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LILY MAY WINS ANNIKA INVITATIONAL EUROPE ngland’s Lily May Humphreys has won her third big title of the year with a wire-to-wire E victory in the Annika Invitational Europe.
The 17-year-old – who was immediately drenched by well wishers – was 12-under par after 54 holes, scoring a one shot win over the international field at Vasatorps Golf Club in Sweden. She’s the first English winner of the championship and she beat a field featuring the best female junior golfers in Europe. The 79 players represented 23 different countries and included five of the top-100 girls in the World Amateur Golf Rankings – including Humphreys, who is currently 26th. The win brings Humphreys a Ladies European Tour exemption into the La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational hosted by Annika as well as coveted PING Junior Solheim Cup points. Humphreys opened with scores of 69 68 and held a three-shot lead as the final round got underway. Denmark’s Anne Normann chased her hard, shooting four-under on the front nine and drawing level after a fifth birdie on the 10th.
But Humphreys moved ahead again with birdies on 14 and 16 and although Normann birdied the last, the title belonged to the English player. Humphreys said afterwards: “When Anne made three birdies in a row to get within one, the back nine became a bit edgy, but it was a fun day.” Annika Sorenstam commented: “Big congratulations to Lily May on the win and I look forward to following the future successes of all the players.” Humphreys adds this to the Welsh and Irish Women’s Stroke Play titles which she won earlier this season.
CELEBRATION TIME AT SOUTH EAST COLLEGE
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ESSEX LADIES COUNTY GOLF ast Region Inter County Match Week, hosted by Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club, E Bedfordshire, took place on 17th – 21st June
2019. The Essex Team were: Chloe Arthur (Romford); Louise Caldon (Stock Brook Manor); Ashley Chalmers (Thorndon Park); Amanda Colgate-Herbert (Rochford Hundred); Ashley Croft (Stock Brook Manor); Holly Haslam (Stock Brook Manor); Megan Henry (Chigwell); Harriet Lynch (Thorndon Park); Sophie Wheeler (Thorndon Park); Katy Yates (Clacton on Sea). Non Travelling Reserves: Charley Hatley (Colchester) & Maura Burns-Zaragoza (Chigwell). Thanks to County Team Manager, Emily Perry,
and Team Essex for their commitment and determination, many of the matches were extremely close and finished on the 18th. Norfolk won overall and we wish them luck representing the East Region at National Finals at Delamere Forest in September. Thanks to all our spectators and caddies who travelled distances to support the team and to all the clubs and individuals that sent good luck cards – they were much appreciated. Match Results - Monday v Bedfordshire Lost 4 – 5; Tuesday v Suffolk Won 6 – 3; Wednesday v Hertfordshire Lost 3 – 6; Thursday v Norfolk Lost 3 – 6; Friday v Cambs & Hunts Won 5 – 4.
MAUREEN’S TEAM OF THE DAY aureen Devenish hosted her ladies’ captain day at Colchester Golf Club and fittingly M her team won it!
With two scores counting, plus double on two nominated Joker Holes her team of Trish Wilson, Joan Cotterill and Gillian Whittle scored 98 points to win by one shot. The second placed team of Jenny McEvoy, Louisa Storey, Romy Bozier and Nikki Bryant were three points ahead of third placed Liz Bainbridge, Jane Kerr, Caroline Chambers and Claire Withnall on 93 points. Nearest the pins were won by Janet Austin on the 8th and Nikki Bryant on the 13th.
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IF YOU COULD PRACTICE ONE DRILL TO SAVE SHOTS QUICKLY WHAT WOULD IT BE? or most people the quickest way to save shots is on the putting green and developing F distance control. A key word I have found in
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working with players on their putting is ‘calibrated.’ Is your speed control calibrated so that you can control the distance on the greens? If you are not then your first putts are going to be constantly long and short meaning your second putts are too far away to hole out as much as you want. These quickly rack up meaning many people are heading towards or even over the 40 putts per round mark. Try the below drill to get calibrated, get your first putts closer and it can have a big effect on all of your game. Try the 20,30 & 40 foot drill- Get 2 alignment sticks and place on the putting green about 2 feet apart, then put 3 tee's at 20 feet (8 paces), 30 feet (12 paces) and 40 feet (16 paces). Then take 5 balls and see how many you can get to stop between the sticks.You can repeat and you will
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Campion School with 36 pts. The scores in the U14 section were a gain in the 40's with Piers Wiechmann of Billericay School leading with 45 points and Joey Takayama of Ormiston Academy, Burnham on Crouch runner up with 44. In the U12's Colne Valley the honours with Edward Reeves and Charlie Rushbridge having 42 and 38 points respectively. The girls were not to be outdone as they also broke handicaps with Daisy Eves winning on 42 points and Zoe McLean-Tattan from Rise Park Primary, Romford having had a nett score of 59 points earlier in the week at her home club Romford followed it with 39 points! Thank you to Colne Valley and Tom Smith who once again served up a great day and did a cracking job! Full results can be viewed at
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AMAZING DAY AT BENTLEY he Bentley Golf Club in Brentwood hosted an amazing event on Friday 7th June in aid of T the Brain Tumour Charity. In total 144 players
Two competitions ran side by side. The Best two stableford scores from the 4 ball team and best overall individual for the Gina Rose Trophy. The clouds eventually revealed blue sky and some very good scores were recorded. Team name “Putter Wouldn’t Melt” won with an astounding 87 points. Best individual score went to Nick Andrews with 40 points for the trophy. The evening held an auction with some truly fantastic items up for bidding. Best of all though was the resounding success of the day due to the generosity of the members and guests and those who donated prizes and money. Many of whom were unable to attend the day. Their generosity raised an unbelievable £10,790 for the charity an outstanding amount. Gary and Gina Rose who organised the day said “Our heartfelt thanks goes out to all of you who helped make this day the resounding success that it was, your benevolence was overwhelming, thank you all for your love and support.” The event will be held again next year on 5th June and hope that just as many can make the day again. If you are interested in making this event then please get in touch with Gina ginarose748@gmail.com or Gary Rose
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Gina Rose on the left Trophy winner Nick Andrews and Charity representative Claire Howell on the right.
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JOSHUA SWEEPS AWAY OPPOSITION oshua Eley with nett rounds of 67 and 66 swept away all opposition in Colchester Golf J Club’s Coronation Cup.
First presented in 1937 to commemorate the Coronation of George VI and the opening of the 18 hole course this competition is played over 36 holes. Eley, playing off 21 handicap, never gave anyone else a look in. his first round put him on top of the leader-board and with an even better second round he was never headed. After the first round Mark Brown (8) had shared the lead with Eley, both on 67 nett, but he fell off the hot pace in the second but still returned a credible 69 to secure second spot by a two shot margin. Third place was Oliver Baker (8) with 68 and 70 nett and tied with him was Bill Eke (4) both with 138 totals. The best gross score in the competition went to Tom Neale. Neale playing off a handicap of one had two gross 71s, with a total of five
birdies. Cai James (2) with gross scores of 73 and improved 72 was three shots back on a total of 145.
Joshua Eley with Jim Wilkinson, Club Captain and the Coronation Cup.
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Vicki Cumberworth has been in the fitness industry over 10 years, working with golfers since 2007 after completing a challenging course in California to become a golf Biomechanic. Vicki advises clients on how to improve their golf swing and eradicate faults through flexibility/core/posture while also working on strength and conditioning. Vicki can be contacted by email on vickipt@hotmail.co.uk or Tel 07921 075 212 web www.vickipt.com
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he golfing season is in full swing (apart from the torrential rain we seem to have had to deal with the last few weeks!!) and i find golfers get frustrated that they have no time to hit the gym. They worry they will lose everything they have worked on throughout the winter, their flexibility will go backwards and fitness to pot!! It doesn't have to be this way. Keeping things ticking over throughout the season is priority. In the winter months golf is almost at a stop ... all that spare time can be thrown into the gym, stretching and training. The summer is full of competitions, practice, socialising playing golf and so on ... its not a huge problem if you have to scale down the gym throughout the summer, actually its smart to jig your training schedule about. Rather than stressing about the fact you have no time to train why not just have some acceptance and schedule your gym around your golf and on a smaller scale. if you are used to going to the gym 4 times per week in winter months then scale it to once per week during
summer months but make that once per week very specific. Once per week gym session to include the following; Stretch and mobilisation (10 mins). Core and postural exercises to warm up (20 mins). Integrated and big bang (full body workout ... no isolated exercises) exercises (40 mins) Yes, your session will be a little longer to fit all the essential movements in. Once per week is absolutely fine when you are covering the right stuff!! Integrated means exercises that use the whole body ... lunges, squat push presses, wood chops, 1 arm cable pulls, cable pushes, deadlifts, bent over rows, pull ups and so on. Big bang exercises mean big movements that will build muscle very efficiently ... squats, lunges, deadlifts, rows, bench pressing, pull ups. This is why it is so very important that you schedule what you are doing, follow a programme and have someone work out your seasonal programming! Enjoy the sunshine, the lovely golfing weather and the season ... its what you wait for every year!
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o with just a couple of weeks to go until the 148th Open Championship at Portrush, Northern Ireland, how many of you have placed bets? Currently I can get 8/1 on Rory and Brooks, 12/1 on DJ and Tiger! Really though, even though we can look at form and those players that have history in big tournaments, we really are just guessing. Perhaps we’d be better pulling out 6 names form a hat and backing those? Incidentally, some of this guesswork started last year after the last Open! How does that relate to the golf that we play? Well, if you want to play your best golf, take out the guesswork and forecasting. Simply just play, one shot at a time.
level, which is neither productive or useful. When you play golf, you know if you are playing well. Yet, when your partner congratulates you after the front nine and declares you have 22 points already, that puts pressure on you (if you let it), to have a great back nine. Blob a hole, around the 12th or 13th and the wheels can start to fall off! Adversely, when you’ve scored maybe 14 points on the front nine and consider yourself to be out of contention, how many times do you have an amazing back nine? Perhaps because you’ve not concerned yourself with your score, but have just ‘played golf ’? So this months Mind Zone tip, is a simple one. Forget the score, and just play golf, one shot at a time. Add up the score at the end, and you may surprise yourself over a number of rounds, that your game and success will improve. Enjoy the final major of the year, and your own golf too. To keep up to date with forthcoming Mind Zone workshops, follow us on Social Media and finally this month, here’s a little teaser…. When do you know it’s the right time to hit your shot? Drop us a line with your answers and we’ll discuss www.themind-zone.com next time.
