More miserable weather today for the seniors!! But the conditions didn't dampen the spirits of the hardy seniors too much. Today's competition was a Texas Scramble with eleven teams of 3 taking part.
The winning team with a score of 60.2 were Malcolm Passey, Stuart Briginshaw & Les Eden. Runners-up on 60.4 were John Day, Mike Workman & Jan Hinks followed by Allan Trotman, John Christopher & Steve Vale with 62.4.
Full result - click here.
Wednesday 28 May 2014
Tuesday Evening League - W3
The third week of the Tuesday Evening League was completed last night. Fourteen players braved the wind and rain to play in this 9-hole Stableford competition. This week's winner was Ian Martinez with an excellent level par round and 21pts.
To view to scores, there is a link from the "Events" menu on http://www.nrgc.co.uk or click here to go directly to the score sheet.
To view to scores, there is a link from the "Events" menu on http://www.nrgc.co.uk or click here to go directly to the score sheet.
Saturday 24 May 2014
John Ives Trophy
Not the best of weather for the John Ives Memorial Trophy played today. It was raining virtually non-stop for the first 9 holes, but it did brighten up for the second nine!!! Sixteen players competed for the prizes in this four-ball better-ball stroke-play competition.
The winning team with a score of nett 70 were Phil Knight & Jason Allum. Runners-up were Paul Hickey & Jeremy Twaits who just pipped John Butcher & Sandy Deacon on count-back after both teams scored nett 71.
Full result - click here.
This is another board competition which counts towards the Order of Merit. Jason Allum leads the way at the moment with Paul Hickey and John Butcher not too far behind them.
Latest standings - click here.
The winning team with a score of nett 70 were Phil Knight & Jason Allum. Runners-up were Paul Hickey & Jeremy Twaits who just pipped John Butcher & Sandy Deacon on count-back after both teams scored nett 71.
Full result - click here.
This is another board competition which counts towards the Order of Merit. Jason Allum leads the way at the moment with Paul Hickey and John Butcher not too far behind them.
Latest standings - click here.
Who is this?
Anyone recognise this rather stern looking chap playing in the Pro-Am at Wentworth this week? His caddie looks a lot happier than him .... probably because he's getting paid!!!
Or maybe Wentworth turned down the quote he gave them for re-decorating the clubhouse?!?!? Apparently, he played with Joost Luiten ... lucky fella!!
Or maybe Wentworth turned down the quote he gave them for re-decorating the clubhouse?!?!? Apparently, he played with Joost Luiten ... lucky fella!!
Wednesday 21 May 2014
Seniors Bowmaker
Today's event for the seniors was a Bowmaker stroke-play competition played in beautiful weather conditions. Ten teams of 3 and one "cheeky" team of 4 competed for today's prizes.
The winning team with a superb score of 127 was Derrick Perrin, Steve Vale & Colin Cox. The runners-up on 134 were Sam Whiting, Les Eden, Barry Heath & Alan Owen followed by Gordon Turner, Roy Whiting & John Butcher just beaten on count-back courtesy of a better back 9.
Full result - click here.
The winning team with a superb score of 127 was Derrick Perrin, Steve Vale & Colin Cox. The runners-up on 134 were Sam Whiting, Les Eden, Barry Heath & Alan Owen followed by Gordon Turner, Roy Whiting & John Butcher just beaten on count-back courtesy of a better back 9.
Full result - click here.
Tuesday Evening League W2
The Tuesday Evening League completed it's second week last night.
So far we have 19 players involved, but it's certainly not too late to come along and join in. You would be made very welcome. Just turn up on a Tuesday Evening - tee times are normally from between 17:30 and 18:00. There is a weekly prize for the best score on that evening and prizes at the end of the competition for the best 7 scores out of the 14 or 15 weeks.
On week1 Mike Pritchard was the best of the evening and Dean Butler took the prize in week 2.
To view how everyone is doing, there is a link from the "Events" menu on http://www.nrgc.co.uk or click here to go directly to the score sheet.
So far we have 19 players involved, but it's certainly not too late to come along and join in. You would be made very welcome. Just turn up on a Tuesday Evening - tee times are normally from between 17:30 and 18:00. There is a weekly prize for the best score on that evening and prizes at the end of the competition for the best 7 scores out of the 14 or 15 weeks.
On week1 Mike Pritchard was the best of the evening and Dean Butler took the prize in week 2.
To view how everyone is doing, there is a link from the "Events" menu on http://www.nrgc.co.uk or click here to go directly to the score sheet.
Wednesday 14 May 2014
Edward Pearce Trophy
The seniors played their second board competition of the year today at the racecourse. The Edward Pearce trophy is a seniors mixed singles Stableford. Really nice weather with the usual racecourse breeze blowing across the course!! Twenty six men and three ladies competed for the prizes.
