Greetings from Tim, Mark, Adam, Ben & John.
Our Major Champion
Congratulations to Our Touring Professional Paul Broadhurst now a Major Champion after winning one of golf's majors, the Senior Open champion.
Paul paid tribute to Northants County GC & Pro Tim Rouse for turning his career around.
Paul, 50, carded a final-round 68 to overhaul a four-deficit on 54-hole leader Miguel Angel Jimenez and win by two shots at Carnoustie on Sunday.
The win not only qualifies Paul for next year's 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, and gives him a one-year exemption on the 2017 Champions Tour.
"It's incredible to be honest. I never dreamed this would ever happen," the former Ryder Cup player told BBC Scotland.
"It is seriously beyond my wildest dreams. It hasn't really sunk in yet."
Paul has been mainly playing in Northamptonshire and PGA Midlands tournaments & Pro-Ams, put his recent success down to a Club Pro Tim.
"I had a decision to make; either stop playing and perhaps go into teaching or find a job - I was only 45-46," he said. "But I decided I wanted to carry on playing. I was working with Tim Rouse, the pro at Northants County Golf Club, and he has turned my game around really."
"That was my remit when we first met - I want to be playing well when I get to 50 - we have got three years to sort my game out ready for the Senior Tour'. So a massive thank-you to him. Without his help, this wouldn't have happened."
The Ladies' Captain's Day - Tuesday, 19 July
Ladies Captain, Denise Brady had some lovely weather for her Captain's day. The course was full for a 10.30am shot gun start, with sunshine and refreshments on the way everyone seemed very happy. Play was followed by afternoon tea when Denise presented the prizes.
Results:
18 Hole Betterball Stableford
1st. - Viv MacManus & Laura Steedman - 46 pts.
2nd. - Bobbie Austin & Vanessa Barrow - 44 pts.
3rd. - Saliann Miles & Jillian Slinn - 41 pts.
4th. - Jane Shearer & Nicola Hoffman - 40 pts.
Nearest the Pin
Silver Division (Hole 15) - Steph Goodings
Bronze Division (Hole 3) - Jane Shearer
9 Hole Betterball Stableford
1st - Yvonne Cox & Margaret Nolan - 17 pts.
2nd - Beryl Smith & Di Arrowsmith - 16 pts.
Saturday Medal & Baxter Cup - Saturday, 23 July
Overall Winner - Harry Larkins - 66
Best Gross Score - Tom Bullough - 66
Baxter Cup Winner - Martin Hamill - 68
Division 1
1st - Harry Larkins - 66, 2nd - Fergus Robinson - 66, 3rd - Glen Cottrell - 67
Division 2
1st - Dennis Sleath - 68, 2nd - Andrew Brown - 68, 3rd - Robert Page - 90
Division 3
1st - Martin Hamill - 68, 2nd - David Alston - 71, 3rd - Ken Tipping - 71
Deeks Salver - Sunday, 24 July
1st - Alisa Moore & Steve Smith - 43
2nd - Lynne & Dennis Sleath - 41
3rd - Steph Goodings & Simon Turner - 40
4th - Kate & Tony Billson - 39
Summer holidays are here and there is plenty of golf for you to play in. Further to our club competitions, there are Junior Opens for you to enter which all count towards an order of Merit with the Grand Final being played here on Sunday, 18 September.
- Thursday, 4 August - Collingtree Park
Contact - David Poolton - enquiries@collingtreeparkgolf.com
Contact - June Witcomb - june.witcomb@icould.com
Contact - Sue Brodie - assistantsecretary@countygolfclub.org.uk
Contact - David Waite - junior.open@wellingboroughgolfclub.com
Contact - Steve Bowers - proshop@northamptongolfclub.co.uk
Contact - Andy Izod - secretary@pmgc.org.uk
Contact - Anthony Ferns - anthony.ferns2@ntlworld.com
Contact - Greg Croxton - greg.croxton@coldashbygolfclub.com
Anyone playing last Friday would have seen a group walking around the course. Adam and Alistair from STRI were here to assess the progress Rob and his team are making before maintenance week starts on 1st August.
This will involve hollow coring the greens followed by scarifying. This is a very labour intensive process, so please remember the course staff have priority during the week.
At the end of the week around 110 tonnes of sand dressing will have been added to the greens.
The County Cup - Saturday, 30 July
Course Closed all day for competition
Some of the past winners include young players who went on to become European tour players
Pip Elson (Henry Cotton Rookie of the year),
Mark James (Ryder Cup Player & Captain),
Keith Waters,
Glen Krause, Oliver Wilson (Walker Cup & Ryder Cup player),
Gary Boyd, Gary Wolstenholme (Walker Cup & Senior tour winner).
Walker Cup Players
Paul Downes, Peter McEvoy (Player & Captain).
Traditionally played on the Saturday of the final of the English Men's Amateur championship places used to be held for players who did not make the final.
Sunday, 31 July -
Junior Medal - Inc. 9 Holes - 11am - 12pm
