1. With 51 people playing at the Army and at least half of them getting lost somewhere on the route there, it is fair to say that the course comes into the 'best kept secrets' category! The Secretarial directions were of course as impeccable as ever so with the SatNavs working overtime, one can only conclude that when the top brass placed the course in a Hampshire forest, they had national security in mind!

2. Though the course was difficult to score well on, Ian Sellers achieved a highly creditable 39 to win from John Hartnett. This was Ian's third day victory - July 02 at Blackmoor and Banstead Downs in April 05 being the others - and brings him down to a handicap of 11 which one feels he has the potential to improve on still further. Well done Ian on your latest BAGS success.

3. Graham Wright won the 100 round Trophy on Countback (strange how you can go off people!) with a net 71 in this Strokeplay Competition.

4. The first Chairman's Trophy standings of the season show three players over the 100 mark after three events. Ian leads with 105 and the figure of 102 is shared by Steve Walters and Andy Harper. Of the NQs look out for Graham when he adds his next round score to his 37 and 36 and I'm sure there will soon be others pushing their three round score higher than the 3 x 36 average of 108.

5. While the Treasurer's does not reach the qualifying stage until Ham later this week, Steve advises me that Ian, Steve and Andy are all making strong runs,and Peter Barkham is unofficial leader in the par 3.

6. Though we're geared up for our day at Ham next Thursday, much of our recent attention has been focused on the Charity event. Thanks are due to those players who have responded to our request for early payment as there is a huge amount of work to do in preparation even after the cash comes in. As part of our attempt to simplify procedures in an event of this size, we are producing a team scorecard with names and handicaps preprinted on them. Alan and Glenn will have a massive amount of admin. on the day and it is hoped this will reduce their workload to a bearable level.

7. Chris in particular has been hard at work producing ever more exciting auction prizes which will ensure that the evening session goes along at an exciting pace. Thanks are also due to Hedley for taking on the role of raffle ticket coordinator from Alan. He will be asking all those at Ham to contribute and we know that you'll be as generous as always. John Moody is busy preparing the programme for Charity Day and it is planned that these will be sent out to all participants in early June. In the meantime the OOP and full details of the event timings will be issued to participants later this week.

8. All Singles KOs players (and those in the Preliminary round of the Pairs) are reminded that they only have just over two weeks to play their first round matches, the deadline being May 31^st. If there is a health problem which puts this date at risk, do give him a call to discuss so he may take a decision on the match. Otherwise please advise Alan of the result as soon as it's available - it is of course the winner's responsibility to do this and a simple e mail will suffice.

9. At the Army presentation, Alan asked for comments to me on the 9:18 format used that day. In true BAGS fashion, the response was underwhelming, the score being two, both against. While there is enthusiasm in principle from some members for this kind of day, it is clear that when it involves eating late (the meal at the Army started after 8pm), there is less interest. The late Army dinner arose from the Club's refusal to give us equal split tees after lunch. Next time we play this format - at Wildernesse in October - we'll have split tees spread equally across the field in the morning and afternoon so that will help.

Enjoy the generally fine weather and keep your fingers crossed for Thursday.

B.A.G.S. STABLEFORD COMPETITION RESULT 18 HOLES

THE ARMY - 20^TH APRIL 2006

POSITION	PLAYER	POINTS
1	Ian SELLERS	39
2	John HARTNETT	38	Countback
3	John HAWLEY	38
4	Terry HULME	36
=	Graham WRIGHT	36
6	Mike CHRISTIESON	35
7	John DAVIES	34
=	Gordon PHILLIPS	34
9	Jon STEVENSON	33
=	Ray CLARKE	33	Guest-Countback
=	Richard GATFORD	33	Guest
12	Hedley GREATBATCH	32
=	Jason BETTINSON	32	Guest
=	Andrew GATFORD	32	Guest
15	Steve WALTERS	31
16	Robin BLACKMORE	30
=	Jim CATTERMOLE	30
=	Simon CHEUNG	30
=	Stuart SMILLIE	30
=	Alan TWORT	30
=	Ian BARRETT	30	Guest
=	Kevin HAWKINS	30	Guest
23	Keith COUGHTREY	29
=	Andrew McCAFFERY	29
=	Peter ROBERTSON	29
=	Phil SEYMOUR	29
=	Peter DAVIES	29	Guest
28	Andy HARPER	28
=	Bob BARNES	28	Guest
30	Peter BARKHAM	27
=	Alan BELL	27
=	John PALFREY	27
=	Chris ROMAIN	27
=	George WALDEN	27
=	Glenn WARD	27
=	Brian WYNN	27
37	Keith GATFORD	26
=	Brian LONGHURST	26
=	Steve ROUT	26
=	Derek WEBB	26	Guest
41	Steve LITTLE	25
42	Russell JOHNSON	23
=	Derek SMITH	23
44	Steve BOND	22
=	Derek PYE	22
=	Rod STAFFORD	22
47	Andy BOND	21
=	John MOODY	21
49	Mike WALKER	20	Guest
50	Roger BOYCHUK	19
51	Mike CORLISS	17

