Stretton Wright

After being a junior member here, then working for Brian Thompson as his assistant for nearly 7 years the Club here at Hornsea really has been and still is a big part of my life.

This doesn’t make me the longest-serving Professional here at Hornsea though, as those of you that remember my Great Uncle Percy Wright, was here as Professional for 24 years. 1954 to 1978. He left before I had started playing which many people often ask.

My job here has definitely changed over the years but I still enjoy the challenge of what each day brings. I have become a little greyer since starting but I blame my kids rather than the golf club for that!

It is great then that on Saturday the members listed below have qualified for the Stretton Wright Champion of Champions Trophy which has kindly been donated by David Blanchard this year's Gents Captain to mark my 20 years’ of service to the Club, this will now be played for each year. Many thanks, David for arranging this. It does mean a lot to me.

The Inflations are making a return to Hornsea

It has been a good few years since The Inflations performed at Hornsea and if you haven’t seen them trust me they are great.

They will be performing at the Captains Finale Social event which is on Friday 15th November.

Tickets are limited so please make sure you book your tickets with Emma behind the bar to avoid disappointment. Watch the video below to see what they can offer!

Sky Caddie - Captain Challenge

On Monday Captain Dave and I travelled across to Headingley Golf Club to play in the North Region Qualifier for the Sky Caddie Pro – Captain Challenge.

The format was a better ball Stableford and trust me conditions were a tad damp underfoot with standing water all over. Despite travelling through and back in rain we got away with it whilst out playing though as we only had a couple of light showers.

We both played ok but it was one of those days when if one of us had a bad hole we both did! We finished with 38 points which gave us a tied 12th place finish. 43 won it and looking back yes we could have done that and been on our way to Italy for the grand finale. Here is a picture of Dave hitting his tee shot to about 12 feet on their signature par 3 17th hole.

Click here for full list of results >

Captain's Weekend 2020

Just a date for all your diaries. Next year Gents Captain’s Weekend we be on the 11th and 12th July. We are giving you plenty of notice as each year many of you say you wouldn’t have booked holidays or trips away if you had known. No excuse for next year now!

Fantasy Golf

Gareth Laycock has topped this week's standings narrowly beating Darrell Slingsby who has now extended his lead in the overall standings. I wonder if he will now be able to hang on with some big money events still to come. Gareth’s good week lifted him a little but he is still towards the wrong end of the overall table which Tom Broadley is looking for a very strong finish or he could well finish well last by a considerable distance!

Junior AM-AM

There are still some times available for the Junior Fundraising Am-Am which is on Sunday 20th October. Please support your juniors as they are the future of golf.

The sheet is in The Rolston Bar, and the event is open to members and visitors.

Seniors news

Seniors Betterball Open

Yesterday our Senior section organised a Better Ball Open. I shall put a report on how they got on here next week.

Pictures from the course

Stunning pictures taken on Saturday morning

Many thanks to Dave Goundry for sending me some great pictures on Saturday morning. He really is a talented photographer and I often use his photo’s to help promote the club in social media posts. If any of you have pets or you are in need of a photographer he does some amazing photoshoots.

Check out some of his pictures on his Facebook page by clicking here.

So I’m starting with Shaun Prout who found himself in a slightly awkward position on the 6th hole with a tree definitely in the way of his stance!

Now many of you will know I am not a fan of snakes and I couldn’t believe it when Lindsay Ward showed me this picture of one that was on the 13th green on Saturday. It wasn’t very big but shows they are still about!

How many of you could do with one of these after 9 holes. A vending machine selling golf balls!

On Saturday morning we had what was the start of a week of some fantastic sunrises. You need to be up early though to catch them as I was for this quick video. Good to see golfers were already using the range at this time if you wonder what the noises are.

Greens news

Gareth's September greens report

Click here for Gareth’s full report.

