Mill Ride results

1. Our day at Mill Ride was attended by 56 players who experienced dry weather, though during the day the wind became stronger so keeping the scores low. The course was pleasant and the Clubhouse, though a tight squeeze for our numbers, offered a comfortable oasis. Several members, myself included, took advantage of the fact that three of the men’s showers were out of action, to use the Ladies’ facilities. Unfortunately we found no ladies there!

2. It’s always pleasant to see prizes go to either the Captain or the VC, as they have many distractions on the day and work very hard. Hedley managed to win at Clandon in May and this time it was Roger’s turn to lead the way with a 34 pointer, so recording his second day victory – the other was at Purley Downs in August 07. Maybe it’s the shorts wot won it as he was the only man brave enough to wear them in the at times chilly conditions. Well done, Rog and thanks for your increasingly amusing Disaster Trophy presentations though one has to admit the boys do try hard to give you plenty of material!

3. The Stick competitions followed in the afternoon and Keith Coughtrey achieved his second win in this event – his earlier one coming at the Wildernesse – by teeing off at the 9th with the final shot of his allotted 42. Gordon was the earlier leader by holing a putt at the 8th before calling it a day. Interestingly both of these players had indifferent morning Stableford rounds (that’s putting it gently!) yet shone in the afternoon so proving yet again that you should never give up.

4. Alan Wardrop was again in the prizes and now leads both Chairman’s and Treasurer’s. He’s never won the former trophy but this does look like his year, barring a major turnround at Hankley.

5. Much has happened since the August newsletter, probably the most surprising being my winning the Tour Cup, the same one I presented all those years ago. In the last tense round at Stoneham, Alan Bell pushed me all the way and got to within one Stableford point of my cumulative score by the end of the 18th. Looking at the Cup, as I do every waking moment (!), I see the names of many fine BAGS players and feel privileged to have joined their ranks. Interestingly out of 15 tours there have been 14 different winners, only Biddy having won it twice, so obviously my turn had arrived!

6. The New Forest tour was a great success socially (is it ever not?), in its choice of courses, its location – nice part of the country and not far away – and its overall weather, only the Stoneham day producing significant rain late on.

7. In the KOs we now have all the winners – Steve Rout beat me in the Singles, Graham and Ian triumphed over Glenn and Robin in the Pairs and Derek defeated Ian Makepeace in the Seniors. Our thanks go to John and Steve for running these competitions so efficiently.

8. The 2009 Charity season got off to a blistering start with Chris auctioning a round for 4 at Stoneham. Gary celebrated his birthday by generously paying £200 for it and he and his chosen partners are in for a treat on this superb course. Chris will also be holding another 4 ball auction at Hankley. In addition Ian Barrett will have available 49 goodie bags at £10 each containing a high quality Midgley Snelling towel (thank you Robin), three Pro V1 balls and a few other bits and pieces. Once these are sold a further £250 will go to the Marsden total.

9. It was announced at the Mill Ride dinner that BAGS membership has been offered to Jason, Kevin and Alan Spriggs, all of whom have proved their commitment to our Society over the last 3 years by playing nearly 20 rounds each. This change of status will take place from January. Additionally we welcome back Guy who has been living in France for 2 years and look forward to him being able to take a much more active part in BAGS than was possible in his previous job.

10. Steve Little has decided to leave the Committee and his role as Handicap Secretary at the end of this season. He will be replaced as HS by Ian Marshall who has liaised with him over recent weeks to ensure a smooth handover. We thank Steve for his huge contribution to BAGS both on and off the course.

11. We look forward to a well attended day at Hankley next month followed in January by our Annual Dinner. I know from conversations at MR that many of you are putting together your tables so please advise me when you’ve made your arrangements. Thanks also to those who have been quick off the mark to send in their forms for 2009. Your efficiency is much appreciated!

See you in November.