B.A.G.S. HANDICAP SUMMARY

POST THE ARMY - 20^th APRIL 2006 - COMPETITION SCRATCH SCORE = 35

		Rounds Handicap	Rounds Total	Previous Exact	Previous Play	Score	Difference From Scratch	Revised Exact	Revised Play
1	Peter BARKHAM	97	97	27.6	28	27	8	27.7	28
2	Biddy BAXTER	78	90	14.4	14			14.4	14
3	Alan BELL	35	46	5.6	6	27	8	5.7	6
4	Robin BLACKMORE	76	80	23.2	23	30	5	23.3	23
5	Andy BOND	69	69	27.2	27	21	14	27.3	27
6	Steve BOND	3	3	28.0	28	22	13	28.0	28
7	Chris BOWER	100	100	15.3	15	0	0	15.3	15
8	Roger BOYCHUK	29	41	23.9	24	19	16	24.0	24
9	Jim CATTERMOLE	104	120	16.5	17	30	5	16.6	17
10	Simon CHEUNG	43	59	12.9	13	30	5	13.0	13
11	Dave CHRISTIE	34	46	6.8	7			6.8	7
12	Mike CHRISTIESON	19	31	13.2	13	35	0	13.2	13
13	Mike CORLISS	104	120	28.0	28	17	18	28.0	28
14	Keith COUGHTREY	85	85	19.3	19	29	6	19.4	19
15	Richard DAKIN	42	42	5.5	6			5.5	6
16	John DAVIES	130	146	20.7	21	34	1	20.7	21
17	Keith GATFORD	84	92	28.0	28	26	9	28.0	28
18	Les GORDON	39	51	15.9	16			15.9	16
19	Hedley GREATBATCH	55	59	17.7	18	32	3	17.7	18
20	Andy HARPER	108	123	19.5	20	28	7	19.6	20
21	Ernie HARRIS	69	69	19.6	20			19.6	20
22	John HARTNETT	71	71	25.1	25	38	-3	23.9	24
23	John HAWLEY	27	43	23.4	23	38	-3	22.2	22
24	Terry HULME	158	174	19.4	19	36	-1	19.1	19
25	David JACKSON	72	80	28.0	28			28.0	28
26	Roy JENNINGS	105	113	21.3	21			21.3	21
27	Nigel JOHNSON	18	26	11.3	11			11.3	11
28	Russell JOHNSON	111	126	26.3	26	23	12	26.4	26
29	Peter LAMBERT	109	124	19.8	20			19.8	20
30	Steve LITTLE	117	133	13.7	14	25	10	13.8	14
31	Brian LONGHURST	145	161	27.4	27	26	9	27.5	28
32	Ian MAKEPEACE	2	2	15.1	15	0	0	15.1	15
33	Ian MARSHALL	62	66	17.4	17	0	0	17.4	17
34	Ray MARSHALL	69	73	21.4	21	0	0	21.4	21
35	Andrew McCAFFERY	58	62	4.9	5	29	6	5.0	5
36	Harry MEDHURST	86	96	9.6	10			9.6	10
37	John MOODY	127	139	22.7	23	21	14	22.8	23
38	John PALFREY	89	89	23.3	23	27	8	23.4	23
39	Gordon PHILLIPS	117	133	17.3	17	34	1	17.3	17
40	Chris PRESLEY	63	67	21.9	22			21.9	22
41	Derek PYE	55	55	28.0	28	22	13	28.0	28
42	Peter ROBERTSON	132	144	16.9	17	29	6	17.0	17
43	Chris ROMAIN	136	152	9.3	9	27	8	9.4	9
44	Steve ROUT	10	14	15.4	15	26	9	15.5	16
45	Ian SELLERS	52	56	11.7	12	39	-4	10.9	11
46	Robin SEWELL	78	86	17.0	17			17.0	17
47	Phil SEYMOUR	78	85	19.2	19	29	6	19.3	19
48	John SMALLEY	75	79	27.3	27			27.3	27
49	Stuart SMILLIE	81	97	18.2	18	30	5	18.3	18
50	Derek SMITH	11	15	26.6	27	23	12	26.7	27
51	Rod STAFFORD	105	113	18.7	19	22	13	18.8	19
52	Jon STEVENSON	28	36	11.8	12	33	2	11.8	12
53	Terry TAYLOR	61	68	18.4	18			18.4	18
54	Alan TWORT	129	144	25.6	26	30	5	25.7	26
55	George WALDEN	112	115	28.0	28	27	8	28.0	28
56	Steve WALTERS	117	125	9.1	9	31	4	9.2	9
57	Glenn WARD	55	71	21.2	21	27	8	21.3	21
58	Alan WARDROP	70	86	11.5	12			11.5	12
59	Graham WRIGHT	123	139	9.0	9	36	-1	8.8	9
60	Brian WYNN	54	54	28.0	28	27	8	28.0	28

