Both of my daughters, Sophie & Charlotte, represented Bowdon club in the national final of the girls U16s tournament which was held at the Nottingham hockey centre on Saturday. Unfortunately they lost 6-2 to Southgate hockey club who are based in Enfield but they battled on throughout. And of course it was a great achievement just getting there in the first place. Many thanks to those of you who enquired how they’d got on.
No heartbreak for Rory though on this occassion as he completed the grand slam by winning the Masters on Sunday and became the first ever European to do so. It was truly captivating stuff. I was exhausted yesterday and that was just through watching!!
Lady Captain’s Parking Space
It’s not too late to get your own designated parking space On Saturdays for a year. There are more details below (copied from an email sent out on 3/4/25)
Seniors Best 2 from 4 Stableford
Congrats go to Dave Smith , Captain Glynn & past Johnny Yates for winning Wednesday’s seniors team comp with 38 points. Three teams tied on 37 points so on a card play- off Rob Manley, John Bacon & Keith Thompson finished as runners up. Third place went to Ade Kershaw, Jim Nicholson & Steve Bates.
Spring Stableford
Adam Laitt prepared as only Adam can for Saturday’s Spring stableford by playing practically zero golf and then breezing round in 40 points (or 68 gross in old money!) Great stuff!
Three other players also recorded 40 points and they were Frank McKenna, Richard Hogben and Mike Kirchin. After the card play offs, Frank finished as the runner up and Richard finished in third place.
Ladies 18 and 9 hole Max Score Medals
There was some tremendous scoring in last week’s ladies competitions. Heather Gilchrist won the 18 hole medal with a nett 62 and by only one shot! Jo Egerton was second with a nett 63. Third place went to Di Hogben with a nett 68.
The 9 hole medal was won by Kerry Bailey with a nett 32. Kate Morris was one shot back to finish as the runner up and Jane Wilkinson scored a nett 34 to finish in third spot.
Hole in One!
Congratulations to Janet Grant for recording a hole in one on the 4th hole during her match against High Legh on Monday. Don’t tell anyone but in the excitement no one took a photo so Janet and I re-created the scene on the 9th hole!!
Ollie G
Last week, our very own Ollie Grieves won the Faldo Futures Event at Kirkby Lonsdale GC. He shot a gross 45 against a par of 36 to win by four shots. Well done Ollie, what a great achievement!
