We have lots of results and photos again this week which is great. The Covid restrictions have prevented presentations and hence a lack of images for the past 12 – 18 months. Thanks to Sue Bryant, Brian Greenbank, Ian Hunt and Craig Rea for helping to put that right this week.
England v Denmark
As I write this it’s early Wednesday morning on the day England take on Denmark in the semi finals – let’s hope we can ease those years of hurt this time around 🤞 There will be plenty of you down at the club to watch later on and well done to Tracey and the team for giving the marquee a football makeover!
Summer Meeting
We were worried in the days coming up to last weekend’s men’s Summer Meeting that we might have a problem with thunder and lightning. Thankfully that never happened but unfortunately we did have plenty of rain, especially for those players with morning tee time.
The main event, the Galloway Scratch Challenge Cup, was won by Jonny Gray and James Scott with 151. Richard Duerr was third with 156.
The Walker Trophy, the best 36 hole nett, was won by Nick Horrocks with scores of 63 and 71 to make a 134 (six under par) total. Jonny Gray was second with 135 and Freddie Gillan third with 140.
The MacCaig trophy is presented to the best 18 hole gross score on either day by a player that didn’t win the Galloway, David Smith was the winner with a 75. Adam Laitt was one shot back in second (after a card play off) and Richard Duerr was third.
Mr Captain Johnny Yates won the prize for the Best Nett on Sunday with a 66. Martin Bramwell had a 67 and David Rodwell a 68.
The Arnold Challenge Cup was presented to Andrew Hay who recorded a gross 87. This prize is for the best gross recorded by a player with a handicap of 15 or above. Nigel Taylor and Andrew Gething recorded 88s to finish one shot back.
The Goulty Trophy is presented to the player with the best nett score on day one that is aged 60 or over. Keith Thompson won with a nett 66. John Moss was second with a 68 and Paul Simpson third with a 69.
Finally Keith Thompson was back in the winners circle to win the prize for the best nett on day one, again using that nett 66 to do so. Jonny Gray was beaten on a card play off to finish second and John Moss third with his 68.
Paul Gilbert recorded, in his words, a “proper” hole in one on the eleventh on day one. Also Brian Greenbank recorded three twos on day one with birdies on all the par threes except the second which is mighty impressive too. This got me thinking, is anyone aware of a golfer that has birdied all four during their round? Please let me know if you can think of anyone who fits the bill.
Well done to all the winners, Russell and team for getting the course in great shape and of course to Ian Hunt and Brian Greenbank for working tirelessly to make the event run so smoothly.
The gentleman captain Johnny Yates, James & Jonny 
Johnny & Nick 
Johnny & Dave 
President Barbara Grant presenting Johnny with his prize 
Johnny & Andrew 
Johnny & Keith (prize #1) 
Johnny & Keith (prize #2) 
Paul Gilbert following his ace on the 11th 
Paul Gilbert receiving his prize for Medal 7 from 2020
Lady Captain’s Day
The weather was far kinder for this event as sun drenched photos below show. The lady captain Irene Kirk kept the competitors well fed and watered with Pimm’s half way round and a delicious tea after play.
The scoring was excellent with Rosie Gerrard winning the 18 hole stableford competition with 42 points. Clare Withey was second with 39 points and Jan Ravenscroft third with 38 points.
The front nine stableford was won by Joanne Bryant with 21 points. Ann Davies finished second with 18 points on countback meaning Nicola Kitching was in third place.
Gail Sampson won the Nearest the Line prize on the ninth hole with her shot that finished just 8cm away from it. Gilliam Brogdon won the Nearest the Pin prize on the seventh.
Lady Captain Irene Kirk & Rosie Gerrard 
Clare, Jan & Irene 
Gillian, Irene & Gail 
Ann & Joanne 
Gail’s tee shot! 
Gwynneth Bramwell enjoying tea! 
Irene, eldest daughter Catherine, granddaughter Rosie and youngest daughter Sarah
Changing of the Guard
Barbara Grant is retiring as President of HGC shortly and so was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Roger Sheen, the Chair of Council on behalf of all the Council members to show their appreciation for all her input. Barry Jefferies will be inaugurated as the new President on Thursday 22nd July at 1930.
Selfie