The winner with an excellent total of 42pts was John Clark. Runner-up on count-back was Richard Aldred who just edged out Richard Cross both having scored 37pts.
Full result - click here.
The winner with an excellent total of 42pts was John Clark. Runner-up on count-back was Richard Aldred who just edged out Richard Cross both having scored 37pts.
Full result - click here.
Tuesday 13 May 2014
Injured Jockeys Fund
Visit to Oaksey House, Lambourn.
On arrival we were cordially greeted by Lady Oaksey, wife of the founder Lord Oaksey, and we were given a comprehensive tour of the buildings.
I was surprised to find that Oaksey House, opened in 2009, is a light and airy state of the art building with eco-friendly features. Situated in the main building there are communal areas for work or leisure with photos and memorabilia of the racing world. Large paintings enhance the walls and there is a function room and kitchen that can be hired out. There are several treatment rooms, clinic rooms and gyms to facilitate the recovery of injured jockeys
Across the garden from the house are independent living apartments for retired jockeys and their families, and rehabilitation apartments for jockeys as they recover from injury.
Oaksey House is a resource greatly appreciated by many jockeys. My cheque was gratefully received and will be used as needed.
Grateful thanks to all who contributed to my Captains Charity.
Jan Hinks
On arrival we were cordially greeted by Lady Oaksey, wife of the founder Lord Oaksey, and we were given a comprehensive tour of the buildings.
I was surprised to find that Oaksey House, opened in 2009, is a light and airy state of the art building with eco-friendly features. Situated in the main building there are communal areas for work or leisure with photos and memorabilia of the racing world. Large paintings enhance the walls and there is a function room and kitchen that can be hired out. There are several treatment rooms, clinic rooms and gyms to facilitate the recovery of injured jockeys
Across the garden from the house are independent living apartments for retired jockeys and their families, and rehabilitation apartments for jockeys as they recover from injury.
Oaksey House is a resource greatly appreciated by many jockeys. My cheque was gratefully received and will be used as needed.
Grateful thanks to all who contributed to my Captains Charity.
Jan Hinks
Monday 12 May 2014
NRGC vs Donnington Valley
Donnington Valley 4 1/2 NRGC 1/2
After a full English Breakfast 5 Men's pairings set off around Donnington
Valley Golf Course in cool but dry conditions.Golf Course knowledge and some good play from the Home Team helped them to
a fine victory. Dean Butler and John Cooper managed to secure a half point with some good
golf.The Donnington Valley Course is tight with lots of things called
trees. The green keepers will be pleased to see that lots of us trimmed them a
little bit as we went round.We all gathered at the end for a drink and some food to end the day.
The Donnington Valley Team were a friendly accommodating bunch and a
pleasant day was had by all despite the result for NRGC. We look forward to welcoming Donnington Valley back to the Racecourse next
year for a return match.I would like to thank all the players for representing the club today and
an extra mention for Dean and John for scoring a half in their match.
Paul Hickey.
Seniors vs Deanwood
The seniors played a friendly match at Deanwood on Friday 9th May in some very windy weather. Not quite the result we hoped for with Deanwood winning by a comprehensive 5 1/2 to 1/2. Well done to Geoff Denner and Les Eden for securing the half point!!
A good day enjoyed by all!!
A good day enjoyed by all!!
Sunday 11 May 2014
Yellow Ball Scores/Results
Apologies for the delay in publishing the scores for this competition.
To view the scores - click here.
Saturday 10 May 2014
Summer Sizzler Competition
SATURDAY 14TH JUNE 2014
PLAYED AT THE NEWBURY COURSE @ THE RACECOURSE
FRIENDLY 1-2-3 WALTZ STABLEFORD COMPETITION
OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
12.30PM SHOTGUN START - ENTER IN PAIRS OR INDIVIDUALS - TEAMS WILL BE INTEGRATED AND START SHEET PUBLISHED ONE WEEK BEFORE EVENT
MAXIMUM ENTRY OF 30 FROM EACH CLUB,
RESERVES WILL BE TAKEN IF SPACE ALLOWS
MEN - YELLOW TEES, LADIES - RED TEES, FULL HANDICAP ALLOWANCE
(JUNIORS MAY PLAY BUT MUST INCLUDE AN ADULT WITHIN THE 4-BALL)
PRIZES FOR BEST TEAM SCORE: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD
£10 PER HEAD INCLUDING BARBEQUE FOLLOWING PLAY
To enter - contact paul.tebbutt@nrgc.co.uk
Wednesday 7 May 2014
Seniors May Medal
Tough conditions today at the racecourse for the May Seniors Medal competitions with a strong breeze blowing and some squally showers to add to the excitement!! The scoring reflected just how tricky it was. There were separate medal competitions for both men and ladies today.
