Weekly Update – By Club Captain Phil Barlow
What a great day we had for the Centenary Multi-tee start last Saturday. A beautiful fine golf day with little wind – just what we all needed. A nearly capacity field of 119 managed to get through in good time for the number of players. Thank you all for making it a great day for both the Ladies Linney Trophy and the men’s Bell Mugs competitions. It was a shame that only 18 people had breakfast prior to playing. Supporting our caters is important for our club, as we have all played at clubs without them and it just isn’t the same!
For those that came along to the AGM last week, you will have seen some promising financial results along with some solid strategic initiatives regarding the course and clubrooms. These documents posted on the notice board leading to the Bar and Café.
Men’s Club Champs
Another reminder about how the upcoming men’s club champs qualifying works. With so many members, we ask that you notify the Pro Shop of 2 of the 3 qualifying Saturday rounds (Aug 5th, 12th, and 19th) that you wish to play. These dates will be strictly adhered to unless you have a legitimate reason to change one after already selecting your dates. Changes will need to be passed via the Match Committee to be considered. The top 16 of each grade will go forth to the finals matchplay. If you can please let the Pro Shop know your 3 dates by 25 July it would be appreciated so the Pro Shop can set aside tee slots.
This weekend’s competition for men is BCHP Finals, others Par. The women this week is Irish Stableford.
Results for last Saturday
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Ladies
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Finney Trophy (Stableford)
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Total
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1st
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Diane Deuart
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38
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2nd
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Carey Fletcher
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31
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3rd
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Jo McNicholl
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29
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Men
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Bell Mugs Pairs (Multiplied Stableford)
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Total
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1st
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Sam Watkinson & Jordan Wilson
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76
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2nd
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John Keepa & Brian Wood
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69
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3rd
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Jung, Yun Don & Jeon, Beop Ju
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66
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Two’s last Saturday earned $14 each with Scott Manyweathers securing 3 of them. Nett Eagles was hole 4 won by John Hamilton.
Pro Tip of the week – Craig Mitchell
I think Cameron Smith is one of the great putters in Professional golf, so if your putting is not going well why not copy what he does.
- He never has a practise stroke on any length putt (The reason is he finds himself thinking about the mechanics of putting which doesn’t help him).
- He takes a long final look at the hole seeing the ball going into the hole, then he just putts trusting his instincts.
Rule of the week – When is a ball deemed to be in a bunker (Rule 12.1)
When Ball Is in Bunker
A ball is in a bunker when any part of the ball:
- Touches sand on the ground inside the edge of the bunker, or
- Is inside the edge of the bunker and rests:
- On ground where sand normally would be (such as where sand was blown or washed away by wind or water), or
- In or on a loose impediment, movable obstruction, abnormal course condition or integral object that touches sand in the bunker or is on ground where sand normally would be.
If a ball lies on soil or grass or other growing or attached natural objects inside the edge of the bunker without touching any sand, the ball is not in the bunker.
If part of the ball is both in a bunker and in another area of the course, see Rule 2.2c
Upcoming Saturday golf (for full details refer to the 2023 programme).
22 July – Men: BCHP Final, others Par. Women: Irish Stableford.
29 July – Men: Monthly Medal (White tees). Women: Stroke.
5 Aug – Men: Club Champs Rnd 1, others Stableford. Women: LGU Rnd 7, Putting, Paterson Salver Rnd 3.
12 Aug – Men: Club Champs Rnd 2, others Par. Women: International Stableford.
19 Aug – Men: Club Champs Rnd 3, others Stableford. Women: Stroke
Enjoy your golf.
Midweek Ladies – By Sonia Brown
Tuesday 18 July
CENTENARY FMS STABLEFORD
1st Julie Jones 37 stb
2nd Taff Maloney 35 stb c/b
3rd Julie Hamilton 35 stb
4th Liz Warren 34 stb
TWOS:
#6 Taff Maloney
NETT EAGLES:
#12 Sue Polson
Midweek Men – By David Williams-Jones
Monday 17th July. 4BBB Stableford
A large turnout, a good mix of handicaps and some well-paced rounds were enjoyed by all.
1st Matthew Prendergast & Patrick Guo 44 points
2nd Kevin Stewart & Eric Wilson 43 points
3rd John Keepa & Bruce Chalken 43 points
9 Hole Ladies – By Kay Worley
Wednesday 19th July
Stroke
1st Erika O’Donnell
2nd Trudy Hall
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