Gentleman Captain’s Prize
The forecast for Saturday’s Gents Captain’s prize was a bit gloomy in the run up but fortunately the weather played it’s part in making it a successful day.
Dan Turkington was the winner with a fine score of 44 points. He has now reduced his handicap from 24 to 18 so no more holes with two shots Dan – well done! Howard Gill who played on Friday so led for most of the competition only to be pipped at the eleventh hour was second with 42 points. Eamon Dwyer was third with 41.
The nearest the pin prizes went to Alex Mills for being the closest in two shots on the seventeenth, Eric Healey was the winner on eleven and Bob Cooke on the seventh. Well done to all the winners.
Lady Captain’s Day
Thankfully the lady captain also had a dry day for most of last Thursday for her event as 49 ladies took to the course. This was followed by a delicious and exquisitely presented lunch/afternoon tea provided by Ben and his team, courtesy of LC Irene, which proved to a great success.
The 18 hole Stableford was won with 37 points by Vicky Chamberlain. Well done Vicky. Mandy Gilbert was one point behind in second place. The CSS was 71.
Congratulations to Sue Bromley for winning the nine hole stableford with a superb tally of 22 points. This reduces her handicap from 41 to 39 which is great. Ceri Hyde was second with 19 points.
The Nearest the Pin on the 7th was won by Clare Withey. Freda Hunt was the winner of the 18 hole nearest the line competition and Ann Davies won it on for the nine holers. The ninth hole was used for this.
Special mention to both captains, Jonny and Irene for their efforts and generosity for their respective days and of course for all that they do at other times for Hale GC during the tenancy of their captaincy.
How to Calculate a Gents Nine Hole Handicap
This is required for the first few rounds of the men’s knockout competition, the Owen. It’s your exact handicap minus two and then you divided by two.
So for example if a player’s exact handicap is 19.5 (meaning his/her playing handicap would be 20), the calculation is as follows:
19.5 – 2 = 17.5
17.5 divide by 2 = 8.75
so this players nine hole handicap is 9.
Hole in One
Thanks to Paul Simpson for sending this photo of relatively new member Adrian Kershaw following his recent hole in one on the seventh. Well done Ade, always a great achievement. From the left, we have Martin Bramwell, Ade and gentleman captain Jonny Yates who according to Paul “witnessed the ball going in the hole whilst on the 8th tee so barged into the photo”.
Face Coverings
Michelle Rea has been busy making some face coverings (see below) which are available to buy for £5. The proceeds go to the lady captain’s charity Maggie’s Centre which provides free support to people with cancer and their families.
Please contact Michelle directly to buy. Her details are on the website and in the members book.
Afternoon Tea
Here’s another photo of afternoon tea at the club. A few lady members enjoyed a fabulous and tasty birthday celebration. Why don’t you treat yourself when you’re next at the club?