Since Gareth wrote this we have had roughly another 50mm of rain. The course is holding up well considering but please think about where you are going. If you are playing with ride-on buggy users and they go where they shouldn’t please make sure you tell them at the time and don’t just come into the shop and tell us. They always tell us they never go where they shouldn’t!

Shop news

Check your spikes

After all the recent rain make sure you all check your spikes on your golf shoes. I always play in metal spikes from this time of year as I don’t want to be slipping and falling on my bum. If you want us to check them for you please bring them into the shop and we shall give you an honest opinion if they need replacing or not. Better to be safe than sorry!

Competition results

Mid Week Stableford 3rd October

Scott Taylor won with 5 pars beating David Phillips by 5 points.

1st - £25 - Scott Taylor - 43pts
2nd - £15 - David Phillips - 38pts
3rd - £10 - Jon Bickerdike - 38pts

2’s Comp – Paul Robinson was the only 2 today and wins £28.

Autumn Centenary Silver Medal inc Freeport Cup 5th October

Andrew Fox won division 1 going out in 36 coming back in 37 with 3 birdies and 11 pars beating Nick Raybould by 2 shots. Mark Cooke won division 2 going out in 43 coming back in 39 with 2 birdies and 6 pars beating Stuart Naylor by 1 shot. Kevin Taylor won division 3 going out in 46 coming back in 40 with 1 birdie and 8 pars beating Steve Robinson by 6 shots.

Division 1

1st - £25 - Andrew Fox - (73 - 5 = 68)
2nd - £15 - Nick Raybould - (69 - -1 = 70)
3rd - £10 - Andy Marson - (77 - 7 = 70)

Division 2

1st - £25 - Mark Cooke - (82 - 14 = 68)
2nd - £15 - Stuart Naylor - (80 - 11 = 69)
3rd - £10 - David Smith - (88 - 16 = 72)

Division 3

1st - £25 - Kevin Taylor - (86 - 21 = 65) Freeport Cup Winner
2nd - £15 - Steve Robinson - (90 - 19 = 71)
3rd - £10 - Matthew Arnold - (88 - 17 = 71)

2’s Comp – Jonathan Raw, Andy Dinsdale, Leigh Gawley, Neil Jordan, Sam Nicholson & Stuart McKee £15.33 each.

Ladies October Medal 8th October

Rosie Atkin won division 1 going out in 46 coming back in 39 with 8 pars beating Tracy Worsnop in a card play-off. Liz Wrigglesworth won division 2 going out in 53 coming back in 44 with 3 pars beating Sue Howell by 5 shots.

Division 1

1st - Rosie Atkin - (85 - 13 = 72)
2nd - Tracy Worsnop - (90 - 18 = 72)
3rd - Barbara Teal - (89 - 14 = 75)

Division 2

1st - Liz Wrigglesworth - (97 - 21 = 76)
2nd - Sue Howell - (103 - 22 = 81)
3rd - Margaret Moore - (111 - 25 = 86)

Entering Club Competitions

Can I just remind all the gents members that when you sign in to enter a competition you have some responsibilities.

1.) Put your name on the entry sheet and pay your entry fee.
2.)Fill in details on your scorecard correctly including competition, name, date, handicap and entry number.
3.) On completion put your cards through the computer in the Rolston Bar and return your card to the box.

Please make sure you do this even if you no return. It really isn’t that hard. By not putting your card through the computer does not stop you getting your handicap up but just creates problems in finishing the competition off. If one person does this it takes about 15 minutes longer.

Last Saturday it took over an hour longer than it should. Funny how everyone can manage to do it if they have a good score! To those that do it correctly which most of you do thank you.

Upcoming competitions

What's coming up?

Saturday 12th October – Individual Stableford inc Stretton Wright Champion of Champions Trophy.
Sunday 13th October – Individual Stableford Inc Mark Hurn Qualifier.
Tuesday 15th October – Ladies Day.
Wednesday 16th October – Seniors Don White Trophy and AGM.
Thursday 17th October – Mid Week Stableford.

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PING G410 Plus driver

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