Betchworth 2009 results

1. Our luck with the weather was bound to run out at some point in this most changeable of summers and our visit to Crowborough Beacon coincided with a low which seemed during most of the day to be sitting right on top of the course. A pity, as it’s a lovely course with some stunning holes, all very different from each other.
2. To score well on such a course, it’s imperative to stay on the fairway so you are not punished in the rough and the heather. While that’s easier said than done, Jason managed it throughout the day as he amassed 56 points over the 27 holes. He was remarkably consistent, scoring 36 in the morning and 20 after lunch. This was Jason’s first win as a BAGS member though he had several successes as a guest in previous seasons but it is unlikely to be his last as he is one of our most consistent players which should stand him in good stead on the Wales Tour. Well done Jason and great also to see Peter Robertson putting in such an excellent performance in second place.
3. Because the scoring wasn’t high at CB, the Chairman’s Shield standings are as they were with Guy in a strong position as he still leads Bob by six. The Treasurer’s is much closer as just over a point separates the same two players. Remember though that in this competition a sub standard performance in even one event can make an enormous difference so when the two of them play in their next BAGS event at Burhill, it could be crucial. It is also wise to look for those currently on NQ who might storm through in one of our remaining three events.
4. We currently have an excellent (for August) turnout at Merrist Wood – money please by the end of the coming weekend – and apart from playing a course which has received high praise from a number of you who recently sampled it, it will be interesting in the afternoon to try a team version of the Power Play concept which Guy is so involved with.
5. Our plans for the tour are now in place and thanks to all who have paid their balances on time. We’ll be 32 in all as past-member Phil Seymour will be making a welcome return. Eight players are so keen to get down to Wales that they are playing an extra round at Ryder Cup venue Celtic Manor on the Tuesday before the tour proper starts. When the results come out, look out to see whether the additional golf helped or hindered their preparations! Whatever happens, the tour will offer its usual mix of memorable golf on some superb courses followed by enjoyable evenings in an outstanding hotel.
6. Our Golfathon players (Roger, Mike C and Hedley) tackled their first hole at 6.45am on July 2nd and went from strength to strength, scoring 36, 38 and 40 respectively. This was an excellent result when you take into account they were playing their holes at 18 different courses with varying conditions and greens. Thanks again to their sponsors and we hope you’ve enjoyed playing the courses you bid for. Though the money isn’t yet all in from the Charity auctions and pledges it looks likely we’ll be able to give at least £14000 to the Marsden, £2000 to Cherrytrees and £1000 to Tadworth Court so needy children will be the total beneficiaries of all our efforts this year.
7. Our final Charity event will take place at Roger’s on Sunday August 9th. A late flurry of acceptances has now taken our numbers to 49 so we’re looking forward to an enjoyable afternoon as he hosts the BAGS Summer BBQ.
8. Everything is proceeding smoothly with the KO competitions thanks to organisers Hedley and John and all those still involved should note that Finals Day will take place on Sunday September 27th – the weekend after the Tour - at Effingham. We obviously hope all Finalists will be available and that they will be supported by caddies and spectators who can then attend a celebration meal in one of the local pubs. In the meantime please make sure you stick to the deadlines so the competition continues to go well.
9. No doubt many of you are playing 4 balls at courses you either bid for from the Golfathon or the Progressive Auction. I’ve already played two with BAGS colleagues and enjoyed Burhill’s New Course which we’ll be sampling again (along with the Old) in late October and the Dyke near Brighton which will be the Saturday venue for our South Downs Tour next September. Don’t miss it as the views are fantastic!

Though July has produced some awful weather so far, I am hopeful that our August and September
activities will be blessed with sunshine. Roger is working on it!

Combined result

		18 holes	27 holes
1	Matt KIERNAN	39	60	Guest Winner
2	Jason BETTINSON	36	56	BAGS Winner
3	Peter ROBERTSON	35	52	BAGS 2nd
4	Steve WALTERS	32	48	BAGS 3rd on countback
=	Ian BARRETT	29	48
6	Dave CHRISTIE	33	47	1st morning 18 holes*
7	Chris ROMAIN	30	46
=	Brian WYNN	28	46
9	Andy HARPER	27	44
=	Harry MEDHURST	31	44	2nd morning 18 holes*
11	Jon STEVENSON	28	43
=	Len VAN DRIEL	29	43	Guest
13	Richard HALL	28	42	Guest
14	Les GORDON	30	41	3rd morning 18 holes*
=	Steve LITTLE	22	41
=	Gordon PHILLIPS	23	41
17	Stuart HORREX	25	40	Guest
=	Tom FISH	27	40	Guest
19	Simon CHEUNG	23	39
=	Ian MAKEPEACE	24	39
=	Steve ROUT	26	39
=	Rod STAFFORD	27	39
=	Louis PASKE	20	39	Guest
24	Nigel JOHNSON	29	38
=	Alan SPRIGGS	28	38
26	Roger BOYCHUK	26	37
27	John BREAME	24	35	Guest
28	Keith COUGHTREY	25	34
=	Terry HULME	27	34
30	John DAVIES	19	31
31	Ben BOULDIN	12	29	Guest
32	Keith GATFORD	22	28
33	Glenn WARD	12	18
34	Mike CORLISS	12	retired
35	Robin BLACKMORE	27	18 holes only
36	Roy JENNINGS	21	18 holes only

