stableford + Yellow ball team game

Cost £ 30 to include a curry supper at The Bell Inn

Latest payment date and draw Friday 25^th April (Please ensure payment is made by this date)

Dress Code-casual

Curry Supper 7.30pm at The Bell Inn

 

Handicap Report.

All handicaps for this season are posted at The Bell Inn.

 

Match Play Competitions 2014.

Some preliminary games are already played and members should arrange their matches as soon as possible.

 

Future Events

100^th match outing at Broadway GC on Friday 23^rd May 2014 PM

Individual Stableford & team competition with various additional playing prizes.

1^st tee time 1.30pm

Costs will be £40 per pair to included dinner

                     £ 25 individual to include dinner

                    £ 20 Dinner only

Latest entry and payment date Friday 16^th May 2014

Dinner 7.45pm for 8.15pmpm - Dress Code Society tie and jackets.

Entry list at The Bell Inn-please indicate partner if appropriate.

 

St. Pierre - Sunday & Monday 29^th /30^th June.

 

Commitment to attend and deposit of £ 20 to Warren as soon as possible but no later than 1^st May 2014.

Full details will be advised nearer the time.

 

Happy golfing

 

Russ Ralph.

 

Kenilworth GC

See headlines and Russ's newsletter dated 3rd April

Welford GC 30th April

The next Society outing is at Welford GC on 30th April. First tee off at 1.30pm.
The golf will be followed by a curry supper at the Bell.
Entry list at the Bell. Full details to follow.

Kenilworth GC

Congratulations to Chairman Phil winning at Kenilworth with 43pts (OCB from Tom Jelfs)

Newsletter 3rd April 2014

Outing to Kenilworth Golf Club on 2nd April 2014

24 members of the society played in our visit to this venue which for many was a new course. Whilst enjoying coffee and bacon rolls our chairman Phil Bennett presented the Chairmans Cap to himself !!! Phil you really must sort out your Cirencester from your Kenilworth.

Phil also wished well to David Milnes James and Bobby Hooper, who had spent a few days in hospital but was expected home today. Speedy recover to you both.

On a happier note Steve Jordan was unable to attend as he became a granddad again yesterday, congratulations to all the family.

The Kenilworth course was in good condition for this early in the season and playing of mats and forward tees did nothing to spoil an excellent competition day.

The greens were a little slower than Broadway members were used to but again did nothing to prevent some impressive scoring. In third place on 39 points was Steve Heritage with Tom Jelfs score of 43 points being beaten on count back by, you have guessed it Chairman Phil !!!

Nearest the pin on the 7th was won by Bob Crockford with Duncan Beale winning the nearest pin in two on the 14th.

An excellent golfing supper was provided by KGC and apres golf at The Bell rounded of an enjoyable outing.

Handicap Report

Any changes are posted at The Bell

Next Outing the 99th on Wednesday 30th April at Welford Golf Course

Full details will follow shortly but plans are for a Curry evening at The Bell post golf.

Start time 1.30pm. Entry list at The Bell.

Happy golfing

Russ Ralph

Information Update 11th March 2014

                                      INFORMATION  UPDATE

The Chairman advised that Malcolm Fleming has passed away after a long illness; our thoughts are with his wife Jenny and family. The Society will be sending an appropriate card.

 

Golf day at Sapey Golf Club on 26^th February

Despite the wet underfoot conditions the committee felt that we had a successful day at the joint competition with The Coach & Horses and that the staff looked after us well and provided good food, with the best course conditions taking into consideration the wettest winter for 200 years.

 

Golf day at Kenilworth Golf Club on Wednesday 2^nd April 2014

Address.Crewe Lane Kenilworth Warks CV8 2EA Phone No. 01926 858517

Registration with coffee and bacon rolls at 10.15am 1^st tee time 11.00am

Individual Stableford

Cost £40 (First increase in costs since 2008)

Latest payment date and draw 28^th March 2014

Dress Code. Smart casual

Dinner. Approx. 5.00pm

 

Handicap Report.

Any changes will be advised before the Kenilworth outing and is awaiting the end of season reviews at Broadway GC

 

Match Play Competitions 2014.

The draw for both singles and pairs has been advised to members.

 

99^th Day Golf Arrangements

This will now take place on Wednesday 30^th April PM at Welford Golf Course with a post-match meal at The Bell Inn. Entry list is at The Bell Inn.

 

Future Events

100^th match outing at Broadway GC on Friday 23^rd May 2014 PM

Individual Stableford & team competition

Full details on timings will be advised nearer the date.

Costs will be £40 per pair to included dinner

                     £25 individual to include dinner

                    £20 Dinner only

 

Dinner 8.30pm. Dress Code Society tie and jackets.

 

Entry list at The Bell Inn. please indicate partner if appropriate.

 

Horticultural Day 25^th August 2014

The Society will be running the tombola and will be seeking prizes from the members.

