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Thursday 17th May 2012
A day of none stop light rain did not deter 21 members taking part in the day's stableford competition. A few did decline to venture out. Even with the rain it was pleasant out. Only one point separated the top 7 players. The following 3 all returned 34 points so on a CPO Harry Martin was declared the winner, Peter Hudson was runner up and David Slater was 3rd. The only 2 of the day ws recorded by Graham Orange
Monday 14th May 2012
It was an inter club match day again, Dalston Seniors were the guests of the Mallards for this annual fixture and in blustery conditions the result was a nice win for the Mallads 6 matches to 1, (5 wins and two matches halved)
Thursday 10th May 2012
Well it had to happen some day that the weather was the winner. Rained off for the 1st time this year.
The 'Eclectic' medal due to be played today will now be played on Thursday 14th June 2012.
Thursday 3rd May 2012
A Medalford competition was played today, (9 holes stableford and 9 holes medal) A pleasant bright day with plenty of sunshine and a cold wind. Doug Dixon with a net 18 was the winner, Alan Nixon with a net 20 was runner up, also with 20 and in 3rd place was Jim Samuel. Harry Martin was the best of those with 21. The only 2 of the day was recorded by Doug Dixon
Monday 30th April 2012
A team stableford was the event of the day. Playing in dry cool and very windy conditions 27 members took part. Winners with 83points was the team of George Bullamore, Ernie Henderson & John Turner. Runners up was the team of Roger Rees,Chris Small & DOuglas Pringle with 78 points
Thursday 26th April 2012
Another cold windy day but at least the rain stayed away while the members got out and played a stableford competition. 29 members took part in the event. So with an excellent 40 points Ian Melrose was the winner. Runner up was Jim Lyndon with 38 points, and in order Harry Martin 37 points, Dennis Massey 36 points and David Slater 35 points were 3rd, 4th and 5th. There were no 2's today, hence the 5th prize
Monday 23rd April 2012
St George's Day and the 1st round of the Medal 'Eclectic' and some members playing today thought they were fighting the dragon. Tough old day it was a day playing from the white tees. A pleasant day for golf but with a stiff breeze blowing and a soft course following the overnight rain scoring was difficult. So with a net 69 David Slater was declared the winner. Runner up with a net 72 was Doug Dixon, 3rd was Harry Martin with a net 74, 4th was David Dalglish also with a net 74. 2's recorded by Alan Watson and Roger Rees
Thursday 19th April 2012
Match day again, This time a party of members travelled to Whickham for a match against the Whickham Seniors. A rather cool dull day for all but for once a creditable result over there, the Mallards halved the match
A new page has been added, A photo gallery, check via the link. The team draw for the 30th April has been done and included on the web site
Monday 16th April 2012
A mixed team stableford was the order of the day. The Mallards invited guests were the Eden Ladies. So on a bright but rather cool day with plenty of sunshine and occasional cloud, teams of three, two men and one lady, went out and enjoyed some golf.
With a great score of 82 points the team of Alan Watson, Julie McFee & Peter Gouge were the winners. Runners up with 73 points was George Bullamore, Jean Clark (Ladies Captain) & Douglas Pringle. The team of Harry Martin, Christine Monks & Michael Cross were 3rd with 72 points.
The only 2 of the day was recorded by David Hoggard.
The captain had a special prize today for anyone recording a 4 pointer, Christine Monks had two four pointers, Donlad Edgar & John Turner had one each
14 teams took part in the event.
