Captains Blog - August 2022
Captains Blog – August 2022
August came and went with very little rain falling from the sky around Atherstone GC, even the average golfer was getting some great distances due to ground conditions.
I’m not much of a gardener and love this weather because I haven’t got to cut my lawns so often, but the opposite is what Rob and his team need for growth and to make our course look its best.
I definitely don’t envy him and his team with these extraordinary conditions to contend with.
One of the big events to take place during August was our Seniors Open which was really well attended and well organised, congratulations to Mick Ferguson & Phil Challis, can I thank Mick Shakespeare for his role as official starter.
Competition Winners
Charity Cup Daily Winners– Mark Walt, Carl Ford, Barry Cox, Shaun Carter, Jim Dolman
EWGA Medal 3rd August – Ann Randall
Terry Smith August – Les Jackson
Trowel – Josh Marklew
Tuesday Stableford 9th August - Phil Rowlands
RNLI Stableford – Joy Pointer
Stafford Cup – Shaun Carter
Tuesday Stableford 16th August – Phil Rowlands
EWGA Medal 17th August – Sue Starmer
Paul Matthews Trophy – Eddie Murphy
Seniors Open – Roy Board / Phil Wakefield
Ladies Gross – Noreen Wightman
Ron Hiatt Trophy – Mick Sheedy
Tuesday Stableford 30th August – Mick Sheedy
Ladies Rose Bowl – Alayne Norris
Congratulations to our Ladies on reaching the Warwickshire league final, this is taking place on 26th September at Handsworth GC against Kenilworth GC.
It’s with great sadness that I end my blog with news of the passing of John Reay a friend to Atherstone GC and local golf in general, John’s funeral is on 19th September @ 5.30pm at Coventry Cathedral.
Bob Waters
AGC Captain
New Booking System now LIVE
Good Afternoon
The new BRS booking system is GOING LIVE taking bookings for next Monday at 8pm tonight. . We shall still be using the old system up till then. To be able to book tee times from Monday 15th August you must have registered as per instructions sent in previous email and then be enabled by Phil in the office before you can book tee times.
The new system will be far more beneficial to members and visitors with lots of extra features to keep you all up to date with the latest news and events.
Regards
Phil
Captains Blog - July 2022
Captains Blog – July 2022
July started with another well-run quiz night, congratulations to Gareth Leyshon and team who were winners on the night, Ian Jacob quizmaster, superb again.
2nd July 2022 was only momentous because 69 years ago my poor Mum had me lol.
That weekend was our club championship over 36 holes and finally after several years trying
Nigel Rhodes was victorious.
Tripartite week started at 6am on Monday 4th July with Simon Horton & me competing against Nuneaton GC and Hinckley GC Captains & Vice Captains in the 54 hole challenge, Atherstone GC winning again, since its inception in 2010 we have never lost.
It was a glorious week for our players and caddies, AGC winning at Junior, Ladies & Senior level bringing home The Chadaway Trophy, The Rose Bowl & Hodge Trophy.
All these trophies can be seen in the right-hand trophy cabinet.
Thank you to all the team captains and helpers who made it a great week for Atherstone GC, personal thanks for their help to Simon Horton, Gary King, Jayne Shaw, Phil Challis, Keith Guild, Neil Smith not forgetting Mark Sedgwick and our bar staff team.
The month ended as it started with very dry weather, congratulations to Rob & his team for keeping our course in so good condition during this drought.
July Competition Winners
Club Championship – Nigel Rhodes
Extra Stableford – Lee Bull
Tuesday Stableford 5th – Mike Ferguson
Lowest Net Score Hodge Trophy – Bob Pointer – 68 Net
Lowest Net Score Rose Bowl – Joy Pointer – 68 Net
Ping Mixed – Heather Boyce & Gareth Leyshon
Sale Cup – Carl Bellion
Tuesday Stableford 12th – Martin Norton
Dugdale Cup – Wayne Moore
Tuesday Stableford 19th – Brian Mulligan
Ladies Captain Stableford – Ann Leggatt
Terry Smith Claret Jug July – Trevor Clark
Challenge Cup – Dave Brotherhood
Tuesday Stableford 26th – Corey Sweet
Stafford Salver Medal – Jayne Shaw
Beesley Bowl – Sherrie Carter & Shaun Carter
Hunt Salver – Nick Fenton
Congratulations to husband & wife team Shaun and Sherrie Carter for their second success in mixed pairs competitions at Atherstone GC.
Again, mixed fortunes this month for our teams.
On a personal note this month has been very trying both at our great golf club and health wise, I’ve been very moved by the kind words I have received from our members, this is in my opinion the best golf club in our area both on and off course.
On a lighter note, Nuneaton Vice Captain Lee Wright quoted me regarding our rivals when I received the inaugural Cliff Wright Trophy on behalf of Simon & Myself.
Hinckley – Best pitch & putt in Leicestershire
Nuneaton – Best golf course in Whitestone
Bob Waters
AGC Captain
Another victory in Avon league
LADIES LEAGUE UPDATE
After winning ALL of our League Matches this Season, the Ladies Team is through to the Semi Final v Maxtoke, which will take place on Monday 8th August at Kenilworth GC.
Well done to everyone who has participated in the matches so far.