1.        54 players had a real treat on the Littlehampton links. Yes, it was difficult with the rough particularly punishing for any shot which wandered off the fairway - in that situation you were often lucky to find your ball, let alone have a decent lie. However as Glenn said at the presentations, this was the most stunning day event course we've played for years. The setting was magnificent and the holes challenging - particularly in the strong wind. In addition, given that the weather was so lovely compared with the rain all around us (nearby Worthing had an hour's deluge) we can count ourselves fortunate that the day went so well.

2.        Given the difficulty of the course, it is hardly surprising the scores were not high. As often happens in our 27 hole competitions, the leader at lunchtime did not produce our eventual day winner though it was a very close result. So our congratulations to Russell who was most consistent throughout the day and finished with 50 points, shading Steve Bond on countback. It was Russell's first BAGS day victory though on the East Lothian tour of 2005 he won the day at North Berwick, coincidentally on a links course and in a similar climate so he's obviously the man for the tough conditions! Because the handicap changes were only made over the 18 hole results and the CSS was  34, he also managed to avoid a handicap cut. Excellent strategy Johnson!

3.        In the Chairman's Roger has managed to catch up with Ian on 104 but the battle behind them is really hotting up as four players are on 103. The man to watch here is Steve Bond whose throwaway (ie worst ) round is 29 so potentially his next good result will leapfrog him over the current leaders. With only one summer event (at Purley Downs) to come, there are limited high scoring opportunities left so make the most of it in August.

4.        As the Treasurer's has a higher level of qualifying rounds, Steve has not yet issued a league table but I am informed by him that Steve Rout is looking well placed, no doubt partly due to his excellent morning performance at Littlehampton.

5.        Congratulations to Ian, Steve and Jon on their Golfathon performances on and off the course as between them they have raised over £2250 from their sponsorship efforts. In a rash moment Ian and Jon have even said they'd like to take part next year! Steve was more reluctant! These efforts have taken us over the £14000 mark in our Marsden fundraising for this year.

6.        As well as the results which follow this newsletter, Steve has compiled a comprehensive set of rules covering all BAGS events and scenarios which will be very useful not only to future Captains when they are sweating over results but also to members for instance on how the Swindle receipts are  allocated. Many thanks to Steve for his time in preparing this.

7.        Our next event is a social one and with fingers crossed for decent weather we look forward to Glenn & Alexia's barbecue next Sunday. I am advised that 19 members (+ partners) will be attending but there are still some who have not yet responded to their kind invitation. Please do so without delay then the food can be organized and would those attending bring an appropriate amount of drink.

8.        Alan tells me that the KOs are going smoothly with the next deadline being the Seniors at the end of July. Do remember to e mail him when you have a date for your match so he can cross you off the 'to be chased' list!

9.        A lot of time is currently being spent on the tour arrangements. We have unfortunately had two more withdrawals - from Biddy and Gordon - due to injury but on the positive side we are delighted to welcome Simon to our group which makes the total a respectable 30 members and 3 guests. All rooms in Cork for the 4 day men and the transport to/from Heathrow for those who require it are now organised. Detailed tour notes will be issued about mid August with much emphasis I'm afraid on what can and can't be taken through Airport Security. Despite the red tape  I am sure it will be a great trip and it is now only 7 weeks away.

10.     The e mail brigade will already have received a note about our 15^th year anniversary event at St George's Hill on Thursday March 27 (just after Easter) asking you to keep the date free if at all possible. Another one for your diary is Saturday January 19 when the next BAGS dinner is scheduled to be held again at Tyrrells Wood.

 

           Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible next Sunday at the barbie.

 

 

B.A.G.S. STABLEFORD COMPETITION RESULT

27 HOLES

LITTLEHAMPTON 17th JULY 2007

 

 

 

B.A.G.S. HANDICAP SUMMARY

 

POST      LITTLEHAMPTON - 17^TH JULY 2007 - COMPETITION SCRATCH SCORE = 34

 