Thursday 12th April 2012
A party of 12 members travelled to Kirkcudbright for a match against the Kirkcudbright Seniors. An enjoyable day for them even if they lost the match 4 - 2
Thursday 5th April 2012
A cool but very pleasant day for golf, bright sunshine, light breeze, excellent conditions for good scoring, As it turned out there was a few good returns. So with 29 members taking part in the day's medal competition, Alan Watson took 1st place with an excellent net 64. Runner up was Chris Small with a net 70. John Turner with a net 71 was 3rd and Sandy Thorburn with a net 73 was 4th. Just the one 2 recorded today and that was by David Wrightson
Monday 2nd April 2012
A much cooler morning but still good golfing weather so much so that 37 members turned out to play in today's stableford competition. The good conditions lead to some excellent returns today. So with a very good 41 points Doug Dixon was the winner. Runner up was Cyril Hankey with 40 points and on a CPO Peter Gouge took 3rd place from Graham Orange 4th, both had 39 points. Three members managed to record a 2 today, Mike Bland, Chris Small and Ray Arthurs
Thursday 29th March 2012
Another great day weather wise for golf and a very good turn out for a Thursday. 33 members took part in the seasons Opening Stableford. Cyril Hankey and Harry Martin both returned 39 points, Cyril taking top spot on a CPO, therefore Harry was runnner up. There was a CPO for 3rd and 4th places with 3 members returning 38 points, George Bullamore was 3rd and Sandy Thorburn 4th. Missing out was Jim Samuel also with 38 points. The only 2 of the day was recorded by Mike Bland
Monday 26th March 2012
The Open Medal of the new season was the order of the day. It was played in glorious spring sunshine. There was a few good net scores returned but on the whole scoring was way way above normal returns. Not good!! So with a credible net 70 Jim Lyndon was the winner. The following three members all returned net 72's and on a CPO David Dalglish was runner up, Derek Scott was 3rd and George Bullamore was 4th. George also returned the only 2 of the day.
Thursday 22nd March 2012
A lovely warm and sunny spring day for the members turning out to play a Texas Scramble. Back playing the full course the winners were Harry Martin, David Slater and Tom Skead with a net 64.6. Runners up were George Bullamore, Ian Castle and Alan Watson with a net 66.3
Monday 19th March 2012
A bright sunny morning with a cool wind heralded the first day of the Mallards summer season of golf and it was the Captains Drive In followed by a Captain v Vice Captain match.
George Bullamore, after posing for some photographs with the members present took up the 'captains driver' and hit a ball from the tee. There was much merriment from the members present as the ball, though nicely hit did follow the planned direction. From then on it was down to the serious business of golf and the Captain and his partner did manage to win their match against the Vice Captain, but overall the match was halved 4½ - 4½.
Following the match the members enjoyed a rather good lunch.
Thursday 15th March 2012
It was the final round of the Winter League today, a must win for match for George Bullamore and Graham Orange in order to win the league, and win they did, so congratulations to both of them.
The official summer starts on Monday with the Captains drive into office followed by the Captain v Vice Captain match
Enjoy your summer of golf and hope for a good year for all with some decent weather.
Thanks to all for supporting the winter events
Monday 12th March 2012
Today saw the members play the final stableford competition of the winter season. Harry Martin and Ian Melrose were the main contenders for the Winter Snowball Order of Merit. Harry, an early starter posted 33 points and some time later Ian finished his round but was unable to better Harry's score. Harry's score was good enough to gain some points in the order of merit table and win the Winter Snowball Order of Merit. Congratulations to Harry.
Now to the competition itself, back playing the full course scoring was expected to be lower than that of late and so it proved. John Ross with 36 points was the winner, Runner up was Ray Arthurs with 34 points, also on 34 points was Chris Small who was 3rd on a CPO, 4th on a CPO was Trevor Hardy with 33 points. 2's recorded by Jim Cruddas and John Ross
Thursday 8th March 2012
Winter League matches was the order of the day. George & Graham won their match to open up a two point lead as Alan & Brian lost today. With one round to play it looks like George & Graham just need a half to seal victory.
Monday 5th March 2012
A bright sunny frosty morning for the early starters, the frost was all gone by the time the later starters set off. Playing a mixture of winter and summer greens 34 players took part in the day's stableford competition. John Morton-Carruthers is obviously going through a hot streak as he returned an impressive 46 points to take 1st place. Runner up with 42 points was Jim Cruddas. Harry Martin and Jim Samuel were 3rd and 4th with 41 points each, Harry taking 3d on a CPO. 2's today recorded by George Bullamore, Roger Rees & John Morton-Carruthers
Thursday 1st March 2012
A very pleasant day for golf. Winter League Matches were played today plus a few friendly games. Top of the league changed as the second and forth won their respective matches to move into joint top so all to play for with two rounds to go, interesting that the leaders play against each other in the last round