Newsletter - October 2023
Club Notices
Greenkeeping
As we begin to move towards the winter months, our greenkeepers remain hard at work to keep the course in peak condition. As a part of this work we will be continuing our maintenance work on the golf course which this month will include top dressing the tee boxes. They continue to do a fantastic job keeping the course in great condition so please do you part by repairing pitch marks and divots as well as raking bunkers.
Winter Rules
With the golf course becoming wetter as we progress through the year, the implementation of winter rules will be on the horizon. While we have no fixed date for this as of yet, we are bearing it in mind and a notice will be released when these rules come into effect.
Charity Jane Scarth House
In a quest to raise money for Jane Scarth House our Club charity this year, we have been collecting money in exchange for second hand golf clubs. This has come at a great success with a lot of the original clubs now gone. We continue to also receive donations of clubs to add to the ones we already have.
Again, many are either quite old or not in good condition, but they would still be of use for practice on the driving range or practise in the garden. These odd clubs are being sold for donations of £1 or over.
As many of you may already be aware, we were permitted our lottery licence back in September. As a result of this being granted we did start the raffle with it now being well underway. There is still a chance to buy your tickets which can be purchase over the counter. Tickets are £1 each or a strip of 5 for £4.00. The prizes will be:-
1st Prize - Marks and Spencer Voucher £100
2nd Prize - Two lessons with one of the Golf Professionals – (worth £56)
3rd Prize - Selection of golf sundries balls, gloves tees to the value of £35.
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO BUY A TICKET! The draw will be made this Sunday which is the 8th of November 2023.
Group Lessons
Chris Gosney and Mark Dawe are starting group golf lessons again. These will be categorised as Level 1 – Beginners, Level 2 – Intermediate, Level 3 - Advanced classes and Level 4 – Specific Areas to improve, i.e. chipping, putting, long irons, short irons etc.
COST - £55 (which includes the cost of the balls) 4 x 1 hour group lessons (maximum of 6 per group).
Sign-up sheets are at the counter, payment when you book in, please.
We hope that during the autumn and winter months you can benefit from having some lessons (perhaps with friends) ready to start the new season, having got rid of any bad habits.
AGM
This year’s AGM is due to be held on 23rd of November 2023 at 12pm. All members are welcome.
Christmas Lunch
We are planning on holding a Christmas Lunch at the Cleveland Bay pub on the 6th of December 2023 at 12pm. This will be £25.00 per person for two courses (main and dessert). The booking forms will be on the counter shortly. This will be done on a first come first served basis. Please make payment when you put your name down.
If a group of you wish to sit together, please indicate this on the booking form.
Competitions
Fixtures October 2023
Sign-up sheets are on the notice board in the clubhouse, entry fee is £4 per person.
Tuesday 3rd October
Ambassadors Medal (Q)
Saturday 7th – Monday 9th October
Presidents Cup Medal – Rolling Medal (Q)
Tuesday 10th October
Ambassadors Stableford (Q)
Saturday 14th – Monday 16th October
Rolling Stableford (Q)
Tuesday 17th October
Ambassadors Team Event
Saturday 21st – Monday 22nd October
Gruesome Texas Scramble
Tuesday 24th October
Ambassadors Stableford (Q)
Friday 28th – Monday 30th October
Rolling Stableford (Q)
Tuesday 31st October
Ambassadors Stableford (Q)
RESULTS OF SEPTEMBER COMPETITIONS
Friday 1st – Monday 4th September
Mountbatten Trophy Medal – Rolling Medal (Q)
1st: Glen Dewey 2nd: Jason McKusker 3rd: Stuart McTaggart
Friday 8th – Monday 11th September
Rolling Stableford (Q)
1st: Andy Page 2nd: Paul Moxham 3rd: Martin Hodder
Tuesday 12th September
Ambassadors Stableford (Q)
Division 1
1st: Kevan Foley 2nd: Jeff Mussell 3rd: Sohail Husain
Division 2
1st: Peter Rice 2nd: Andy Carmichael 3rd: Barry Taylor
Friday 15th – Monday 18th September
Rolling Stableford (Q)
1st: John Meatyard 2nd: Martin Hodder 3rd: Jason McKusker
Tuesday 19th September
Ambassadors 3 Ball Bowmaker
1st: Kempton Cannon 2nd: Richard Robaczynski 3rd: Trevor Easterbrook
Graham Foster Chris Dunn Mervyn Evans
Harold Black Barry Taylor James Dollery
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th September
Ryder Cup Event
Winners: Team Europe
Tuesday 26th September
Ladies & Ambassadors Ryder Cup Event
Winners: Team Europe
Friday 29th September – Monday 2nd October
Rolling Stableford (Q)
1st: Luke Churcher 2nd: Duncan Patterson 3rd: Rob Churcher