Would any of the members like a nine-hole roll up on Boxing Day ??
If so, please contact the Pro-Shop.
£2.00 entry for members and guests (free green fee).
Winner takes all !!
Saturday 27 November 2010
Discount Weekend
Saturday & Sunday 4th and 5th December
MEMBERS ONLY - DISCOUNT WEEKEND
UP TO 15% OFF ALL STOCK ITEMS IN THE SHOP
OR WHY NOT BUY A CHRISTMAS VOUCHER FOR EITHER LESSONS OR PURCHASES
ALL PERSONALISED FOR ANY AMOUNT
MEMBERS ONLY - DISCOUNT WEEKEND
UP TO 15% OFF ALL STOCK ITEMS IN THE SHOP
OR WHY NOT BUY A CHRISTMAS VOUCHER FOR EITHER LESSONS OR PURCHASES
ALL PERSONALISED FOR ANY AMOUNT
Monday 22 November 2010
Men's Sunday Roll-Up
Sunday morning saw our first organised men's roll up for a few years. It was well attended by the men and along with welcome appearances from Steve Mitchell and old members guesting for the day in Sean Sargeant and Mark Allen, we had a friendly but competitive fourball better ball competition. The winners were Mark Richardson (same old faces I know) and new member Jake Chambers.
Many thanks to all those who attended and who have already pledged their support for future weeks. Hopefully something will be put on most Sundays (weather and available tee times permitting) so please if you want to join in, come along by 9.30 when the draw for partners will be made (promptly).
Sorry to offend other sections of the club but this is for the men's section only, unless otherwise sanctioned by the organisers, but guests will normally be permitted again at the organiser's discretion! Again many thanks to those who played and sorry Tim for being such a lousy partner!
Jon Miller
Many thanks to all those who attended and who have already pledged their support for future weeks. Hopefully something will be put on most Sundays (weather and available tee times permitting) so please if you want to join in, come along by 9.30 when the draw for partners will be made (promptly).
Sorry to offend other sections of the club but this is for the men's section only, unless otherwise sanctioned by the organisers, but guests will normally be permitted again at the organiser's discretion! Again many thanks to those who played and sorry Tim for being such a lousy partner!
Jon Miller
Friday 19 November 2010
Thank-you from BDFA
One of the charities to benefit from our generous members over the last year was the British Disabled Flying Association. This charity was sponsored by last year's Lady Captain Elaine Brichard.
Here we see Mike Miller-Smith, the chief executive of BDFA who was absolutely delighted to receive a cheque for £1270 from NRGC presented by Elaine.
Here we see Mike Miller-Smith, the chief executive of BDFA who was absolutely delighted to receive a cheque for £1270 from NRGC presented by Elaine.
November Weekday Stableford
A small field of 10 players (9 men and 1 lady) braved the elements on Thursday and Friday this week to compete in this months Weekday Stableford.
The winner with a superb 40 points was Mark Richardson. Runner-up was regular and welcome visitor Keith Morley on 38 points with Russell Bowers in third place one point further back.
Full result - click here.
The winner with a superb 40 points was Mark Richardson. Runner-up was regular and welcome visitor Keith Morley on 38 points with Russell Bowers in third place one point further back.
Full result - click here.
Thursday 18 November 2010
More Seniors on the Course
Another great turnout of 11 seniors to continue the good work of repairing divots on the course.
The difference from the previous effort was the fact that this time we were able to learn from the great words of wisdom from Harry (green-keeper) Jackson who supervised the soil/seed mix which he had said had not been correct on Monday. His vast knowledge enabled the team of Mike Charlton (sorry Mike), Lesley Cratchley, Judy Willson, Bob Evans, Brian Grace, Derrick Perrin, Jim Green, Rob Seaton, Gerry Eatwell, Peter Myles and Raymond Bilton (2nd shift) to complete the work to a very high standard.
I do hope all members appreciate the effort of this fine band of helpers.
Chris Moore.
The difference from the previous effort was the fact that this time we were able to learn from the great words of wisdom from Harry (green-keeper) Jackson who supervised the soil/seed mix which he had said had not been correct on Monday. His vast knowledge enabled the team of Mike Charlton (sorry Mike), Lesley Cratchley, Judy Willson, Bob Evans, Brian Grace, Derrick Perrin, Jim Green, Rob Seaton, Gerry Eatwell, Peter Myles and Raymond Bilton (2nd shift) to complete the work to a very high standard.
I do hope all members appreciate the effort of this fine band of helpers.
Chris Moore.
Tuesday 16 November 2010
Blog Comments ...
We really welcome you're comments on the blog. Preferably constructive ones - but we don't mind a bit of humour !!
However, similar to the "Comments Book" in the Pro-Shop, if you do not leave your name against the comment, the committee will ignore them. In the case of this blog, they may just be deleted !!
Please be brave enough to put your name to your comments.
When you post a comment, the drop-down list for "Comment as:" has a Name/URL option. Just select this and fill in your name (don't worry about URL) - then post your comment.
