For the Men we had a very comfortable winner in Russell Wakefield from Bath who scored a very impressive 81 points over the 2 days. Russell plays off a handicap of 12, but probably not for much longer! All results can be seen below.

Both courses were very popular with the members and I’m sure that our next visit will be eagerly anticipated.

The next event is the Tour to Salzburg, Austria on September 3^rd – 10^th which is followed by the final meeting of 2011 at Bradford and Moortown on September 28/29^th.

Brian

 63 GSGB members competed for the Scratch Cups on the 20^th and 21^st June at Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire.

Glorious sunshine greeted us on Day 1, as everyone prepared for the tough challenge that lay ahead on the wonderful Hotchkin course. The huge bunkers and heather meant that some of the scores were on the low side but everyone enjoyed playing an excellent venue that is regularly ranked as the best inland course in Britain. The course was in excellent condition considering the lack of rain over the four previous months and was very much enjoyed by the members.

The Men’s Day 1 prizes were won by Tim Russell with 33 points beating, Robert Hill on the back 9. Jane Bradburn won the Ladies Day 1 prize with 28 points beating Christine Hinchcliffe, also on the back 9.  A full list of prize winners can be seen below.  

GSGB Chairman Alan Golbourn spoke at Dinner and presented the Woodhall Spa Junior Organiser, Mr Barry Chapman, with a cheque for £500 towards the club’s junior section.

Barry spoke of his pride in the club’s successes over the years with their Juniors. In particular with Holly Clyburn who represented GB & I in the 2010 Curtis Cup.

Day 2 was played on the more modern Bracken course and although overhead conditions were cloudier, the rain stayed away. The Bracken course is also a stiff test with a number of water hazards and very undulating greens. Although a completely different type of challenge everyone enjoyed the course.   

The Men’s Day 2 winners were Giles Hinchcliffe with 37 points and David Young with 36.

The Ladies winners were Ruth Kirby Smith with 31 points followed by Joyce Storer on 29.

The Handicap Aggregate prize for Men went to Alan Percival with 88 points. The Ladies Handicap Aggregate was won by Freda Brier with 56 points.

The Scratch Cups were won by Alan Golbourn with a total of 56 points and Gillian Curley with 46 points. Congratulations to all winners. The 2010 Scratch winners, Tony and Denise Parker also joined us for the two days but decided not to play as Woodhall Spa is their home course.

The next event is the AGM Meeting which will take place at Carden Park on July 22^{nd –} 24^th.

 Brian

RESULTS SHEET

GSGB members competed for The King of Morocco Cup and Society Salver in Surrey on the 17^th/18^th May. Day 1 was at Camberley Heath GC which is a beautiful course amongst the sand and heather of Surrey’s heathland belt. 62 members enjoyed good weather on both days, the late starters getting ten minutes or so of light rain on the first day. The course was in excellent condition and was very much enjoyed by the members. The 1^st day men’s prize was won by Alan Percival with 36 points beating Tim Russell, last year’s winner, on the back 9.

Liz Clark won the Ladies 1^st day prize with 29 points beating Jill Slater on the back 9.  A full list of prize winners can be seen below. 

GSGB Chairman Alan Golbourn spoke at Dinner and presented the Camberley Heath Captain, Ian Walton with a cheque for £500 towards the club’s junior section. The club was also represented at dinner by the Captain’s wife, Cherry.

Day 2 at Woking GC began at 9.10a.m. using 3 different tees to start the round. Woking is a stunning golf course in wonderful condition and was enjoyed by everyone. The course is currently ranked at number 80 in Golf World’s Top 100 Courses of Britain and Ireland.

The day 2 men’s winners were George Clark with 37 points followed by Ian Edwards on 34, who pipped Michael Bullas on the back 9. The ladies found scoring easier on day 2, Margaret Pugh winning with 32 points closely followed by Celia Edwards on 31.

The aggregate runner-up prizes went to Gillian Curley with 61 points and Brian O’Connell with 74 points. The Society Salver was won by Denise Parker with 65 points and The King of Morocco Cup was won by Michael Curley with a very impressive total of 76 points. Congratulations to all winners, particularly Denise who won playing off a 4 handicap.

After lunch Chairman Alan Golbourn presented the prizes. This was the first visit of the GSGB to Woking and I’m sure that the members are looking forward to returning in the future.

The next Meeting will take place at Woodhall Spa on June 20^th/21^st. There are a small number of available places if anyone wishes to join us.

Brian Ward

RESULTS SHEET-

The GSGB are delighted to announce that Berwick-Upon-Tweed (Goswick) Golf Club have joined our list of Participating Clubs. Regularly used as an Open Qualifying course, Goswick is a wonderful links of real character. The course was originally laid out by James Braid in 1890 and sits amongst the sand dunes between the sea and the Kings Cross to Edinburgh railway line.

You can contact the Club Secretary, Mr Ian Alsop on: 01289 387256 or by email: goswickgc@btconnect.com 

We hope to be visiting St Mellion in 2012 with a members meeting.

For any more information please contact Matt McDerra on 01579 352021.

Keep checking the website for news of another highly rated golf club joining us soon.