NEWSLETTERS

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th Sept.

Club Championship

Many thanks for all those that participated in this years Club Championship. The weather was kind on both days and the golf was enjoyable. On Saturday our Senior Champion was Dave McNulty with a score of Net 69 closely followed by Kaushik Patel net 72 and third was Tony Flower net 73. Congratulations to Dave on a great round.

On Sunday we held the 36 hole Championship and the 18 hole categories competitions. The main event went to a play off hole when Dan Taylor completed his win over Tiki Hadjioannou. Both players had an aggregated score of 154 and finishing third was Chris Ritchie with a score of 155. Well done to all the players.

The Catergory 2 winners was Jack Banfield with a score of 82 and the Catergory 3 winner was Bhangal (Sam) Gurdeep also witha score of 82. Congratulations to both.

The Ladies Harris Bowl Success Continues. (September 2019)

After qualifying and progressing to the quarter finals the Ladies where draw against Orsett LGC and had to play the match at Abridge GC. All the ladies where outstanding and with the scores level at 2-2 it was left to our Lady Captain, Pauline Huckins in the final match to bring home the victory winning her match 3 and 2.

The Ladies now travel to Three Bridges for the semi final on Sunday 22nd September, we wish them well and they would certainly welcome any supporters wishing to travel.

9th August 2019

Please note, this weekend we have a Saturday Medal competition followed by a Stableford on Sunday and then a Five day midweek stableford. Hopefully the weather is not as forecasted and we get a good weekend of golf. Please remember that in ALL club competitions you MUST complete INDIVIDUAL scorecards which MUST be signed by BOTH the player and marker. Any cards that are not completed correctly will be subject to disqualified. All cards are verified by the Proshop and if necessary the committee. Many thanks for your co-operation have a great golfing weekend. And finally just a reminder that the golf course is closed until around 12:15 on Friday for the Essex Under 14s Fred Stillwell Championship.

Rgds Steve Lowley Club Captain

Bill Robinson Hon.Secretary

Latest News Members,

Vice Captains Day

We had a splendid day on Sunday, it was Rob Fitch Vice Captains Day, there was a good turnout for the 18 hole individual stableford. Congratulations go to Brenda Schultz the lady winner and Kaushik Patel who was the mens winner. Also Scott Parrish won nearest the pin on the 16th and Errol Syminster won the longest drive. Rob has asked me to say a big thank you to everyone who supported his day and a special thanks to the Kitchen who stepped up to save the day by cooking a fresh curry with little notice. Also all the bar staff for their time and sterling work throughout the day. I believe all who attended the day would fully agree with Rob, the staff where fantastic and the course well presented thanks to our green keepers.

The Harris Bowl Competition.

Congratulations to our Women members who have progressed magnificently into the quarter finals of the Harris Bowl Competition. This is a competition that starts as a mini league, comprising of six clubs, therefore five matches are played and its teams of five playing match play. Our Ladies won four out of the five matches so easily came top of there league. The Quarter final is due to be played on 5th September our opposition TBA.

The Jubilee Foursomes

Just a quick reminder that entries are now being accepted for this competition in the Pro Shop, the draw will be made in The Colt Bar on 1st September which is also the closing date for entries. KO Competitions Many Thanks for those that have completed there matches recently, we are nearly back on schedule so please keep and eye on the board, any problems just contact me.

Many Thanks A medal and Stableford this weekend with Five day stableford next week.

Rgds., Bill bill.robinson@sky.com

JULY 2019

Once again it's been a great month for golf not only the weather but we have had some success in club matches. We had a tough away draw in the Thorndon Cup and despite a valiant effort the home side proved too strong for us and we lost 11-4. Many thanks to Tiki Hadjioannou for being this year's captain and to all our players who represented our club with great dignity and respect.

Our Norman Plum quarter final match against The Bursted, will be played on Sunday 21st July, these matches consist of 12 players, six playing away and six play at home. The format is match play, 4 ball better ball. If any one wishes to come along to support our teams we would always welcome supporters home or away.

On Thursday 27th June we played the annual Millennium Cup, the event was held at Romford GC, as it was their 125th anniversary. We had a splendid day and a fantastic win beating all three competing teams, Romford, Bentley and Upminster. Next year it will be our turn to host and defend this prestigious event.

Another success came from young Billy Parrish, representing Maylands, who won his second under 6's junior tournament this time at Three Rivers GC, with a score of 37 winning by two clear strokes.

This weekend past we held the Eric Sparrow Trophy, another well supported event in respect of Eric Sparrow a past member who passed away only a few years ago and who was greatly respected by our members. The men's trophy was won by Kevin Ryan and the Ladies event was won by Jenny Roden.

This year's Captains Day landed on the hottest day of the year and congratulations to all who attended and completed the 27 holes. This year we held two team competitions in the morning. These were played with all holes being par three's. Thanks to Darren and the greenkeepers for marking out the tee area for all the holes and producing the score cards. Most people enjoyed the novelty especially the winners. Winning the back nine was a ladies Team consisting of Pat Zuber, Diana Johnson, Helon Hamilton and Anne Mawdsley. In the afternoon we held a 18 hole singles stableford and congratulations go to the winner Ricky Shelvey.

Other recent competition winners :

2nd July Ladies Stableford Sally Hickson

30th June Sunday Stableford John Elsom

25th June Maylands Trophy Brenda Schultz

22nd June Monthly Medal Jason Rackley

JUNE 2019

Dear Members

We hope you are all enjoying the good weather and your game is improving along with the course, which is looking good and although we don't want the rain it is very much needed.

Our club teams are all performing exceptionally well and we have a Leslie Wood Plate match and a Norman Plum match both against Three Rivers later this month. Our Thornton Cup match against Upminster on Sunday 2nd was fantastic and a great performance and now we are draw away against Benton Hall on 7th July.

More good news was when Billy Parish representing Maylands won his first tournament in an Essex U6s competition at Thorpe Hall, the first of many hopefully.

There are a number of events coming up in the next few weeks, first this Sunday 9th when the course will be closed for our GUEST DAY we have had a good response to date but still time if you wish to bring a guest, you can book a tee time with James in the Pro Shop.

Then on the Thursday 20th we have ASCOT LADIES DAY which starts in the afternoon we have arranged for a "Bookie" and large TV's so as to watch the racing with plenty of food available and evening entertainment. Please see the posters in the Colt bar.

CAPTAINS DAY follows on Saturday 29th with the course closed the sheet should be up by now in the Colt Bar so you are all welcome to come along and enjoy the day and my hospitality