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Daily Mail Foursomes

 

I’m sorry to report that Rob Cutler and Nigel Reynolds lost their fifth-round match against a pair from Sand Martins Golf Club, near Wokingham. Their opponents playing off 1 and 4, won 2 and 1. I wish to express my gratitude to Rob and Nigel for representing the Club and getting so far in this famous national competition.

 

We think the fifth round is the furthest that a Roehampton Club pair has ever got.

 

Winter Foursomes Final

 

It’s been quite some time since this competition started but, for various reasons, the final between Miles Otway and Alex Fernandes versus Ben Angood and Niels Verbeek was played only last week. Ben and Niels were victorious, winning on the 19th. Congratulations to Ben and Niels, and for Miles and Alex for reaching the final. As well as winning silverware, Ben and Niels have the opportunity to represent the Club in the Daily Mail Foursomes, if they wish to do so.

Captain and Pro Challenge Series

 

After losing my previous game to a father and child combination (Russell and Lauren Gooding), I lost my latest match to another family pair – Roger and Ed Mountney.  Playing with Ricky, we lost 2 and 1. Another close match, we all played well but Roger and Ed were the more consistent pair and dovetailed nicely.

 

My next match is on  3rd August vs Clive Nicholson and Robert Stone. There is a free slot to play me and one of the Pro team on 10th August; sign-up is on the Men’s Noticeboard.

 

Club Knockouts

 

We’re now reaching the final stages of the knockouts.

Lockwood Foster

We’re at the fouth-round stage; all matches must be played by 31st July.
Click here to see the draw.

Men’s Summer Fourball

Quarter-finals to be played by 14th August.
Click here to see the draw.

Scratch Knockout (semi-finals to be played by 21st August)

David Birn vs Max Stanley or Ben Walmsley

Scott Stanley vs Pete Crocombe

Married Foursomes (semi-finals to be played by 21st August)

Andrew and Kathleen Bacon vs Claire and Roy Martin

Stuart Bailey and Hanneke Smits vs Tim and Astrid Drayson

Mixed Foursomes (semi-finals to be played by 21st August)

Paul Taylor and Tricia Morgan vs Simon Butler and Charlotta Lyckeus

Nigel Brown and Caroline Williams vs Nigel Karmel and Sue Latham

Holes in One

 

Playing in a friendly fourball last Sunday, Martin Abbott – a past captain and a member of the Golf Committee, had a hole-in-one on the 7th hole. 185 yards to the pin, I’m reliably informed that Martin hit the perfect seven wood. Alas, he and his partner, Neil Anderson, didn’t win their match against Bobby Wilkinson and Graham Terry.

 

It was Martin’s first-ever hole-in-one.

 

And David Paterson, playing in The Grail last Wednesday, had a hole-in-one on the 14th hole. Many congratulations.

Pro Day

On 8th July, Ricky and his team hosted their first ‘Pro Day’ at the Club, offering Members a chance to get to know the team better and to win a range of prizes. Unfortunately, l couldn’t play because of work but I was pleased to sound the hooter to start play. Please read Tricia’s blog which carries all the details of the competition. From all accounts, it was a hugely enjoyable event that was well-received by Members; Ricky hopes to run a similar day on a weekend next year.

Men’s Competitions

Over the next month, the following competitions are scheduled (details on IG):

  • Club Roll-up (NQ) – 23rd July
  • England vs Rest of the World – 30th July (registration is now closed)
  • Club Roll-Up – 30th July
  • Scratch Medal – 6th August (open to any player with a handicap of 6.1 or lower)
  • Club Roll-up – 7th August
  • 9-hole Mixed Texas Scramble – 10th August
  • George Gadd Challenge Cup (Medal) – 13th August

Captain/Past Captains vs the Club

This annual fixture is to be played on September 3rd. As is tradition, the Club side is captained by next year’s Captain – Simon Butler. If you would like to be considered for the Club team, please indicate your availability on IG (Matches – Men’s Friendly team) or contact Simon. It’s 4BBB, followed by lunch.

Happy golfing everyone.

Paul Taylor, Men’s Golf Captain