Handicaps after Crowborough

	PREVIOUS Hcap		From the event:		REVISED Hcap		Hcap
	Exact	Play	Points	Difference from CSS	Exact	Play	Rounds
Peter BARKHAM	28.0	28	0	0	28.0	28	114
Ian BARRETT	19.2	19	29	5	19.3	19	32
Biddy BAXTER	15.2	15	0	0	15.2	15	103
Alan BELL	6.1	6	0	0	6.1	6	76
Jason BETTINSON	6.2	6	36	-2	5.8	6	1
Robin BLACKMORE	22.7	23	27	7	22.8	23	60
Andy BOND	27.8	28	0	0	27.8	28	90
Steve BOND	27.1	27	0	0	27.1	27	21
Chris BOWER	16.3	16	0	0	16.3	16	111
Roger BOYCHUK	22.3	22	26	8	22.4	22	82
Jim CATTERMOLE	18.0	18	0	0	18.0	18	143
Simon CHEUNG	13.7	14	23	11	13.8	14	89
Dave CHRISTIE	5.9	6	33	1	5.9	6	73
Mike CHRISTIESON	11.1	11	0	0	11.1	11	56
Gary COOPER	13.2	13	0	0	13.2	13	68
Mike CORLISS	28.0	28	12	22	28.0	28	154
Keith COUGHTREY	20.8	21	25	9	20.9	21	103
Richard DAKIN	5.6	6	0	0	5.6	6	53
John DAVIES	21.5	22	19	15	21.6	22	182
Keith GATFORD	25.8	26	22	12	25.9	26	118
Les GORDON	16.7	17	30	4	16.8	17	78
Hedley GREATBATCH	16.7	17	0	0	16.7	17	92
Andy HARPER	19.5	20	27	7	19.6	20	154
Ernie HARRIS	19.8	20	0	0	19.8	20	84
Kevin HAWKINS	28.0	28	0	0	28.0	28	5
John HAWLEY	22.9	23	0	0	22.9	23	71
Terry HULME	19.4	19	27	7	19.5	20	216
David JACKSON	28.0	28	0	0	28.0	28	110
Roy JENNINGS	25.6	26	21	13	25.7	26	129
Nigel JOHNSON	11.5	12	29	5	11.6	12	43
Russell JOHNSON	27.0	27	0	0	27.0	27	152
Peter LAMBERT	19.9	20	0	0	19.9	20	150
Steve LITTLE	14.8	15	22	12	14.9	15	165
Brian LONGHURST	28.0	28	0	0	28.0	28	196
Bob MAIDLOW	22.5	23	0	0	22.5	23	12
Ian MAKEPEACE	14.5	15	24	10	14.6	15	22
Ian MARSHALL	17.0	17	0	0	17.0	17	82
Ray MARSHALL	21.4	21	0	0	21.4	21	91
Andrew McCAFFERY	5.5	6	0	0	5.5	6	77
Harry MEDHURST	11.3	11	31	3	11.4	11	121
John MOODY	28.0	28	0	0	28.0	28	162
John PALFREY	25.1	25	0	0	25.1	25	109
Gordon PHILLIPS	18.1	18	23	11	18.2	18	159
Chris PRESLEY	20.5	21	0	0	20.5	21	93
Derek PYE	28.0	28	0	0	28.0	28	70
Peter ROBERTSON	16.5	17	35	-1	16.2	16	171
Chris ROMAIN	10.2	10	30	4	10.3	10	186
Steve ROUT	12.3	12	26	8	12.4	12	48
Ian SELLERS	11.5	12	0	0	11.5	12	80
Robin SEWELL	18.5	19	0	0	18.5	19	114
Guy SIMPKIN	9.1	9	0	0	9.1	9	63
Stuart SMILLIE	18.6	19	0	0	18.6	19	125
Derek SMITH	24.1	24	0	0	24.1	24	41
Alan SPRIGGS	28.0	28	28	6	28.0	28	6
Rod STAFFORD	20.5	21	27	7	20.6	21	134
Jon STEVENSON	10.3	10	28	6	10.4	10	70
Terry TAYLOR	18.1	18	0	0	18.1	18	92
Alan TWORT	26.9	27	0	0	26.9	27	172
Steve WALTERS	8.0	8	32	2	8.0	8	142
Glenn WARD	21.8	22	12	22	21.9	22	112
Alan WARDROP	9.4	9	0	0	9.4	9	109
Graham WRIGHT	6.9	7	0	0	6.9	7	179
Brian WYNN	28.0	28	28	6	28.0	28	92