Captain’s Day

72 Seniors played in a most successful Captains Day on the John O’Gaunt course in which there were many prize winners. The overall winner, to everyone’s amazement, was Robert Anderson with 41 stableford points. Second Jim Kerr, 39 points, third John Ellary, 38 points and fourth Bernard Gurney with 36 points. Congratulations to all.

Prizes also included: Nearest the pin on 16, Fred Cox, nearest the pin in two on 11, Pat Gilgallon and nearest the line on 17 was John Cocksedge.

Ken Doggrell got a 2 on the par 4, 3rd hole, for 5 points. Very well done Ken! I recall Ian Beatty doing something similar on 2011 captains day. A special prize was awarded to Martin Ansell, representing the veteran Seniors.

Thanks are due to John Morris, vice captain, for organising the day so well and to the Hon Treas for finding the money for refreshments.     For full results please click H E R E.

Member and Guest Day–Results

John O’Gaunt Seniors held their own ‘Olympic’ event today for the Member and Guest Whitbread Trophy. The event was very well supported with guests from 24 clubs attending. Thanks are indeed due to Terry Stark, along with his helpers, for a well organised and successful competition. The winners, with 42 points were Peter Hollingsworth and guest Phil Bunbury (Mid-Herts). Second was Robert Anderson and David Chatteris (St Neots) 38 points. Third, Graham McKay and David Williams (East Herts) 38 points (ocb) and fourth was Gerry Gentle and David Kelsall (Letchworth) 37 points. Well done gentlemen.

Also, nearest the pin on the 16th were Hugh Harkett (member) and Ted Hook, Letchworth (guest). Nearest the pin in two on the 11th were Trevor Hazell (member) and David Williams, East Herts (guest). Longest drives on the 9th were Peter Hollingsworth (member) and Hugh Sheppard, South Beds (guest). Congratulations.

Golfer of the Year - 2012

The up-to-date table is shown to the right of this posting, under LINKS. This will be updated as the year progresses.

Green/Tilley Singles and Holmwood Plate Knockouts

Please note that the tables for part 2 of these competitions are available to download from the LINKS to the right of this posting. Please make sure that your match is completed by the date specified. Good luck to those who have made it so far.

Annual Stableford Trophy–Results

After a gloomy forecast of rain, we were lucky to stay dry for this event! The course continues to be difficult for those who are unable to stay on the fairway. Best scorer of the day was Paul Marshall with 36 points on count back from Gerry Gentle. Third was John Hazelwood with 35 points and fourth Neil Pinnington with 34 points. Well done gentlemen. As the Competition Scratch Score (CSS) was 73, handicap adjustments were ‘reductions only’. Paul’s handicap is reduced to 21. For full results please click HERE.

Downsmen Inter-Club Trophy–Winners from John O’Gaunt Seniors

This inaugural competition held by the Seniors of Dunstable Downs Golf Club was attended by teams of three, representing the 15 clubs with whom the Downsmen regularly play. Initially it seemed that John O’Gaunt Seniors would not be represented through lack of interest. However, Gerry Gentle, Trevor Hazell and Richard Farrow decided to fly the flag for the Section at this important event. I am pleased to report that they won with a combined points score of 112 which was boosted considerably by Gerry’s 43 points! 

Very well done gentlemen.

Reg Batson Aggregate Trophy–Results

A bit of a slog after the incessant rain of the last six or seven weeks. Nevertheless, some creditable scores were returned. The winner was Harry Wakefield with a net 70 on count back from John Whitbread. Third was Peter Lowe, net 71, ocb from David Wrench. Thanks must go to Alan Anderson who organised the competition for the fifth year running. Getting the hang of it now Alan!

For the full results, please click HERE and for the handicap adjustments, please click HERE

Championship Trophy–Results

With the exception of a few, players found it hard going on John O’Gaunt course after all the rain of the last month. Hence the competition scratch score of 75! However, it must be said that the course is in excellent condition with the greens running true.

The winner was Ray Smart with a gross score of 84, net 71, which enabled him to win the Championship Trophy Cup for the best gross score and the Rex Cleaver Trophy Cup for the best net score. Very well done Ray! Second with a net 73 was Peter Lowe and third, net 74, was David Wrench. Good performances!

Net scores can be viewed HERE, handicap adjustments can be downloaded HERE and for the mathematically inclined the calculations for the Competition Standard Scratch can be viewed HERE. Please don’t ask me to explain it. You will need to study the CONGU rule book.

Rex Bullock Trophy – Results

An excellent turnout of 68 competitors for the first real day of summer with the Carthagena Course in excellent condition and the greens running true. The winner was Steve Cooper with 39 points. Second was Ken Robinson with 38 points (ocb) from Neil Pinnington. For full results please click HERE.  Handicap adjustments can be downloaded from HERE.

Annual Medal Trophy

This was the first of two Seniors medal competitions to be played during the year. The winner was Alan Anderson (net 69), second Paul Jeeves (net 70) and third John Morris (net 71). For full results please click  HERE . Also played for was the newly introduced Jubilee Trophy stableford competition for Cat 4 competitors. This was won by Paul Marshall, second Malcolm Lee and third David Gauge. please click HERE.