So August is nearly upon us and its less than five months to Christmas! What a happy way to start this week's newsletter! At least we have just had more than a full week of great weather and even I have had my legs out. Not a pretty sight some might say!
Colin Evans and Kevin where busy on Tuesday morning cutting back all the old conifer trees and bushes around the patio area and down the path. Can any of you remember them been planted? They really have got a little out of hand over the years!! Hardly miniature bushes now!!
I must mention Steve Robinson this week as he is doing a great job of looking after all the flower beds around the Clubhouse and Shop. This takes up quite a bit of his time and I'm sure he would like a bit of help from anyone that might have a little time to give. Please have a word with us in the shop if you can offer your services.
I know quite a few of you must have seen them as quite a few have been taken. The AGM notices are now available to collect from the clubhouse. Please help to save your club some money by collecting yours next time you play.
Whilst away on another course last week mentioned below this sign was near the 1st tee.
It is not just here were golfers obviously don't think about where they are going!
CAPTAINS AWAY TRIP TO HOLME HALL
Well I know I did most of the organising but I for one thoroughly enjoyed the Captains Day Out last Friday to Holme Hall. One of the best days away we have had I'd say. I was suffering a little on Saturday though!!
The course was fantastic, food excellent, weather outstanding and the company first class. What more could you ask for? Can I thank all that attended and I hope you all enjoyed it as much as me. The course definitely beat me though with the long grass claiming 6 of my golf balls on the last 9 holes!! I am already on with trying to sort out next year's trip and I shall let you know when it is all sorted and where we are going. Remember though we have the yearly exchange with Filey coming up Sunday 11th September. The sheet for that will be available from next Friday 5th August.
Results
Morning 9 hole Stableford
1st £50 Chris Raw 22pts, 2nd £40 Lindsay Ward 21pts, 3rd £30 Phil Kitchen 21pts, 4th £20 Joe Palmer, 19pts 5th £10 Paul Lockwood Jnr 19pts, 6th £5 Malc Train 19pts.
Afternoon Better Ball
1st £50 each Paul Harland & Stuart Branton 44pts
2nd £40 each Paul Lockwood Jnr & Brian Lockwood 43pts
3rd £30 each John Smallwood & Adrian Foord 43pts
4th £20 each Leigh Gawley & Rees Brown 43pts
5th £10 each Mike Guidry & Tim Hatchett 42pts
6th £5 each Paul Lockwood Snr & Malc Train 42pts
Nearest the pin - Jiggy Giles
Surprise Wine Draw - Neil Jordan & Will Jordan
This picture was taken by Joe Palmer of us all on the way home on the bus.
OVER 77 AM AM
Last Thursday saw us hold the 77+ Am Am. Yet again David Schofield had done a great job in getting all the teams and organising the event with this year 20 teams taking part. 4 more than last year. It was a hot old afternoon again with near perfect conditions for golf.
With everyone bringing a prize for this event it means that everyone is a winner. Good job as my team came home nearly last!!! The leading score though were,
1st Lindsay Ward, Paul Duckworth, Derek Jones & Peter Blood 94pts
2nd Darrell Slingsby, Martin Rowbotham, Brian Clark & Paul Lockwood Snr 94pts
3rd Bill Grant, Paul Hitchen, Ian Pearson & Barry Jacobs 93pts
4th Phil Kitchen, Rick Stott, Alan Johnson & Norman Broxham 92pts
5th Gary Markham, Alistair Pearson, Mike Copley & Mick Gilroy 92pts
Nearest the pin 7th (Over 77's only) Don Stead
Nearest the pin 12th Stephen Hawkins
Nearest the pin 17th Graham Markham
Thursday 21st July - Midweek Stableford
1st £25 Paul Brummitt 34pts, 2nd £15 Jonathan Raw 34pts, 3rd £10 Chris Raw 33pts.
2's Comp - Only John Bickerdike made a 2 £11.
Saturday 23rd July - Grummitt McKenzie Cup
1st Steve Newton 45pts, 2nd Steve Millar 42pts, 3rd John Bickerdike 40pts.
2's Comp - £23.66 goes to: Lee Guest, Tom Walker & John Bickerdike. Jim Postill made a 2 but was not in the 2's comp!
Sunday 24th July - Singleton Silver Putters (Better Ball)
1st £25 each J. Bickerdike / J. Webster 61
2nd £15 each K. Taylor / S. Taylor 63
3rd £10 each M. Rowbotham / P. Duckworth 64
Sunday 24th July - Ladies Sunday Stableford
1st Hazel France 37pts, 2nd Jan Elder 37pts, 3rd Nicola Salzl 34.
Sunday 24th July - Junior July Stableford
1st Charlie Duckworth 90/25/65, 2nd Matthew McDonnell 87/16/71, 3rd Harry Anderson 97/24/73.
