Welcome to this week's newsletter bringing you all the latest news from around the world of golf and our club sections. Enjoy the read. |
Excitement is building...
The 101st US PGA Championship looks set to get fans pulses racing. Excitement builds around the potential of Masters champion Tiger Woods adding further to his major tally while reigning US PGA champion Brooks Koepka will be one of leading contenders in the betting markets, Woods, who won the US Open when it was held at Bethpage in 2002, will also be vying for favouritism following his stunning victory at Augusta to capture his 15th major title.
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Spring meeting results Best net Saturday:
1st Chris Treloar 68
2nd Paul Budgen 69 Best net Sunday:
1st Stuart Radford 68
2nd Neil Cockerill 69 |
Overall (36 holes):
1st Scott Lonsdale 139
2nd Bernie Gonsalves 140
3rd Steve Tay 142 Scratch:
1st Craig Millyard 153
2nd Dan Perrett 154
3rd Josh Greig 155 |
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Many thanks to Malcolm Holmes & Clive Parker on registration, Donald Day, Jon Ford & Malcolm Holmes on card duty and Nigel Hartwright on flag duty.
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Bring home the victories...
Good luck to our teams with the B’s at West Hove, Birchwood at Sweetwoods, Olivers at Ifield and Annodata at home to Waterhall, under the guidance of Peter Skidmore.
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Upcoming events
We have a fun event - 3 clubs & Putter - on Friday 24th May with tee times from 5.30pm and entry via P.S.I.
Then there is the Hospice Cup on Sunday 18th May, please bring a raffle prize as all proceeds will be going to St Catherines Hospice in Crawley.
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Menndt Vase…
Wednesday 8 May saw the inaugural match between the Men's Section and the Vets for this new trophy.
The name is devised from an anagram of Men and Vets. Captains Martin Bolton Smith and Steve Atkins faced a difficult decision early on as the rain lashed down. However, the decision to go ahead with the match was well rewarded as the rain stopped after an hour of the morning round and defied forecasts by not reappearing.
The match was played on the Phoenix with a Ryder Cup style format with 6 greensomes matches played over 9 holes in the morning followed by 12 singles matches again over 9 holes after lunch. And what a match it proved to be as the scoreboard shows.
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It is many congratulations to the Men's Section who won by the narrowest margin in a keenly fought match. Possibly Martin as a non playing captain and doing a Seve by appearing all over the course was the difference that drove his team to victory. Club president presented the trophy and a symbolic jacket (it is now back in Paddy's wardrobe) to the winning captain.
The match was played in terrific spirit and both Martin and Steve would like to see this as a permanent fixture in our calendar.
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Danny Mulholland Trophy
Full sun and brilliant blue skies augured well for this week’s competition - the Danny Mulholland Trophy on the Griffin course while on the Phoenix it was an individual stableford. A strong and sometimes chill wind made for testing conditions on the Griffin and this was reflected in the competition being reductions only competition.
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Griffin - Danny Mulholland Trophy:
1st - Alan Rengger 72 net
2nd - Dave Owen 74
3rd - Mick Brown 75 countback
4th - Terry Knight 75
5th - Alex Morrison 75
Many congratulations to winner Alan Rengger.
Twos: Don Grange, Terry Davey and Mike Hamilton who share the pot.
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Phoenix:
1st - David Lees 20 points countback
2nd - Barrie Clinton 20
3rd - Bob Bason 18
4th - Paul Twine 17 count back
5th - David Sellwood 17
Congratulations to the top two who gained a well, deserved cut in handicap. Thanks to Vic Tydeman, Russell Thorn and Peer Swann for card duty and David Abbott and Roger Birchmore for clubhouse duty.
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Next week
Next Tuesday it is round 3 of the Haig (Griffin) and Lanka (Phoenix) trophies. The format is stableford and are qualifiers.
Steve Atkins
CVGS Captain 2019 |
A clean sweep...
With division matches well under way, Cottesmore Ladies have lots to be proud of. Division 2 played against Bognor getting their revenge at home against a strong team, winning 4-3. Division 3 were also at home, again getting their revenge, by winning 4 ½-2 ½. Our first friendly match was played away against Bletchingley and they were also successful and came away with a 1 ½- ½ win.
Well done to all the teams. What fabulous results!
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Into the next round...
Congratulations also to Jenny Frei and Irene Matheson who won against Lewes at home in the third round of The Daily Mail Foursomes. We wait to here who their next opponents are on 19th May. |
Thursday was our annual Granny trophy events played on both 18 and 9 holes and the more recently established 18 hole non-Granny Trophy. |
18 hole Granny trophy:
1st place – Marian Hollands
2nd place – Brenda Williams
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9 hole Granny Trophy:
1st place – Sheila Aldridge
2nd place – Sue Woods
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18 hole Non Granny trophy:
1st place – myself!
2nd place – Jan Brice
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The grand opening....
On Tuesday, Heather Skinner, who was Lady Captain for 2018, together with some other lady members, attended the official opening of the garden at Langley Green hospital, which has primarily been funded by the Ladies of Cottesmore in their fund raising for Heads On.
The garden has been named ‘Phoenix garden’ and a plaque has been erected in the garden to acknowledge the ladies’ contribution. The garden whilst still in its’ infancy is expected to grow from strength to strength which will make a huge difference to the residents. Cottesmore ladies should be proud of their efforts to raise these funds.
Well done Cottesmore ladies!
Jill
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| The hottest picks this summer |
Is it just us or has this year's clothing been the best we've had in-store for a few years now? Either way, there's no doubting that you'll be looking (and feeling) great on and off the course throughout the summer with some of these fantastic picks... |
 | | Sonoran polo |
We had to include the Sonoran polo as one of our top picks this season and it's not hard to see why. Boasting a clean, fresh look, the crease-resistant fabric will ensure you are always kept in tip-top condition.
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 | | Douglas polo |
If a traditional look is more your style, then you can’t go wrong with PING's Douglas polo. This is the ideal top that is perfect for wear on and off the course, whilst offering the perfect fit thanks to its stretch properties.
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 | | Fracture pullover |
Our final pick is the pullover that really has the lot: Fracture. Both of the stunning colourways will ensure all eyes are on you, whilst its lightweight material drapes over you for complete comfort.
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