Farnham 2009 results

1. Fabulous Farnham seemed to be the general consensus of the 51 players enjoying a course in tip top condition and excellent food with even a choice of dishes at lunch. There had been a Pro Am competition at the Club about a week earlier and clearly a great effort had been made to impress the visitors. They certainly succeeded with BAGS and we are now in discussions about a possible return visit in 2011 if the price is right. The weather gods also smiled on us as the previous week’s unsettled spell made way for a lovely day, fully justifying the decision of those who bared their legs.
2. Ian Barrett is in a rich vein of form at the moment. His first BAGS victory only happened last July at Gatton and was quickly followed by another at Hankley in December. Though he did not win the West Surrey event in February earlier this year, he still won the Captain’s Bowl and at Farnham his 38 points was enough to give him his third day victory and the Winteridge Trophy. Ian works very hard at his golf, is keen to see his handicap reduced and has clearly improved his short game sufficiently to be a threat to the leaders at every event. Watch out for him at Betchworth next month, even off his new handicap.
3. Steve Rout, as runner up at Farnham with 37, gets a qualifying spot in next year’s Captain’s Bowl because Ian had already qualified as the winner in February. Simon was only a point behind on 36 and of the clutch of 35s, John Palfrey should be singled out, particularly as he achieved his score (and managed another 13 holes in the afternoon) without a buggy which he normally takes these days to help his knee problems.
4. In the Chairman’s Bob Maidlow, having his best season for years, reduced Guy’s lead by two points though he is still six behind. Ian is third on 110. After the Betchworth event, Ian Marshall will issue the Treasurer’s Trophy standings as quite a few will then have reached the five qualifying rounds level and I imagine that in June Hedley will have something to show on the Par 3 status.
5. The new BAGS ties were well received and out of the 36 available, thirty have already been spoken for. We would like to keep a handful of the balance for new members in future years but could be persuaded to part with another one or two if you’d like a new BAGS image.
6. The Singles and Seniors KO draws were made at Farnham and have now been issued by e mail. As usual please note the deadlines and stick to them. With the decent weather and light evenings, there really is no excuse not to complete your match(es) on time so make contact soon.
7. All energies are now directed towards a successful Charity Day at Betchworth in just under three weeks time. The programme is now with the printers, the OOP needs only a little fine tuning and we even have two reserves in case of last minute problems. We are very grateful to the Presley family for making available for the auction a week at their luxury apartment on the French side of Lake Geneva (Léman) which is an ideal base either for a winter skiing holiday or a summer golf/walking break. Getting there is easy as well – it’s either a day’s drive in the car or a relatively inexpensive flight to Geneva. When you get the programme, do look at how you can help our fund raising efforts, either in the auction, signing a tenner, buying raffle tickets or even at this late stage, sponsoring a hole. Cancer is a ravaging disease which has directly or indirectly affected all of us. When it hits children the effect is even more distressing so let’s do what we can to help the Marsden in its battle to overcome this terrible illness.
8. We are still awaiting confirmation of our St George’s Hill slot for next April. You’ll recall it’s our 150th day event and we’d like to do something special to celebrate. The likely date is Thursday April 16th so do try to keep that free for the moment and we hope to have firm news by the end of May.
9. Our Crowborough Beacon event in July is a 27 hole competition though as usual it will be possible for those who prefer to play only 18 to start at lunchtime. If you normally are one of these players but for this event wish to play all day, PLEASE SEND ME A NOTE TO CONFIRM YOUR INTENTIONS. Buggies are available at CB but do book well ahead.
10. Remember that on July 2 Mike Christieson, Roger and Hedley play their 18 holes at 18 different courses. A special unique scorecard is being produced to mark the occasion and a facsimile will appear in the Charity programme. Good luck to the boys and their drivers with the satnavs!

See you (very) early on the 11th.

Terry Hulme

The day event:

1	Ian BARRETT	38	BAGS Winner
=	Alan LANGFORD	38	Guest Winner
3	Steve ROUT	37
4	Simon CHEUNG	36
5	Jon STEVENSON	35
=	Steve LITTLE	35
=	Andy HARPER	35
=	John PALFREY	35
9	Graham WRIGHT	34
=	Bob MAIDLOW	34
11	Kevin HAWKINS	33
12	Alan SPRIGGS	32
=	Guy SIMPKIN	32
14	Roger BOYCHUK	31
=	Harry MEDHURST	31
=	Tim AKERS	31	Guest
=	Chris ROMAIN	31
18	Peter BARKHAM	30
=	Andy BOND	30
=	Jason BETTINSON	30
=	Ernie HARRIS	30
=	Brian WYNN	30
23	Steve BOND	29
=	Ian RIDOUT	29	Guest
25	Paul DUDMAN	28	Guest
=	Brian LONGHURST	28
=	Terry HULME	28
=	Hedley GREATBATCH	28
=	Nick PEARCE	28	Guest
30	Ian AVERY	27	Guest
=	Terry TAYLOR	27
=	Alan WARDROP	27
=	Jim CATTERMOLE	27
=	Stuart SMILLIE	27
=	Robin SEWELL	27
36	John HAWLEY	26
=	Gary LANGFORD	26	Guest
=	Keith COUGHTREY	26
39	Ian MARSHALL	25
=	Ray MARSHALL	25
=	Gordon PHILLIPS	25
42	Chris PRESLEY	24
=	Mike CORLISS	24
=	Keith GATFORD	24
=	Glenn WARD	24
46	Patrick MURPHY	23	Guest
47	David JACKSON	22
48	David WILKINSON	21	Guest
49	John DAVIES	20
50	John MOODY	18
51	Derek PYE	16

