Greetings from Dave,
What a great weekend for Europe with 5 English players in the top ten at The Masters. It looked like Jordan Spieth was going to run away with it. Everyone was trying to knock in birdies to create some pressure on Spieth. It must have worked as he stepped onto the 12th and hit 2 bad shots into the water. He made a seven and we had a new tournament leader. Willett then took charge, held his nerve and waited to see if Spieth could make it a playoff. It wasn't meant to be, however, and we had our second Englishman triumph at Augusta after Nick Faldo, who last won 20 years ago. Well done Danny lad!
Penkridge Masters
The first major of the season was upon us this weekend, The Penkridge Masters.
The par 3 challenge was cancelled due to the amount of rain. Then Sunday there was a frost delay. The course was in good condition considering the amount of rain. The greens were running quick and the chase wind hit us hard, making the course very long and very tough. The first group went out and one man in particular obviously didn't find it tough at all, shooting a net 66. It was a tough day for all with only Steve Littlewood and Daryl Mason shooting under their handicap. Well done to all the winners, you can see who came where below.
1st - Steve Littlewood - Nett 66
2nd - Daryl Mason - Nett 69
3rd - Phil Sermon - Nett 72 (Count Back)
4th - Steven Foster - Nett 72
5th - Harry Chatting - Nett 73 (Count Back)
Best Gross - Tom Beasley - Gross 80
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Weekend Stableford - 03/04/16
Division 1
1st. Darren Jones - 46
2nd. Anthony Watkiss - 41
3rd. Mark Hall - 41
4th. Gary Cooper - 40 5
5th. Rob Day - 39
Two's - 3
Thursday Night League
TNL starts again on Thursday 21st April. Any member with a handicap is able to play and enter the league, but if you do not have a handicap you can still come along and join in the fun and meet new people. Tee times start from 3.30pm, with the last time being 6.00pm. The format is a 9 hole Stableford, with your 10 best scores over the summer being used in the league table. All CONGU handicaps qualify for league and prizes. Your TNL handicap will be half of your actual handicap, on the first TNL you enter. Handicap reductions will be applied each week, with 1st place having a 20% reduction of their handicap, 2nd place 15% and 3rd place 10%. Also, anything over 18 points will be reduced by 0.25 per point. Prizes will be paid out for the top 3 each week and there will be prizes for the overall league, to be paid out on the last TNL of the year.
Bonus Points/Prizes
Not only will you receive a free pint or meal for nearest the pins you will also receive 2 bonus points for your league total.
Beat the pro is back!! Any player beating the designated pro score on the night will get 1 bonus point towards their league total.
The popular ball draw is also back but with a Big Brucie Bonus! £20 is up for grabs every week for the first card drawn out, if you are not there at the presentation the money will roll over and another £20 will be added to the pot! You must be at the presentation to claim these prizes.
Leading Edge No 3
Leading Edge No 3 took place on 11th April 2016. 76 senior members took to the course. The results are below:
Division 1
1st - Nick N Hancox - 36 points
2nd - Keith Bayliss - 35 points
3rd - John Newton - 34 points
Division 2
1st Alan Richardson 37 points
2nd Keith Bailey 35 points after CB
3rd Steve Bonehill 35 points after CB
Congratulations to the above.
First Seniors Match
The 1st Seniors Inter-club Match, vs Hilltop GC, took place on 7th April 2016. The very bad weather meant curtailing the match after 9 holes with the Chase Seniors gaining a 3.5 to 2.5 points win. Phil Wilson and Keith Palmer had an excellent win, 4 and 2. Making up for the Captain and his partner who will remain nameless, 1 hole defeat. Many thanks to those who turned out in the poor weather. Thanks to the kitchen, waiting and bar staff, for bringing the excellent meal forward at short notice.
Senior Captains' Away Day
The sheet for the Senior Captains' Away Day on the 28th July 2016 is now on the board. Total cost is £36 which is for a bacon roll on arrival and a 2 course meal after the golf. A £10 deposit in an envelope with your name on to be handed to the Leading Edge Desk (not in the Senior Captains box).
Upcoming Competitions
Competitions for the next month please see the noticeboard.
14th April - Vets v Barlaston Home
18th April - Seniors v Uttoexter Away
21st April - Seniors v Dartmouth Home
25th April - 2016 Leading Edge No 4
26th April - Seniors v Perton Away
28th April - Vets v Alsager Home
3rd May - Mixed Pairs Sightsavers Comp
9th May - 2016 Leading Edge No 5
Barrie Morgan
Senior Secretary
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Captains Away Weekend
There are 2 spaces available for Lynton Mason's Captain's away Weekend, details as follows:
- 10th & 11th July 2016 at Belton Woods Golf Course - Grantham, Lincolnshire.
- Total price is £109 per person, 2 rounds of golf, 1 nights Dinner, Bed (Twin Shared) & Breakfast plus 20% of all bar drinks.
- Payment in full by end of April 2016 to Lynton Mason Club Captain. If you are interested please contact Lynton or a member of the professional team.
Nick Brunjes Will Be Attempting The 3 Peaks Challenge
"The challenge I will be attempting is climbing three of the UK's highest mountains in under 24 hours. These include Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon.
I am doing this challenge alongside several other students from Loughborough University and we will be raising money for CLIC Sargent, a wonderful charity that helps to support young people suffering from cancer.
CLIC Sargent and I would hugely appreciate any support towards this cause.
Thank you!"
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