Burhill 2009 results

1. I don’t know why I bother listening to weather forecasts before BAGS days. Every one I heard prior to Burhill was promising a wet and windy morning with skies clearing about lunch time. Instead we had a dry, balmy morning and the only rain we had lasted all of a hole in mid afternoon.

In benign conditions therefore we had a superb day in lovely surroundings and excellent food to
round it all off in the luxuriously appointed Clubhouse. Burhill is truly a class act and we must start
saving the pennies so that it’s not 10 years again before we return.

2. It’s good to report a first time day winner and Derek Smith achieved 36 points to fill that role admirably. He had already qualified for next February’s Captain’s Bowl as a result of his Pairs KO victory (see section 7 below) so the runner up at Burhill will take that slot. His name? One Gordon Phillips who showed a welcome return to form by shooting a 35 pointer. Well done to both of you and also to Alan Spriggs on his first podium place in third position. Burhill is not an easy course and I’m sure you all had to play really well for your scores.

3. It was great to see Chris Bower playing again after a string of injuries and on the guest side, we were delighted to welcome back Chris Hodgson and George. Thanks also to Andrew who, though he had to withdraw from the golf for business reasons, still attended the Burhill dinner.

4. The leaders in the Chairman’s and Treasurer’s did not register a score - Guy was away and Bob retired ill during his Burhill round – so in the Chairman’s and Treasurer’s it’s as you were. Both however are down to play (together) at Effingham so that will be an interesting test for both. I haven’t yet seen the updated results for the par 3 but Hedley will no doubt be calculating these with a view to them appearing soon on the web site.

5. The main news since the last newsletter is that the tour of Wales was an outstanding success, helped considerably by the superb weather. Had we been there two weeks earlier, it would have been a tale of downpours and flooded greens but we picked the perfect period and enjoyed ourselves immensely. There are some BAGS days which will never be forgotten – Hunstanton, Saunton, Crail and North Berwick spring immediately to mind – and our visit to Pennard can now be added to this list. The course, like the others mentioned, is classic links but its setting above the beaches, cliffs and sea was just stunning and I defy anyone to better the appearance of the par five 16th rolling away to the ocean. The other courses we played, particularly Southerndown with its wonderful views down the coast, were lovely but Pennard was in a class of its own.

6. After two rounds it looked as if Graham, who played steadily on days 1 & 2, was going to have things all his own way but a tremendous surge by Andrew, 11 points behind as he stood on the 1st at Pennard, saw him come to within one point of catching the leader. In the end though it was Graham who triumphed so becoming only the second person (Biddy being the other) to win the Tour Cup twice. Well done Mr Wright and congratulations also to Jon (who would like it recorded he birdied the aforementioned 16th at Pennard!) on winning the Plate.

7. Details of our South Downs Tour of 2010 have already been issued and thanks to those (26 so far) who have already committed to this – we can promise you an enjoyable four days. The tour questionnaires were completed by 40 people so your committee is currently studying these and will discuss them at our next meeting in early December followed no doubt by proposed action.

8. The Knock Out Finals have all been concluded and congratulations to Ian Marshall on his second Singles win (John Davies being the Runner Up), to Hedley on beating myself (grrr!) in the Seniors Final and to Steve and Derek who beat Peter and Richard in the Pairs.

9. Mike Corliss has been chosen as the Committee’s pick for VC in 2010-11. As usual if there are any other proposals, could they please be put forward in writing before our AGM at Hankley in February.

10. Our Effingham day promises to be a lively affair with 65 people currently planning to attend. We now have just one space available, if anyone is interested in joining us as the Chairman’s, Treasurer’s and par 3 Competitions are decided.

11. Looking ahead to 2010, the Booking Form will be sent out towards the end of November. In addition we do hope you’ll be willing and able to join us at our Annual Dinner at Tyrrells, details of which have already been circulated. It will be the usual fun occasion.

