PROFESSIONAL SHOP
Well it's that time of year I'm afraid to say when the winter stock starts to arrive. This last week saw new gents clothing from Puma and Callaway. Please keep your eye on the shop and the website if you don't want to miss out on some of the best golf and après clothing around.
www.wrightgolfshop.co.uk
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
On Monday Yvonne and I celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary. My mum gave me this photo which was taken on the putting green at Hornsea. If you look carefully it is amazing how much the trees have grown in the background.
HULL & DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
Last Thursday saw the start of the gent's winter alliances and what a start for Hornsea it was too. Withernsea hosted the first event and one of the first pairs out on the course was Adrian Rosindale and Lee Nicholson. They both played their part in a fantastic score of 63 which led all day and finished winning by 2 clear shots. Hornsea also took joint 2nd with a 65 from Stuart Branton and Mark Cooke. Let's hope this form continues all season. The next event is on the 17th at Springhead.
MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE
So how are you all doing at trying to encourage any new full members to join? Each one you get will make your subscription £100 less next year if they re-join in April. This offer is only available for the month of September.
Click here to see the poster and detials.
Thursday 3rd September - Midweek Stableford
1st James Webster 39pts £25, 2nd Mark Edgar 39pts £15, 3rd Carl Cunningham 39pts £10
2's Comp - Only 10 people entered the 2's this week and 4 people made a 2 so only £2.50 each too Allan Scarlett, Carl Cunningham, Chris Wilson and Stewart Taylor. Al I can say is it's better than the £1 you started with!!
Saturday 5th September - Gold Medal 5th and final round
Division 1
1st Michael Hinkins 80/10/70 £25, 2nd Paul Sellers 80/9/71 £15, 3rd Andy Marson 78/6/72 £10
Division 2
1st Dave Hill 81/12/69 £25, 2nd Tony Sproats 84/13/71 £15, 3rd Peter Smith 84/12/72 £10
Division 3
1st Ben Carter 91/19/72 £25, 2nd Shaun Smith 92/19/73 £15, 3rd Colin Porrett 90/17/73 £10
2's comp - £9.40 each, Paul Lockwood, Michael Hinkins, Rich Tucker, Malcolm Parker, Jon Mitchell, Dave Egerton, Brian Coggrave, Martin Scargill, Tom Elder & Ian Pearson. Also making 2's but not in the 2's comp, Doug Lloyd and Manny Gray. I wonder if they will enter next time???
Can I yet again please ask that all entrants in club competitions to fill in their cards correctly with all details and your entry number. 18 people this week either didn't put an entry number on their card or somehow put the wrong number or the same number as someone else!!!
After 5 rounds of the Gold Medals the final standings are below. We shall review the scoring and how it has gone over the winter months in the golf meetings. If you have any comments please contact me by email by clicking here.
Click here to see the Order of Merit Nett Scores. Click here to see the Order of Merit Gross Scores.
Sunday 6th September - Junior Stableford
1st Robert Rix 55pts!!!!, 2nd Harry Anderson 39pts, 3rd Alfred Anderson 38pts
You will all be pleased to hear that Robert's handicap has come down from 35 to 23. Now that's a good effort. Well done Robbie.
Sunday 6th September - Ladies Sunday Challenge
1st Debbie Goddard-Taylor 38pts, 2nd Christine Greggory 33pts, 3rd Pam Mounfield 33pts
Tuesday 8th September - Challenge Cup
1st Angela Clappison 35pts, 2nd Julie Wright 34pts, 3rd Eileen Johnson 32pts
Saturday 12th - Wiles Cup Qualifier & Better Ball
Sunday 13th - Filey Exchange
Tuesday 15th - Ladies RNLI
Thursday 17th - Mid Week Stableford
KNOCKOUT FINALS DAY 20th SEPTEMBER
Please see below the times of the games that we have been able to arrange for the 20th. Some people are lucky enough to be in more than one final or are away for the finals day. It would be great to see members coming to support and watch if possible. Good luck to all.
8.30 & 1.00 Maw Scratch Cup - Leigh Gawley v Barry Peasgood (Referee Howard Palmer)
1.10 Holmes Ramsden Salver - Martin Champs v Paul Lockwood
1.20 Cutting Cup - Garry Murdoch v James Leonard
1.30 Veterans Cup - Bill Railton v Peter Stamford
1.40 Lotherington Cup - Darrell Slingsby v Ross Meggison
1.50 Terry Hall Cups - Stuart Branton & Mark Cooke v Terry Clappison & Peter Mounfield
DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES
Rees Brown and Leigh Gawley last Saturday played there 7th round match in the Daily Mail Foursomes and won. They are now through to the finals which will be played at the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club from Sunday 18th October to Tuesday 20th October. It would be nice if we could maybe get a few to go and support them. The first round of competition starts at 8am on the 19th. Good luck boys.
CAPTAINS CHALLENGE
This Sunday saw us take up the challenge of David Schofield and Len Fitchett. What a great game it was too with a little gentle banter on the way!! Even though they both tried hard, Dave even playing a shot back handed, our unbeaten record remains intact after we beat them 3&2. We also won the front 9 and back 9 and had 5 bits. Can I thank them both for not only been great company but for also making a generous donation to the charity.
TUESDAY CLUB
Another sign that summer is nearly over is that the Tuesday Club season is nearly at an end. The last week to count is Tuesday 22nd September. As of the 1st September this was the leader board so all is to play for in the coming weeks especially as Pat Slaven last Tuesday had a great score of 44pts which won the evening by 7 clear shots!! Best score this week was 37 points from Chris Faure who beat the man on form this season Bill Railton and Dave Laughton came 3rd all on countback.
ROLSTON BAR TROPHY
Players who have carded 8 rounds or more in this year's Tuesday Club are eligible to play in the Rolston Bar Trophy which is played in conjunction with the Mid Week Stableford on Thursday 24th September. A presentation will follow this event. Tee times are available between 1pm and 2pm.
CAPTAINS AWAY DAY
Last Thursday saw 28 of us go to Selby for the Captains away day. What a great day we all had too as we were all looked after very well and the course was in fantastic condition. We played a better ball Stableford off full handicap and the scoring was very good. Tony Hood and Charlie Betts won with a great score of 46pts. They won by 1 shot from Barry Jacobs and Paul Hitchen. In 3rd place Phil Kitchen and Tim Hatchett scored 43 and taking 4th place with 42pts, Peter Frith and Chris Raw. Well done to all the prize winners. Can I apologise for not taking any photo's as I had to rush off to Ikea as I was trying to miss the traffic. I failed!!! This Sunday sees an exchange with Filey. Can all those going on the bus please make sure you are at the club early as it will be leaving at 7.45 prompt. It will not wait.
Click here to see the times for Filey. Those highlighted have paid for the bus.
GREENS
This week, the greens have been pencil tined after all the wet weather we have had to help them breathe. The greens were sprayed last week with a fungicide as there is quite a bit of fusarium about due to the wet and warm weather. This will be followed up with iron, seaweed and potassium feed for colour and to "harden" turf. We have been prepping the area on 12th for seeding which is looking good. We are starting to get regular leaf fall now but still plenty of cutting to be done as grass is still growing quickly.
PAUL GIBSON - PGA TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
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