Men’s Golf Captain’s Blog

Men’s Daily Mail Foursomes

Members will be very pleased to hear that Rob Cutler and Nigel Reynolds (current holders of the Club’s Winter Foursomes knockout) have reached the fifth round of the Daily Mail Foursomes competition. Last week, they defeated a pair from Grims Dyke Golf Club, Pinner. Playing at home, Rob and Nigel won on their second extra hole. They don’t yet know their next opponents.

Surrey County Golf

More good news: our John Ling team (over 55s, 4BBB team competition), captained by Nigel Brown, is through to the fourth round after winning 5-0 away to Leatherhead. They will be hosting Cranleigh Golf and Country Club in the next round on Monday 4^th July. Any Senior Members wishing to be considered for selection should update their availability via the matches section within IG or contact Nigel directly – nak.brown@btinternet.com

Congratulations to Alex Tonge for progressing to the knockout stage of the Surrey County Championship at West Byfleet Golf Club. He unfortunately was defeated in the first round of the round of last 16.  This form along with other strong results has earnt Alex a spot to represent the County in a first team match against Sussex at The Nevill Golf Club.

On Wednesday, past Captains Stuart Loggie and Nigel Candelot, played in the Surrey Seniors’ Championships at The Richmond Golf Club. Stuart finished eleventh with Nigel finishing 28^th. Well done gentlemen.

Frankland Moore Mixed and Married Foursomes

After the success of Susan and Will Major in the Easter Monday Mixed Foursomes, another mother and son combination, Suzanne and Jack Collins, won the Frankland Moore Mixed trophy held last Friday.  They won with 44 points, with the Majors in second and Caroline Leslie and Michael Godfrey in third.  Astrid and Tim Drayson, having won the Syd Scott Mixed Foursomes last month, came fourth overall with 39 points but won the Frankland Moore Married trophy.  Graham and Jane Terry were runners-up in the Married division with 38 points. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone who entered; we had 24 pairs taking part.

Men’s Winter Foursomes

After various injuries caused a blip in the semi-finals being played to schedule, the finalists are now confirmed: Niels Verbeek and Ben Angood will be playing Miles Otway and Alex Fernandes.

Reminder: Salute the Services, Monday 20^th June

This annual event is organised by Duncan Christie-Miller.  I’m unfortunately unable to make it as I’m on holiday but I do hope that as many Members as possible will support the event.
Please sign up via the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecdT-Ey4UQ7E8qy6EaEKaeJ0Utsd1r0q1pWew_8_MU0zNM8A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Reminder: Prostate Cancer Golf Day, 17^th June

I mentioned this charity event in my previous blog.  If you want to play 72 holes in a day, and raise money for Prostate Cancer UK, please contact Louis Laville to sign up – louis.laville@roehamptonclub.co.uk

Club Roll-up, 4^th June

Well done to Ollie Rimmer for winning last Saturday. Playing off 8, Ollie scored 41 points.  Curtis Few (10) was in second with 38 points, and Michael Lever (10) in third with 37 points.  We had a field of 19, including Charlotta Lyckeus, the Ladies Vice-Captain.  The next Roll-Up is on Sunday 19^th June.

Men’s Invitation Day

This took place on 28^th May.  Blessed with great weather, it was a very good day won by Martin Horswood and his guest, James Fellows, a member of Dulwich and Sydenham.  Feedback from the guests – about the course, our staff and the lunch was very positive. On behalf of the Members who played, I would like to thank everyone at the Club who helped make the day run so well.

Forthcoming competitions

18 June – Arthur Clarke Foursomes
19 June– Club Roll-up
25 June – Men’s Club Championship
2 July – Captain’s Prize
3 July – Club Roll-up

Happy golfing everyone.

Paul Taylor, Men’s Golf Captain