I’ve had the fortune to play some wonderful courses over the past month or so, but wherever I play, I often hear the same talk on the course. ‘I’ve a great score, I just need to par in’, ‘The last two holes, I should be able to birdie’, ‘I’ve been putting really well, I reckon I can compete today’! Of course, this all sends signals to our mind of expectation and hope. In essence, we are predicting the future. Clearly, we have been programmed to do this over the years, and every golf interview you see on TV, generally starts with asking the leaders ‘What do you need to shoot to win the tournament’? Putting a figure on it, 3 under, 5 under or whatever, puts unnecessary pressure on the player, even at a sub-conscious - 24 -
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Sarah Bennett PGA Fellow Professional & Head Teaching Professional at Three Rivers Golf & Country Club. Sarah is the current England U18 Boys & Girls East Regional Coach and Essex Girls Head Coach. Her 25 years as a Ladies European Tour Professional and Mind Factor Certification ensures she has an unrivalled skill set to coach course management and critical mind skills to aid scoring with no technical changes. Sarah’s Plane Truth & TPI Level 1 and Level 2 Certification is highly sought after by both new and elite golfers including those Juniors new to the sport.
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have been delivering a number of short game Imonths clinics for both Men and Ladies over the past few with much positive feedback.
The information received is a very small percentage of player’s have never taken a putting lesson which incidentally does not involve a huge amount of technical input. There is one very simple but hugely effective “tip” which I would like to share which I am certain will assist with your putting. Many short putts are missed due to excessive lower body movement causing the closing or opening of the putter face. Instead of “keeping your eye on the ball” which in my opinion can be mis interpreted and a possible cause of this unwanted movement. So, instead of looking at the ball at address focus on a specific piece of grass or imperfection between the golf ball and the putter head. This means leaving a
small gap as shown in the image between the two keep focusing upon this spot until the ball finds the bottom of the hole! I recall working on this when I was taught by the late Harold Swash who really instigated much work on the putting green which is being widely used by today’s top Putting Instructors. Give it a go and would love to hear your feedback via my Twitter or Facebook channels. Sarah Bennett
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DESERVED WIN COLNE VALLEY our golfers from Colne Valley Golf Club teamed up to win the Stoke by Nayland F Ladies Open championship.
The team of Dee Clark, Margaret Somerville, Claire Wheeler and Lynne Southgate scored 87 to beat the runners-up by three clear points. The club is particularly proud of their victory because three of the women, Clark, Somerville and Wheeler, have learned the game through the club's Get Into Golf programme. Their instructor, PGA golf professional Scott Rusbridge, said: "Creating regular golfers is the aim of the programme, but to get ladies winning events like Ladies Opens is the icing on the cake." Under the Open format, the best two scores out of four count towards the total.
Open champions: From left Dee Clark, Margaret Somerville, Lynne Southgate and Claire Wheeler with Stoke ladies captain Diana Harris.
ANOTHER WIN FOR CAPTAINS TEAM
tarted some 9 or 10 years ago the annual Captain v Vice Captain Trophy at Playgolf S Colchester is always looked forward to as one of
winner by 7½ games to 1½ over the vice captain’s team led by Terry Pettitt. Teams were drawn from a hat for the competition in handicaps as near as possible making some very close matches. However, this hasn’t stopped the Captains’ teams winning the trophy 8 out of 9 years now.
the fun events of the year. Played in lovely summer conditions, it was the senior’s captain, Stephen Peeling, that came out as the clear
CONGRATULATIONS TO GARY AND JONATHAN fter a superb days golf at Ballards Gore Golf Club, the eventual winners of the President A Trophy were Gary Holmes and Jonathan Carr. 1st Gary Holmes Jonathan Carr. 2nd Gary Pullen Thomas Kershaw. 3rd Paul Baker Gary Treen.
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Gary Holmes Jonathan Carr and president Tom Kennedy.
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ADJUSTABLE DRIVERS ARE THE CURE OF ALL MY DRIVING WOES: lthough a worthwhile tool I think the marketing for these clubs can be misleading in the fact that a golfer could think that the adjustability will cure all their tee shot woes. Funny thing is here is A that all the adjustments you can make on the very latest driver could have been done on a persimmon
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wood 50 years ago! Let’s take a look at each individual aspect of an adjustable driver and see the features and benefits for the average club golfer.
CLUB ADJUSTMENT
FEATURE
BENEFIT
Loft
Generally gives the ability to add or subtract a couple degrees of loft.
It’s been proven that in reality the loft does not change that much, it actually alters the face angle more than the loft.
Lie
Ability to alter the shaft angle to suit player stature.
Driver length is more important here, if the driver length is correct the lie is generally good. Saying that this is still a worthwhile adjustment.
Face Angle
Ability to change the way the club face sits at address. For example a golfer who slices the golf ball may opt for a closed (aiming left for a right handed golfer) club face.
This is a good feature as it enables the golfer to make the club sit in a way that they prefer. For the higher handicap it would help to cure slicing or hooking.
Weight Distribution
This allows the golfer to adjust the movable weights positioned in the toe, heel, front and back of the head. Some manufacturers now offer a vertical weight shift.
Great for the better player wanting to perfect ball flight. Lack of availability of weights can make this a little trivial.
My belief is that if you can't hit a driver in the neutral position you probably won't be able to get the benefit from adjustability. Adjustable golf clubs are marketed in a fashion where golfers are led to believe that a 30 yard slice can be turned into a soft draw with the turn of a wrench - unfortunately this is totally incorrect. Adjustability is fantastic but only as a fine tuning tool. - 30 -
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ADRIAN’S FIRST HOLE IN ONE
n the John Day Iagainst Trophy match Chelmsford
GC on the 14th June Stoke by Nayland Senior Section member Adrian Cherry holed his tee shot on the 8th hole on the Constable Course, 134 yds to the white flag using his trusty 6 iron the ball landed 3 feet from the hole on a wet green, bounced once and dropped into the hole. This was Adrian’s first hole in one in 30 years of playing golf although Adrian has only a member at Stoke by Nayland for 3 years. His opponent was pleased but stated he wasn't in the least bit surprised having watched some superb golf over the earlier holes off a 19 handicap.
ELLA’S BIG DAY
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hat an amazing day; over £5,500 raised. On Friday 21st June Forresters Golf Club had the honour of hosting ‘Ella’s Big Day’, an annual charity day was organised by longstanding member Kev Royan - all in honour of his amazing Granddaughter Ella and the incredible charity Amy and Friends. The sun was shining all day long which was perfect for the over 100 golfers who took part all competiting for some fabulous donated prices. After the golf everyone came together for a delicious meal upstairs followed by the prize giving, raffle and auction The generosity of everyone was amazing to see and the day ended by raising a unbelievable £5,500! This sum of money will be instrumental in providing support for families and children suffering from Cockayne Syndrome. Forresters couldn’t be happier with the success of the event and like to thank everyone who took part; especially Kevin who worked tirelessly to make the day the stunning success that it was.
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PAUL HOLLAND
Paul has been coaching in England and Europe for the past 20 years establishing himself as one of the most successful coaches in the South East coaching players on most of the worldwide major tours, including Richard McEvoy (European Open Winner 2018) and Ladies European Tour Professionals Gabriella Cowley and Cloe Frankish. Paul coaches many young aspiring professionals, elite amateurs and the under 16 Essex girls squad. E: paul@paulhollandgolf.com M: 07961 848 370
VISION AND THE BALL ... HOW AND WHY TO LOOK
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ooking at the ball whilst swinging the golf club is a pretty obvious statement. But there L are many golfers who during the swing cannot
be really looking at the ball properly. When I say properly I mean with your foveal vision as opposed to your peripheral vision. Foveal vision is basically the part that you read with. It is the central vision that we use when we need the best acuity. This is the only area in the retina where 20/20 vision is attainable. The main reason we do not want the ball to go into peripheral vision is that we then have to try to pick up the central vision again on the downswing this can cause the head to rotate in a manner that hurts the ability to deliver the club in a decent way. The images shown below show my full head rotation in both backswing and forward swing whilst keepin the ball in my foveal vision. To give you some idea of foveal vision it sees only the central 2 degrees of the visual field approximately twice the width of a thumbnail at
arms length. So anything outside of that is peripheral vision. Start to look at the best players head motions to see the rotation that they have in their swings, most are incredibly controlled especially with iron shots. Many though are able with driver especially to forgo this slightly to help them get a bigger backswing and create more speed, so there are sometimes reasons to let go a little the vision on the ball if the trade off is worth it. The ability to keep your eye on the ball properly is one of the major factors when talking about good proprioception and balance in the golf swing. So this is well worth looking at if your balance is not too good. If you would like anymore information regarding this topic please fee free to call or email.
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SUCCESS AT THE ESSEX
The winners receiving their prizes from Senior Captain John Tuffen.
nother successful day at the Essex Golf & Country Club with 31 Senior Members A competing in the Mid Summer Medal.
Gregg with an excellent net 74. The winner with an amazing net score of 71 was 18 handicapper (now 17) Ian Dunbar Nearest The Pin on the par 3 10th hole was John Gibbs.
In Third place was Jeffrey Robinson with an very creditable net 75, in 2nd Place was Charles
PETER WINS VETERANS CUP n Wednesday the 5th of June 39 Stoke by Nayland Golf Club members competed O for the 2019 Veterans Cup, members having to be
over the age of 60 on the day of the competition. The weather was particularly kind to all and the course in excellent condition - well done to the Stoke-by-Nayland green staff who are doing a great job with both courses, sometimes with reduced staffing. New staff have now been recruited and both courses are already benefitting. Congratulations this year to Peter Jay, with an excellent 43 points, shading out John Williams on countback. Both clearly had outstanding rounds. 1st Peter Jay 43 points on countback 2nd John Williams 43 points on c/b 3rd Roger Fleuty 40 points on c/b 4th Eric Fisher 40 points on c/b
Peter (right) receiving a “well-done” handshake from the captain , John Sandford.