RESULTS

Position		Score

1	Ben BOULDIN	40	countback	Guest Winner
2	Sam LONGHURST	40		Guest
3	Derek SMITH	36		BAGS Winner
4	Gordon PHILLIPS	35
5	Alan SPRIGGS	34	countback
6	Jon STEVENSON	34
=	John KING	34		Guest
8	Kevin HAWKINS	33
=	Brian LONGHURST	33
10	Simon CHEUNG	32
=	Andy HARPER	32
=	Peter LAMBERT	32
13	Keith COUGHTREY	31
=	Keith GATFORD	31
=	John HAWLEY	31
=	Terry HULME	31
=	Harry MEDHURST	31
=	Peter ROBERTSON	31
=	Graham WRIGHT	31
=	Richard HALL	31		Guest
=	Martin DYER	31		Guest
=	Ian RIDOUT	31		Guest
23	Steve BOND	30
=	Ray MARSHALL	30
=	Dean MARA	30		Guest
26	Hedley GREATBATCH	29
=	Steve LITTLE	29
=	Steve ROUT	29
=	Brian WYNN	29
=	Alan LANGFORD	29		Guest
31	Andy BOND	28
=	Ian MARSHALL	28
33	Biddy BAXTER	27
=	John DAVIES	27
=	Terry TAYLOR	27
=	Mark LONGHURST	27		Guest
=	Paul GREATBATCH	27		Guest
38	Will THOMPSON	26		Guest
39	Ernie HARRIS	25
=	John PALFREY	25
=	Chris HODGSON	25		Guest
42	David JACKSON	24
43	Peter BARKHAM	23	countback
44	Ian BARRETT	23
=	Roger BOYCHUK	23
=	Jim CATTERMOLE	23
=	Patrick MURPHY	23		Guest
48	John MOODY	22
=	Stuart SMILLIE	22
=	Glenn WARD	22
51	Roy JENNINGS	21
=	Steve WRIGHT	21		Guest
=	Mike MARGRETT	21		Guest
54	Rod STAFFORD	20
55	Chris BOWER	19
56	Alan TWORT	18
=	Brian LEAROYD	18		Guest
58	Derek PYE	14
59	Bob MAIDLOW	Retired
60	George Walden	Retired		Guest

