1.        There were some difficult journeys down to Haywards Heath, mainly due to very poor weather exacerbated in some cases by broken down trucks. My own trip, which should have taken well under 60 minutes, lasted about 90 and did nothing for my mood as I had all the scorecards! Fortunately as we approached the course, the weather improved and all thoughts of a rerun of  Worthing 2005 were put aside.

2.        One of the worst affected travellers was Mike Christieson whose expedition from Sheen took 140 minutes. Fairly early in his journey he realized that going out first would give him quite a problem so a phone call to Glenn allowed him to go half way down the field. Was he stressed? If he was, it had all disappeared by the time he played his afternoon 18 and ran in an impressive 37 pointer to win the day and to become the third winner of the Winteridge trophy. This was Mike's second day victory, the previous one occurring at The Addington in March '04. We all know he hits a long ball and on this occasion, not only were those drives straight but he must also have read the slower greens (soaked by the recent rain) better than most of us. Well done Mike and I'm sure your week was further enhanced by Drogba's last minute Cup Final goal. Hope your journey up to Wembley was better than to Haywards!

3.        There was the usual discussion during the day about whether the 9:18 format is better than the 18:9 version. Last time we had a vote (at the AGM in 2006) the votes were about even. Morning traffic and afternoon fatigue seem to be the main arguments against and course familiarity and an extended warm up are the reasons most offered by the pro camp. To keep both factions happy, we'll continue to offer two 9:18 events each summer, ideally in May and August.    

4.        As we've now played the first four events of the new season, Steve has produced an interim Chairman's Trophy listing and though there are still many NQs (three rounds being the minimum requirement) we have a 'leader in the Clubhouse' named Roger with a current score of 101. Though this is well below the figure which will in due course win this Competition, it's nice to have the scores in the bag as you can always build on those. Well done also to rookie Ian Barrett who has three scores of 30+. Steve has not yet issued a Treasurer's listing as there would be even more NQs (four scores are required) but his unofficial findings are that it is currently too close to call.

5.        With little over a week until the first deadline for the Singles KOs, your matches should either have been played or at least arranged. Most of the Pairs matches, which are much more difficult to organise, have a deadline of the end of June so do get those dates in the diary as soon as you can and let Alan know what you've arranged so he can cross you off the list.

6.        It's good to report that Jim and Keith emerged unscathed (and with creditable scores) in their first outings since their operations in the winter and Harry goes from strength to strength. However to be on the safe side we've reserved buggies for the 'foot brigade' at the Betchworth Charity event next month as the walking there can be tough on a 27 hole day. Making a welcome return to BAGS on that day - though sadly in a non playing capacity - will be Gordon whose upper arm problems are still giving cause for concern. We hope to get an update on his scan well before Charity Day.

7.        Talking of which our 28 four man teams are all in the starting blocks ready to launch their challenge for the Marsden trophy competition. John Moody has been working very hard designing and writing a bumper programme which, once printed by Steve, will be sent out soon with the OOP to all teams. Chris is continuing to build his list of auction items and keeps adding to his raffle haul so all is nearly ready for another great day of Charity golf. We've already raised a useful total with sales of raffle tickets, auctions of golf rounds and paid for entries to the Golfathon points competition but the final stretch is always the most frenetic. Your Charity committee is even holding a meeting on Bank Holiday Monday to ensure things continue to fall into place!

8.        As we approach the second half of our year, can I remind you that the July event on the links of Littlehampton is a 27 hole competition though there will be intermediate prizes for the best 9 and 18. Many of those who normally opt for an afternoon 18, prefer on this occasion to play for the whole day so if you are usually one of the pm ers, could I ask you to reconfirm your wishes on this occasion so I can include you in the appropriate section of the OOP. The course by the way is flat and the turf springy! 53 people are currently planning to visit the coast with us that day and I'm sure they'll enjoy the trip.

 

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

HAYWARDS HEATH - 17TH MAY 2007

 

 

 

CHAIRMAN'S TROPHY 2007 CURRENT STANDINGS POST HAYWARDS HEATH

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAGS PAR 3 RESULTS HAYWARDS HEATH

17^TH MAY 2007

 

 

 

There has been a change to how this is determined. The first part stays the same in that you score points at each Par 3 hole based on the stableford points you obtain divided by the Stroke Index multiplied by 100. So, if you score 3 stableford points on a hole where the Stroke Index was 9 for this competition you score 33.33 points at that hole. The more stableford points you score and the more difficult the hole, the better your total day score becomes.

 

Now - we found under the old rules that there was an advantage if you played the bare minimum number of rounds to qualify especially if you play at courses where there are low index holes such as at Hankley where there is one at 4. So, we are now calculating the positions each day, as above, and awarding points within a basic scale between 1 and 50, with loadings in terms of bonus points to "compensate" if you play, say, all 9 day events compared with a fellow member who only plays the minimum number of 4. There are also other adjustments such as an allowance depending in the size of the field. It is using the same basis as the Treasurer's competition where points are awarded in the same fashion depending on where you are placed in the day's stableford competition.