PROUD DAY FOR BILL AND DAVID e are very pleased to confirm that Bill Sharpe and David Adams represented The W Essex Golf & CC in the County Veterans
Trophy on Wednesday 19th June. We are proud that David Adams came 4th in the 70+ category ‘Well done David.’ It was unfortunate they did not feature in the top 3 places, but congratulations to both Bill and David for representing the club in the Essex Seniors Section. - 34 -
BIG DAY AT STOKE BY NAYLAND he Essex Ladies County Golf Association held their County Championship and Seniors’ T Championship at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club
on the Constable course over Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June. The weather for all three days was warm and sunny and great golf was played over the three days.
Senior Champion Amanda Colgate-Herbert (Rochford Hundred) President Janice Hazledine and Megan Haslam.
Champion Megan Henry (Chigwell), County President Janice Hazledine and runner up Holly Haslam (Stockbrook Manor).
The first round for the Championship was over 36 holes with the best 8 going through to match play on the Saturday. For the Seniors the first day is 18 holes and again with the best 8 going through to match play on the Saturday. Megan Henry (Chigwell) had a gross score on the first day of 149 shooting rounds of 74 and 75. Whilst Mandy Rix of the Seniors shot a gross 83. Saturday saw the winning quarter finalists for the Championship as Megan Henry (Chigwell) beating Amy Knotts (Chigwell) 4/3, Sophie Wheeler (Thorndon Park) beating Chloe Arthur (Romford) 5/4, Ashley Croft (Stockbrook Manor) beating Katy Yates (Clacton on Sea) 3/2 and Holly Haslam (Stockbrook Manor) beating Louise Caldon (Stockbrook Manor) 5/4. For the Seniors Sue Ballard(The Essex) beat Mandy Rix (Colchester) 1 up, Julie Race (Braintree) beat Kate Moss (Crondon Park) 4/3 and Amanda Colgate-Herbert(Rochford Hundred) 2/1. The Final day of the Championship and we had another sunny day, the Semi-finals in the morning had the Senior’s starting at 8.30 with Sue Ballard (The Essex) playing Julie Race (Braintree) Last year’s Champion, with Julie winning 5/4. The second semi -final was between Nicky Iles (Crondon Park) and Amanda ColgateHerbert (Rochford Hundred) with Amanda winning 1 up.
The Championship semi-finals started at 8.50 with Megan Henry (Chigwell) playing Sophie Wheeler (Thorndon Park) and Megan winning 4/3. The second semi-final was between Ashley Croft (Stockbrook Manor) last year’s Champion playing Holly Haslam (Stockbrook Manor) and this was a repeat of last years’ semi-final, however this year it was Holly who made the final going 1up. The finals commenced at 1.15 for the Seniors’ between Julie Race (Braintree) playing Amanda Colgate-Herbert (Rochford Hundred) with Amanda Winning 2/1. The Championship final was between Megan Henry (Chigwell) and Holly Haslam (Stockbrook Manor) with Megan winning 4/3. Our congratulations go to our two new Champions and our thanks go to Stoke by Nayland for hosting the event and their teams from catering and the Pro Shop who ensured we were well looked after.
Amanda Colgate-Herbert, President Janice Hazledine and Seniors runner up Julie Race (Braintree).
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FRANK TAYLOR WINS THE ROGER HYMAN TROPHY
Frank Taylor receiving the trophy from Roger Hyman.
lmost 60 players took advantage of the near perfect playing conditions for the Roger A Hyman Trophy on Saturday 22nd June at the Five Lakes Golf Club.
Longtime clubhouse leader Frank Taylor (16) just hung on to the win on countback from club Treasurer Dave Parkins (19) both players with 43 stableford points with Taylor scoring 22 points on his back nine holes. Third place went to James Roblin (16) one of Five Lakes Juniors with 40 points. Nearest the pin prizes on the 4th and 11th holes were won by Frank Taylor and James Roblin. Birdie 2's were won by; Dave Chignell on the 4th, Ian Kirkman, Jack Garnett, Clive Weir and 2nd placed Dave Parkins who also had a 2 on the 16th along with Senior Captain Ken Russell, there was also an Eagle 2 on the par 4 10th hole by Neil Shinwell.
REPEAT FOR DICK AND TIM ick Bokenham and Tim Rogers repeated their feat of last year and D held onto the Dick Proctor Trophy at Colchester Golf Club. Bokenham and Rogers won out in this four-ball-better-ball pairs stableford competition after a threeway countback from the pairings of Kyle Appleton (10) and Donald Parish (12), and Rob James (11) and Steve Freeman (11) all returning the 42 points, two points lower than their last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winning score. Bokenham and Rogersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strength from their adjusted handicaps of eleven and nine, 9/10ths of actual, was a faultless back nine with a better-ball score of level par gross and although the scoring was tight in all three pairings the others just could not match the level-par finish. - 36 -
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CHIPPING FIND YOUR BEST BALL POSITION
he most important thing when we chip or pitch the ball is the contact. Striking the ball T on a slight descending blow and almost
simultaneously into the turf with a slight bruising of the grass. It is important to find your own personal low point, how you actually feel comfortable hitting slightly down on the ball. Without changing your technique on the way you pitch and chip can be the most effective. Try this simple test place 5 balls in a line and address the middle one just in front as I am doing in Picture 1. Now have some swings making sure you bruise the grass and notice where your
consistent contact point with the ground is. As you can see in Picture 2, with me it is slightly before the middle ball, I have marked it with a tee peg. This tells me that my ball position should be slightly back of centre towards my back foot. That is me but you may be different, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth finding out as they say no short game no game. This November I am hosting a coaching week in Turkey, if you would like to join me to find out how you can get the most from your game, give me a call. Have fun
Gary
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NO SWEAT FOR THE GOLFING GIRLS
arah Bennett PGA Fellow Professional at Three Rivers Golf & Country Club has seen a dramatic rise in Women starting the game and attending her popular Golfing Girl group sessions. Golfing Girl was the inaugural Golfing community specifically designed for Ladies which is very structured and has followed this successful formula for 10 years now. Her coaching session at the weekend which are always at her club of Three Rivers was attended by 12 ladies which Sarah spiced up the coaching session with ice creams and a paddling pool! â&#x20AC;&#x153;The venue is absolutely ideal for new players and the more experienced with the Jubilee course the perfect course for new players to gain confidence and experience prior to joining the Kings. However the greens are well contoured which also provides a challenge for the accomplished golfer.â&#x20AC;?. Sarah provides an annual calendar of events for her clients which include UK European and now
worldwide Schools using a fully ABTA bonded independent agency which Sarah is involved with the organisation and planning and of course the delivery. The group environment is ideal for ladies to attend together which is one barrier, the comfort factor within the environment plays heavily on my session planning. At the end of the day as long as anyone who wants to try golf enjoys their experience I can assist with their journey providing a network of ladies with similar values and objectives. If you would like to give golf a go with the Golfing Girls why not take a look at www.golfinggirl.co.uk or contact Sarah on the following methods to find out how you can become involved. M: 07719617349 E: sarah@golfinggirl.co.uk T: @golfinggirluk Facebook: Golfing Girl
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SCINTILLATING STEVE
Colne Valley seniors champion Steve Willingham with his trophy.
teve Willingham was crowned 2019 seniors champion at Colne Valley Golf Club after S a scintillating white-tee round of 85.
Graham Drysdale picked up the best net score trophy.
He just pipped Graham Drysdale by a shot, but Drysdale's net 71 won him the trophy for best net score on the day. Runner-up on gross scores was Alec Crawford
and third was Geoff Wyatt, both with 87. Runner-up on handicap was Paul Neale and third was Glen Sibley, both with a net 76. The Richard Ratcliff trophy for best over-20 handicapper went to Tony Etherington, who also picked up a nearest the pin prize along with Sibley and Crawford.
JUNIOR GOLF IN ESSEX – AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED ELCGA are looking for a County Junior Organiser – could that be you? An opportunity to get involved with County Junior Golf, a remarkable group of enthusiastic girls, and make a positive impact on the future of golf in Essex. Top Reasons to Volunteer are – ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Love the Sport Want to ‘Give Back’ to the Game Enjoy Helping get Juniors Playing & Achieving at Golf Understand the Benefits it Brings to Others It is proven that Volunteering has a Positive Effect on Mental Health & Happiness.
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SE SCHOOLS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Essex Golf Club Captains CALLING ALL CAPTAINS PAST AND PRESENT
SE Regional Winners 2019.
ssex arrived at the SE Schools Regional Championship with a somewhat depleted E squad. Only 4 boys and 3 girls, the minimum
Captain Barry is looking forward to meeting up with all captains past and present during his year.
required managed to get to the course at Flackwell Heath GC to contend the competition over 36 holes. 7 counties compete for places to attend the National Finals at Sherwood Forest GC in June. With many dips, elevated greens, hills and sloping lies the course proved quite challenging for all but one player, Teddy Papple of Billericay School and Stock Brook Manor GC had previously not been playing at his best prior to the competition, however he went out in the first round and took the Essex Schools Boys team. course apart with a 6 under round! After lunch he returned a score of one over par to win the trophy by 7 shots! Only one other round during the day was under par. He now travels to Nottinghamshire to represent the SE and Essex. The other players who took part and acquitted themselves well were Josh Gray, William Dove and Adam Crawley. The girls team consisted of Erin Earl, Morgan Tritton and Ciara Rushmer. Essex Schools Girls team.