Handicaps post Farnham

	PREVIOUS Hcap		From the event:		REVISED Hcap		Hcap
	Exact	Play	Points	Difference from CSS	Exact	Play	Rounds
Peter BARKHAM	28.0	28	30	6	28.0	28	113
Ian BARRETT	19.8	20	38	-2	19.2	19	30
Biddy BAXTER	15.1	15	0	0	15.1	15	102
Alan BELL	6.1	6	0	0	6.1	6	76
Jason BETTINSON	6.1	6	30	6	6.2	6	1
Robin BLACKMORE	22.7	23	0	0	22.7	23	59
Andy BOND	27.7	28	30	6	27.8	28	90
Steve BOND	27.0	27	29	7	27.1	27	21
Chris BOWER	16.3	16	0	0	16.3	16	111
Roger BOYCHUK	22.1	22	31	5	22.2	22	80
Jim CATTERMOLE	17.9	18	27	9	18.0	18	142
Simon CHEUNG	13.6	14	36	0	13.6	14	87
Dave CHRISTIE	5.8	6	0	0	5.8	6	71
Mike CHRISTIESON	11.1	11	0	0	11.1	11	55
Gary COOPER	13.1	13	0	0	13.1	13	67
Mike CORLISS	28.0	28	24	12	28.0	28	153
Keith COUGHTREY	20.6	21	26	10	20.7	21	101
Richard DAKIN	5.6	6	0	0	5.6	6	53
John DAVIES	21.3	21	20	16	21.4	21	180
Keith GATFORD	25.6	26	24	12	25.7	26	116
Les GORDON	16.6	17	0	0	16.6	17	76
Hedley GREATBATCH	16.5	17	28	8	16.6	17	91
Andy HARPER	19.5	20	35	1	19.5	20	153
Ernie HARRIS	19.6	20	30	6	19.7	20	83
Kevin HAWKINS	28.0	28	33	3	28.0	28	4
John HAWLEY	22.7	23	26	10	22.8	23	70
Terry HULME	19.2	19	28	8	19.3	19	214
David JACKSON	28.0	28	22	14	28.0	28	109
Roy JENNINGS	25.5	26	0	0	25.5	26	127
Nigel JOHNSON	11.5	12	0	0	11.5	12	41
Russell JOHNSON	27.0	27	0	0	27.0	27	152
Peter LAMBERT	19.8	20	0	0	19.8	20	149
Steve LITTLE	14.7	15	35	1	14.7	15	163
Brian LONGHURST	28.0	28	28	8	28.0	28	195
Bob MAIDLOW	22.9	23	34	2	22.9	23	11
Ian MAKEPEACE	14.5	15	0	0	14.5	15	21
Ian MARSHALL	16.9	17	25	11	17.0	17	82
Ray MARSHALL	21.2	21	25	11	21.3	21	90
Andrew McCAFFERY	5.4	5	0	0	5.4	5	76
Harry MEDHURST	11.1	11	31	5	11.2	11	119
John MOODY	28.0	28	18	18	28.0	28	161
John PALFREY	25.0	25	35	1	25.0	25	108
Gordon PHILLIPS	17.9	18	25	11	18.0	18	157
Chris PRESLEY	20.3	20	24	12	20.4	20	92
Derek PYE	28.0	28	16	20	28.0	28	70
Peter ROBERTSON	16.5	17	0	0	16.5	17	170
Chris ROMAIN	10.0	10	31	5	10.1	10	184
Steve ROUT	12.5	13	37	-1	12.2	12	46
Ian SELLERS	11.5	12	0	0	11.5	12	79
Robin SEWELL	18.4	18	27	9	18.5	19	114
Guy SIMPKIN	9.0	9	32	4	9.1	9	62
Stuart SMILLIE	18.4	18	27	9	18.5	19	124
Derek SMITH	24.1	24	0	0	24.1	24	41
Alan SPRIGGS	28.0	28	32	4	28.0	28	4
Rod STAFFORD	20.5	21	0	0	20.5	21	133
Jon STEVENSON	10.2	10	35	1	10.2	10	68
Terry TAYLOR	17.9	18	27	9	18.0	18	91
Alan TWORT	26.8	27	0	0	26.8	27	171
Steve WALTERS	8.2	8	0	0	8.2	8	140
Glenn WARD	21.7	22	24	12	21.8	22	110
Alan WARDROP	9.2	9	27	9	9.3	9	108
Graham WRIGHT	6.8	7	34	2	6.8	7	178
Brian WYNN	28.0	28	30	6	28.0	28	90