08/2017 alresfordgolfclub contents Editorship of ‘Fore Info’. The Management Committee wishes to thank Tony Gard who has 2 Club Captain been compiling this newsletter for the past two years. All issues have come out on schedule even though Tony has had other 3 Ladies Captain pressures on his time. Tony displayed great devotion to the cause 4 Match Sec / Rule Q and possibly his highlight was to purchase a new Tesla electric car to be given away as the prize in a photo caption competition 5 Vet’s Captain he ran in one month’s issue but unfortunately, as there were no entries from readers he is having to use the car himself because 6 Secretary the garage would not give him a refund. The good news is that he says it is the fastest car he has ever driven! 7 Green News / Rule A We are very pleased to welcome, as Tony’s replacement, Andy 8 100 Club / Social Thomsen who has kindly volunteered to compile ‘Fore Info’ starting with this issue. Andy has some great ideas for making 9 Results the newsletter web-based and more easily read by the increasing proportion of members who use smartphones and tablets and by those who are interested in quick access to individual sections. Look out for changes, possibly as early as October. Management Corner Potential Gypsy/Traveller Site in Appledown Lane (close to the 14th Tee). Some Members may be interested to learn that Winchester City Council is seeking consultation responses from the public by 4th September on a potential policy plan which includes allocating Travellers’ Rest, Appledown Lane, Bishop’s Sutton as such a site. More detail is available on the Winchester City Council website at www.winchester.gov.uk/planning-policy/gypsy-and-travellerdevelopment-plan/gypsy-and- traveller-development-plan-document/ and any comments may be emailed to [email protected] no later than 4th September. Getting in touch... Alresford Golf Club Cheriton Road Tichborne Down, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0PN DISCLAIMER email: [email protected] The Editorial Team take no www.alresfordgolf.co.uk responsibility for incorrect information received from Secretary: David Maskery Tel: 01962 733746 Contributors. Professional: Malcolm Scott Tel: 01962 733998 Editor: [email protected] …from the Club Captain 2 Andrew Frearson Club Captain Firstly may I apologise for omitting the result of The Men's Invitation was not as well supported as the Husbands and Wives Trophy which took in previous years, but this seems to be a common place on 16th July. This hotly contested event was trait across all clubs. It was a good day nonetheless won by Debbie and Simon Wills who will have with twelve holes in the morning and 18 in the the joy of arranging the competition next year – afternoon, followed by an excellent meal. The congratulations to you both (on both counts). winners were Tim Wootton-Beard and his partner Andrew Morffew (who likes Alresford so much that Alresford was represented in the Hampshire Under he is about to become a member). Well done Tim on 14’s Stableford Championship on 28th July by both counts. James Parry, Tomasz Prescott and Patrick Harris. This county run event was won by Zac Bowen from We have played several Men’s and Mixed matches Dibden Golf Club. It was a pleasure to be the starter with predictably mixed results. We continue to for this event and hair-raising to see how well and suffer from lack of support for these matches, how far these lads can hit the ball. which makes it very difficult to maintain the level of success that we would like. Sign-up sheets are We were also represented at several invitational available on all the notice boards and I should events since the last bulletin, including the not exclude the Vets from this – they have similar Shanklin and Sandown Vase, the Army Centenary problems, particularly for home matches. Our Mixed Trophy, and the Stoneham Spitfire Trophy. Invitation scheduled for 10th September is looking Competition is strong in all these events, but it is as though it will be a casualty of this lack of support important to support them to ensure continuation. - the email sent out recently from the office has already set out the concerns. The 100 Club Salver golf and dinner was held on 4th July, the winner being the same as the organiser, George Clelland himself. Congratulations George. Forthcoming events: If you are not a member of the 100 Club, why not Watch out for notices for the Auction of Promises consider joining this merry band of club supporters, (21st October) and the Club Dinner (11th donations from the contributions made are used November). for useful small project around the club. Speak to Captain’s Day – the highlight of my year (17th George for more information. September) costs you nothing and there are good prizes to be won – let’s try for a full house – sign up I enjoyed playing in two Vets events – the Vets in the foyer. Invitation which was well supported with a lot of familiar faces coming back to Alresford to enjoy the Andrew Frearson golf and, of course, our hospitality. The Flag Day attracted over 30 players and it was described to me by one member as being a ploy to get Vets to play a medal round! Whatever, it was a good day. Ladie’s Section 3 Jean Coveyduck Ladies’ Captain August has been a much quieter month. The only major event has been the Senior Ladies’ Championship with an excellent sign-up of 30 ladies. Sadly 4 retired hurt during the first round but it was good to see it so well supported. Congratulations to Elizabeth Hesse for 2 very solid rounds and finishing as our Senior Ladies’ Champion with a combined first and second round of nett 149, to Lyn Travers in second place with nett 151, and Ruth Howdle also with 151 but in third position based on the second round. It was good to see our most recently joined member, Jos Kerr, participating and doing so well in this event. Welcome to our section Jos and we look forward to having you with us. Lyn and Elizabeth have obviously had a very Cambrook and Maggie Jones, led by Lyn Travers, good month because Lyn won the Medal Winners who won the competition with 44.3 points. We have competition and Elizabeth the Summer Salver. much potential within this group - well done and Congratulations to you both. thank you to all those who took part. The Texas Scramble for Academy Members We look forward to our match against the Vets took place on 17 August and 8 Academy ladies in September and wonder what tricks they are participated, shepherded by 4 committee members. going to surprise us with this year. We also have Barbara Hutcheson and Marlene Coburn organized our Autumn Meeting, county events to host, refreshments for us afterwards on the terrace as competitions for which we have teams entered, the the club was fully occupied, both for catering and Captain’s Day and a few more friendly matches to seats inside, with the Parkinsons Day event. There complete next month so September has plenty in were some very nervous faces on the first tee but a store for us. Lastly, I cannot quite believe it but at relaxed and happy atmosphere at the end with lots the beginning of September the first of the sign-up of laughs and tales to tell. Congratulations to Nikki sheets for winter competitions will be posted! Match Committee Report 4 Slow play My thanks to those who helped on the day and with the organisation and planning, especially Chris Once again there have been comments about slow Chant, David Robertson and Malcolm Scott, not play, particularly on Saturday mornings, though forgetting the Greenstaff who had the course in I suspect it is more general than that. The Club excellent condition and the bar staff and caterers Championships demonstrated that it is perfectly who looked after members and guests extremely possible for a 3-ball to complete a round in 3½-4 well. I’d also like to give a special mention to Ian hours, so a 4 ball should be able to finish within Cantrill who stood in at the last minute to act as 4–4½ hours, and that is being generous. All the marker for one of the pairs. things which cause slow play are well known and it is the responsibility of everyone to play at a good pace and not waste time. A group does not have to Mixed Invitation walk up the fairway together; you should be ready The Mixed Invitation is scheduled for Sunday 10th to play and make your shot when it is your turn to September. However at time of writing, the entry play! There are no excuses. is only 9 pairs which is insufficient to run a viable event. The Mixed Invitation is an enjoyable and Men’s Invitation social occasion which has been in the calendar for many years so it will be very disappointing if we The Men’s Invitation was held on Sunday 20th have to cancel it. Hopefully this issue of Fore Info August and contested by 25 members and their will be distributed in time for you still to sign up by guests over 12 holes American Greensomes in the the closing date for entry which we will extend to morning and 18 holes of 4BBB in the afternoon. The Wednesday 30th August. prize winners were… Tim Wootton-Beard & Andy Upcoming Events Winner 70 points Morffew (South Winchester) The sign-up sheets for two events in October will be on the notice board in the Entrance Hall soon.