Many thanks.
However, similar to the "Comments Book" in the Pro-Shop, if you do not leave your name against the comment, the committee will ignore them. In the case of this blog, they may just be deleted !!
Please be brave enough to put your name to your comments.
When you post a comment, the drop-down list for "Comment as:" has a Name/URL option. Just select this and fill in your name (don't worry about URL) - then post your comment.
Many thanks.
Monday 15 November 2010
Seniors on the Course
Senior members ventured on to the course today in sub-zero temperatures to repair divots and badly worn areas on the 13th to 18th holes. Two tons of soil were placed and raked to improve the fairways and fill rabbit scrapes to continue the ongoing improvement of the course. On Thursday another team of intrepid 'Old Gits' will tackle the 7th to 12th holes.
Thanks to: Linda & Stephen Vale, Al Drennan, Alan Owen, Les Eden, Ray Bilton, Peter Darwin and Captain Tom Wallin
Chris Moore.
Thanks to: Linda & Stephen Vale, Al Drennan, Alan Owen, Les Eden, Ray Bilton, Peter Darwin and Captain Tom Wallin
Chris Moore.
Saturday 13 November 2010
John and Nick through to final qualifying
Nick Mitchell and John Hoskison have both won through to the final stage of the European Seniors Tour Qualifying event in Portugal. Both had to play a 36-hole stage one event to qualify for the final stage. John played at the Gramacho Course where he carded an impressive 4 under par to finish 5th in the event. Nick played at the Silves Course where he scored a creditable 3 over par finishing 17th.
Both will now move on to Pestana’s Vale da Pinta course (15-18 Nov) to contest the 14 available cards for the 2011 European Senior Tour season.
Gramacho qualifying scores - click here.
Silves qualifying scores - click here.
We are privileged to have two players associated with our Club playing at such a high level in the game. I'm sure you all join me in wishing both Nick and John all the very best of luck for final qualifying. You can follow Nick and John's progress by visiting the European Seniors Tour Qualifying web pages at http://www.europeantour.com/seniortour/qualifying/index.html
Both will now move on to Pestana’s Vale da Pinta course (15-18 Nov) to contest the 14 available cards for the 2011 European Senior Tour season.
Gramacho qualifying scores - click here.
Silves qualifying scores - click here.
We are privileged to have two players associated with our Club playing at such a high level in the game. I'm sure you all join me in wishing both Nick and John all the very best of luck for final qualifying. You can follow Nick and John's progress by visiting the European Seniors Tour Qualifying web pages at http://www.europeantour.com/seniortour/qualifying/index.html
Message to all Members ...
I was delighted to play on our course today in the November Greensomes. My golf was not great but the course was!! I tried to fix two pitch marks on each green and amazingly only found three in total. It was also good to see the new seed boxes being used on the tees.
IF WE TAKE A PRIDE IN OUR COURSE NOW WE WILL REAP THE REWARDS IN THE SPRING.
FILL IN YOUR DIVOTS, FIX YOUR PITCH MARKS, SAND THE TEES, TAKE PRIDE IN OUR COURSE.
Thanks to all.
John Graham
Club Captain
IF WE TAKE A PRIDE IN OUR COURSE NOW WE WILL REAP THE REWARDS IN THE SPRING.
FILL IN YOUR DIVOTS, FIX YOUR PITCH MARKS, SAND THE TEES, TAKE PRIDE IN OUR COURSE.
Thanks to all.
John Graham
Club Captain
November Greensomes
Twenty-four pairings battled it out today in moderate conditions for the November Greensomes. With the course in excellent condition, the scoring in this Stableford event did not disappoint.
The winners with a very impressive 46 points were Nigel Huszarik and Ian Folwell collecting their 3rd trophy as a partnership this year. Runners-up two points behind on 44 points were Chris and Kim Richardson with third place going to the dogged pairing of Geoff Denner and Barry Heath on 43 points.
Full result - click here.
This was the final event of the calendar year which qualified for Order of Merit points.
The deserved winner on 58 pts is Maria Tillett who has performed consistently well in all competitions this year. Ian Folwell grabbed the runners-up spot after todays win and consistent performances in the Summer KO competitions.
Full result - click here.
The winners with a very impressive 46 points were Nigel Huszarik and Ian Folwell collecting their 3rd trophy as a partnership this year. Runners-up two points behind on 44 points were Chris and Kim Richardson with third place going to the dogged pairing of Geoff Denner and Barry Heath on 43 points.
Full result - click here.
This was the final event of the calendar year which qualified for Order of Merit points.
The deserved winner on 58 pts is Maria Tillett who has performed consistently well in all competitions this year. Ian Folwell grabbed the runners-up spot after todays win and consistent performances in the Summer KO competitions.
Full result - click here.
Sunday 7 November 2010
Young Italian golfer pesters NRGC members for photo opportunity ...
(For info - the golfer is the one in the middle !!) 
