The early rain cleared but conditions proved testing. An in-form Graeme Syme sparkled to win with 69, just one ahead of Gurpal Sekhon. President Julie Smith was best lady on the day with a 73, just piping Susan Smith on a back 9 count back. Results…

CSS was unchanged at SSS 70. Men’s handicap list…

Against the run of play, Paul Doran recorded his lifetime best score with 44 points (45 off his handicap). Well done Paul. In second place, 8 points away, was Stan Potts. Ladies generally performed well with 3 – Lia Donath, Janet Fox and Louise Williams – returning 34 points; the latter 2 regretting not entering the sweep. Results…

The competition doubled as the NAPGC Stableford qualifier and entrants are indicated on the results sheet.

Men’s CSS was reduced from SSS 37 points to 36 points with 2 changes to playing handicaps. Men’s handicap list…

Students of handicapping will be interested to know that Toby Hunt had 3 scores for the day since he signed for a higher score at a hole than actually taken:

• 33 points off his natural handicap for handicap record purposes
• 32 points for men’s NAPGC (competition result off natural handicap)
• 31 points for Shaw Cup (competition result with shot deducted to determine result for mixed handicap)

Who said handicapping was supposed to be simple!

The low handicap pairing of Tracy Wright and Kerry Sargeant was at the head of a close finish amongst a large group, with just 6 points separating the top 12 games. More…

A number of players played matches on this day which reduced the number of competitors, but a very clear winner emerged. Lee Eden triumphed with 37 points, 4 ahead of nearest rival Stan Potts. Best lady was Doreen Dolby with 31 points earning a sweep envelope. Results…

The results reveal that Sonia Inniss was one of just 2 players to record a ‘2′ and further down a scoring analysis of the mixed field will fascinate statisticians.

With no Category 1-3 men coming within 2 of SSS 35 points, the round was declared a ‘Reduction Only’ round for the men – a highly unusual event. Men’s handicap list…

Ladies

Congratulations to Sheena Harrington who was the winner of the May Monthly Medal with a net 75. In 2nd place, 2 shots behind, was Rosalind Lake. Results…

This was a Reduction Only round for handicap.

Men

This was clearly a round which Guy could get his teeth into. With not a carie in the world he proceeded with a dismissive attitude of crowns on the greens with only decay visible at the 7th. A beaming sparkling smile at the clubhouse told all – a glorious 61. Results…

Grand Medal R3 Leader board…

Paul Doran is crowned as both the Coronation Cup and April Monthly Medal winner with a net 66, two clear of Graeme Syme. Best lady was Veronica Mitchell 74 on a count back last 3 from Louise Williams. Results…

Ladies

The Ladies’ April Monthly Medal, re-arranged from 6th April when the courses were unplayable due to snow, was finally won by Veronica Mitchell on net 75 who beat Louise Williams on the back 9. Results…

The CSS increased by 3 and this was a non-qualifier for handicapping. Ladies handicap list…

The 27th April was also the qualifier for the NAPGC Ladies’ Championship of England which 10 ladies entered. The winners of the Silver (Julie Smith – net 78) and Bronze Divisions (Veronica Mitchell – net 75) are guaranteed a place in the final which takes place at Abbotsley GC on Sunday 17th August.

Men

Paul Doran won the postponed April Monthly Medal by two from Graeme Syme, with Nigel Marsh and Arthur Dolby a further shot back. Paul received his medal after dinner on the Coombe Wood Away Day. Results…

Men’s CSS was reduced from SSS 70 to 69 giving a couple of handicap changes. Men’s handicap list…

Grand Medal R2 Leader board…

The pairing of Louise Williams & Nigel Marsh won the day in what turned out to be a close competition. More…