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JUNE RESULTS:
Match: Beds 7-5 Essex 2-5
1st Guest Day: J.Nixon (Chelmsford GC) & R.Fields (Stapleford Abbotts GC) 43pts
Vice Captains Day: Tony Armstrong (Harwich GC) 41pts Captain of Captains Day: Arthur Harrison (Warley Park GC) 38pts
AUGUST FIXTURES: 8th Match V's London Captains (H) at Braintree GC 15th Queens Jubilee Trophy (A) at Stoneham GC 21st 2nd Guest Day at Ballards Gore GC 29th Secretary's Day at Romford GC
Plenty of spaces available for all events. For membership please contact Peter Freeman Hon Secretary at peter.freeman@essexgolfclubcaptains.co.uk or visit our website www.essexgolfclubcaptains.co.uk
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Tom Walker President Romford GC
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JASE TRADES BIRDIES FOR BLISTERS
olfers are known for enjoying a good walk. But Jason Levermore (Little Channels Golf G Centre) took it to extremes recently when he
took on the London 2 Brighton Challenge to raise funds for Cancer UK. It was the latest in a series of quests that Levermore as part of a group has undertaken in memory of his great friend Jason Moss, who died of leukaemia aged 21. Levermore, 39, has also run the London Marathon, successfully completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge and the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge. But the London 2 Brighton Challenge tested his every ounce of his resolve. Stopping only for brief breaks, he walked for more than 26 hours without sleep on the last weekend in May. He said: “You start at Kew Bridge and walk down to the Brighton coast, which is about 102 kilometres in total 66 miles. Six of us did it and we’ve raised about £3,200 between us. “My feet were horrendous, the last 10 hours I was in agony, I’ve got seven blisters over my two feet and one on the left sole no exaggeration it’s about the size of four 50p pieces! It burst with about five kilometres to go and my foot got soaked. “To be honest, the last 10 hours of the walk every step felt like needles going in my feet, It was just brutal, even now, a week later, I’ve got plasters on five of my toes and a compeed on the
sole of my foot.” The 2019 PGA East region captain made a tentative return to competitive golf five days after his walk and received special dispensation from the tournament director to wear trainers rather than golf shoes. Levermore said: “My feet were still a little swollen from the walk, so I had to change my socks every three holes and talc my feet because they barely fitted in my shoes.” To Levermore’s credit he still had the class to shoot level par and finish tied-fourth at Crews Hill. The Essex ace plans more fundraising activity in the future but don’t expect him to be trying another 100-kilometre non-stop any time soon. He said: “I’ve told the boys I’m not doing another one of these challenges at this distance. The last 10 hours no one talks to anyone because everyone is in agony! “I want to do stuff that we’re going to enjoy from now on. So next year we’re doing one up in the Lake District, which is a mix of kayaking, trekking and mountain biking over the space of about 12 hours.” Fewer hours, more fun and surely fewer blisters, eh Jase? For those wishing to sponsor Jason for his latest heroics, please visit www.justgiving.com/Jason-Levermore1
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Warren Sargent, PGA Professional based at The Essex G&CC and Coach at Epping Golf Club. Warren is a Zen Putting Mechanic (A Complete Putting Strategy). Coach to all level of golfer including Touring Pro’s. M: 07888 828 760 E: wozthegolfpro1@gmail.com
CAN PUTTING MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO YOUR GAME? FOR ONE YOUNG GOLFER IT HAS
t’s now the middle of the golfing season and hopefully you are playing well and there is Ibetter weather to come!
However, have you been struggling to score or your confidence is low in the area of the game that can make the difference.You’ve heard the saying “Hit for show and putt for dough?” Well, last September I was approached by a young golfer who was hitting the ball well and having problems with the putter. After much work and developing what I call the 360 Strategy, Brandon Meads won The Essex Amateur at Romford on Sunday 9th June. So what have we done as a team that has helped? Well we found out that posture wasn’t as solid for his body type, the putter was affecting stroke which was diagnosed on Quintic Ball Roll, so the putter has been changed from toe hang to face balanced. We looked at green reading in helping to develop a routine for each putt and a mindset on what he was going to do to hole the putt. Work is still ongoing, but in order to improve we are working on performance drills to help him in training to then perform on the course. You can see that we have looked at many aspects to do with putting and are looking into how Brandon can continue to perform at the highest levels of the game. He knows my philosophy and that is everybody can become a Professional Golfer at putting
regardless of their playing ability, as putting is all to do with pace and path and not about power. This means that anyone in playing the game of golf can perform as well as a Tour Player can with their putting. How fantastic does that sound. Attempt this drill - place one ball on a straight flat putt 3ft from another ball. See if you can get the ball that your striking with the Putter to replace the ball that’s 3ft away exactly on its spot. It will show you whether the pace and path of the ball is indeed good or not. See how many times it takes you to get it perfect. I hope that is useful and please contact me if you would like any further advice. Until then take care and enjoy the the rest of Summer.
Brandon and me.
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Match Report
EASTERN INTER-COUNTIES FOURSOMES Seacroft Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18th /19th May 2019 he Essex County team once again travelled to Seacroft Golf Club, Skegness for the annual Eastern Inter Counties T Foursomes Championship.
This a competition comprising the best golfers from 9 counties all playing each other over 2 days on the superb Seacroft Links. With back to back victories in 2017 and 18, Essex were looking to complete the hat trick this year. Four sessions of golf starting on the Saturday morning with Essex facing a tough start against Northamptonshire and Team: L to R Josh Tobin(Orsett), Callum Pipe (Braintree), Josh Read (The Rayleigh Club), County Captain Andy May (Boyce Hill), Ben Tobin (Orsett), Ricky Lee highly fancied (Boyce Hill), Michael Gilbert (Chelmsford), Phil Hulse Team Manager, Shaun Mills Leicestershire/Rutland. With (Orsett), Brandon Meads and Oscar Yeomans (Chelmsford), Ross Dee (Orsett). 5 out of the 10 games going to the last hole this was indeed a tight, hard fought session, with Essex getting a 2.5 all draw with Northants and a narrow 3/2 defeat to L&R. A 4.5 points total and whilst not the ideal start, not disastrous either. The afternoon saw Essex drawn against Suffolk and Bedfordshire. With Suffolk a tough nut to crack, a 2.5 point draw was a reasonable result and combined with a 4/1 win over Beds this gave us a 6.5 point haul for the session which was the joint top score and a first day total of 11.5 points leaving us just 2 behind overnight leaders Lincolnshire and BB&O. Sunday morning was on paper the weakest opposition in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire with anticipation high that the deficit could be reduced, and we could be in contention for the afternoon session. How wrong this turned out to be! With Norfolk winning all their games and Cambs winning 3/2, Essex had only 2 points from a possible 10 and were languishing in 7th place some 6 points behind joint leaders Lincolnshire and Norfolk. With potentially 2 of the top teams (BB&O and leaders Lincolnshire) against us in the final session, the Essex players were determined to make amends from the morning. With a 4/1 win over Lincs and 3.5/1.5 win over BB&O, some pride was restored with a 7.5 point haul. This lifted us up to 5th place overall. With Leicester/Rutland gaining 8 points in the final session, this gave them a 2.5 point victory over second place Lincolnshire. - 44 -
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Match Report
SIR MICHAEL BONALLACK TROPHY & THE COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP Thorpe Hall Golf Club – Friday 24th May 2019 he Thorpe Hall Golf Course was in superb condition once again with all players T impressed by the fast running greens. The
morning’s play was impressive, but the course was playing tough. One of the early starters, William Horne (Thorndon Park), set the standard with a one over par 72. The rest of the field then tried their best to beat the target that Will had set. Alex Bradley (Chelmsford) also managed a 72, as did one of the late starters, Shay McQueen (Chelmsford), but no-one manged to better the early pace. A number of other players were sitting just behind the leaders at lunch with very creditable scores, Jake McGlinchy (Woolston Manor) 73, and with 74’s Harry Wood, William Horne and Shay McQueen. were Lukas Warren (Thorndon Park), Michael Gilbert (Chelmsford) and Daniel Vaughan (Orsett). The Colts Championship for Under 21’s is run in conjunction with The Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy and this year the halfway lead was held by two of the three on morning rounds of 72, William Horne and Shay McQueen. In the afternoon Will Horne set out early again, knowing that he was in the mix for a podium finish, the added pressure on this 15 year-old young man did him no harm at all. An excellent round of golf resulted in a two under par 69, leaving him with the early Clubhouse lead on 141 (1 under par). The gauntlet had well and truly been thrown down to the other challengers. Alex Bradley was the next of the morning leaders to complete his second round, but a few mistakes cost him a score of 79 and he fell by the wayside, as did Jake McGlinchy who struggled to contend with a stiffening breeze. Lukas Warren then returned a steady score of 72, total of 146, good but not quite good enough to topple Will. Michael Gilbert could not make any impact on the leader, but Harry Wood (Boyce Hill) then returned the second best score of the day, a level par 71, a total of 146, and squeezing into second place with only a few players left to finish. It was left to Shay McQueen to make the final challenge to Will Horne, he returned the second best score of the day, a one under par 70 for a 142 total, just missing out by one shot. The Winners & Runners up of the Sir Michael So William Horne secured both the Sir Bonnallack Trophy & Colts Championship. (continued on the next page)
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Michael Bonallack Trophy and The Colts Championship with a fine performance, with second and third in both competitions going to Shay McQueen and Harry Wood respectively. In the nett handicap prizes were home Club member Tony Wan (Thorpe Hall) with second place going to Tom Hatton (Stoke by Nayland). One final prize presentation was also made, to Joe Green (Orsett) who had a hole-in-one on the 7th hole, a 180 yard par 3. Will received a warm round of applause as following the presentation of both Trophies to him he made a confident speech for one so young. We are sure we will be seeing Will at the top of leader boards for a number of years to come. Thank you to Thorpe Hall Golf Club, their staff and the members for giving up their course for the day, and for their impeccable hospitality. Full results are available on our website as well as the Order of Merit table. Follow us on Twitter to stay in touch with Essex County Golf News and information. @essexgolfunion
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ESSEX COUNTY TEAM v BB&O
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Frilford Heath â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday 26th May 2019
