Captains Newsletter
Welcome to my July newsletter,
I hope everyone is playing well and producing good results.
Can I start by advertising ‘Captains Picnic’ on Wednesday 23rd July at Ashton & Lea Golf Club, Preston. A list is displayed on notice board in Mens’ room, the day will consist of coach travel to the club, soup/sandwiches, 18 holes golf, 3 course evening meal & return coach travel. Cost including coach £50.00p. Buggies are provided at £20.00p per round. It will be a great day out one that I am looking forward too.
On Monday 30th June I was privileged to Captain Lancashire Seniors Golf team at Stand Golf Club against Lincolnshire Seniors Golf team, the result being 15-3 in favour of Lancashire. The weather was brilliant and the match played in great spirit a truly enjoyable day.
Social Events
The last social event, ‘Curry oke’ night was a fantastic evening, due mainly to participants of the artists.
Jeff Clements’- house of the rising sun- brilliant, Richard Savage- Bob Marleys’ buffalo soldier- outstanding- Leslie & Janet ‘2- winos’ brilliant, Chris Harding- cool dude- Vinny- superb, finally myself- first time for everything, never again, but thanks to all for a fabulous night.
Now the serious stuff, Saturday 5th July, Broughton House club charity. AM AM AM during day followed by raffle, tombola, auction of substantial donations, presentation winners competition & disco. Please give generously as we all know it is for a worthy cause. I can assure all members substantial donations have been given for auction but they will have reserve price. ‘Monica’ is after your money.
Saturday 19th July a ‘Barbeque and Disco’ has been arranged, list displayed on Social notice board, smart casual dress no jeans.
Greens
No Comment
Handicaps and Competition
There has been some fantastic golf played over our course this year, one memorable round being Lady Captain Joan in winning the competition for which I donated the prize. Congratulations Joan and many thanks for the way my wife and I were greeted at the presentation.
Gents handicap trophy winner Vice Captain Steve Popay, couldn’t be more pleased when presenting trophy, Lee Monks Scratch winner Neil Self, 2 fabulous rounds of golf and congratulations in achieving plus 1 handicap status.
John Brooks Stableford Trophy, winner Trevor Rodgers- 46 points outstanding.
At this stage of season can I thank Jack Booth and all members of handicap & comps collating cards & preparing results.
We are now out of knockout competitions, gents foursomes team losing 4-3 to Marple Golf Club on Sunday 29th June.
The last 2 Captains Qualifiers will take place shortly, good luck to all competitors.
House
Val and Bill- continue providing superb food & service long may it continue. Bill was a stalwart in providing bacon butties early morning for those who had travelled for the seniors match, it was appreciated by everyone.
Continue playing well during rest of season.
Keith Gardner Captain Stand Golf Club 2008/9