 

RAFA Charity day. 29^th August 2014

Mike Barnes would be grateful for team entries. The cost of a 4 player’s team is £180 to include a post- match meal and prizes. If you are able to enter a team contact Mike on 853806.

 

Happy golfing

 

Russ Ralph.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Match Play Competitions

Details of the 2014 Match Play draws- see under Competitions

Kenilworth GC

The next outing will be to Kenilworth GC on Wednesday 2nd April.

Golf day at Kenilworth Golf Club on Wednesday 2^nd April 2014

Address:- Crewe Lane Kenilworth Warks CV8 2EA Phone No. 01926 858517

Registration with coffee and bacon rolls at 10.15am – 1^st tee time 11.00am

Individual Stableford

Cost £40 (First increase in costs since 2008)

Latest payment date and draw 28^th March 2014

Dress Code – Smart casual

Dinner – Approx. 5.00pm

Sapey GC

Congratulations to Nick Everall of the Coach and Horses- winner of the Neale Wolder Memorial Trophy with 40 points.

Winner of the Bell Stableford competition-Keith Burke with 37 points.

Full report in Russ's newsletter of 1st March

Outing to Sapey GC 26 th February 2014

Outing to Sapey Golf Club on 26thFebruary 2014

Having suffered the wettest winter for 200 years it was not unexpected that the Sapey course was somewhat wet underfoot!! This however did nothing to spoil a great competition with The Coach & Horses for the Neale Wolder Memorial Trophy.

14 players from the Coach&  Horses and 22 players from The Bell took part.

Before setting of in dry and sunny weather, we enjoyed coffee and bacon rolls.


The Stableford competition threw up a large variation in scores but nothing could beat the 40 points by Nick Everall of the Coach & Horses to take the trophy with Bell players Keith Burke (38 points) runner up and Brian Lawrence (37 points) in third place.

Nearest the pin in 2 shots on the 3rd hole was also won by Nick Everall with Russ Ralph winning the nearest the pin on the 17th hole.

In the post dinner presentations Chairman Phil Bennett proposed a toast to absent friends and advised that £180 had been raised for a charity to be decided by Vikki.

Doug responded that The Coach & Horses now looked forward to The McWolder Cup match on Friday 11th July at Broadway GC and would put out the strongest team to try and regain the cup.

An excellent golfers’ dinner rounded of the day with après golf at the Bell.

Handicap Report

Any changes will be posted after the review at Broadway GC

Next Outing

Wednesday 2nd April at Kenilworth GC – entry list at the Bell full details to follow

Just a reminder that the subs for 2014 and the final date for the knockout competitions are closing on 1st March

Happy golfing

Russ Ralph

NOTE

Annual subscription 25 pounds due  by 1st March latest.
Closing date for Match play competition entries 1st March.

Information Update 11th February 2014

Golf day at Puckrup Hall Golf Club on 27^th December 2013. CANCELLED

 

Due to the condition of the course, with only 8 holes open, the outing was cancelled by PGC.

Members who paid for this outing will have the payment carried forward to the Sapey outing.

 

Golf Day at Sapey Golf Club on Wednesday 26^th February 2014

          Post Code WR6 6XT  Phone No. 01886 853288

Joint competition for the Neale Wolder Trophy with The Coach & Horses.

             

Registration with coffee and bacon rolls at 9.30am . 1^st tee time 10.23am

Individual Stableford (Bell Inn comp) & Neale Wolder Trophy

Cost £35 to include a £5 donation to a Cancer Charity

Latest payment date 21^st February (Payments from Puckrup will be carried forward to this outing)

Dress Code. Smart casual

Dinner . Time TBA Steak & Ale Pie + pudding

In view of recent wet conditions Warren will contact Sapey, nearer the time, to determine if there are any trolley restrictions.

 

Handicap Report. No changes for the Sapey outing but thereafter a review will be held to take into account any official club changes and 1 shot reduction for Neville.

 

Match Play Competitions.

The final entry date for 2014 is 1^st March. The draw will take place on 3^rd March

 

99^th Day Golf Arrangements

To replace the cancelled Puckrup golf day the committee proposed that an outing should be arranged to Welford Golf Club in late April. The day would include a Betterball Pairs and Yellow Ball format. The après golf would be a light meal or sandwiches at The Bell (there is no catering available at Welford)

Further details to follow.

 

Happy golfing in 2014

 

The Bell Inn GS committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sapey GC -Neale Wolder Memorial Trophy

The next outing is to Sapey GC on Wedesaday 26th February which will include  the Neale Wolder  Memorial Trophy competition against the Coach and Horses.
For full details see Russ's Information Update dated 11th February.

Puckrup Hall GC

The outing to Puckrup Hall GC 0n 27th December 2013 was cancelled owing to bad weather and only 8 holes of the course open.