 

This should make the Par 3 fairer but still reward the most consistent Par 3 performer - although if you did not understand the competition before, you sure will not now!

 

I shall issue this result sheet after each day event and once we get beyond the Charity Day when a good number will have completed the required number of qualifying rounds, I shall provide a summary of where you are in the annual competition and provide a further explanation.

 

Steve Little

 

 

B.A.G.S. HANDICAP SUMMARY

 

POST      HAYWARDS HEATH - 17^TH MAY 2007 - COMPETITION SCRATCH SCORE = 35

 

	Rounds Handicap	Rounds Total	Previous Exact	Previous Play	Score	Difference From Scratch	Revised Exact	Revised Play
Peter BARKHAM	102	102	28.0	28			28.0	28
Ian BARRETT	4	4	24.1	24	35	0	24.1	24
Biddy BAXTER	80	96	14.4	14	NR		14.5	15
Alan BELL	42	57	5.8	6	29	6	5.9	6
Robin BLACKMORE	82	86	22.5	23			22.5	23
Andy BOND	77	77	27.9	28	33	2	27.9	28
Steve BOND	10	10	27.2	27	29	6	27.3	27
Chris BOWER	103	103	15.5	16	32	3	15.5	16
Roger BOYCHUK	38	54	22.9	23	26	9	23.0	23
Jim CATTERMOLE	110	130	17.1	17	29	6	17.2	17
Simon CHEUNG	49	65	12.5	13	29	6	12.6	13
Dave CHRISTIE	41	53	7.1	7			7.1	7
Mike CHRISTIESON	25	41	13.6	14	37	-2	13.0	13
Gary COOPER	48	52	12.3	12	29	6	12.4	12
Mike CORLISS	111	131	28.0	28	22	13	28.0	28
Keith COUGHTREY	89	89	19.7	20	30	5	19.8	20
Richard DAKIN	45	45	5.6	6			5.6	6
John DAVIES	137	157	20.1	20	32	3	20.1	20
Keith GATFORD	91	99	28.0	28	28	7	28.0	28
Les GORDON	44	60	16.2	16	23	12	16.3	16
Hedley GREATBATCH	63	67	18.2	18	29	6	18.3	18
Andy HARPER	116	135	19.9	20	35	0	19.9	20
Ernie HARRIS	75	75	19.5	20			19.5	20
John HAWLEY	34	50	22.4	22	29	6	22.5	23
Terry HULME	168	188	19.8	20	28	7	19.9	20
David JACKSON	80	92	28.0	28	22	13	28.0	28
Roy JENNINGS	110	119	21.7	22			21.7	22
Nigel JOHNSON	25	33	11.8	12			11.8	12
Russell JOHNSON	117	136	26.6	27			26.6	27
Peter LAMBERT	117	136	19.3	19	22	13	19.4	19
Steve LITTLE	124	144	14.3	14			14.3	14
Brian LONGHURST	153	173	28.0	28	21	14	28.0	28
Ian MAKEPEACE	6	6	15.3	15	26	9	15.4	15
Ian MARSHALL	66	70	17.7	18	36	-1	17.4	17
Ray MARSHALL	75	79	21.9	22	31	4	21.9	22
Andrew McCAFFERY	61	65	5.1	5			5.1	5
Harry MEDHURST	88	98	9.7	10	30	5	9.8	10
John MOODY	132	148	23.3	23			23.3	23
John PALFREY	95	95	23.8	24	24	11	23.9	24
Gordon PHILLIPS	122	142	17.7	18			17.7	18
Chris PRESLEY	68	76	20.1	20	30	5	20.2	20
Derek PYE	60	60	28.0	28			28.0	28
Peter ROBERTSON	138	150	17.4	17	32	3	17.4	17
Chris ROMAIN	143	159	9.3	9			9.3	9
Steve ROUT	19	23	13.6	14			13.6	14
Ian SELLERS	60	64	10.7	11	30	5	10.8	11
Robin SEWELL	85	97	17.6	18			17.6	18
Phil SEYMOUR	84	93	19.8	20	28	7	19.9	20
Stuart SMILLIE	87	107	17.7	18	21	14	17.8	18
Derek SMITH	17	23	26.9	27	24	11	27.0	27
Rod STAFFORD	113	121	19.4	19	18	17	19.5	20
Jon STEVENSON	35	43	11.9	12	36	-1	11.7	12
Terry TAYLOR	68	79	18.9	19	28	7	19.0	19
Alan TWORT	137	156	26.1	26	28	7	26.2	26
George WALDEN	121	124	28.0	28	32	3	28.0	28
Steve WALTERS	123	131	9.7	10			9.7	10
Glenn WARD	65	85	20.2	20	26	9	20.3	20
Alan WARDROP	76	96	11.2	11	29	6	11.3	11
Graham WRIGHT	133	153	7.2	7	25	10	7.3	7
Brian WYNN	61	65	28.0	28			28.0	28

 

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