COMPETITION SCRATCH SCORE = 32

POSITION	PLAYER	POINTS
1	Jason BETTINSON 7	35	Guest Winner
2	Roger BOYCHUK	34	BAGS Winner
3	Derek ELVIN 7	33	Guest
4	Alan WARDROP	33	Countback
5	Peter ROBERTSON	33
6	Terry HULME	32
=	Andrew McCAFFERY	32
8	David WATLING 22	31	Guest
=	Paul KING 12	31	Guest
=	Ian BARRETT	31
=	Dave CHRISTIE	31
12	Mick LAWTON 5	30	Guest
=	Ian SELLERS	30
=	Jon STEVENSON	30
15	John HAWLEY	29
16	Colin STERN 16	28	Guest
=	Ian WIGLEY 8	28	Guest
=	Peter BAILEY 13	28	Guest
=	Guy SIMPKIN 11	28	Guest
=	Hedley GREATBATCH	28
=	Nigel JOHNSON	28
=	Alan TWORT	28
23	Ray CLARKE 17	27	Guest
=	Robert SYKES 22	27	Guest
=	Simon CHEUNG	27
=	John DAVIES	27
=	Keith GATFORD	27
28	Tom FISH 24	26	Guest
=	Steve LITTLE	26
=	Chris ROMAIN	26
=	Glenn WARD	26
32	Kevin HAWKINS 28	25	Guest
=	Robin BLACKMORE	25
=	Harry MEDHURST	25
35	Dave TAYLOR 10	24	Guest
=	Gary COOPER	24
=	Roy JENNINGS	24
=	Ian MARSHALL	24
=	Terry TAYLOR	24
40	Derek PYE	23
=	Graham WRIGHT	23
42	Biddy BAXTER	22
=	Russell JOHNSON	22
=	Brian LONGHURST	22
45	Mike CORLISS	21
=	John PALFREY	21
=	George WALDEN	21
48	Alan SPRIGGS 21	20	Guest
=	Ray MARSHALL	20
50	Gordon PHILLIPS	19
=	Brian WYNN	19
52	Mark LONGHURST 28	18	Guest
53	Andy BOND	17
=	Steve BOND	17
=	Keith COUGHTREY	17
56	David JACKSON	16

B.A.G.S. HANDICAP SUMMARY
POST MILL RIDE – 23rd OCTOBER 2008 - CSS = 32

	TOTAL ROUNDS PLAYED	PREVIOUS EXACT	PREVIOUS PLAY	REVISED EXACT	REVISED PLAY
Peter BARKHAM	110	28	28	28	28
Ian BARRETT	21	23.5	24	23.5	24
Biddy BAXTER	99	14.7	15	14.8	15
Alan BELL	68	6	6	6	6
Robin BLACKMORE	57	22.5	23	22.6	23
Andy BOND	86	27.3	27	27.4	27
Steve BOND	18	26.8	27	26.9	27
Chris BOWER	110	16.2	16	16.2	16
Roger BOYCHUK	71	22.6	23	21.8	22
Jim CATTERMOLE	139	17.8	18	17.8	18
Simon CHEUNG	78	13.3	13	13.4	13
Dave CHRISTIE	63	6.8	7	6.8	7
Mike CHRISTIESON	49	11	11	11	11
Gary COOPER	65	12.9	13	13	13
Mike CORLISS	145	28	28	28	28
Keith COUGHTREY	98	20.5	21	20.6	21
Richard DAKIN	49	5.9	6	5.9	6
John DAVIES	171	20.8	21	20.9	21
Keith GATFORD	112	28	28	28	28
Les GORDON	73	16.4	16	16.4	16
Hedley GREATBATCH	82	16.3	16	16.4	16
Andy HARPER	146	19.3	19	19.3	19
Ernie HARRIS	81	19.5	20	19.5	20
John HAWLEY	62	22.6	23	22.6	23
Terry HULME	205	20.5	21	20.5	21
David JACKSON	101	28	28	28	28
Roy JENNINGS	126	22.3	22	22.4	22
Nigel JOHNSON	37	11.8	12	11.9	12
Russell JOHNSON	147	26.9	27	27	27
Peter LAMBERT	144	19.5	20	19.5	20
Steve LITTLE	156	14.4	14	14.5	15
Brian LONGHURST	188	28	28	28	28
Bob MAIDLOW	6	24.4	24	24.4	24
Ian MAKEPEACE	14	15.8	16	15.8	16
Ian MARSHALL	78	16.7	17	16.8	17
Ray MARSHALL	87	20.9	21	21	21
Andrew McCAFFERY	75	5.3	5	5.3	5
Harry MEDHURST	112	10.6	11	10.7	11
John MOODY	156	28.2	28	28.2	28
John PALFREY	104	24.7	25	24.8	25
Gordon PHILLIPS	149	17.6	18	17.7	18
Chris PRESLEY	86	20.2	20	20.2	20
Derek PYE	65	28	28	28	28
Peter ROBERTSON	162	16.4	16	16.1	16
Chris ROMAIN	175	9.9	10	10	10
Steve ROUT	37	13.7	14	13.7	14
Ian SELLERS	75	11.6	12	11.6	12
Robin SEWELL	106	18.1	18	18.1	18
Phil SEYMOUR	100	20.5	21	20.5	21
Stuart SMILLIE	117	18.2	18	18.2	18
Derek SMITH	35	27.5	28	27.5	28
Rod STAFFORD	129	20.1	20	20.1	20
Jon STEVENSON	63	10.2	10	10.2	10
Terry TAYLOR	87	17.6	18	17.7	18
Alan TWORT	167	26.7	27	26.7	27
George WALDEN	134	28	28	28	28
Steve WALTERS	136	8.5	9	8.5	9
Glenn WARD	101	21.2	21	21.3	21
Alan WARDROP	103	9.4	9	9.2	9
Graham WRIGHT	169	6.8	7	6.9	7
Brian WYNN	81	28	28	28	28

