This week's news from your professionals at Northamptonshire County Golf Club.
Round up
Stableford - Thursday, 15 June
Overall winner -
Richard Halliday - 41
Division 1
1st -
Michael Cheney - 40, 2nd -
Russell Sandiford - 38, 3rd -
Rhys Taylor - 37
Division 2
1st -
Richard Halliday - 41, 2nd -
Anthony Harris - 39, 3rd -
Ade Oni - 37
Division 3
1st -
Arvind Kachhia - 39, 2nd -
John Quigley - 35, 3rd -
Keith Francis - 35
Well done to
Richard Halliday who scored a very impressive 41 points to win overall, just narrowly missing was out
Michael Cheney with 40 points.
Captain's day
The Captain organised the weather perfectly for his Captain's day. 96 players took part in the shotgun start 4 ball better ball.
1st -
David Barnett and
Steve Battison - 46 points
2nd -
Steve Barber and
Jeff Winfield - 44 points
3rd -
David Stock and
Dan Bailey - 43 points
4th -
Ken Stroud and
Paul Shrives - 43 points
5th -
John Quigley and
Duncan Slinn - 43 points
Captain's Corner Challenge was on holes 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th where a bottle of wine was on offer for any player who achieved 10 stableford points or more. There were only 3 winners
Andy James,
Jeff Winfield and
Simon Turner, with a consolation prize to
Ron Hamlyn who had 9 points after the first 3 holes and failed to score with on hole 13.
The Captain takes opportunity to thank
Phil Hales for his skilful location of both pin and tee positions.
The Captain wishes to thank both the course and house teams for providing such a fantastic experience for the members who either played or just enjoyed the evening BBQ.
Cecil Leitch teamThe ladies Cecil Leitch team suffered a narrow loss away to Priors Hall 4-3. They still have a chance of qualifying for the semi-final in their final game away from home against Kingsthorpe on Friday, 23 June. Good luck ladies.
NGL Championship at Wellingborough GC
On Saturday it was Northamptonshire's County Championship, 36 holes at Wellingborough. The club had 13 members playing with 3 making up the podium.
Charlie Salter shot the only sub-par round of the day to come from four behind to win by 3 over defending champion
Matthew Myers and
Fergus Robinson. The trio also qualified for the Champion Club where they will represent the club in the National Finals later in the year.
Ben Jones,
Thomas Bullough,
Danny Roberts and
Liam McNeela also finished in the top ten making it an excellent day for the golf club.
Ben Smith won the Parsons Cup which is the prize for the lowest nett aggregate on the day.
Steph Gooding and
Jane Shearer (both Northants County) won the Ladies NGL Fourball Betterball Championship on countback after posting 39 points at Northampton GC.
Wellingborough's
Miriam Johnson and
Gill Snelson were runners-up ahead of club-mates
Mary MacLaren and
Rebecca MacLaren, who claimed the gross prize.
Junior noticeMake sure you sign up for the Junior Club Championship,
Sunday, 25 June. There will be an 18 hole and 9 hole version. If you are unable to enter via the BRS, please contact
Sue in the office.
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Coaching appointments are booked through the Pro shop.
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Epic Irons
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Lewis actually tested these irons himself in the studio. If you would like to see his results, then please
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The Fitting Centre is by Appointment only. All appointments are booked through the Pro shop, and there is normally a charge for the service.
Tel 01604842226.
Course Manager Video Course Manager
Rob explains this week's work on the course.
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This week:
The forecast is for this fantastic warm weather to continue to next weekend. I would think we should start to see a bit of run on the ball by the end of the week.
- Topdress greens - Monday
- Strim bunkers and river
- Redistribute sand in bunkers
- Irrigation repairs and sprinkler set-up.
Regards,
Rob Hay Course Manager