In the men's medal, John Butcher was the victor with a nett 76 and the lowest gross of the day (89). Runner-up was John Clark on 77 followed by Chris Piper who just pipped Harry Jackson on count-back after both scored 78.
Full result - click here.
[A big thank-you to John Day who was earlier reported to have won the medal. He realised when he got home that he had recorded and signed for an incorrect (lower) score on one of the holes and had the courage and integrity to report this and request a DQ]
The ladies medal was won by Sam Whiting also with a nett 75 followed by Jan Hinks with a nett 81.
Full result - click here.
Just a single 2 recorded today by ladies winner Sam Whiting at the 17th hole.
In the men's medal, John Butcher was the victor with a nett 76 and the lowest gross of the day (89). Runner-up was John Clark on 77 followed by Chris Piper who just pipped Harry Jackson on count-back after both scored 78.
Full result - click here.
[A big thank-you to John Day who was earlier reported to have won the medal. He realised when he got home that he had recorded and signed for an incorrect (lower) score on one of the holes and had the courage and integrity to report this and request a DQ]
The ladies medal was won by Sam Whiting also with a nett 75 followed by Jan Hinks with a nett 81.
Full result - click here.
Just a single 2 recorded today by ladies winner Sam Whiting at the 17th hole.
Monday 5 May 2014
Longest Day Golf Challenge
On Monday 9th June 2014, Chris Moore and John Butcher will be playing four consecutive rounds of golf on the same day at Newbury Racecourse.
You might say ... why on earth would they do that?!?!
Well, the answer is to raise as much money as possible for charity - more specifically for Macmillan Cancer Support, which is a charity very dear to us at Newbury.
How can you help?
The best way, is to donate some money to this worthwhile cause. You can either donate on-line by visiting Chris & John's JustGiving page on the web by clicking here. Alternatively you can hand your donation directly to Chris or John at the Golf Club.
Please donate as much as you can - all donations will be gratefully received and the full amount will go direct to Macmillan.
THANK-YOU
You might say ... why on earth would they do that?!?!
Well, the answer is to raise as much money as possible for charity - more specifically for Macmillan Cancer Support, which is a charity very dear to us at Newbury.
How can you help?
The best way, is to donate some money to this worthwhile cause. You can either donate on-line by visiting Chris & John's JustGiving page on the web by clicking here. Alternatively you can hand your donation directly to Chris or John at the Golf Club.
Please donate as much as you can - all donations will be gratefully received and the full amount will go direct to Macmillan.
THANK-YOU
Sunday 4 May 2014
May Medal
Fourteen players today in the May Medal. Weather conditions were ideal with some nice warm sunshine and a gentle breeze blowing. The problem is ... the recent warm weather coupled with the rain has made the rough really tough!!! You don't need to wander far off the fairway to be in trouble ... if you can find the ball!! I noticed a lot of provisional balls being played today!!!
Today's winner with a nett score of 71 was Paul Hickey (who must have managed to stay on the short stuff most of the time!!). The runners-up spot was decided on count back with Dave Warwick just ahead of Roy Whiting after both returned nett 74.
Full result - click here.
Dave Warwick scooped the two's pool today with an excellent 2 at the long par 3 8th hole.
The Owen Millennium Trophy and Summer Medal Aggregate competitions have now reached the third month. Only those who have played all 3 medals so far are shown on the latest standings below.
Summer Medal Aggregate
Owen Millennium Trophy
Today's winner with a nett score of 71 was Paul Hickey (who must have managed to stay on the short stuff most of the time!!). The runners-up spot was decided on count back with Dave Warwick just ahead of Roy Whiting after both returned nett 74.
Full result - click here.
Dave Warwick scooped the two's pool today with an excellent 2 at the long par 3 8th hole.
The Owen Millennium Trophy and Summer Medal Aggregate competitions have now reached the third month. Only those who have played all 3 medals so far are shown on the latest standings below.
Summer Medal Aggregate
Owen Millennium Trophy
Friday 2 May 2014
Seniors vs Bradfield
The Seniors welcomed the players from Bradfield to the racecourse today for a friendly match. Twelve players from each team played in six four-ball matches with the Racecourse narrowly winning by 3 1/2 to 2 1/2. All the players enjoyed an excellent two-course meal in the Nuffield Centre after the match.
The big question is ... Did he fall, did he dive, or was he pushed?
There is always an element of risk partnering Chris Moore as Les Eden found out today after an unscheduled visit to one of our carefully manicured, but very deep ditches. Luckily, after some excellent first aid administered by Libby, Les is OK.
The big question is ... Did he fall, did he dive, or was he pushed?
There is always an element of risk partnering Chris Moore as Les Eden found out today after an unscheduled visit to one of our carefully manicured, but very deep ditches. Luckily, after some excellent first aid administered by Libby, Les is OK.
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