Newsletter
16th May 2019
HP Kelly Cup
Please note that the sponsor has decided to change the format for the HP Kelly Cup from an individual stableford to a team stableford. The format now is teams of four with two scores per hole to count. Prizes: Winning Team; Runners-up; Nearest the Pins on the par 3s.
Coaching
Initially coaching will be available at the Club on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. I also have an indoor golf studio at home, so if you want a session that is not weather dependant it’s available.
My website, where you will be able to book lessons etc, is currently under construction and will be up and running very soon. You can also get golfing advice on my Facebook page, Tee It Up.
If you want to contact me my details are: Telephone. 452262: Email: john@jdtinsley.co.uk.
John Tinsley
Weekend Golf Report
By Marc Morley
Last Saturday saw fine conditions for the early starters in the Carrick Cup, kindly sponsored by Celtic Associates, with a total of 104 entries spread across all categories. The scoring reflected the conditions with Dan Hattersley returning a very fine score of 43 points ahead of Trev Mundell on 41 points. Finishing third was another early starter, Josh Cowley on 40 points. Best Junior went to Finlo Neale with 38 points. Best Lady was won by Claire Humphreys-Jones. Nearest the pins were won by Chris Oates on the 2nd, Fred Gray on the 8th, Tim Glover on the 13th and Nick Grounds on the 16th.
On Sunday Round 5 of the Tower Insurance sponsored stableford series took place with 31 players going out. Coming out on top once again and earning a severe handicap cut was Dan Hattersley with a remarkable score of 45 points. His handicap has gone from 16 at the start of the weekend to 10 in just 2 days! Second with another fine score of 39 points was Eric Drinkwater.
Prior to last weekend’s competitions, the conclusion of the Rowany Trophy took place. The match play results in the last 16 were A Corcoran beating P Holt on the 19th, T Mundell beating R Miller 1up, G Galloway beating N Gray 6&5, G Power beating M Morley 2&1, M Kewley beating R Bridson on the 19th, N Grounds beating P Thomas 1up, D Corrin beating P Mitchell on the 20th and D Wilcock beating D O’Hare 4&3. The Quarter Final results were Mundell beating Corcoran 4&2, Galloway beating Power on the 19th, Kewley beating Grounds 7&5 and Corrin beating Wilcock 1up. The semi-finals finished with Galloway beating Mundell 4&2 and Kewley winning on the 19th against Corrin. The final saw the match played in very good spirits with Greig Galloway taking on the defending champion Mike Kewley. The match was decided on the 17th green with Greig holding out to win 2&1.
This weekend’s fixtures sees the H P Kelly Cup, sponsored by Neil Gray, being played for on Saturday, and on Sunday a 9-hole open stableford.
MIXED SOCIAL GOLF
The dates for Mixed Socials are June 6th, July 25th and August 29th. These are all Thursday evening games beginning at 4.30pm. Sign-up sheets will be placed on locker rooms notice boards; if you haven’t played before, why not give it a try!
Falcon Cup
The draw for the Falcon Cup has been posted on the Notice Board in the Gents Locker Room. There is also a copy on the bar.
Presentation of Prizes
Please note that the next Presentation of Prizes will be on Wednesday 22nd May immediately after the Presentation of Prizes for Club Night – i.e. approximately 8.30pm.
Rules of Golf Booklets
The Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf Booklet are now available in the Clubhouse. Recommended reading!
JUNIORS
The Junior Club Nights are held each Tuesday through to September, starting at 4.30pm. The sessions last about an hour. We are looking for some additional volunteers to help marshal the younger juniors and provide some simple tuition. If you would like to help out, or find out more, please contact Fred Gray – 408115 / fred.gray@rowanygolfclub.com.
LADIES GET INTO GOLF SESSIONS
The Sunday morning sessions continue, with John Tinsley offering coaching. All are very welcome to come and join in the fun. We meet at 10.30.
CLUB NIGHTS
Every Wednesday. Tee reserved from 4pm to 6pm.
Come along and join in – sign up on the night.
If you would like to sponsor a Club Night competition, please see Bill Denard or Chick Kneen.
Spring Eclectic
The Entry Sheet for the 18-hole Gents Spring Eclectic is on the Notice Board in the Gents Locker Room.
The Tee Caddy
The Tee Caddy is open from 10am each day, and 9.30am Saturdays.