I must mention here young Alfie Anderson who couldn't play on Sunday at Hornsea as he was playing in Leeds in a Wee Wonders Tournament.
He has qualified for an event to be held at St Andrews on 26th August.
Once I have more details I shall tell you more.
Monday 25th July - Ladies Open Am Am
1st Barugh, Boden, Harrison & Rogers (Fulford) 138
2nd Barker, Lockwood, Hinch & Gee (Hornsea) 144
3rd Turner, Robinson, McCaughey & Howell (Hornsea) 144
4th Jones, Robinson, Hutt & Hinder (Malton & Fulford) 145
5th Porter, Purchond, Coppin & Horton (Selby) 145
6th Morris, Dudding, Thirkettle & Stockhill (Brough) 145
7th Railton, Shuttleworth, Pattison & Ratharham (Cottingham Parks) 146
Saturday 30th July - Golf Foundation Trophy
Sunday 31st July - Junior Nippress Trophy
Wednesday 3rd August - Junior August Medal
Wednesday 3rd August - Past Captains Stableford
Thursday 4th August - Mid Week Stableford
KNOCKOUT MATCHES
I thought I would put this in again. Just so you all know and to be aware "Greens Maintenance" starts on 15th August and will last for approximately two weeks. Please make sure you get your knockouts played before this date or risk playing on greens that might not be as good for a short period. Extensions will not be given as the period to play your games has already been extended compared to previous years.
GENTS MAIL ON SUNDAY
Well its great news again for team Hornsea as under the guidance of Sam Middleton the team have another win and move on now to the 8th round. The latest win was over Saltburn Golf Club and saw Hornsea go through 4 - 1 with impressive wins for Andy Fox, Mark Cooke, Sam Middleton and Leigh Gawley. Our only player to loose was Nathan Wright. Saltburn had brought a very strong side so this really was a great win. Well played boys and good luck in the next round.
GENTS SCRATCH LEAGUE
Well it has happened again to Hornsea. This time it's the gents A team that play in the 1st Division Scratch League that have had a fantastic season and went into the last game away at Hull on Tuesday evening (which is always a tough game) needing 1.5 points to win the league. Unfortunately though the Hornsea team lost 4 - 0 to hand the title to Hull. Gutted for all the team is an understatement after such a great season. Well played to all that have represented the team and I'm sure next year the title will be ours.
The B team which have also had a great year went into an away game at Boothferry needing a good win to lift the 3rd Division title on Wednesday evening. This time we were 1 point behind Boothferry so again a good result was required to overturn this. We had a strong team out and they all performed well. Unfortunately again though Hornsea came up .5 short after a 2-2 draw and like the A team have finished 2nd in the league after a great season. As mentioned by one of the members, at times we have had too rely on higher handicappers to make up the numbers. You should be proud to be asked to represent your club and should make every effort to play. Amazing after a full season .5 was the difference.
Can I just thank Sam Middleton for all his hard work in organising both teams this year. It was a great effort and I know all the players and myself at the club appreciate what you do. Thanks Sam.
LADIES SCRATCH TEAM
Last Wednesday the Ladies Scratch Team travelled to Otley for their final league match. Confidence was high following the home win however in hot conditions and following the 36 hole scratch cup the day before Hornsea ladies went down 5 - 2. It has been a fantastic season for the Scratch Team ladies achieving the highest league position in recent years.
The squad Angela Clappison, Rosie Atkin, Sharon Cane, Lyndis Johns, Nicky Salzl, Caroline Barker, Wendy Lockwood, Rosemary Turner, Myra Smith & Mags Gee. Congratulations to all the players. Onward and upwards!!!
LADIES A TEAM
The "A" team unfortunately lost 4-3 to Sandmoor on Tuesday 26th July. However it was a valiant try with all 3 ladies at the rear having to give 6 shots and all loosing on the 18th. It was so disappointing as we could have possibly made the finals had we won but there is always next year!!!
I would like to give my heart felt thanks to all the ladies who played for the "A" team and gave their best!! Mags Gee, Rosemary Turner, Myra Smith,Cath Caley, Sue Robinson, Sarah Stonier, Jean Prout, Jan Jackson, Wendy Lockwood, Judy Thornton, Nicky Salzl, Angela Clappison, Lyndis Johns, Barbara Teal and myself have been in the team.
Chris Gregory
"A" Team Captain
TUESDAY CLUB
28 played this week and a fantastic score of 43pts by Bill Railton was the clear winner this week from Brian Hawksworth who managed 40pts. Chris Reed won the nearest the pin on the 18th. I would love to see the latest standings as quite a few will now have the 10 score in and I think the overall table could look interesting.
This week's blog consists of the following: Captains Away Day at Holme Hall, last Major of the year, group sessions for everyone.
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