West Surrey 2009 results

We had a great day out at Littlehampton where the weather was lovely and the course in great condition resulting in some excellent scores. There’s something about a links course that attracts people and with 63 players – 50 members and 13 guests – enjoying the experience, it was clear that our decision to go back within two years to a Club we last visited in July 07 was extremely popular. Obviously we have no control over the weather but the wind was light by coastal standards and the day dry and sunny so we could have no complaints.
With over 30 players scoring 30+ it was clear that a big score was going to be needed to see off the opposition and Keith Gatford duly delivered with a huge 43 points total. It’s especially pleasing to report Keith’s success as he was one of the founder members of BAGS all those years ago and has never won a day event. When this result coincided with his first outing as Vice Captain, you can imagine how delighted he felt, a feeling which is shared by us all. As Ian wasn’t at Littlehampton, I cannot predict the depth of the handicap cut Keith will endure but I’m sure he’ll take it well and with some degree of pride. Good on you, Gatford!
Though Keith was 4 points ahead of his nearest challengers, there was a mad scramble for positions in the high 30s as Twyford next door neighbours Steve and Nigel each scored 39 with three people only a point behind them. This has already resulted in some big scores in the Chairman’s where with three qualifying rounds completed, Guy now has 118 followed by Bob Maidlow on 110. These are impressive scores so early in the season and we could soon see the 120 mark eclipsed.
Congratulations also to Chris Romain whose 38 points meant that he became the first winner of the 150 round trophy which has now replaced the 100 round version.
As usual at this time of the year, there was much activity around the Charity fundraising. The Captain’s Crowborough Beacon challenge (outlay £3) raised over £180 for a 4 ball at that excellent course and there were auctions of a St George’s Hill 6 ball, a gourmet dinner at Glenn’s and a 4 ball at Liphook, all of which helped our Charity efforts. The Golfathon 4 ball draw also took place with Steve Rout getting the top course allocation of Walton Heath though the other recipients also seemed happy with the contents of their envelope. Many thanks to all who contributed to this fundraising and we hope you enjoy the chosen activity.
Roger and Ian have been putting the finishing touches to their plan to play 18 holes at different courses in a single July day and have agreed an order of Club visits which allows for a different hole to be played at each. No mean feat and well done both of you.
Our order for BAGS ties has now been placed and should be ready for Farnham. If you are not at that event, we’ll hold yours over until Charity Day.
The Knock Out competitions are underway and some Preliminary matches have already been concluded. Do remember that the next deadline is prior to Farnham in mid May so please advise Hedley (Singles/Pairs) or John (Seniors) when you have fixed your dates or finished your match.
The BAGS Charity barbecue will take place on Sunday August 9th, venue and further details to be announced in May. Those who were there last year know how enjoyable this was so make a note in your diary then we can be assured of a good attendance.
Congratulations to Gary on being appointed as this year’s Captain at Mitcham GC. He’ll do a great job and I understand he’ll be supported by Ian Sellers as his VC.
Due to Ian M’s absence at Littlehampton, there will be a short delay in issuing the final results though you’ll be advised by e mail from Steve once they are on the web site. At least you’ll have a flavour of the day’s highlights from this report which I’ve issued earlier than usual due to my holiday arrangements.
Thanks to those who have paid for their Charity Day place, either as part of a team or for the team itself. It’s a mammoth job collecting money from the best part of 112 people which is why we start the exercise earlier than for a normal day. John Moody and Chris are now working hard on the programme and this will be issued to players in late May/early June.
Enjoy this fabulous weather while it lasts – I only hope I find some where I’m going!

Terry Hulme

The day event:

1	Keith GATFORD	43	BAGS Winner
2	Mike WILLIAMS	42	Guest Winner
3	Keith FLACK	40	Guest
=	Mike MARGRETT	40	Guest
5	Steve WALTERS	39	countback
6	Nigel JOHNSON	39
7	Chris ROMAIN	38
=	Jon STEVENSON	38
=	Alan WARDROP	38
=	Robert GUILFOYLE	38	Guest
11	Jason BETTINSON	37
=	Bob MAIDLOW	37
=	Phil WARNER	37	Guest
14	Robin BLACKMORE	35
=	Simon CHEUNG	35
=	Gary COOPER	35
=	Hedley GREATBATCH	35
=	Kevin HAWKINS	35
=	Terry HULME	35
=	John PALFREY	35
=	Guy SIMPKIN	35
22	Roger BOYCHUK	34
=	Richard DAKIN	34
=	Gordon PHILLIPS	34
=	Derek ELVIN	34	Guest
=	Carl VERNON	34	Guest
27	Dave CHRISTIE	33
=	Graham WRIGHT	33
29	Alan BELL	32
=	John DAVIES	32
=	Peter LAMBERT	32
=	Harry MEDHURST	32
=	Ian SELLERS	32
=	Alan TWORT	32
=	Brian WYNN	32
=	Martin BLAKE	32	Guest
37	Steve LITTLE	31
=	Steve ROUT	31
=	Alan SPRIGGS	31
=	Patrick MURPHY	31	Guest
=	Ian RIDOUT	31	Guest
42	Peter ROBERTSON	30
=	Robin SEWELL	30
=	Glenn WARD	30
=	Ray CLARKE	30	Guest
46	John HAWLEY	29
=	Andrew McCAFFERY	29
=	John MOODY	29
49	Biddy BAXTER	28
50	Les GORDON	27
=	Chris PRESLEY	27
=	Dicky MOORE	27	Guest
=	Dave TAYLOR	27	Guest
54	Andy BOND	26
=	Mike CORLISS	26
=	Rod STAFFORD	26
57	Ian BARRETT	23
=	Derek PYE	23
=	Ben BOULDIN	23	Guest
60	Ian MAKEPEACE	22
61	Jim CATTERMOLE	19
62	David JACKSON	17