he Essex County team travelled to Frilford Heath Golf Club for the second league match of the season expecting a tough encounter against highly rated BB&O. With a formidable BB&O lineup including four plus 3 players and plus 4 David Langley (combined team handicap of plus 20 ! ) this was indeed a tough ask for Essex even with players like Arron Edwards-Hill and Curtis Knipes in the side. Despite the 3.5/1.5 Essex victory over BB&O a week earlier at Seacroft Golf Club in the Eastern Counties Foursomes, BB&O played to form on Sunday morning wrapping up a comprehensive 4 nil foursomes tally and leaving a mountain to climb in the afternoon singles for Essex. The afternoon saw the Essex men determined to salvage something from the match and came out of the blocks firing. First out, Brandon Meads against John Gough (4th place finisher in last week's Europro tournament at Brocket Hall). With 4 birdies and an eagle in the first 6 holes, Brandon was 5 under the course and 5 up on John which was sending out a clear message to all the following games. After 7 holes with Essex ahead in the first 6 games and narrowly behind in the last 2, there was room for optimism that we could repeat the efforts of 2 years ago in this fixture when Essex came back from a 2 point deficit to snatch a draw. This optimism was short lived however as BB&O showed what a talented bunch they are by giving a masterclass of putting on Frilford's excellent greens that was nothing short of Ryder Cup standard. Whilst Brandon clinched his point against John Gough who himself was well under par at the end, match 2 saw Ollie Huggins go from 1 down with 4 to play against Curtis Knipes, winning the next 3 holes rolling in some amazing putts for a 2&1 victory. Next, Arron suffering even worse torment from David Langley with a 5&4 defeat. Michael Gilbert next to suffer the BBO putting machine with his opponent holing out from off the green at the last to snatch victory. With Callum Pipe giving Aaron Ashberry some of their own medicine in a 5&4 win, scores for the afternoon were level at - 46 -
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3 all. Penultimate match saw Skipper Andy May lose to Tom Lawson despite himself being 4 under par at the end. The final kick was felt by Ben Humphrey again at the last with his opponent slotting in a near 25ft putt for a 1 up victory. Singles score 5/3 to BB&O with an overall Match result of 9/3 An amazing display of golf from both teams with the class of the BB&O lads just too much for Essex, especially on the greens. One of those days, a pleasure to watch and full credit to the Essex lads. Winning the league now an uphill struggle hoping that either Bedfordshire or Herts can halt the BB&O party. Phil Hulse County Team Manager
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FALDO WEDGE Garon Park Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday 30th May 2019 aron Park Golf Club hosted The Faldo Wedge this year with an impressive entry of 120 Juniors from all around the County. The weather proved to be kind and remained warm and G dry with a strong seaside breeze at times, which proved to be a good test of golf for the entire field
of boys and girls. The Faldo Wedge consists of morning and afternoon start times. Teams consist of three juniors representing their Club, with all three scores to count from 18 holes of stableford format. The mornings play saw some great golf, with Colne Valley dominating the top of the leader board, both Teams managing to get all three players scoring consistently. Colne Valley B managed 103 points, pipping their A team by one point on 102 points. Then, as the morning rounds were all near completion Benton Hall raised the standard, returning a combined score of 110 points, with Dominic Hoskin finishing the morning off with the best score of the day so far, 40 points. Scoring in general had been tough on the well-presented course, but the target had been set for those venturing out in the afternoon sunshine. A long wait was in store for the two sets of Colne Valley players and the Benton Hall team as the afternoon competitors prepared to do battle. If anything, the winds did drop a little in the afternoon but still made for tough conditions for all the players as the breeze was drying out the course. Early starters in the afternoon, Forrester Park A, managed to knock the Colne Valley teams down a place by totalling 106 points, eventually taking 3rd place. Epping B then raised the tension in the Clubhouse with their first two scores indicating they were in the hunt, finally just falling short, returning a score of 107 points to take 2nd place. The Warren A also then entered (continued on the next page)
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the fray late on but their final total of 102 points was only good enough to split the two Colne Valley teams, finishing in 5th place. So, Benton Hall with a fantastic score of 110 points held on to their lead throughout the afternoon, winning the Faldo Wedge by three points. Benton Hall will now be representing Essex in the National Junior Club Championship later in the year at Woodhall Spa, we wish the team all the very best of luck for the event in August. The two individual prizes on the day went to Harry Lloyd (The Warren) with 41 points, and for the girls Alanna Matthews (The Warren) with 39 points. Our thanks to all the Junior Organisers that do so much for junior golf in the county and to Garon Park Golf Club for hosting the event and making everyone so welcome. All the junior golfers were a credit to their Clubs.
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THE ESTUARY TROPHY 2019 he Estuary Trophy is a World Amateur Golfing Ranking (WAGR) event, played over 36 holes at Orsett GC T (Threadgill Trophy) and 36 holes at Boyce Hill GC (Boyce
Scratch Bowl). This year there were 24 entries into this competition which combined two Essex Order of Merit events. In the first half of the competition at Orsett, Lukas Warren (Thorndon Park) set the early pace with a superb first round 67, five under par. This was closely followed by Daniel Vaughan (Orsett) with a 69, and a number of other players breaking par with opening 71â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. In the second round Shaun Mills (Orsett) followed up his EGU President Elect, Lawrence opening 71 with a fine 70, setting the halfway pace with a 141 Kingsnorth presenting Winner Lukas Warren with the Estuary Trophy. total. Lukas and Daniel both failed to match their morning excellence and submitted a 75 and 73 respectively, both finishing on 142 at the end of the first day. These three players had opened up a six shot gap on the rest of the field. The Threadgill Trophy going to Shaun Mills on another superbly presented Orsett course. A couple of weeks later and the focus had moved on to Boyce Hill for the second half of the competition in difficult breezy conditions. Lukas Warren hit the birdie button again with an excellent two under par round of 66 to take a commanding lead into the final round on 208. Daniel Vaughan had an error struck round of 77, with Shaun Mills suffering with an 80. Jack Brown (Chelmsford) moved into second place overall with a fine round of 69, giving him a nine-shot deficit to try to make up in the afternoon. Dave Abbott (Boyce Hill) made use of his local knowledge to submit a 71 and move into closer contention for the third placed prize. The Boyce Hill course looked in great condition and ready for a good score in the afternoon, but the pressure on the leading players made it tough to score well. From the contenders Daniel Vaughan returned the best score, a one over par 69, for a 288 total. Dave Abbott followed up his good morning with a slightly better afternoon round of 70, his score of 290 being good enough for 3rd place. Both Jack Brown and Lukas Warren struggled in the afternoon breezy conditions, both shooting 75. Jack slipped down to 4th - 48 -
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place with a 292 total, but Lukas had done enough to claim outright victory with a 283 total. Well done to Lukas for a well-earned victory and his first step onto the WAGR listings. A mention for Jack Dyer, back from College in the USA too late for the Threadgill event, he scored 70 + 64 to finish 2 under par at Boyce Hill and collect the Boyce Scratch Bowl trophy.
Under 16’s League Match
NORFOLK v SUFFOLK v ESSEX Dunstan Hall – Saturday 1st June 2019 travelled to Norwich for their first league game of the 2019 campaign against Norfolk and Suffolk at a very sunny Dunstan Hall. EAssex tricky 1st hole caught no less than 16 players out by the double water hazard, setting the
tone on a short, dry and bouncy course. Good Course Management was reaping rewards and early on Essex struggled to come to terms with an unfamiliar track. The team were down in over half of the matches as they passed the half-way stage. In the first match out, Lewis Wright played very well to secure the first points for Essex with a nice double win. As the matches played out it looked like Essex and Suffolk were going to be fighting it out for 1st place, but some surprise defeats in the top order left Essex struggling. Eventually good double wins by Crawley , Atkinson and Rothery-Archer got Essex back in it. It came down to the last match where Tom Vass managed to secure the half point needed to just edge out a strong Suffolk side. A good double victory and top of the table position (Essex 4.5 Suffolk 3.5 ; Essex 6.5 Norfolk 1.5) gives Essex confidence going into an important Home tie on July 6th in the second league match.
Under 14’s League Match
KENT v ESSEX v HERTFORDSHIRE Kings Golf Club – Sunday 2nd June
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n our first league match of the season Essex and Hertfordshire were guests of Kent, playing at Kings Hill Golf Club, a course with its undulating terrain featuring large areas of protected heath and mature woodland, subtle undulating greens set at deceptive angles and narrow fairways, which made it a test for all golfers. Kent were off to a flying start with their first 4 players winning both their matches with the Essex boys mainly picking up points from Hertfordshire. But then the tide began to turn with 5 of our remaining players Max Porteous (Warley Park), Max Briggs (Warley Park), Callum Chamberlain (Braintree), Henry Styles (Romford) and Edward Linley (Romford) picking up maximum points from their opponents. There was some very good golf played by all the Essex boys not least by Marley Read (Forrester Park) who led the Essex team out, he had 12 pars and a birdie, yet still lost 1 down to Jake Antoun from Kent. All in all, a good start to the season with lots to look forward to. Our second league fixture is in Hertfordshire on 7th July with our home match at Rochford Hundred on 11th August. Final result: Kent 32pts, Essex 30pts and Hertfordshire 10pts. Our thanks to Kent and Kings Hill Golf Club for their hospitality. Bill Dunbar Under 14s Manager - 49 -
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ESSEX AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP Romford Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th & 9th June 2019
All the Winners With Romford Club Captain John Fitch & EGU President Brian Collins.
he first morning of the 2019 Essex Amateur Golf Championship was greeted by cloudy skies a strengthening wind throughout the day and a little drizzle now and then. A strong field of 72 T players set out on a very well-presented Romford course, toughened up a little to present a good
challenge for the elite golfers in the county. As the first players started to return scores from their morning rounds it was clear that the players were facing a stiff test, the early pace was set by Tom Neale (Harwich & Dovercourt) with a one over par 72, and he was soon joined by Joe Tatam (Brentwood), with George Gennings (Thorndon Park) going one better to earn the Clubhouse lead with a level par 71. This score was not bettered, but George was joined by Brandon Meads (Chelmsford), Alex Christie (Basildon), Daniel Vaughan (Orsett), Ricky Lee (Boyce Hill), and Callum Pipe (Braintree), in a six-way tie at the top of the leader board. The players headed out for the afternoon rounds all competing to be placed in the top 42 by the end of the day to qualify for the final day on the Sunday. Joe Tatam continued his good form returning a level par 71 for a 143 total, setting the early target as George and Tom struggled to match their morning figures. Alex Christie then returned the first sub-par round of the day with a two under par 69, giving a 140 halfway total. Kishen Velani also returned a 69 in his second round, giving him a 143 total, which would eventually leave him tied for fourth place. Dan Vaughan and Ricky Lee both signed for 72â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the afternoon to also finish on 143 totals. Harry Robson (Orsett) was one of the last players to finish, a good afternoons work added a 69 to his morning 73 elevating him into third place on his own. But Brandon Meads played an excellent round in the windy conditions for a 68, the best score of the day, and had already set the overnight pace with a three under par total of 139. The team competition for the Esplen Trophy is competed for over the first day of competition. Boyce Hill represented by Ricky Lee and Harry Wood finished as runners-up to the Chelmsford pair of Brandon Meads and Shay McQueen. The Chelmsford team finishing with a combined two over par now qualify to represent Essex in the England Golf Champion Club tournament in September, coincidentally being played at Romford Golf Club. - 50 -
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Brandon Meads accepting the Essex Amateur Trophy from John Fitch, Romford Captain & Brian Collins, EGU .
