Richard Owen
Richard Owen
Kelso Hamilton Quarter Final
Richmond Park B (Adrian Wells and Julian James) were beaten 2 up by Reigate Heath on the Prince’s course. The Reigate Heath team went up early then we came back and were two up and looking good, however then they worked to three up. By the 18th tee we’d got them back down to 1 up, but they had the better final hole. Good match played in good spirit.
NAPGC Ballantyne pairs matchplay
Following a bye in Round 1, the Richmond Park team played South Bucks (The South Buckinghamshire) on the Prince’s course, on a breezy and occasionally showery Bank Holiday Monday. The result was a 2:1 win for Richmond Park, who will now play Tilgate Forest B in Round 3.
Our first pair (Paul Green and Richard Owen) started with a birdie win on the first hole but then exchanged holes and it was all square after the 10th. Richard then birdied the 11th and won the 12, making it 2up and the match was closed out by Paul on the 16th, for a 3&2 win.
Our second pair (Justin Wildman and Mel Dunn) were up against stiff opposition playing well (and had to give shots), losing on the 14th hole, 5&4.
Our third pair (Russell Stewart and Adrian Wells) gradually piled the pressure on their opponents during the front 9, being 5up at the turn. They then went on to be 6up after 11 holes and closed their match out 5&4 on the 14th. Our star player was Russell, who had a fantastic day on the greens.
The games were played in a competitive but convivial atmosphere and the teams enjoyed drinks and pizza together on the veranda after play.
Surrey Fives Round 3
Reigate Hill came to Richmond Park and played a close match against us, unfortunately beating us 3:2. The match was played in a good spirit.
Kelso Hamilton 2025
RPGC entered 2 teams in the Kelso Hamilton East 4BBB knockout in 2025. The Richmond Park 1 team comprised Richard Owen & Alan Treacy; The Richmond Park 2 team comprised Adrian Wells and Julian James.
The Richmond Park 1 team had a bye in the first round but lost 4&3 away to Walton Heath Artisans in Round 2.
The Richmond Park 2 team beat Dulwich & Sydenham 2 in Round 1 (on Prince’s); it was a tight match until the 17th and we won 2&1. The team then beat Surrey Downs 2 in Round 2, which we chose to play away although drawn at home. It was one of those days when our putts went in, particularly Julian’s, while theirs didn’t and they accepted defeat with very good grace.
In Round 3, Bill Norman (standing in for the injured Julian James) and Adrian Wells beat Surbiton 1 4&3, playing at home on Prince’s. The team built a 5 hole lead by the 10th and were never really threatened, thanks in large part to Bill’s good play in what was his best round ever.
2025 Surrey Fives
Following a bye in Round 1, our Surrey Fives team played Shirley Park A (away) in Round 2 and scored a great win, prevailing 3-2.
In the opening match Joe Goncalves played very well but met a steely opponent and went down to a 2&1 defeat.
Angus Robertson didn’t play well but managed to squeeze a 1 Up win by making a birdie on the 18th.
Sunny Lall had a close game and spectacularly levelled by holing from off the green on the 18th…..but then lost on the 19th hole.
The ever-steady John Perkins also had a close game but came through to win 1 Up.
Anchor-man Justin Wildman secured the overall victory winning his game comfortably, 6&5.
In Round 3 the team will play either Woodcote Park or Reigate Hill B.
Midweek Charity Trophy
An overcast mild morning (without the forecast mist/fog thankfully) and the sun came out around midday to make it a pleasant and relatively wind-less day. Both the fairways and the greens could have done with a visit from the mowers and the course was playing ‘long’ due to a lack of run and the numerous wormcasts on some fairways.
Early starters Russell Stewart and Gerard Quinn set the pace with 36 and 35 points respectively only to be overtaken by Peppe’s 37 points in Game 3 of the mid-morning starters. However that was quickly overtaken by Leigh Drake’s winning score of 40 points and Peter Fisher’s 2nd place 37. There were no birdies on the Par 3’s but Brett birdied both the 2nd and 3rd holes. Peppe had the best front 9 (23 points) and Peter Fisher & Leigh both had 21 points on the back 9.
Unfortunately for Peter Fisher he didn’t enter the sweep, so the sweep prizes go to Leigh, Peppe, Stewart, Peter Miller and Gerard Quinn (£18, £13, £10, £7, £4 respectively). All the competition entry monies go to charity.
Friday Sweep
A warm sunny day without significant wind – ideal for golf.
Naveed continued his fine form in the Midweek Club Championship with a gross 71 (3 over par) to win comfortably with 39 points. Taking 2nd place (after a score entry correction) was Charlie Haines on 36 points. Gerrard Quinn takes 3rd place on countback, being the best of 3 players on 35 points – the 18th hole being critical. (Gerrard got his 2 points, Mike Assender followed up his consecutive birdies on the 16th and 17th with a double bogey 6 for 1 point, and Mike Jones had a blob).
Friday Sweep
After overnight rain, it was a dry, mainly sunny, very windy but not unpleasant day for golf on the Duke’s course.
Scores were probably depressed a little by the wind and the top three all scored 36 points, 3 clear of Cheryl and Teddy, both on 33 points. Colin Price came out top on countback (17 out and 19 back), Richard Owen 2nd with 19 out and 17 back, and Leigh Drake 3rd with 20 out and 16 back. There were just 2 birdies, Colin’s 2 on the 10th and Naveed’s 3 on the index 1 14th.
Sweep pay out to the top 3.
NAPGC Ballantyne – National Semi-Final
Richmond Park won their National Semi-Final match by 2 to1 points against Wycombe Heights B at Thorney Park (neutral course) on a warm and sunny Sunday afternoon. The team will now play at the NAPGC National Finals at Thornbury Park golf course, near Bristol, on Saturday September 28th. The wins at Thorney Park in this round of the pairs matchplay competition came from Uli Katte & Adrian Wells (4&3) and Paul Green & Tamas Ladacs (1 up); Mark Bean & Richard Owen narrowly lost their game 2&1. A photo of the winning team at the 18th green after the match is pictured below.
NAPGC Ballantyne Trophy 2024
Richmond Park won their Area Final match 2.5points : 0.5 points against Addington Court at The Oaks Golf Centre (neutral course) on a warm, cloudy then turning sunny day. The team will now play a National Semi-Final against Wycombe Heights B at another neutral course, with the winner going to the National Finals at Thornbury, near Bristol, towards the end of September. The wins at The Oaks in this pairs matchplay competition came from Paul Green & Tamas Ladacs (2&1) and Mark Bean & Richard Owen (4&3), with Richard Back & Adrian Wells claiming a half, after fighting back from 4 down.
In the previous round, on June 23rd, the team played at Portsmouth Golf Club and secured a 2:1 win, with Paul Green & Tamas Ladacs winning 6&5 and Mark Bean & Richard Owen winning 3&2. Richard Back & Uli Katte were our 3rd pair, going down 3&2.
In our first round, on May 26th, the team played at Tilgate Forest and secured a 2:1 win. Richard Back & Uli Katte won their match 4&3 and Paul Green & Adrian Wells finished 1up. Pete Goodall & Tamas Ladacs were our 3rd pair, going down 3&2.