The 150 round trophy result:

1	Chris ROMAIN	38
2	Terry HULME	35
3	Gordon PHILLIPS	34
4	Graham WRIGHT	33
5	John DAVIES	32
=	Alan TWORT	32
7	Steve LITTLE	31
8	Peter ROBERTSON	30
9	John MOODY	29
10	Mike CORLISS	26

Handicaps post Littlehampton

	Hcap	PREVIOUS			Difference		REVISED
	Rounds	Exact	Play	Points	from CSS	Exact	Play
Peter BARKHAM	112	28	28	0	0	28	28
Ian BARRETT	29	19.7	20	23	14	19.8	20
Biddy BAXTER	102	15	15	28	9	15.1	15
Alan BELL	76	6	6	32	5	6.1	6
Jason BETTINSON	1	6.1	6	37	0	6.1	6
Robin BLACKMORE	59	22.7	23	35	2	22.7	23
Andy BOND	89	27.6	28	36	1	27.6	28
Steve BOND	20	27	27	0	0	27	27
Chris BOWER	111	16.3	16	0	0	16.3	16
Roger BOYCHUK	79	22.1	22	34	3	22.1	22
Jim CATTERMOLE	141	17.8	18	19	18	17.9	18
Simon CHEUNG	86	13.6	14	35	2	13.6	14
Dave CHRISTIE	71	5.7	6	33	4	5.8	6
Mike CHRISTIESON	55	11.1	11	0	0	11.1	11
Gary COOPER	67	13.1	13	35	2	13.1	13
Mike CORLISS	152	28	28	26	11	28	28
Keith COUGHTREY	100	20.6	21	0	0	20.6	21
Richard DAKIN	53	5.5	6	34	3	5.6	6
John DAVIES	179	21.2	21	32	5	21.3	21
Keith GATFORD	115	28	28	43	-6	25.6	26
Les GORDON	76	16.5	17	27	10	16.6	17
Hedley GREATBATCH	90	16.5	17	35	2	16.5	17
Andy HARPER	152	19.5	20	0	0	19.5	20
Ernie HARRIS	82	19.6	20	0	0	19.6	20
Kevin HAWKINS	3	28	28	30	7	28	28
John HAWLEY	69	22.6	23	29	8	22.7	23
Terry HULME	213	19.2	19	35	2	19.2	19
David JACKSON	108	28	28	17	20	28	28
Roy JENNINGS	127	25.5	26	0	0	25.5	26
Nigel JOHNSON	41	11.9	12	39	-2	11.5	12
Russell JOHNSON	152	27	27	0	0	27	27
Peter LAMBERT	149	19.7	20	32	5	19.8	20
Steve LITTLE	162	14.6	15	31	6	14.7	15
Brian LONGHURST	194	28	28	0	0	28	28
Bob MAIDLOW	10	22.9	23	37	0	22.9	23
Ian MAKEPEACE	21	14.4	14	22	15	14.5	15
Ian MARSHALL	81	16.9	17	0	0	16.9	17
Ray MARSHALL	89	21.2	21	0	0	21.2	21
Andrew McCAFFERY	76	5.3	5	29	8	5.4	5
Harry MEDHURST	118	11	11	32	5	11.1	11
John MOODY	160	28	28	29	8	28	28
John PALFREY	107	25	25	35	2	25	25
Gordon PHILLIPS	156	17.9	18	34	3	17.9	18
Chris PRESLEY	91	20.2	20	27	10	20.3	20
Derek PYE	69	28	28	23	14	28	28
Peter ROBERTSON	170	16.4	16	30	7	16.5	17
Chris ROMAIN	183	10.2	10	38	-1	10	10
Steve ROUT	45	12.4	12	31	6	12.5	13
Ian SELLERS	79	11.4	11	32	5	11.5	12
Robin SEWELL	113	18.3	18	30	7	18.4	18
Guy SIMPKIN	61	9	9	35	2	9	9
Stuart SMILLIE	123	18.4	18	0	0	18.4	18
Derek SMITH	41	24.1	24	0	0	24.1	24
Alan SPRIGGS	3	28	28	31	6	28	28
Rod STAFFORD	133	20.4	20	26	11	20.5	21
Jon STEVENSON	67	10.4	10	38	-1	10.2	10
Terry TAYLOR	90	17.9	18	0	0	17.9	18
Alan TWORT	171	26.7	27	32	5	26.8	27
Steve WALTERS	140	8.6	9	39	-2	8.2	8
Glenn WARD	109	21.6	22	30	7	21.7	22
Alan WARDROP	107	9.4	9	38	-1	9.2	9
Graham WRIGHT	177	6.7	7	33	4	6.8	7
Brian WYNN	89	28	28	32	5	28	28