Captain's Bowl qualifiers in Bold

B.A.G.S. 100 ROUND TROPHY

20^th April 2006

STROKE PLAY

PAR = 71

Position

Name

Gross Score

Handicap

Net Score

Graham Wright

71 Countback

Terry Hulme

John Davies

Gordon Phillips

Steve Walters

Jim Cattermole

Alan Twort

104

Peter Robertson

Rod Stafford

100

Chris Romain

George Walden

109

Andy Harper

103

Russell Johnson

111

Brian Longhurst

112

John Moody

111

Mike Corliss

118

Steve Little

CHAIRMAN'S TROPHY 2006 CURRENT STANDINGS POST THE ARMY

PLAYER	ROUND 1	ROUND 2	ROUND 3	TOTAL

Peter BARKHAM	33	30	27	90
Biddy BAXTER				NQ
Alan BELL	31	28	27	86
Robin BLACKMORE	34	30		NQ
Andy BOND	28	21		NQ
Steve BOND	24	23	22	69
Chris BOWER				NQ
Roger BOYCHUK	32	28	19	79
Jim CATTERMOLE	31	30	30	91
Simon CHEUNG	31	30		NQ
Dave CHRISTIE	36	26		NQ
Mike CHRISTIESON	35			NQ
Mike CORLISS	21	21	17	59
Keith COUGHTREY	29	26		NQ
Richard DAKIN	38	32		NQ
John DAVIES	34	27		NQ
Keith GATFORD	26	18		NQ
Les GORDON	32			NQ
Hedley GREATBATCH	36	32	28	96
Andy HARPER	37	37	28	102
Ernie HARRIS	31	29		NQ
John HARTNETT	38			NQ
John HAWLEY	38	23		NQ
Terry HULME	36	23	22	81
David JACKSON				NQ
Roy JENNINGS	23	15		NQ
Nigel JOHNSON	36	30		NQ
Russell JOHNSON	24	23		NQ
Peter LAMBERT	30	25		NQ
Steve LITTLE	37	33	25	95
Brian LONGHURST	31	29	26	86
Ian MAKEPEACE	31	24		NQ
Ian MARSHALL	32	23		NQ
Ray MARSHALL	30	23		NQ
Andrew McCAFFERY	29			NQ
Harry MEDHURST				NQ
John MOODY	25	21	19	65
John PALFREY	35	27	26	88
Gordon PHILLIPS	34	29	29	92
Chris PRESLEY				NQ
Derek PYE	27	22	19	68
Peter ROBERTSON	29	26	21	76
Chris ROMAIN	28	27	24	79
Steve ROUT	35	26	25	86
Ian SELLERS	39	35	31	105
Robin SEWELL	26	25		NQ
Phil SEYMOUR	29	25	17	71
John SMALLEY				NQ
Stuart SMILLIE	32	30		NQ
Derek SMITH	27	23		NQ
Rod STAFFORD	40	29	22	91
Jon STEVENSON	33	30	29	92
Terry TAYLOR	27			NQ
Alan TWORT	31	30	24	85
George WALDEN	27	20		NQ
Steve WALTERS	38	33	31	102
Glenn WARD	27	25	22	74
Alan WARDROP				NQ
Graham WRIGHT	37	36		NQ
Brian WYNN	30	27		NQ

NOTE: Players must complete 3 qualifying rounds. In the event of a tie, the HIGHEST score of the 3 is used; failing this the second; failing this, the tie will remain.

B.A.G.S. STABLEFORD COMPETITION RESULT 18 HOLES

THE ARMY - 20TH APRIL 2006

STROKE PLAY

PAR = 71

Graham Wright

THE ARMY - 20^TH APRIL 2006