Greetings from Tim, Mark, Adam, Ben & John.



This Saturday is Professional's Day to celebrate Tim's 25 years at the club. Format of the day is at follows:

• Tee times will begin at 07:30 and finish at 15:00.
• The format will be individual Stableford with full handicap allowance
• There will be refreshments (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and snacks at the Summer house by the 7th Green.
• Tim will be the honorary starter welcoming all the player's to the 1st Tee along with souvenir for all participants
• Mark will be in position on the 15th hole with a hit the green challenge (Part Sponsored by Titleist)
• A full stocked Prize Table (Part Sponsored by Taylormade)

The Overall Winner will receive a voucher for a four ball on the Brabazon course at the Belfry Resort as well as collecting their respective prize from below:

Men's

1st - 7x M2 Custom Fit steel irons
2nd - M2 Driver
3rd - Sta Dry Bag
4th - Shoe Bag, Duffle & rolling Duffle

Ladies

1st - Sunderland Jacket
2nd - Sweater
3rd - Gift Pack
4th - Gift Pack

The Evening Buffet is open to everyone (tickets purchased from the bar) will have accompanying music provided by Ashley Major. The presentation of prizes will be following the completion of play in the club house.


 

Autumn Meeting

Ben Jones shot an impressive 67 in the second round of the Autumn Meeting to secure victory. After the morning round scoring was tight between Paul Godding, Ben and Tom Bullough. Ben's 67 allowed him a 3 shot victory and secured his second 36 hole competition this year to go with the County Cup (Open). As a result Ben's handicap is +3.1, well done Ben!

County Cup - Ben Jones - 137 
2nd Gross - Paul Godding - 140 
3rd Gross - Tom Bullough - 143

Regimental Cup - Simon Blundell - 139 
2nd Nett - Steve Smith - 140 
3rd Nett - Harry Oddy - 141

Gross AM - Gary Purton - 75, Gross PM - Tony Lord - 69 

Nett AM - Tom Kennedy - 67, Nett PM - Stuart Basford - 70


Thursday Medal

Scoring was low in Thursdays Medal with many taking advantage of the easier conditions, Trevor Ward's nett 64 lead the way. Trevor joined the elite few who have bettered their age gross. 

Overall Winner - Trevor Ward - 64
Best Gross Score - Gary Purton - 70

Division 1 

1st - Trevor Ward - 64
2nd - Gary Purton - 65
3rd - Martin Hart - 66

Division 2

1st - Bob Garrett - 65, 2nd - Charlie Thompson - 66, 3rd - Josiah Russell - 67

 

On Sunday the club hosted "The Grand Final", this is where the top 10 boys and girls in each category qualify for the final and the chance to win prizes sponsored by Titleist, FootJoy and Moulton College. Running in conjunction with this Moulton College hosted their own Junior Open.

Moulton College Open Results:

Best Gross - Liam McNeela - 74, Runner Up - Ryan Commons - 77

Boys Nett

1st - Jack Peters, 2nd - Ethan La Porta, 3rd - James Bennett

Girls Nett

1st - Bailey Pyke, 2nd - Elise Warden

 

To see more images from the day please click here.


 

The final round of Scratch League matches were played last Sunday in glorious conditions at Whittlebury Park GC. Sadly neither Overstone Park GC (our opposition) not Peterborough Milton GC (playing WellingboroughGC) could field a full team and in the event Peterborough M did not arrive due to an accident on the A45. 

Result was: 

Rachel Smith beat Gill Hodgson 7/6, Hattie Billson, in her first scratch league match beat Margo Lerin 6/5 (she was 7 up after 9 holes). Sue Barrick had the w/o. This was an excellent result and after a hard fought battle gave NCGC the runners up spot. 

Wellingborough won the Shield this year but they have been warned that we intend to retrieve top spot again next year. 

Thanks to all players this year and over the last three years. I am now retiring so it is over to someone else to captain the team but I have received top support from everyone and we now look magnificent in our new shirts. 

Please note the date of the County Dinner on Friday, 7 October. The list is up in the locker room and all members are welcome. John Virgo is the speaker. Please come as it is usually a really good evening. 

Sue Aitken 
Captain 2016


 

Two matches to report on. Firstly we hosted a match against Burford on Friday, 16 September. Having lost narrowly in the earlier fixture at their course we were obviously keen to have our revenge. This was achieved comprehensively with a score of 5.5 to 0.5. 

The stand out match score being provided by Nigel Kay and David Whalley who prevailed 6 and 5. Next up was Luffenham again at home on Monday, 19 September. This is a fixture which is very longstanding and in the more recent years has involved playing for The Brampton Buck. This was the 27th year of playing for the trophy on a home and away basis. 

Having left Luffenham defeated 5 to 3 in April this year we needed to pull out the stops to regain the trophy. This we managed to do by edging past them on aggregate by winning 5.5 to 2.5. Stand out result this time was a 7 and 6 victory for Peter Miller and William Wells. The records now show that over the years County have now won the trophy 18 times to Luffenhams 9. 

Dennis Walker


 

Paul's First win in the USA

The Nature Valley first tee open at Pebble Beach is Paul's first win on the PGA Champions Tour. 

Paul birdied the last to finish 11 under, 1 ahead of Bernhard Langer and Kevin Sutherland.


 

This week:

• Topdress fairways - hopefully Monday if the forecast improves a little.
• Topdress greens - Wednesday.
• Overseed the 1st green in couple of directions. The surface is thinner than I'm happy with - more than likely Tuesday late on after the ladies have gone out.
• Continue with gorse copses.
• Weed paths and around club house.
• Divot tees.

Regards,

Rob Hay
Course Manager

 

On Thursday, 20 October Mizuno are coming to the club to hold a fitting day from 2pm - 6pm.

Mizuno have recently launched their JPX 900 series irons, so it is a great opportunity to test these out and to be professionally fitted by a world class company.

The day is completely FREE  to attend but please book a slot as their are limited spaces.

To book your place, click here.


 


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