Hello golfers,
Ladies Section Update
The ladies had a great win at home on Saturday in the semi-final of the Hicks Plate against a very strong West Hill team. The team of Pauline Bourne, El Rhodes, Viv Harrison, Sue Rumble and Debbie Rose had a 3-2 victory, with Sue and Debbie clinching their wins on the 18th.
The team now go forward to Surrey Finals day at Burhill on 11th October but are yet to find out their opposition. Good luck for the final.
The Drift Inter Club Trophy
The Bletchingley Club team of Jenny Manser , Viv Harrison, Carole Crutchfield, Sue Munday, Gerry Edwards and Marilyn Luson played in the Drift Inter Club Trophy on 9th September along with 108 other ladies . The Bletchingley Club team came second on count back from Malden.
Jenny Manser was also in the winning team with members from other clubs scoring an individual 39 points. Sue Munday won a nearest the pin with her first shot of the day.
A very successful day all in all.
2015 HSBC Golf Business Forum recognises outstanding contribution to golf
John Solheim, Chairman and CEO of PING, will be awarded the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's HSBC Golf Business Forum, which will take place at the Pudong Shangri La Hotel in downtown Shanghai, 1-4 November 2015.
John is being recognised for his outstanding contribution to the world of golf as well as his achievement, leadership and innovation within the business of golf. A deserving winner of the 2015 award, John is the son of PING founder, Karsten Solheim and was appointed President of the parent company in 1995 before becoming the Chairman and CEO in 1997.
A company synonymous with quality and service in the world of golf, the Solheim family were not only integral to the creation of the Solheim Cup in 1990 but have elevated the biennial contest to a global success with spectator figures surpassing 100,000 and more than 2.5 million worldwide TV viewers. In 2002, the PING CEO conceived the idea to expand the popularity and prestige of the contest creating the PING Junior Solheim Cup, which is now played in conjunction with the event and offers U18 girls from Europe and USA the opportunity to promote their golfing careers.
The award is being presented for the tenth successive year and John joins a list of illustrious winners including last year's recipient, Peter Dawson, the outgoing Chief Executive of the R&A; PGA TOUR Commissioner, Tim Finchem; as well as standout contributors to the professional game, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player.
Speaking about the accolade, John said, "I'm honored and delighted to hear that I will be receiving this prestigious award. The list of previous winners is extremely impressive and I am very proud to know that the Solheim name will be alongside some of the most influential names in the world of golf. This award indirectly recognizes the contributions to golf of my entire family and the tremendous team at PING. Shanghai is the perfect city to host the premier golf business event of the year and I'm looking forward to hearing from the line-up of speakers at the event."
9 Hole Golf & Members AGM Including Annual Prize Giving
Tuesday 15th September
Golf from 3:30pm *
AGM from 7:00pm **
Annual Prize Giving from 8:30pm
*To register for golf please sign up on line and join a group. Golf Entry free for those attending the AGM & prize giving. Light refreshments also included after golf to Members at the AGM & Prize giving.
**This notice also constitutes formal notification of the Bletchingley Members AGM which will follow immediately after the golf at 19:30. The Agenda is published separately. Any items for AOB should be notified to Judith Ross (Hon. Secretary) in writing in advance of the AGM.
PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR COMMITTEE AND ATTEND THE AGM & PRIZE GIVING EVEN IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE GOLF.
Many thanks, Bletchingley Main Committee 2015