July 2009
July 2009
Captain’s Day
The Captains are hosts this Sunday with prizes galore. See the poster for details. Poster…
Centurion Open
A personal best score from Alison Chadwick earned Alison 2nd place (net 63) – well done Alison! The overall winner was an entrant from Altons Golfing Society – 62. A sub-par round from Jamie Cushing of Putney Park was highly commendable. Best man for RPGC was John Ritchie @ 68. Nearest the pin prizes were available at all par 3s – and also a novel nearest the pin @ 14. Results…
Handicaps incorporate latest NAPGC event at Trent Park where CSS was SSS at par 70 (36 points).
Bontor Trophy
The Men made it three wins in a row in a closely contested match. Report…
Monthly Medal
Ladies
Alison Chadwick made light of difficult blustery conditions to win the July Monthly Medal with an excellent net 65. Di Jackett came second with a net 71. Results…
Men
Captain Richard Owen came into form to win with a very creditable 64, two ahead of Lee Eden with John Morris a shot further behind. Results…
John’s 67 leaves him currently tied with Stan Potts after round 5 of the Grand Medal Trophy. R5 Leader board…
Association Trophy
Putney Park took all the honours – first 12 places. The winner was Andy Richardson with a one under par 68 net 64 with PP Handicap secretary Russell Barter 2nd – 65. For RPGC, Jess Melville, John Morris and John Ahad had 69s, being separated by back 9s. Maureen Slade was best lady with 71. Results…
No handicap changes arose in the round where CSS was reduced by one from SSS 68. Men’s handicap list…
Men’s Invitation
The pairing Paul Doran & Cheryl Woodhouse were clears winners in the Men’s Invitation. Report…
Men’s Invitation
For those playing in the Men’s Invitation this Saturday, you’ll want to know the first tee time is 10:30.
For further information or assistance locating a partner contact Captain Richard Owen. He’s waiting for your call.
Match reports
The web site has been updated with reports from several recent matches. The reports are in the normal places and for convenience are linked here.
Club Championship Rd 2 & RPGC Open
Ladies
Another fine day saw some excellent scoring with several competitors playing to better than handicap and the CSS moved down one to 70.
Club Championship
The 2009 Club Champion is Harriet Carr who maintained her lead from the first round with a gross 79 and hence an aggregate 162. In second place was Sheena Harrington with an aggregate 177. R2… | Final results…
Handicap Cup
Jayne Maxwell shot a net 69 and her aggregate score of 140 means that she moved up two places to win the Handicap Cup for the third year running. Runner-up was Lia Donath with an aggregate 144. R2… | Final results…
Pembroke Cup
Julie Smyth’s net 69 and hence a net aggregate 136 meant that she maintained her lead from the first round to win the Pembroke Cup, notwithstanding a net 68 from Jinni Beacham which gave her a net aggregate 138 and the runner-up spot. R2… | Final results…
Men
The Victor Ludorum with a 78 in the first Club Championship round and 75 in second and 66 & 63 in the Handicap Trophy and winner of the RP Open is Jason Loubser. Well done Jason! R2 results…
James Inglis finished 2nd in the senior division a shot behind on 154 with Paul Appleton a further shot back on 155. Senior results…
Graeme Syme posted a net 65 in the 2nd round to finish 2nd in the Handicap Trophy with John Morris 3rd. Handicap results…
John Morris shot 83 in both rounds to take the Junior division club championship 3 ahead of 1st round leader Julian James. Junior results…
RPGC Open
RPGC representation was strong in the Richmond Park GC Open, with 5 of the first 6 places – John Pieters returning a 64 and Sonia Innis finishing best lady on 67. RPGC Open results…
The individual winners of the ‘hole’ prizes were as follows:
- Nearest the pin on the 16th – Martin Smith of Ruskie Hall to a distance of roughly 3 feet.
- Ladies’ longest drive on the 17th – Christine Stewart
- Men’s longest drive on the 17th – a monster drive of about 320 yards from our new member Gavin Wyatt left him a chip of about 40 yards from the front of the 17th green.
- Nearest the pin on the 18th – a drive of 246 yards left Toby Hunt pin-high with a putt of just 5 inches!
Special congratulations clearly go to both Gavin and Toby for their outstanding golf shots.