December/January Archive...

Thursday 3rd December 2009

No golf again, only because it was raining and the members that did turn up decided they didn't want to get wet.

The course has improved since Monday, at the moment 11 holes are open for play, 1,2, 10 and 18 on the clubhouse side of the road and holes 11 to 17 on the other side of the road. Best plan is 1 & 2 then over to 11 through to 18 giving 10 holes or alternatively 1,2 & 18 then 10 through to 18 again giving 12 holes.

Christmas Cracker Arrangements

As the Christmas Cracker is due a week on Monday we have to look forward to what will happen on that day. All will depend on the condition of the course and the weather.

Assuming play will be available on the day a draw has been make to cover playing 18 holes and a two tee start. An alternative draw has also been prepared to allow for only 10 holes being open for play. Both draws will be displayed here and on the notice board.

In the event that the weather or course is such that no play will occur, Christmas Dinner will still be served and members are asked to be at the clubhouse around 12.30pm for a 1pm lunch. There will be a draw for the prizes.

Monday 7th December

Well after a weekend of being able to enjoy some golf, the rains came overnight and the course was closed again this morning.

On a sadder note, it is with regret, that the committee announce the death of John McAleer, who died on Friday 4th December 2009, John has been a member of the Mallards for many many years.

See below for the Christmas Cracker arrangement

Thursday 10th December 2009

The back 9 holes are open for play, and on a foggy day with visibility down to a 100 yards those playing the Winter League matches got out and played as did  quite a few other members. Start sheet for Thursday 17th show here

Christmas Cracker:

It is fully anticipated that we will be playing on Monday morning but there will not be a two tee start. We expect just to play the 1st & 2nd then the 11th to 18th, a total of 10 holes. So the alternative start times will be the start sheet we will be using so check your tee off time.

Monday 14th December 2009

Not a good start to the day, it was raining at the start of the competition and concerns that water on top of the frozen ground was cause for the competition to be cancelled.
About half an hour after the decision to cancel was made the weather changed. A few of the early arrivals had left with the intention of returning for lunch. The late arrivals did go out and play.
A total of 39 members did sit down and enjoy and very nice Christmas lunch. A draw for the prizes was made at the end of lunch. So a good day for some, golf, lunch and a prize. Other just some golf and lunch and the rest just lunch.

Lets hope for a better day on Thursday's team event

Thursday 17th December 2009

A good day for golf, cool but pleasant out, the rain/snow! stayed away and the holes open for play were very good condition, good to be out. A team event was the order of the day, a 'Gruesome' played over 10 holes and quite a bit of fun for those taking part, you soon knew who your 'friends' were. With a fine score of 25 points, Robert Waite & Gordon White took top spot on a card play of from Gordon Milne and Brian Norgrove also with 25 points.

Please note there has been an amendment to the Winter Fixtures. Monday 8th February 2010 will now be a Greensome, by popular request.

Monday 21st December 2009

Not a good day for golf, this time snow is the culprit, and judging by the forecast for the rest of the week there is little chance of golf this week. So lets hope things improve for next Monday.

In the meantime A Happy Christmas to you All

Thursday 31st December 2009

Well another year gone by.

A Happy New Year to One and All

Here's to some good golf in 2010

Difficult to say when we will get back to playing some golf, but check back here for updates

Saturday 2nd January 2010

With more snow falling on the golf course there is no likelihood of any golf next week, it is doubtful that there will be golf on Monday 11th January so the 4BBB planned for that day will be cancelled and if by chance we are able to play golf members can play a Winter Snowball Stableford

Thursday 14th January 2010

First of all a reminder that the AGM will be held in the club house at 7pm on Tuesday 2nd February. To date there are no proposals to be put forward, if anyone wishes to make a proposal please contact the secretary, Mike cross

Snow still covers the course and obviously there is no play, likewise there is very little activity in the club house and as the members of the committee, who attended a committee meeting today will testify, the management are taking the opportunity to redecorate. Gone is the green so dominant.

As for the Winter League fixtures it is a case of wait and see how much longer the weather dictates, hopefully the thaw has started

The Texas Scramble due next Thursday, 21st Jan has been cancelled. If the course is open for play we will play a snowball stableford

Sunday 17th January 2010

The good news is that the course will be open for play on Monday 18th Jan, just the back 9 holes, but the tee off time has been put back to 10am. If enough members turn out to play we can play a snowball stableford.

Monday 18th January 2010

Good to be back playing, the back 9 holes were open for play and as it turned out it was in very good condition, very dry considering the snow we have had. It was fine and very pleasant out with some sunshine. 18 members turned up to play a 9 hole stableford competition. Ernie Henderson with an excellent 28 points took first place, Sandy Thorburn was runner up with 26 points and Allan Benson was the best of a number with 25 points. Just good to be back after an enforced 4 week layoff

Thursday 21st January 2010

A chilly wind blew but it was a lovely day for golf, that course has dried out exceptionally well and the good playing conditions were reflected in the scores. Playing a 10 hole competition,  Joe Hardon returned an excellent 28 points followed home by Gordon Milne with 27 points, John Thwaites also with 27 points and 4th, again with 27 points was Allan Benson. 29 players took part in the competition.

Monday 25th January 2010

Well an interesting morning golf, we were back to playing the full 18 holes. The course was very good condition considering the weather problems of the past few months and this was reflected in the scores that were returned today. 41 members turned out to play today which is the best turn out we have had for many a week, only 39 played in the competition, a couple of members only played 9 holes, both just getting back into the swing of things after illness, but it was good to see them back in action. Initially it was thought that George Bullamore, a new member was today's winner with an cracking 52 points, but on checking the score cards it was discovered that Donald Edgar had denied himself an extra point, so Donald became the overall winner with 53 points and George was runner up. Douglas Pringle and Jack Carruthers were 3rd and 4th with 49 points each. As an indication as to how easy the course played there were eight 2's, Two each for George, Donald and Roger Rees, Jim Cruddas and John Thwaites recording the other two.

Thursday 28th January 2010

Gosh January gone already, next competition will be in February. Just the Winter League Matches and a few friendly games played today. Very pleasant conditions for playing.

Draw for the next team event Mon 8th Feb shown here