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I hope everyone enjoyed the Jubilee Weekend.  I think many players were at first perplexed by the ‘white’ flag on the 18th, which even from a distance was clearly on the front part of the green.  What a lovely surprise as one drew closer to find it was commemorating Her Majesty the Queen’s long reign.

 

Annabell Fuller


Good luck to Annabell, representing GB&I in the Curtis Cup for the third time!

 

This year’s Curtis Cup begins today and is being played at Merion Golf Club.

 

Dates for the Diary

 

Please keep an eye on the Upcoming Competitions section of Intelligent Golf, as the fun summer events are coming on quickly.

 

A brief summary:

Salute the Services (20th June)

This is a charity competition, this year benefitting the Fire Service. It is always a fantastic day.
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Ping Fourball Betterball (21st June)

Winners have the chance to go on to a regional event

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Club Championships (25/26th June)

This competition is open to all Full Playing Members with a Handicap Index of 16 or lower. Please enter even if you think you are on the higher side of the draw … the whims of the golf course should never be underestimated, so everyone has a chance.  Also, it is a special and prestigious event, and deserves a good turnout.

Lady Captain’s Day (28th June)

Please sign up individually or in teams of four

Sign up opens on Tuesday 14th June at 07:00 via IntelligentGolf

Jolleyheim Cup (5th July)

Formerly England v. Rest of the World, this format is loosely based on the Solheim Cup. Our two Captains, Jane Peel and Trish Boyington, will assemble their teams on the Piazza on the morning of the competition and announce the pairings.  The groups will then play 9 holes of 4BBB and 9 holes of foursomes, fighting for individual and team victory.

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Pro’s Day (8th July)

Teams of four, with best two to count on each hole, plus lots of on course prizes to be won; prizegiving to follow the golf

Sign up opens on Friday 10th June at 07:00 via IntelligentGolf

Competition Results

The ladies played a new fun format last week, which saw teams of three record one score on the first 6 holes, two on the next 6, and all three on the demanding closing holes.  Congratulations to:

  1. Inga Kempton, Emma Angood and Nicola Pearson (83)
  2. Sally Gesua, Cathy Stoddart and Gilly Webb-Wilson (80)
  3. Pippa Walker, Lydia Roper, Jackie Beedle 78)

The Ping Mixed Fourball Betterball resulted in four teams finishing with 41 points.  Congratulations to Astrid Drayson and her partner Danny Gesua, who were the winners on countback.

Another mixed competition, the Frankland Moore Married and Mixed fourball was held on the bank holiday Friday.  Congratulations to Suzanne and Jack Collins for winning the mixed trophy, and Astrid and Tim Drayson for winning the married trophy.

Finally, the Centenary Salver medal was played under blue skies, but testing conditions, as the rough and greens provided their usual defence.  Huge well done to all who played, but a special round of applause for:

Division 1:

1.      Judy Gowing (73 c/b)

2.      Liz Collins (73)

3.      Alison Post (76)

 Division 2:

1.      Jackie Beedle (72)

2.      Louise Tierney (76)

3.      Sally Gesua (77)

The Centenary Salver is awarded to Jackie, who posted the low score overall.

Teams in action

Good luck to the Pearson Team, playing in the Finals Day at Woodcote Park on Tuesday 21st June. The team have had some hugely impressive wins to reach the Finals Day – we wish them all the best!

The Centenary Bowl team continued its charge, with a win away at Hindhead Golf Club.  The scores stood at two all, when Sandra Drum headed up the 19th hole.  She held her nerve to bring home the winning game for Roehampton Club.

Best of luck to the Wallis Team, who will host Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club next week.

News from the Captain’s Charity

 

Lynda Dawson spotted the Feel Good Bakery coffee van out on Northcote Road in Battersea, and reports that it was deservedly busy selling excellent coffees.  As you might remember, this is one of the projects run by the Captains’ charity Regenerate, offering young people the opportunity to gain work experience.  In addition, a portion of the money earned goes to even more disadvantaged children, giving the Regenerate members a feeling of pride that they can help others.

https://regenerate-london.org/

Bunkers, again…

As we have been focusing on bunkers lately, please see below a few pertinent rules.

The first rule came to my attention in a foursomes match, when one partner plugged her ball high up on the face.  We couldn’t believe it stuck there, and her partner really had to dig his feet in to steady himself for his shot. We all wondered what would have happened had the ball been dislodged by this movement. The answer is relatively straightforward, as Rule 9.4 states that if a player lifts her ball when not authorised to do so or otherwise causes it to move, she gets a one-shot penalty, and must replace it on the same spot. This latter bit is where it gets interesting, as there is a possibility the ball would not have wanted to stay on the steep slope where it had originally been precariously balanced.  In that case, under Rule 14.2, if the replaced ball does not stay on its original spot after two attempts, the player must place it on the nearest spot where the ball will stay at rest, as long as that spot is not nearer the hole and is in the same bunker.

Another situation in which we must all take care is when moving loose impediments in a bunker, such as stones, leaves or sticks.  Happily, doing so is now allowed, however if the ball moves as a result, it is unfortunately a penalty.

And finally, while there is no penalty for leaving footprints and ridges in a bunker after you have hit, it is poor etiquette and quite unfair to the players who come after you. Please do survey your work, and if you need to smooth a bit more, take the extra few seconds to do so.

Patricia Morgan, Ladies’ Golf Captain