Handicaps post Burhill

2009	Handicaps post:		Event8	Burhill
	PREVIOUS Hcap		From the event:		REVISED Hcap		Hcap
	Exact	Play	Points	Difference from CSS	Exact	Play	Rounds
Peter BARKHAM	28.0	28	23	11	28.0	28	115
Ian BARRETT	19.4	19	23	11	19.5	20	37
Biddy BAXTER	15.2	15	27	7	15.3	15	104
Alan BELL	6.2	6			6.2	6	80
Jason BETTINSON	5.8	6			5.8	6	8
Robin BLACKMORE	22.9	23			22.9	23	61
Andy BOND	27.8	28	28	6	27.9	28	92
Steve BOND	25.5	26	30	4	25.5	26	23
Chris BOWER	16.3	16	19	15	16.4	16	112
Roger BOYCHUK	22.5	23	23	11	22.6	23	87
Jim CATTERMOLE	18.0	18	23	11	18.1	18	144
Simon CHEUNG	13.5	14	32	2	13.5	14	94
Dave CHRISTIE	5.9	6			5.9	6	74
Mike CHRISTIESON	11.1	11			11.1	11	59
Gary COOPER	13.2	13			13.2	13	69
Mike CORLISS	28.0	28			28.0	28	158
Keith COUGHTREY	21.0	21	31	3	21.0	21	105
Richard DAKIN	5.6	6			5.6	6	53
John DAVIES	21.7	22	27	7	21.8	22	187
Keith GATFORD	25.9	26	31	3	25.9	26	123
Les GORDON	16.8	17			16.8	17	78
Hedley GREATBATCH	16.7	17	29	5	16.8	17	97
Andy HARPER	19.6	20	32	2	19.6	20	158
Ernie HARRIS	19.8	20	25	9	19.9	20	85
Kevin HAWKINS	28.0	28	33	1	28.0	28	10
John HAWLEY	23.0	23	31	3	23.0	23	73
Terry HULME	19.6	20	31	3	19.6	20	221
David JACKSON	28.0	28	24	10	28.0	28	115
Roy JENNINGS	25.7	26	21	13	25.8	26	130
Nigel JOHNSON	11.6	12			11.6	12	43
Russell JOHNSON	27.0	27			27.0	27	152
Peter LAMBERT	20.0	20	32	2	20.0	20	155
Steve LITTLE	15.0	15	29	5	15.1	15	167
Brian LONGHURST	28.0	28	33	1	28.0	28	201
Bob MAIDLOW	22.5	23			22.5	23	13
Ian MAKEPEACE	14.6	15			14.6	15	26
Ian MARSHALL	17.0	17	28	6	17.1	17	84
Ray MARSHALL	21.5	22	30	4	21.5	22	93
Andrew McCAFFERY	5.5	6			5.5	6	80
Harry MEDHURST	11.5	12	31	3	11.6	12	126
John MOODY	28.0	28	22	12	28.0	28	164
John PALFREY	24.3	24	25	9	24.4	24	111
Gordon PHILLIPS	18.3	18	35	-1	18.0	18	164
Chris PRESLEY	20.5	21			20.5	21	96
Derek PYE	28.0	28	14	20	28.0	28	71
Peter ROBERTSON	16.3	16	31	3	16.3	16	173
Chris ROMAIN	10.1	10			10.1	10	190
Steve ROUT	12.5	13	29	5	12.6	13	50
Ian SELLERS	11.5	12			11.5	12	80
Robin SEWELL	18.6	19			18.6	19	118
Guy SIMPKIN	9.1	9			9.1	9	63
Stuart SMILLIE	18.6	19	22	12	18.7	19	129
Derek SMITH	24.1	24	36	-2	23.3	23	42
Alan SPRIGGS	28.0	28	34		28.0	28	11
Rod STAFFORD	20.7	21	20	14	20.8	21	136
Jon STEVENSON	10.4	10	34		10.4	10	74
Terry TAYLOR	18.1	18	27	7	18.2	18	93
Alan TWORT	26.9	27	18	16	27.0	27	174
Steve WALTERS	8.0	8			8.0	8	142
Glenn WARD	22.0	22	22	12	22.1	22	117
Alan WARDROP	9.4	9			9.4	9	109
Graham WRIGHT	6.9	7	31	3	7.0	7	184
Brian WYNN	28.0	28	29	5	28.0	28	97

						no change
						h-cap up
						h-cap down

Par 3 Results

POSITION	PLAYER	TOTAL SCORE

1	BOND Steve	117.18
2	HARRIS Ernie	105.42
3	GATFORD Keith	103.48
4	PALFREY John	98.38
5	GREATBATCH Hedley	96.81
6	HULME Terry	92.50
7	MARSHALL Ray	90.51
7=	TWORT Alan	90.51
7=	WRIGHT Graham	90.51
10	HAWLEY John	90.15
11	TAYLOR Terry	89.73
12	PHILLIPS Gordon	84.26
13	BOYCHUK Roger	83.85
13=	COUGHTREY Keith	83.85
15	SMITH Derek	83.11
16	BOND Andy	79.17
17	ROBERTSON Peter	77.97
18	LONGHURST Brian	77.60
18=	MARSHALL Ian	77.60
20	JACKSON David	77.23
21	ROUT Steve	71.72
21	STEVENSON Jon	71.72
23	SPRIGGS Alan	71.35
24	BARKHAM Peter	70.51
24=	BOWER Chris	70.51
26	CHEUNG Simon	64.68
27	SMILLIE Stuart	63.85
28	HAWKINS Kevin	58.38
29	DAVIES John	57.97
30	BARRETT Ian	56.45
31	JENNINGS Roy	50.93
32	MEDHURST Harry	50.56
33	LAMBERT Peter	50.51
34	HARPER Andy	50.15
35	STAFFORD Rod	45.47
36	LITTLE Steve	44.68
37	WYNN Brian	44.26
38	WARD Glenn	36.81
39	PYE Derek	33.33
40	CATTERMOLE Jim	32.50
41	BAXTER Biddy	31.76
42	MOODY John	18.80