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Esplen Trophy Winners Chelmsford - John Fitch Romford Club Captain & Brian Collins EGU President congratulating Shay McQueen & Brandon Meads.
he top first42 morning the 2019 Amateur Golfactually Championship by cloudy The and tiesof qualified for Essex the Sunday, which meant thatwas 45 greeted players were lined up to skies on a strengthening wind throughout theconditions day and athat little drizzlethenow and were then.much A strong compete the Sunday morning. The weather greeted players field of 72onplayers setday, outbut on asa final very preparations well-presented course, toughened up a little to improved the first wereRomford being made for the early morning starters present a stopped good challenge foratthe in the county. running out of fuel descended onto everyone and stared theelite sky, asgolfers two hot air balloons the first players started to return scores from their morning theAscourse to land! rounds it was clear that the as players were facing a stiff test, thebeing early Play commenced on time the two new ‘obstructions’ were pace was from set bythe Tom Neale & Dovercourt) with a one removed course. In (Harwich the first game out Ryan Tattan over par 72, and he was soona very joined by score Joe Tatam (Chelmsford) brought home good of 68(Brentwood), to move him well with Gennings Park) better up theGeorge field, and it was all(Thorndon change at the top going of the one leader boardtoasearn this the Clubhouse lead with asubmitting level par 71. score was not bettered, time it was Harry Robson theThis 68. Brandon struggled to but joined by Brandon Meads (Chelmsford), Alex in find George his formwas on the greens and slipped to a 73, Ricky Lee closed Christie (Basildon), Daniel (Orsett), Ricky Leehis(Boyce on the lead with a two underVaughan par 69, and Alex continued very Hill), and Callum Pipe inpar a six-way the top steady performance with(Braintree), another level 71. Withtie18atholes left of to the leader board. decide this year’s winner, Harry Robson (210) held a slender one Theadvantage players headed out Christie, for the afternoon rounds all Brandon competing stroke over Alex with Ricky Lee and to be placed in the top back. 42 byThe therest endofofthe thefield daywere to qualify for the Meads one shot further four shots final dayback, on the Joeround Tatamfocus continued good further so allSunday. the final was on his these fourform players. returning level par 71 forLukas a 143Warren total, setting the early as Back in athe chasing pack (Thorndon Park)target and Ryan Jubilee Trophy Winner Harry George and Tom to match their best morning Cox (Warley Park)struggled both finished with their roundsfigures. of the Alex Christie then round of the day with a a Robson of Orsett GC. weekend, a 68,returned in Ryan’sthe casefirst thissub-par was good enough to push him into twoplace underfinish par 69, giving a 140 halfway a 69 in hishe second 5th on 287. Ricky Lee was thetotal. first Kishen to finishVelani out ofalso the returned third round leaders, couldn’t round,maintain giving him a 143form total, which would eventually leave him tiedlead for with fourth place. quite his good finishing with a 73, taking the Clubhouse 285. AlexDan Christie Vaughan Ricky Lee both fora 72’s theHarry afternoon to also on 143 totals. Harry ran out ofand steam and could onlysigned manage 74, asindid Robson whofinish submitted a final round 76. Robson was Meads one of to themake last players to finish, a his good afternoons work added a 69third to his It was left(Orsett) to Brandon the championship own, he recovered from a poor morning 73 elevating him intofinal thirdround placeofon But Brandon an excellent round to complete a composed 68his to own. comfortably win theMeads Trophy.played An excellent total round the windy conditions for acompetition 68, the bestbyscore of the day,end, andproving had already set the of the of four in under par (280) winning the 5 shots in the him worthy overnight pace withChampion a three under title, Essex Amateur 2019.par total of 139. The teamGolf competition forexcellent the Esplen Trophy competed for overwith the first day left of to chance. Romford Club were hosts of thisisyear’s championship nothing competition. Boyce Hill to represented by Ricky Lee and Harry Wood finished as runners-up The course was prepared a high standard, designed to challenge the best amateur golfers in theto the Chelmsford pair of Brandon Meads and Shay McQueen. The Chelmsford finishing county. All the players were very complimentary about the hospitality provided byteam our hosts. with over parGolf now qualify represent Essex thevolunteers England (especially Golf Champion Oura combined thanks go totwo Romford Club and to their members, staffinand those Club tournament in September, being that played at Romford Golf Club. We also helping to prepare the course fromcoincidentally 5.30 each morning) made the day such a success. The top 42 and tiesonqualified forour the2019 Sunday, which actually congratulate Brandon becoming Champion golfer. meant that 45 players were lined - 51 -
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South East Group Seniors League – North
MIDDLESEX SENIORS v ESSEX SENIORS Northwood Golf Club – Monday 10th June 2019 day looked grim as we headed to Northwood Golf Club for the first League Match of the it was raining, and the forecast predicted a month’s rain in one day. TTheheseason, main concern apart from the rain was that the match would have to be abandoned and
result in a half for both teams. Such a result would have dented our 2019 title hopes without playing a game. As it was, the !""!#$%&'($)*+&*$ $ course held up to the "&),-$!.",$%/&)0$"!*+&/"$'!.%)!$1$*&/,-$ continual rain rather $ 234456768$"693:;7$<$!7768$"693:;7$ well and apart from $ some puddling on the 05=>64$=?$*:;?@A::4$%:5B$C5DE$1$FG?@$HD96$IGFJ! greens, it was 0&+*,"$ $ 0&+*,"$ 234456768$ !7768$ commendably "#$%%!&'(($)'*! +! ,-.! /! 0'1!2$$34! playable. 56#7!86149! /-:! ;-"! /-:! 2'37!"%$149! Apart from getting 26#7!2#<$3=6#7! +! >-:! /! "%4?4!@$$14*! a good soaking the <A!BA!844! +! :-/! /! <C369!D4(('=*! Team seemed to E4%43!2'39C! +! :-/! /! 2'37!FC6%41! enjoy their first taste G'?4!H'(4! /-:! ;-"! /-:! <C369!;I74%%! of competitive ! ! County match play ;1J*!"I%%$1! +! :!IK! /! 26#C'4(!E'3%36JL4! golf for the year. Ian M6=!N$149! +! /!IK! /! M$1*!FC4'(9! Moore was our leadE'I(!@6#C'3J9$1! +! :!IK! /! N$C1!F36LC%! off man and he was 0'1!OI(J'! /-:! ;-"! /-:! @$P!G$IL('9! back in the ! /!/-:! ! Q!/-:! ! Clubhouse before most of the Team had played 9 holes with a 7 & 5 win. Next up was Mark Stones who suffered the setback of a hole in one by his opponent but still managed to grind out a half. Next was Orsett's Steve Rooney who had found his putting touch thanks to digging out an old two ball putter and managed a 4 & 2 win. The following matches were a lot tighter with new boy from Romford, Chris Bellamy, and Mark Whiten of Orsett both winning 2 & 1. The remaining five matches all went the full distance. First through was Chris Aukett who somehow managed to only halve his match, although his opponent seemed to spend most of the round playing out of the trees. The next two games were also very entertaining tight affairs, Mike Partridge of Thorndon Park eventually winning 2 up and Tony Wheals of Orsett winning 1 up. The final two matches were too close to call right up to the 18th hole, John Wright of Basildon winning 2 up and another newly qualified team member from Romford, Rob Douglas securing a half to end the day with a win for Essex by 8 1/2games to 1 1/2 Exactly the result we had hoped for in our opening match, now we are looking forward to the rest of the season T The next match is perhaps the toughest of the year when we take on the strength of B.B. & O. at Romford on 9th July.