TREASURER’S TROPHY 2008 – POSITIONS POST MILL RIDE

POSITION	PLAYER	AVERAGE
1	Alan WARDROP	52.24
2	Peter ROBERTSON	50.47
3	Andy HARPER	49.44
4	Dave CHRISTIE	47.79
5	Jon STEVENSON	46.63
6	John HAWLEY	45.89
7	Les GORDON	42.66
8	Derek SMITH	40.91
9	Hedley GREATBATCH	39.55
10	Gary COOPER	39.1
11	Simon CHEUNG	38.65
12	Steve LITTLE	38.61
13	Ian BARRETT	38.27
14	Jim CATTERMOLE	37.21
15	Steve ROUT	35.15
16	Terry HULME	34.71
17	Keith GATFORD	34.3
18	Chris ROMAIN	34.21
19	Harry MEDHURST	33.52
20	Ian SELLERS	32.14
21	Ian MARSHALL	31.1
22	Alan TWORT	31.05
23	Bob MAIDLOW	29.99
24	Graham WRIGHT	27.58
25	John DAVIES	25.85
26	Glenn WARD	25.56
27	Brian LONGHURST	25.43
28	John PALFREY	23.96
29	Steve BOND	23.85
30	Roger BOYCHUK	23.56
=	Andy BOND	23.56
32	Gordon PHILLIPS	21.94
33	Keith COUGHTREY	19.93
34	George WALDEN	18.91
35	Terry TAYLOR	18.71
36	Brian WYNN	15.93
37	Ray MARSHALL	14.63
38	Peter BARKHAM	14.29
39	Mike CORLISS	12.64
NON QUALIFIERS
Biddy BAXTER	Roy JENNINGS	Derek PYE
Alan BELL	Nigel JOHNSON	Robin SEWELL
Robin BLACKMORE	Russell JOHNSON	Phil SEYMOUR
Chris BOWER	Peter LAMBERT	Stuart SMILLIE
Mike CHRISTIESON	Ian MAKEPEACE	Rod STAFFORD
Richard DAKIN	Andrew McCAFFERY	Steve WALTERS
Ernie HARRIS	John MOODY
David JACKSON	Chris PRESLEY

CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY 2008 CURRENT STANDINGS POST MILL RIDE

PLAYER	ROUND 1	ROUND 2	ROUND 3	TOTAL
Alan WARDROP	45	35	34	114
Jon STEVENSON	39	38	32	109
Steve WALTERS	41	35	32	108
Peter ROBERTSON	41	33	33	107
Andy HARPER	38	33	32	103
Dave CHRISTIE	35	34	33	102
Andrew McCAFFERY	35	35	32	102
John HAWLEY	35	34	32	101
Ian BARRETT	37	32	31	100
Gary COOPER	35	32	32	99
Steve LITTLE	36	32	31	99
Derek SMITH	34	33	31	98
Peter LAMBERT	33	32	32	97
Stuart SMILLIE	34	33	30	97
Graham WRIGHT	34	32	31	97
Alan BELL	33	32	31	96
Les GORDON	36	32	28	96
Hedley GREATBATCH	33	32	31	96
Jim CATTERMOLE	34	31	29	94
Terry HULME	33	32	29	94
Steve ROUT	33	32	29	94
Ernie HARRIS	33	32	28	93
Chris ROMAIN	32	32	29	93
Steve BOND	35	30	27	92
Harry MEDHURST	31	31	30	92
Simon CHEUNG	32	30	28	90
Mike CHRISTIESON	33	32	25	90
Keith GATFORD	34	28	28	90
Brian LONGHURST	36	30	24	90
Gordon PHILLIPS	37	30	23	90
Roger BOYCHUK	34	29	26	89
Nigel JOHNSON	36	28	25	89
Chris PRESLEY	35	34	20	89
Glenn WARD	30	30	29	89
Ian SELLERS	30	29	29	88
Bob MAIDLOW	32	30	26	88
Andy BOND	36	26	25	87
Keith COUGHTREY	32	29	26	87
Russell JOHNSON	31	28	27	86
Ian MARSHALL	30	29	27	86
Alan TWORT	30	28	28	86
John DAVIES	29	28	28	85
Ian MAKEPEACE	28	28	28	84
Phil SEYMOUR	31	29	24	84
Rod STAFFORD	29	28	26	83
John PALFREY	29	26	26	81
Brian WYNN	30	26	23	79
Roy JENNINGS	28	26	24	78
Robin SEWELL	30	28	20	78
Terry TAYLOR	28	25	24	77
George WALDEN	32	23	22	77
Peter BARKHAM	27	25	24	76
Ray MARSHALL	27	23	22	72
Mike CORLISS	24	24	23	71
Chris BOWER	27	24	13	64
John MOODY	26	23	15	64
Richard DAKIN	32	22		54
Biddy BAXTER	24	22		46
Derek PYE	23	19		42
Robin BLACKMORE	25			25
David JACKSON	16			16

