The Spring Tournament was held at Robin Hood Golf Club on May 15th. The course was presented in immaculate condition by the Course Manager Andy Wood and his greenkeeping team.

Although the weather was wet during the afternoon, the day was enjoyed by almost 40 players with many making comment on the excellent work undertaken by Andy during his time at the Club. The Club Captain, Mr George Archibald joined us for dinner, concluding the day by giving us an insight into the course development over the past 5 years or so.

The day was supported by our sponsors, many thanks to Simon Banks of Banks Amenity for the prize table on the day, thanks also to our four nearest the pin sponsors being, Sherriff Amenity, Countrywide, Whitemoss and Redtech, and as always Farols were around the course providing refreshments.

The results of the day can be found here, as can all adjusted handicaps for the Everris doubles and next golf tournament which is at Penn Golf Club on 10th July.

That time is upon us again gentlemen! Please view the draw and RULES under the golf section up above before you play.

Thank you have a good day!

Please click here to view your start time at Robin Hood Gold Club. Good Luck!

Happy new handicap to the gentlemen below.

Andy Brougham cut from 15.5 to 14.5

Gary Cunningham up from 13.5 to 14.5

Ray Hayhurst up from 15.3 to 16.4

Ed Stant cut from 3.5 to 3.4

Rhys Thomas up from 14.2 to 14.5

Steve Thompson cut from 10.6 to 10.4

Clint Woodall cut from 18.2 to 17.4

The Entry Sheets for this years events are now available here.

Thanks

The Christmas Tournament was held at Sutton Coldfield Golf Club on Monday 3rd December, with a fantastic turnout of 40 golfers. A full English breakfast was followed by a draw for partners playing an American greensome format around the stunning course set in Sutton Park. The golf was followed by a full Christmas dinner, attended by 52 people, many of which attended to say a fond farewell to Alan Kite, the outgoing Course Manager who had been at the club for almost 50 years. It was wonderful to see so many old faces, and a fitting tribute, rounded off by a “this is your life” hosted by Steve Blakeman, a long term friend of Alan’s and Rigby Taylor rep for many years.

The main prize table was sponsored by Working Turf, with the nearest the pin prizes sponsored by Sherriff Amenity, Whitemoss and Countrywide. The Sloe Gin and chocolate around the course was sponsored by Farols, and thank you to all other trade members who brought prizes for the raffle.

The winners were Richard Beacham and David Brazier, 2nd Steve Thompson and Nigel Tyler, 3rd Ed Stant and Bob Pilsbury. Nearest the pins were won by Paul Woodham, Adam Jones, John Lewis and Dave Fellows. Well done to all who won prizes.

Finally, congratulations to Alan Kite for such a magnificent achievement in reaching 50 years at one golf club, and very best of luck to his replacement Craig Beet who has a wonderful golf course at his disposal.

SECTION CALENDAR

The Section Calendar has gone to print, look out for one off your local rep’s bringing it to you before Christmas. Please take time to look at it, and a big thank you to all our sponsors that kindly help us fund your section.

Could members who are playing in the winter tournament at Sutton Coldfield Golf Club be there for breakfast by 9am? The draw for the days teams will then take place afterwards for a 10am-2 tee start.

Have fun!

The Autumn Tournament was held at Druids Heath Golf Club on Thursday 25thOctober, where the weather was cold, breezy but dry. The course was presented beautifully by Course Manager Jim Lake and his fine team.

Congratulations to you all, and thanks to the Club for allowing us courtesy
of the course.
The main prize sponsor on the day was New Holland Tractors, with thanks to
Ted Barnet of The Compact Tractor Centre in conjunction with Simon Gumbrill
from Campeys who presented the prizes. The nearest the pin sponsors were
Sherriff Amenity and Working Turf, and the hot drinks and chocolate at the
half way house was courtesy of Farols. Thank you to all our sponsors who
contributed to make it such a successful day.
The winners were as follows;
1st: Andy Brougham 38pt
2nd Dave Fellows 36
3rd Ed Stant 34
Division Winners were Clint Woodall, Tom Boyd and Howard Middlebrook.

Trade Prize was won by John Lewis from Lely UK
Thanks also to Sandra Raper and Stuart Green from BIGGA who attended and
added valuable input to the AGM.
New Handicaps

A Brougham from 16.1 to 15.5 (3x 0.2 = 0.6)

D Fellows from 12.1 to 11.7 (2x 0.2 = 0.4)

E Stant 3.6 to 3.5 (1x 0.1 = 0.1)

John Lewis (trade) from 28 to 26
Clint Woodall no change
Howard Middlebrook no change

Tom Boyd no change (18.0)

Everybody else 0.1 up
R Hayhurst to 15.3
S Thompson to 10.6
Dave Banyon to 20.1
There were only 10 greenkeepers in the field and Rhys did not play

AGM

There were no changes with any committee members and as such the following were voted in for next year

President: John Hammon

Chairman: Ed Stant

Deputy Chairman: Rhys Thomas

Secretary: Andy Smith

Treasurer: Gary Cunningham

Committee: Nigel Tyler, Richard Beacham, Leigh Swann,
Kev Pugh
Regards
Ed

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