Club Spring Meeting 

Congratulations to Ian McGowan on winning the Spring Meeting last weekend with 36 points. Matthew Charman also shot 36 points, but lost on the back 9. 

Roger Borer won division 2 with a very credible 33 points with Ros Tunbridge finishing 2nd with 32 points.


 

Metal Bag Tags 

Can I remind all 5 & 7 day members who haven't collected their metal bag tag this year, to do so from the Pro shop.


 

Ladies Spring Meeting 

Congratulations to Veronica Borer on shooting a gross 85 and winning the gross prize. Geraldine Edwards won division 1 with a nett 76. El Rhodes finished 2nd and Sue Rumble 3rd both shooting a nett 77. 

Division 2 was won by Beryl Tatnell with a nett 72, with Linda Mascarenas finishing 2nd with a nett 73. Jane Bywaters finished 3rd in the division with a nett 76. 

Division 3 was won by Jean Taylor with a nett 78 on the back 9 from Gillian Richards. 

The nearest the pin prize was won by Viv Harrison and the nearest the line on the 9th was won by Linda Henari. 

Sue Rumble won fewest putts.


In the afternoon the ladies played Chapman Foursomes over 9 holes which allows both players to tee off, then they hit their partners tee shots for the 2nd shot, then they choose from there which ball they wish to play as the 3rd, there by alternating until they finish the hole. 

The ladies played off both the 1st and 10th tees. 

The winner on the front 9 was Geraldine Edwards and Debbie Rose with Beryl Tatnell and Sarah Hussey winning the back 9. 
 


 

As the dust settles on an epic Masters, one topic rumbles on, a debate that was sparked back into life when a good few players took what many regard as too much time over each and every shot at Augusta. Yes, the slow play debate. 

There's the camp that says professional golfers are playing for the game's biggest prizes, therefore taking more time than your average club golfer is to be expected. 

Those who take issue with this stance argue that there's simply no need to take so long between shots, and that it sets a bad example to spectators across the world. Some people even go as far as to say club golfers are influenced by the behaviour of what they see on television and this contributes to longer rounds on a social level across the country. 

We're not going to sit on the fence on this one. No one should feel rushed when they play, but there is a balance. There are some very simple procedures that, if followed, helped keep the pace of play right and manageable. 

Where do you stand on the matter? We've not heard the end of this one, that's for sure…
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