I hope you all enjoyed the Ryder Cup which as ever provided tremendous entertainment and stunning golf. There were a few twists and turns on the final day but a great win for Europe in the end. Playing at home definitely seems to be a big advantage… I wonder if we can buck that trend at Bethpage Black on Long Island, New York state in two years time?
Ladies trip to Telford
Over to lady captain Jan Ravenscroft for the run down…
Despite the incessant rain we managed a Ryder Cup style golf competition which continued into the evening with some very creative indoor games!! The US team girls cleaned up on the golf prizes while the Europeans came to the fore in the evening events. Hats off to Mandy Gilbert and Wendy Jenkins who organised everything perfectly…
The final day of the Ryder Cup and the European win was the perfect backdrop to the whole occasion – a great time had by all as the photos will attest!
Men’s Invitation
This event was also hit by the pretty miserable weather but most of the field battled on. The winners with 113 points were Peter Hindle, Charlie Hindle, Ed Maule and David Hindle. Runners up were Jonny Gray, Paul Ashling, John Goulden and Johnny Yates with 101 points. Ismael Mury from Ringway won the nearest the pin prize on the 4th and gents captain Roger Laitt won the prize on the 11th.
Ladies Autumn Meeting
Thursday’s shot gun start was won by Sally Budd, Kathleen McNairney, Barbara Spark and Sally Blackburn. The runners up were Mandy Gilbert, Jean Green, Jo Bates and Pat Jefferies.
After the lunch, a flowering planter was presented to Judy Anderson by lady captain Jan Ravenscroft to help her celebrate her special birthday which was on Friday 29th September.
Fashion Evening
The ladies fashion evening last week was a great success and very well supported. Once again Jan Ravenscroft shares the details below
The ladies were treated to a very informative presentation by a local image consultant as to the best colours to wear with their hair colour and complexion. Volunteer models Lisa Warnes and Caroline Smith are pictured below with their personal colour palettes on show.
All the ticket and raffle money went to the Guide Dog Charity together with further contributions from the fashion stall holders … the guide dogs in attendance seemed less interested in the occasion!
The event raised just over £1000 which was amazing. Thanks to everyone who contributed so generously and to the team of helpers for making the evening run so smoothly.
Nine Hole League
Bill Wrigley let me know that Hale finished runners up with 45 points in the nine hole league that was held over the summer months. Hartford were the winners with 50 points. Eight teams took part so well done Hale – Bill is confident we will go one better next season!