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South Eastern Group North – County League Match
ESSEX COLTS v HERTFORDSHIRE COLTS Theydon Bois Golf Club – Sunday 16th June 2019
he second league match of the 2019 Season was played (again in rain!) on the beautifully presented Theydon Bois course. TEssex team:- Capt Lukas Warren (Thorndon Park), Brandon Meads, Shay McQueen, Jack Brown,
Ben Humphrey, Michael Gilbert (Chelmsford), Zach Chegwidden & Harry Robson (Orsett) The morning foursomes were tightly contested, Hertfordshire proving to have a very strong team. After seven holes only Shay and Jack were up, and they went on to win their match 2up. Two of the other pairs had good comebacks, Ben and Michael went all the way to the 18th hole and won 1up and Lukas and Brandon took their match to the 17th where they lost 2&1. Lunchtime Foursomes result: 2 - 2 The rain actually held off for the afternoon singles. Most of the matches were close with five of the eight going to the 18th. In the other three Jack had a good win of 5&4 and Ben another of 3&2. Of those going the full distance Shay finished all square and Zach clinched his match on the 18th 1 up. Harry and Michael both lost on the 18th in very good contests. Which left Lukas in the last match going down to the last hole and the last putt to gain the half that <=31= we needed to halve the overall match. Singles: 4 – 4. Match total 6 – !""!#6:1;06 2"-3.! 6?6-!./01. 6. ;/" >1 !#6 666666!"" Essex top players on this occasion - Ben and Jack, who each won both their morning and afternoon matches. A great rapport as always between the two teams. Terry Trude and his players have become good friends over the years. Essex have only one league match to play – against Middlesex in August. For Hertfordshire this was their first league match. All to be played for by both teams. Our thanks to John Reeder, Theydon Bois Manager and to all the staff and members who made us so welcome. Dave Edwards Colts Manager R
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Essex Colts
EAST BERKSHIRE STAG Wednesday 19th June 2019 ssex enters six Colts into this annual East Berkshire Golf E Club Competition, a 36 hole
individual stroke play event for the Stag Trophy and teams of three for the Team Trophy. From the Club History – “It was in 1903 that the Masters of nearby Wellington College first talked about golf, or at least a golf course, and being men of action as well as enthusiasm, they formed a company and bought sufficient land. From its origins as a heathland course designed by Peter Paxton, East Berkshire has matured into a tree-lined course of great beauty. Shaped fairways leading into well-defined semi-rough helps to identify the driving areas and carefully placed greenside hazards ensure that wayward shots go unrewarded.” The six Essex players were Lukas Warren, Brandon Meads, Ben Humphrey, Shay McQueen, Michael Gilbert and Oscar Yeomans. A total entry of 64 players took part from Clubs far and wide with a maximum handicap of six. After the morning round the leader in the Clubhouse was two under. Several of the Essex players were quite close behind with Ben on level and Brandon on one over. All still to play for. Scoring proved more difficult for most in the afternoon – except for Shay who had one under and Brandon who had a level par round. Eventual winner - Aaron Crabb from Windwhistle Golf Club (Chard, Somerset) three under. Brandon & Ben finished in tied 3rd place plus1 with Brandon 3rd on a count back and Ben 4th. The team event was contested by seven teams from five counties. Always difficult to select two teams of three from the six players but this year we got it right. Shay at plus3 joined Brandon and Ben to win the Team Trophy – total 419. Thanks to all the staff and members at East Berkshire for making us so welcome. We look forward to returning next year. Dave Edwards Colts Manager
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VETERANS TROPHY Colchester Golf Club – Wednesday 19th June 2019 he was hosted by Colchester Club. The weather was kind he 2019 first Veterans morningTrophies of the 2019 Essex Amateur Golf Golf Championship was greeted by cloudy considering it was overcast day with storms andand heavy rain drizzle forecast.now Plenty rainfall over the T skies a strengthening windallthroughout the day a little andofthen. A strong previous 48 hours and the cool conditions, with little wind made for ideal playing conditions. field of 72 players set out on a very well-presented Romford course, toughened up a littleAtofield
of 66 players competing in for a stableford looking to win one of two trophies presented at present a good challenge the eliteformat golferswere in the county. thisAsover 55’s event. The Veterans Trophy is for the overall winner, androunds the second silverware the first players started to return scores from their morning it waspiece clearofthat the isplayers for thewere best facing score returned by the a player overset 70by years of Neale age, the(Harwich Over 70’s&Salver. a stiff test, earlywho paceiswas Tom Dovercourt) Thea scoring didpar not72, prove as soon easy asjoined expected. A number of early starters commented with one over and to hebe was by Joe Tatam (Brentwood), with George that the course (Thorndon was in great shape, but their unfortunately didClubhouse not match lead it. It with wasn’ta until Gennings Park) going onegolf better to earn the level Colchester par 71. Golf verynot ownbettered, Bill Ekebut returned with 37Brandon points that the competition heated This Club’s score was George wasa score joinedofby Meads (Chelmsford), Alexup. Bill took the lead with half the field nearly(Orsett), in already. Almost immediately Gerry of Thorndon Christie (Basildon), Daniel Vaughan Ricky Lee (Boyce Hill), andKeane Callum Pipe Park returnedina agreat scoretieofat39the points leadboard. from Bill. Shortly after that, a fine display of (Braintree), six-way top taking of the the leader golfThe from a County Senior Saunders fromall Thorndon Park on show. 3 players headed out player, for theKevin afternoon rounds competing to was be placed in Playing the topoff 42 aby handicap Kevin managed to negotiate his way around the parkland course with a fantastic score of 41 the end of the day to qualify for the final day on the Sunday. Joe Tatam continued his good form points, a gross score 68,for twoa under par. setting the early target as George and Tom struggled to returning a level parof71 143 total, Stockbrook Manor’s figures. Andy Parker in thethen penultimate outsub-par and his three point match their morning Alex was Christie returnedgroup the first round4of the holes day with meant his totalpar of 69, 42 points thetotal. leaders. A fantastic saw Andy only take the a two under givingwould a 140 upset halfway Kishen Velanitotal also that returned a 69 not in his second title but also meant his handicap would be reduced from 12.0 to 10.4, the lowest Andy has ever been. round, giving him a 143 total, which would eventually During Andy Dan thanked Colchester leave him the tiedpresentation, for fourth place. Vaughan and Golf Club thesigned way in for which hadafternoon not only to also Ricky Leefor both 72’sthey in the prepared also Robson in the way the players finish onthe 143course totals.but Harry (Orsett) was had one of been treated during the day. He also thanked the Essex the last players to finish, a good afternoons work added Golf and expressed his happiness by commenting a 69 Union to his morning 73 elevating him into third place on greatBut daysBrandon like this are organised so many on how his own. Meads playedsoanthat excellent familiar reunite on and off golf he round infaces the can windy conditions for the a 68, thecourse, best score was delighted with the victory. Brian Collins, Essex Golf of the day, and had already set the overnight pace with Union thanked a threePresident, under paralso total of 139.Colchester Golf Club and theThe Captain of the club Mr Jimthe Wilkinson in presenting team competition for Esplen Trophy is the prizes. for over the first day of competition. Boyce competed The Over 70’s Salver was Lee wonand onceHarry againWood similar to last Hill represented by Ricky year, by a aspast winner of to thethe Veterans Trophy,pair this of year finished runners-up Chelmsford Gerry Keane (Thorndon Park) took the Salver with his splendid of 39 McQueen. points. Runner Brandon Meads total and Shay The Up was Fred Beaumont (Hainault Forest) a respectable Chelmsford team finishing with with a combined two 32 points. Gerry Keane (Thorndon Park) & Andy over par now qualify to represent Essex in the Parker (Stockbrook Manor)Club pictured here withinthe England Golf Champion tournament Veterans Trophies. September, coincidentally being played at Our thanks Colchester Golf Club for their Romford GolftoClub. excellent hospitality andqualified well-prepared course, and to The top 42 and ties for the Sunday, their Captain Jimthat Wilkinson whowere presented all whichMen’s actually meant 45 players lined up the prizes following the evening meal along with to compete on the Sunday morning. The weather our President, Collins. conditions thatBrian greeted the players were much Kevin Saunders, Runner Up (Thorndon Park), Over 70’s Winner Gerry Keane (Thorndon Park) & Andy Parker (Stockbrook Manor), pictured here with EGU President Brian Collins.
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LADY CAPTAINS DAY AT FORRESTER PARK
hirty Three ladies attended Ladies Captains Day at Forrester Park Golf Club on T Tuesday 18th June including many of our
Saturday ladies. The morning competition was 18 hole stableford, the winner was Maria Kelly with 37 points 2nd Collette Kingswell 36 points ,3rd Janet Johnson 35 points. See picture 1. There was also nearest the pin on the 5th won by Hilda Hazell. Nearest pin 11th Dawn Marriot. picture 3 Straightest drive Clare Turner. Best front nine Susan Wilson 22 points, back
nine Mel Kuhn 21 points. At the halfway house there was a excellent chocolate fountain and glass of Prosecco. Afternoon was team event called ONES which meant you doubled your points on holes 6,7,8 & 9, despite the downpour 2 teams got 77 points, the winners were Jane Ash, Mel Kuhl & Viggi Thompson they scored most points before multipliers picture 2. Many thanks must go to the Lady Captain Judy Podd for a excellent day.
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he Society of Essex Lady Captains 1st Summer Meeting took place at Gosfield T Lake Golf Club in mid June. Despite a forecast
of rain and potential thunderstorms most of the Ladies got off lightly with with just a few showers. The course was in great condition though the rough was tricky. It was a relatively small field with 46 ladies playing in the 4BBB competition on the day. The evening meal was truly delicious and praised by many of the ladies on the day. Thanks to Sally and all the staff on the day for looking after us so well. There was much competition for the prizes. In 4th place ocb were Dot Greaves (Forrester Park) & Georgina Grout (Harwich & Dovercort) with 38 points. In 3rd place also with 38 points were Madeleine Wright (Thorndon Park) & Maggie Stevenson (formerly North Weald). Second place went to Caroline Fields (Braintree) & Sheila Mines (Benton Hall) with an impressive 41 points. In first place and winners of the Froom Cup were Mary Anne Decruz (who had recently rejoined the
Society after moving clubs from Woolston Manor to Benton Hall) and Hazel Webber (Belfairs) with 42 points. Mary - Anne had something else to celebrate as she had a hole in 1 at the par 3 149yd 5th hole over water and uphill so no one actually saw the ball go in the hole. This shot enhanced the pairs 4BBB score by 5 points. Thanks also to Lady Captain of Gosfield Lake Sophie Dixon Smith for her help on the day, to Carole Robinson for all her help with preparations and playing on the day and to Jenny Starr for marking a card. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day and a lot of positive feedback was received. Hazel Webber one of the winning pair said after the event â&#x20AC;&#x153;... please thank all the Committee, it appeared to the players to run faultlessly. Such things only happen with a lot of hard work behind the scenes ... a really good job. The course and staff great, food wonderful I do not think the day could have been bettered. Great company and my first win in 25 years of membership thank you.â&#x20AC;?