Saturday 6 November 2010
November Medal
The first of the four winter Stableford medals was played today. Thirty-one men and five ladies competed for this month's medals. With conditions not yet "wintry", the scoring was very good.
Division 1
The top division was very close but David Warwick (12hcp) came out on top winning his first division one medal with 40 points. Runner-up was the returning Andy Steadman (6hcp) on 39 points just one point ahead of Tony Glover (6hcp).
Full result - click here.
Division 2
This division was even closer with winner Ian Folwell (13hcp) just edging out Rowland Barnfield (16hcp) on countback after both carded 39 points. Third place went to Roger Tillett (13hcp) with a respectable 37 points.
Full result - click here.
Division 3
A very comfortable win in this division for the rapidly improving Danny Glover (23hcp) after he scored a fantastic 47 points. Danny receives a three shot cut in his handicap. Runner-up was Brian Matthews (21hcp) on 36 points just ahead of Mark France (23hcp) in third with 34 points.
Full result - click here.
Ladies
Unusually, not such good scoring from the ladies this month, so their division was calculated as a "reductions only" competition. The winner was Kim Richardson (14hcp) on 32points. Runner-up was decided on countback with Maria Tillett (17hcp) just beating Sarah Purvis (23hcp) and Sam Whiting (13hcp) after all three scored 27 points each.
Full result - click here.
Division 1
The top division was very close but David Warwick (12hcp) came out on top winning his first division one medal with 40 points. Runner-up was the returning Andy Steadman (6hcp) on 39 points just one point ahead of Tony Glover (6hcp).
Full result - click here.
Division 2
This division was even closer with winner Ian Folwell (13hcp) just edging out Rowland Barnfield (16hcp) on countback after both carded 39 points. Third place went to Roger Tillett (13hcp) with a respectable 37 points.
Full result - click here.
Division 3
A very comfortable win in this division for the rapidly improving Danny Glover (23hcp) after he scored a fantastic 47 points. Danny receives a three shot cut in his handicap. Runner-up was Brian Matthews (21hcp) on 36 points just ahead of Mark France (23hcp) in third with 34 points.
Full result - click here.
Ladies
Unusually, not such good scoring from the ladies this month, so their division was calculated as a "reductions only" competition. The winner was Kim Richardson (14hcp) on 32points. Runner-up was decided on countback with Maria Tillett (17hcp) just beating Sarah Purvis (23hcp) and Sam Whiting (13hcp) after all three scored 27 points each.
Full result - click here.
Friday 5 November 2010
Pitch Marks
DID YOU KNOW ...
A recent United States P.G.A. test has shown that a pitch-mark left unrepaired for 10 minutes or longer takes 15 days to recover, whereas a pitch-mark repaired within 5 minutes recovers completely within 24 hours.
Therefore if on average 80 players played each day this would equate to 80 pitch-marks per green x 18 greens = 1440 pitch-marks per day, 110,080 a week or a staggering 524,160 per year.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE REPAIR ALL PITCHMARKS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION
A recent United States P.G.A. test has shown that a pitch-mark left unrepaired for 10 minutes or longer takes 15 days to recover, whereas a pitch-mark repaired within 5 minutes recovers completely within 24 hours.
Therefore if on average 80 players played each day this would equate to 80 pitch-marks per green x 18 greens = 1440 pitch-marks per day, 110,080 a week or a staggering 524,160 per year.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE REPAIR ALL PITCHMARKS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION
November Seniors Medal
This month's Seniors Medal was played on Wednesday 3rd November. Thirty-six sprightly seniors (31 men and 5 ladies) braved the autumnal winds to compete for the prizes.
The clear winner by 4 strokes in the men's section was John Day (11hcp) with a superb nett 67 and lowest gross of the day (78). Runner-up and silver medal winner was Stephen Vale (20hcp) with a nett level par 71. One stroke further back, three players battled it out for third spot with Rob Seaton (12hcp) just beating Steve Thompson (25hcp) and Gerry Eatwell (22hcp) on countback.
Full result - click here.
In the ladies section, Liz Evans (33hcp) finally won her first Seniors medal with a nett score of 74 just beating Lesley Cratchley (23hcp) on countback. Third was Sam Whiting (13hcp) with a nett 82 and the lowest gross in the ladies section.
Full result - click here.
The clear winner by 4 strokes in the men's section was John Day (11hcp) with a superb nett 67 and lowest gross of the day (78). Runner-up and silver medal winner was Stephen Vale (20hcp) with a nett level par 71. One stroke further back, three players battled it out for third spot with Rob Seaton (12hcp) just beating Steve Thompson (25hcp) and Gerry Eatwell (22hcp) on countback.
Full result - click here.
In the ladies section, Liz Evans (33hcp) finally won her first Seniors medal with a nett score of 74 just beating Lesley Cratchley (23hcp) on countback. Third was Sam Whiting (13hcp) with a nett 82 and the lowest gross in the ladies section.
Full result - click here.
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