Colchester Golf Club
Weekly News 21st February
Following the success of the first Book Club yesterday evening the next is scheduled for Wednesday 19th March. There is still time to read ‘In Memoriam’ by Alice Winn and book your place. The combination of Interesting conversations and a delicious meal served up by CGC made it a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
We hope to see you at the next meet up.
Nesta & Mandy
Tee Reservations 22nd February - 3rd March
Please only hit from the mats on the driving range and ensure the green gates are kept closed at all times.
The next Lottery draw is taking place in the clubhouse at 6.30pm on Thursday 27th February. Please set up your standing order of £10 for the 10th of each month. The sortcode is 60 06 06 account number 57912211 with CGCL followed by your surname as the reference.
500 Club February Draw
On Sunday, in the presence of several members enjoying a post Texas Scramble pint, the February draw was made.
The following lucky members won £100 each: Michael Potter, Claire Croger, Simon Welling and Paul Chapman.
Duncan Turner, Peter Holmes, Robert Potter, Geoff Earnshaw, Jon Flaherty and Richard Shackell all won £50 each. Congratulations!
The next draw will take place in April and if you would like to be in it, please contact me, Pat Kettle at patkettle51@gmail.com for details.
I would also like to hear from any members with ideas on how best to spend the proceeds on projects to benefit the Club.
One such suggestion is to contribute towards a path round the side of the pond on the second hole. Thoughts please?
Quadrangle Match
Pairs are needed for the annual mixed Quadrangle match between ourselves, The Warren, Chelmsford and Frinton on Sunday 21st April. It is being held at Chelmsford and features 8 pairs per club. There is food before and a two course carvery afterwards at a cost of £40.00 per person. Sign up on the noticeboard on your own or in a pair.
Competition Report
(Clive Hebden)
In a Texas Scramble, Mel Barker, Paul Luckman and Bob Tebby took the top spot in the weekend competition.
The winning team returned 57 points off a team handicap of ten, on a cold bright morning the winners were two shots ahead of their nearest rivals in this novel competition. Having a break from the recent Stableford weekend competitions the Club had added this team competition to encourage the membership to ease their way back into the golf season.
In this respect it worked as nearly 90 members took part in this popular format.
The closest teams to the winners were two trios, scoring 59 points. Adjudged second after the countback were Jon Flaherty, Darren Kerr and Daniel Rees (4) having pipped the team of Nicola Allston, Will Reinhardt and Mark Schofield playing off nine into third place.
In fourth place after a countback were Michael Golzey, Adam Miller and Stuart Watson playing off seven.
Last Tuesday, despite it being a miserable damp morning, the ladies were able to get a competition in, they played in a fun Waltz in 3’s over 14 Holes.
It was won with 48pts by Nesta James (19), Gillian Whittle (23) and Penny Allen (37).
Their nearest rivals were Romany Foster (18), Jenny Rose (20) and Sue Patrick (31) with 39 points on count back from Catherine Chick (19), Annie Johnston (13) and Carol Irvine (26) who claimed 3rd place.
The Juniors were also able to play their Valentine's Stableford, which was won by George Woodhead who plays off scratch, with an excellent 37 points in difficult ground conditions.
Stan Smith (1) was second with 35 points just beating Michael Bender (7) after a countback. In fourth spot a further point back was Oliver Way who plays off 13.
This picture was taken on the 12th hole on Monday morning. There is no excuse for not raking a bunker after your shot and especially when the rake is in close proximity.
Hospitality News
We hosted several private events in January that received great feedback from our guests. Click here to learn more about how we can help organise your next event!
https://www.colchestergolfclub.com/private_events
See below to find more details of March's Book Club event, tickets are available online now!
There is still plenty of time to treat your loved ones this Mothers Day with our superb two meat carvery followed by a choice of two sumptuous desserts. Book your table on the noticeboard or contact a member of our hospitality team on catering@colchestergolfclub.com.
Course News
Upcoming Competitions
Turner Scratch Foursomes - Sunday 9th March
This scratch foursomes medal is open to all 7 day male members and junior boys. Played from the purple tees, the current holders are Ed Mason & Oliver Baker. Sign up is open now.
CHAPS Stableford - Sunday 16th March
This an individual stableford competition open to 7 day male members and junior boys. There is no maximum entry handicap but the maximum playing handicap is 28 for men and 18 for boys. Played from the purple tees, Matt Durrell won this in 2024. Sign up is open now.
Pairs Greensomes Stableford - Sunday 23rd March
This competition has been added as there are no EGU interclub matches on this date. It is open to all 7 day and junior members, junior can play together but must have an adult in the other pair. Entry is open online now.
Cystic Fibrosis Stableford - Sunday 30th March
All proceeds to this individual competition go to the Cystic Fibrosis Charity. Entry is open to 7 day members and juniors, will be played from the purple and red tees and opens on 23rd February.
First Aid Training
Congratulations to our staff who have completed their First Aid Training with Frinton Training Services - Daryna, Tony, Giuliana & Olly from the Hospitality team, Micheal, Simon, Michael & Adrian from the Greenkeeping staff and Mark from the Pro Shop.
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