	Rounds Handicap	Rounds Total	Previous Exact	Previous Play	Score	Difference From Scratch	Revised Exact	Revised Play
Peter BARKHAM	103	103	28.0	28			28.0	28
Ian BARRETT	6	6	24.1	24	20	14	24.2	24
Biddy BAXTER	81	97	14.6	15			14.6	15
Alan BELL	42	57	5.9	6			5.9	6
Robin BLACKMORE	82	86	22.5	23			22.5	23
Andy BOND	79	79	27.9	28	20	14	28.0	28
Steve BOND	11	11	27.3	27	36	-2	26.5	27
Chris BOWER	105	105	15.6	16	22	12	15.7	16
Roger BOYCHUK	40	56	23.0	23	34	0	23.0	23
Jim CATTERMOLE	112	132	17.3	17	23	11	17.4	17
Simon CHEUNG	51	67	12.7	13	25	9	12.8	13
Dave CHRISTIE	42	54	7.2	7			7.2	7
Mike CHRISTIESON	26	42	11.8	12			11.8	12
Gary COOPER	50	54	12.5	13	25	9	12.6	13
Mike CORLISS	112	132	28.0	28	24	10	28.0	28
Keith COUGHTREY	91	91	19.9	20	28	6	20.0	20
Richard DAKIN	45	45	5.6	6			5.6	6
John DAVIES	138	158	20.2	20			20.2	20
Keith GATFORD	91	99	28.0	28			28.0	28
Les GORDON	46	62	16.4	16	26	8	16.5	17
Hedley GREATBATCH	65	69	17.4	17	12	22	17.5	18
Andy HARPER	117	136	19.9	20	29	5	20.0	20
Ernie HARRIS	76	76	19.6	20			19.6	20
John HAWLEY	36	52	22.6	23	26	8	22.7	23
Terry HULME	170	190	20.0	20	22	12	20.1	20
David JACKSON	82	94	28.0	28	24	10	28.0	28
Roy JENNINGS	112	121	21.8	22	26	8	21.9	22
Nigel JOHNSON	25	33	11.8	12			11.8	12
Russell JOHNSON	118	137	26.6	27	34	0	26.6	27
Peter LAMBERT	119	138	19.4	19	31	3	19.4	19
Steve LITTLE	125	145	14.3	14	24	10	14.4	14
Brian LONGHURST	154	174	28.0	28			28.0	28
Ian MAKEPEACE	6	6	15.4	15			15.4	15
Ian MARSHALL	66	70	17.4	17			17.4	17
Ray MARSHALL	77	81	20.3	20	28	6	20.4	20
Andrew McCAFFERY	62	66	5.2	5			5.2	5
Harry MEDHURST	90	100	9.8	10	26	8	9.9	10
John MOODY	134	150	23.4	23	29	5	23.5	24
John PALFREY	96	96	24.0	24			24.0	24
Gordon PHILLIPS	122	142	17.7	18			17.7	18
Chris PRESLEY	69	77	20.3	20			20.3	20
Derek PYE	61	61	28.0	28	14	20	28.0	28
Peter ROBERTSON	140	152	17.5	18	29	5	17.6	18
Chris ROMAIN	145	161	9.4	9	21	13	9.5	10
Steve ROUT	21	25	13.7	14	36	-2	13.1	13
Ian SELLERS	62	66	10.9	11	33	1	10.9	11
Robin SEWELL	86	98	17.6	18	10	24	17.7	18
Phil SEYMOUR	86	95	20.0	20	25	9	20.1	20
Stuart SMILLIE	88	108	17.8	18	22	12	17.9	18
Derek SMITH	19	25	27.1	27	26	8	27.2	27
Rod STAFFORD	114	122	19.5	20	26	8	19.6	20
Jon STEVENSON	37	45	11.8	12	28	6	11.9	12
Terry TAYLOR	69	80	17.2	17			17.2	17
Alan TWORT	139	158	26.3	26	27	7	26.4	26
George WALDEN	123	126	28.0	28	29	5	28.0	28
Steve WALTERS	124	132	9.8	10			9.8	10
Glenn WARD	67	87	20.4	20	22	12	20.5	21
Alan WARDROP	77	97	11.3	11	25	9	11.4	11
Graham WRIGHT	135	155	7.4	7	18	16	7.5	8
Brian WYNN	63	67	28.0	28	20	14	28.0	28

 

Captain's Bowl qualifiers in BOLD

 

 

 

CHAIRMAN'S TROPHY 2007 CURRENT STANDINGS POST LITTLEHAMPTON

 

 

 

 

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.