BAGS PAR 3 COMPETITION RESULT

POSITION	PLAYER	TOTAL SCORE
1	Keith GATFORD	84.77
2	Peter ROBERTSON	84.44
3	John DAVIES	84.11
4	Nigel JOHNSON	79.95
5	Alan WARDROP	69.47
6	Terry HULME	66.38
7	Gordon PHILLIPS	66.06
8	John HAWLEY	65.93
9	Ian MARSHALL	65.32
10	Mike CORLISS	64.24
11	Roger BOYCHUK	60.38
12	Roy JENNINGS	59.44
13	Terry TAYLOR	59.11
14	Hedley GREATBATCH	56.77
15	Robin BLACKMORE	54.82
=	Andy BOND	54.82
17	Steve BOND	53.56
18	George WALDEN	51.41
19	Steve LITTLE	51.08
=	Chris ROMAIN	51.08
21	Ian BARRETT	41.99
=	Dave CHRISTIE	41.99
23	Simon CHEUNG	41.06
=	Ray MARSHALL	41.06
=	Ian SELLERS	41.06
26	Andrew McCAFFERY	38.91
27	Biddy BAXTER	37.5
28	Alan TWORT	35.5
29	Harry MEDHURST	35.18
30	Brian WYNN	29.82
31	Glenn WARD	28.43
32	David JACKSON	27.47
33	Derek PYE	25.76
34	Gary COOPER	24.26
35	Russell JOHNSON	22.88
=	Brian LONGHURST	22.88
37	Jon STEVENSON	20.53
38	John PALFREY	11.76
39	Keith COUGHTREY	11.11
=	Graham WRIGHT	11.11

PAR 3 TROPHY 2008
POSITIONS - POST MILL RIDE

POSITION	PLAYER	AVERAGE
1	Peter ROBERTSON	45.33
2	Derek SMITH	43.61
3	Keith GATFORD	43.59
4	Steve WALTERS	42.71
5	Ian MARSHALL	42.59
6	Les GORDON	41.54
7	Ernie HARRIS	41.47
8	Andy HARPER	39.17
9	Dave CHRISTIE	38.03
10	Alan WARDROP	37.7
11	Hedley GREATBATCH	37.68
12	Jim CATTERMOLE	37.48
13	Bob MAIDLOW	36.52
14	Mike CORLISS	36.19
15	Rod STAFFORD	34.24
16	Terry HULME	33.98
17	Gordon PHILLIPS	33.54
18	Brian LONGHURST	32.83
19	Steve LITTLE	32.77
20	Steve ROUT	32.35
21	John DAVIES	31.95
22	Peter LAMBERT	31.3
23	John HAWLEY	31.22
=	Terry TAYLOR	31.22
25	Alan BELL	31.05
26	Ian BARRETT	30.98
27	Glenn WARD	30.01
28	Ray MARSHALL	29.07
29	Alan TWORT	28.88
30	Jon STEVENSON	28.45
31	Simon CHEUNG	28.08
32	Roger BOYCHUK	27.71
33	Steve BOND	27.36
34	Gary COOPER	26.41
35	Ian SELLERS	25.56
36	Harry MEDHURST	24.94
37	Andrew McCAFFERY	24.9
38	Chris ROMAIN	24.78
39	Keith COUGHTREY	24.49
40	John MOODY	24.33
41	Andy BOND	22.71
42	Russell JOHNSON	22.3
43	Brian WYNN	21.66
44	Chris PRESLEY	21.13
45	Graham WRIGHT	21.08
46	George WALDEN	15.84
47	Peter BARKHAM	15.55
48	John PALFREY	14.71

NON-QUALIFIERS	Biddy BAXTER	Nigel JOHNSON
	Robin BLACKMORE	Ian MAKEPEACE
	Chris BOWER	Derek PYE
	Mike CHRISTIESON	Robin SEWELL
	Richard DAKIN	Phil SEYMOUR
	David JACKSON	Stuart SMILLIE
	Roy JENNINGS