On Sunday May 27th the final round of the Mixed Foursomes and Wotton Trophy was contested on a beautiful Autumn day. Leaders from the first round Michelle Di Natale and Sam Mulholland were hot favourites with an eleven shot cushion over their closest rivals Chris Hill and Jim Phillips. As is often the case in golf Michelle and Sam struggled in the second round managing to hang on and win by three strokes and in doing so created a club record. Michelle whose 12 handicap matches her age became the youngest player to win a major club championship. Paired with Sam, one of our young guns, whose current handicap is 8, proved a formidable team, hanging on under pressure to become the youngest winners to grace the Mixed Foursomes honour board. Michelle coached by Kevin Kenny is a rare talent for one so young and has a bright future in the game if she maintains her dedication and enthusiasm. Michelle has a very supportive and close family. We wish her all the best in the future and will be closely watching her progress. Early days but we may have a future champion in our midst.
THE WOTTON TROPHY
Played in conjunction with the Mixed Foursomes Championship the Wotton Trophy is a handicap event.
This years winners are Faye and Bryan Frith whose net 149 over the 36 holes held off the runners up. Chris Hill & Jim Phillips net 150 c/b.
Congratulations to Faye and Bryan for a well deserved hard fought victory.
Pictured are Faye and Brian being presented their trophy by the Captain.
Played in conjunction with the Mixed Foursomes Championship the Wotton Trophy is a handicap event.
This years winners are Faye and Bryan Frith whose net 149 over the 36 holes held off the runners up. Chris Hill & Jim Phillips net 150 c/b.
Congratulations to Faye and Bryan for a well deserved hard fought victory.
Pictured are Faye and Brian being presented their trophy by the Captain.
Repairing Divots.
Here is a video from the USGA on repairing divots.
Our course is our club, the quality of our course is the reason we are the leading golf course in our area. To maintain this level of excellence it is imperitive we assist our green staff as much as we can. The repair of divots is crucial in this regard. Please watch the above video. Sand should NOT be put in the divot before replacing the turf. Our recommendation is that sand be put on the turf after replacement then tramped down to grass level. If turf replacement is not possible (no grass roots attached) then sand should be used to fill the divot to grass level. Any sand left above ground level plays havoc with our mower blades.
Here is a video from the USGA on repairing divots.
Our course is our club, the quality of our course is the reason we are the leading golf course in our area. To maintain this level of excellence it is imperitive we assist our green staff as much as we can. The repair of divots is crucial in this regard. Please watch the above video. Sand should NOT be put in the divot before replacing the turf. Our recommendation is that sand be put on the turf after replacement then tramped down to grass level. If turf replacement is not possible (no grass roots attached) then sand should be used to fill the divot to grass level. Any sand left above ground level plays havoc with our mower blades.
Pitch Marks
Our greens, like all greens, need a lot of tender loving care to keep them in tiptop condition. Please fix your own any pitch marks you can see without holding up the group following you. I'm sure the green will remember and reward you sometime in the future, (just after you have that putting lesson).
Here's how the repairs should be done.The section on repairing the pitch marks is particulary good. Please click here to see the video from a golf club in the US
Our greens, like all greens, need a lot of tender loving care to keep them in tiptop condition. Please fix your own any pitch marks you can see without holding up the group following you. I'm sure the green will remember and reward you sometime in the future, (just after you have that putting lesson).
Here's how the repairs should be done.The section on repairing the pitch marks is particulary good. Please click here to see the video from a golf club in the US
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