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Harwich & Dovercourt Golf Club Coffee on arrival, Brunch (ham, eggs and saute potatoes) Pimms and evening buffet followed by prize presentation. £86 per couple Kate Fender: 01255 503 616 secretary@harwichanddovercourtgolfclub.com www.harwichanddovercourtgolfclub.com
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09 July 2019
Braintree Golf Club Includes lunch and 2-course meal (smart/casual). Full English breakfast available at £7pp. £76 per pair Luan Markham www.braintreegolfclub.co.uk
LADIES TEAM OPEN Colchester Golf Club Includes tea/coffee and pastries/biscuits on arrival, halfway house and buffet after golf. £140 per team (4). Alexander Piccolo: 01206 853 396 assistant@colchestergolfclub.com www.colchestergolfclub.com
30 July 2019
LADIES TEAM OPEN
12 July 2019
Upminster Golf Club Includes coffee & pastries on arrival and 2-course lunch. £148 per team (4) Lesley Mumford: 01708 222 788 www. upminstergolfclub.co.uk
MALDON SENIORS OPEN Maldon Golf Club Coffee on arrival, Two course buffet lunch following competition. £60 per pair. The Secretary: 01621 853212 www.maldongolfclub.org/seniorsopen
31 July 2019
STAPLEFORD ABBOTTS LADIES OPEN
17 July 2019
FIVE LAKES OPEN
Stapleford Abbotts Golf Club Breakfast on arrival. Refreshments on the course. 2 course lunch followed by Tea or Coffee. £39 per person www.staplefordabbottsgolf.co.uk
Five Lakes Golf Club Inclusive of tea or coffee on arrival and bacon baguette And rolling carvery lunch. £25 Vistor / £20 Member (per player). Clive Weir: 07966 403 322 clivew@g2m.co.uk www.cpcolchester.co.uk/golf/lakescourse/
02 August 2019
MIXED PAIRS OPEN Stock Brook Manor Golf Club Includes coffee & Danish on arrival, halfway house and 2-course lunch after golf. £75 per couple Elizabeth Higgins: 01277 653616 www.stockbrook.com
25 July 2019
LADIES TEAM OPEN Chigwell Golf Club Includes coffee and bacon roll on arrival and 2-course dinner after golf. £160 per team (4). Heather Olliffe: 020 8500 2059 info@chigwellgolfclub.co.uk www.chigwellgolfclub.co.uk
05 August 2019
LADIES TEAM OPEN Rochford Hundred Golf Club Includes coffee on arrival, Pimms/cakes/refreshments at the halfway house and 2-course carvery after golf. £99 per team (3) Pam Meredith: 01702 544 302 www.rochfordhundredgolfclub.co.uk
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05 August 2019
13 August 2019
LADIES & GENTS SENIORS DAY (OVER 55)
LADIES PAIRS OPEN Saffron Walden Golf Club Includes coffee & pastries on arrival and summer buffet after golf. £72 per pair Janina Jones: 01799 522786 www.swgc.com
West Essex Golf Club includes a Continental Breakfast Buffet. Complimentary Pimm’s Tent & Halfway House. Two Course Buffet at 5. £90 per pair (Visitor) £80 member’s pair James Levick: 0208 529 7558 sec@westessexgolfclub.co.uk www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk
25 August 2019
MIXED OPEN Colchester Golf Club Including two course meal following competition. £76 per couple David Blackmore: 01206 853396 drblackmore@sky.com www.colchestergolfclub.com
06 August 2019
LADIES FESTIVAL OF GOLF DAY West Essex Golf Club includes a Continental Breakfast Buffet. Complimentary Pimm’s Tent & Halfway House. Two Course Buffet at 5. £90 per pair (Visitor) £80 member’s pair James Levick: 0208 529 7558 sec@westessexgolfclub.co.uk www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk
26 August 2019
MIXED PAIRS BETTERBALL STABLEFORD Maldon Golf Club 90% individual handicap allowance. includes buffet and prize fund. Tee off approx 1pm. £20 per pair Secretary or Competitions Committee: 01621 853212 / 07722 122914 maldongolfclub.org
07 August 2019
FESTIVAL OF GOLF - MEN’S DAY West Essex Golf Club includes a Continental Breakfast Buffet. Complimentary Pimm’s Tent & Halfway House. Two Course Buffet at 5. £90 per pair (Visitor) £80 member’s pair James Levick: 0208 529 7558 sec@westessexgolfclub.co.uk www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk
29 August 2019
LADIES TEAM OPEN Orsett Golf Club Includes coffee & Danish on arrival and rolling 2-course hot/cold buffet. £140 per team (4) Joyce McFarlane: 01375 891352 www.orsettgolfclub.co.uk
07 August 2019
LADIES TEAM OPEN
04 September 2019
Abridge Golf Club Includes: coffee and Danish pastry on arrival, Half way house, 2 course buffet lunch. £75 per pair 01708 688396 info@abridgegolf.com www.abridgegolf.com
LADIES PAIRS OPEN Braintree Golf Club £75 per pair Luan Markham. www.braintreegolfclub.co.uk 04 September 2019
LADIES PAIRS OPEN
08 August 2019
Thorndon Park Golf Club Includes tea/coffee & danish pastry on arrival. Carvery lunch with prize giving between. £95 per pair Janette Leighton: 01277 810345 office@thorndonpark.com www.thorndonpark.com
FESTIVAL OF GOLF - MIXED DAY West Essex Golf Club includes a Continental Breakfast Buffet. Complimentary Pimm’s Tent & Halfway House. Two Course Buffet at 5. £90 per pair (Visitor) £80 member’s pair James Levick: 0208 529 7558 sec@westessexgolfclub.co.uk www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk
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The Jubilee Cup Update from Jubilee Cup Committee, sponsored by Seabrook Warehousing, and reported by Chairman Phil Redhead
Good Luck to the Final Sixteen
o all Essex clubs, for some of the Final phases of the competition, we will be looking for neutral venues to play T matches – these should come from the Jubilee Cup finalist themselves, and I am open to any clubs who would like to offer – please contact Neil or I on the contact details on our website if you can host a match during August
and September. Well, after some last minute rule shenanigans, we have a confirmed Round of 16 standings to be played out by the 14th July. As you may know, final League positions were key as League winners benefitted from playing at home in the next phase - the eight matches to be played can be found below and here: www.jubileecup.com/matches2019/qsf_sheet_2019.html Round of 16 to be played by 14th July 2019
Quarter Finals to be played by 11th Aug 2019
Wanstead
Winner of Group AvF
The Rayleigh Club Burnham on Crouch Stock Brook Manor Woolston Manor Stapleford Abbots Stoke by Nayland Bentley Harwich Dovercourt Garon Park Manor of Groves The Burstead Harwich Dovercourt Garon Park Manor of Groves The Burstead
Semi Finals to be played Weekend 7th-8th Sept 2019
Final to be played on 29th Sept 2019
2019 Jubilee Cup Winner
Winter Quarter Final 1 Winner of Group FvH Winter Semi Final 1 Winner of Group DvA Winter Quarter Final 2 Winner of Group GvC
Winner of Group BvE
Round of Sixteen Final standing as of 18th June 2019
2019 WiNNER
Winter Quarter Final 3 Winner of Group EvD Winter Semi Final 2 Winner of Group CvG Winter Quarter Final 4 Winner of Group HvB
Well done to the teams above, and see you in the next round – and even more so, thank you to all our other competing clubs and players who did not go through, but who we sincerely hope and some good competitive golf in the league phases. - 60 -
Speaking of which, fully Round 4 results can be seen here also, as below, and by visiting our URL below you can drill down to show the full match results for each www.jubileecup.com/matches2019/draw4.htm The final matches therefore gave us the final League 4th Round Matches to be played standings for 2019, with the top two teams going into the by 16th of June 2019 Round of 16. All being played by 16th July, for the next edition of Div A Wanstead 6.0 v 3.0 Nazeing Essex Golfer (August 2019) we will have visibility of our Div A Stapleford Abbotts 5.0 v 4.0 Colne Valley Quarter Finalists..and make even a few results. Div A Fairlop Waters GC 2.0 v 7.0 Blakes Good luck to all 16, and thanks to all teams who Div B Royal Epping Forest 3.0 v 6.0 Frinton GC participated in 2019 - see you in 2020. Of course Div B Harwich & Dovercourt 8.0 v 1.0 Playgolf Colchester individual player and double results will be showcased on Div B Thorpe Hall 5.0 v 4.0 Maldon the Order of Merit tables also. Div C Benton Hall 6.0 v 3.0 Abridge Some excellent consistent results, with nine Singles Div C Crondon Park 5.0 v 4.0 Bentley players in the League phase gaining four wins from four Div C Mardyke Valley 6.0 v 3.0 Ballards Gore matches – some of which will not have the benefit of Div D Brentwood GC 2.0 v 7.0 Woolston Manor progressing into the next stages of the competition. Div D Notleys (The) 5.5 v 3.5 Burstead (The) Specifically SBM Dan Bacon’s performance in round 4 Div D Belfairs GC vo v vo Forrester Park sees him knocking Garon Park’s Jason Hill from the top of Div E Garon Park 7.0 v 2.0 Gosfield Lakes the table on hole difference. Div E Warley Park 4.0 v 5.0 Manor of Groves Div E Div F Div F Div F Div G Div G Div G Div H
Three Rivers 6.5 v 2.5 Rochford Hundred
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Langdon Hills 5.0 v 4.0 lford Burnham on Crouch 7.0 v 2.0 Rayleigh Club (The) Canons Brook 5.0 v 4.0 Five Lakes Warren (The) 6.5 v 2.5 Chigwell Stoke by Nayland 9.0 v 0.0 Clacton on Sea South Essex 6.5 v 2.5 Epping Colchester 4.5 v 4.5 Braintree
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Stock Brook Manor 8.0 v 1.0 Top Meadow GC
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Similarly in the 4BBB matches we have 6 players on full marks – halving what we had last month. Only Burstead’s Nick Sofroniou maintains his whitewash record, and with new players from Woolston, Crondon and Harwich/Dovercourt coming to the fore after round 4.
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J Bishop
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Harwich & Dovercourt
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Harwich & Dovercourt 20
Again, for those clubs who are not progressing, team bragging rights can still be achieves within your club with our Team Order of Merit standings. These can be found via the drop-down menu on our homepage, choosing Order of Merit Results, and clicking “In Club order” – alternatively, direct link is also below: www.jubileecup.com/matches2019/playhtml.htm A reminder to all clubs - Captains, Organisers and players: it is imperative, that playing handicaps are fully up to date and represents any club results (so self-cut if necessary) - the impact to your club will be immediate disqualification in the play-off phases as per our rules 1.3. At the knock-out stages penalty will be disqualification from the competition. To reiterate, everything you need to successfully arrange and play your matches is on our website, including full contact details for the opposition under “Competing Clubs”, and key information in terms of the Rules of the 2019 competition. www.jubileecup.com/matches2019/rules2019.pdf The Jubilee Committee are always looking for volunteers to help us out – please contact myself or one of the Committee at the Contact details on our Homepage (top-right). www.jubileecup.com
All the best
Phil
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