The 1^st round of the Norman Plum Trophy was took place on Saturday and teams of 6 players each played home and away to Frinton Golf Club. In a closely fought contest, Belfairs home side held the visitors to 1 ½ points each, but Frinton proved too strong at home winning 2 ½ - ½ and taking the tie overall score 4-2. Congratulations go to both teams for the sporting manner in which the matches were played. 

The final of the Winter Singles was played on Sunday and consistent Baz Patel (18) needed his best form to eventually beat Andrew Nash (10) at the 18^th hole.  Patel’s recent string of wins has not gone unnoticed by the handicapper and an overdue cut is now imminent.

The ladies competition diary started last week and the opening full stableford event saw Sue Meddle (18) comfortably winning with 30 points, from runner-up Hazel Webber (26) 25 points and third placed Linda Wellham (27) 22 points.

Inter-club competition finally got underway with Belfairs competing against Langdon Hills in round 1 of the Essex Senior Championship. In a match played in the best sporting tradition, Belfairs put in a good performance, but it was the home team that took the honours eventually winning 7-4.

Two gold leaf events reached their conclusion last week with Brian Harvey and Frank Howroyd taking the Mid-Week Pairs with a 6&5 victory over Dave Slater and Neil Arends, followed by victory in the Winter Fourball final for Kevin Gough and Andrew Nash beating Steve Mann and Baz Patel 6&4.

Patel quickly gained some compensation by winning the Single Bogey competition, winning 4 up from Chris Shawyer (+3) and Ray Jones (+3)

HANDICAPS
There is now a new list on the club noticeboard with a "c" denoting those players with a current handicap. If a "c" is not showing against your name it means your handicap is inactive and you are ineligible to play in any Gold Leaf competitions or represent the club until your handicap is active again. This can only be achived by by returning 3 cards off the white tees either in medal or as a supplementary round (still of the white tees).

Norman Plum Trophy Saturday 2nd April

We are hosts to Frinton Golf Club in the Norman Plum Trophy on Saturday 2nd April, starting at 10am and therefore the April Medal has been put back to Saturday 9th April

Leslie Wood Championship Sunday 10th April

Crondon Park Golf Club visit for the first round on Sunday 10th April and all members are welcome to come and support our team

Roger Foreman Shield Sunday 17th April

Players are still required for the Spring event of the bi-annual Roger Foreman match against Southend GC. Members wishing to play can add their name to the list on the noticeboard or email the Asst Hon Sec.

Belfairs Golf Club

An excellent performance by Neil Arends (83-20=63) saw him finish a clear winner in the Mid-Week Medal from nearest rivals Tony Hayes (92-21=71) in second and third placed Frank Howroyd (83-11=72).

The single stableford competition produced a much closer affair with just 1 point separating the first 4 places. The eventual winner was Harry Smith (35), winning on countback from Ray Jones and Ray Beadell (34) just behind in third.

Three monthly medals were contested last week and Friday’s event went to the consistent Harry Smith whose nett 68 was more than sufficient to take first place from runner-up Ray Jones (74) and third placed Peter Upton (75).

 Club captain Chris Shawyer extended his current winning run by taking both the weekend medals.  nett 74 on Saturday was just enough to win a close contest from Mark Duigid (75), but on Sunday, Shawyer’s  68 eased him comfortably clear of second placed Ray Beadell (74) with ian Mudie (81) taking third spot.  

Competitions continue at Belfairs despite only 9 holes in play and Ray Beadell found it no obstacle on his way to winning the first Single Stableford with 38 points, narrowly beating Steve Bucke on countback with Chris Shawyer a close third (37).

Shawyer quickly made amends however in the Single Bogey, finishing All Square in front of Alan Berry and Ray Beadell, both 2 down.

A disastrous 18^th hole cost Andrew Nash the Single Stableford as his 40 points was not enough to prevent Chris Shawyer (41) winning his second competition of the month with Tony Hayes (38) taking third spot.

In the Daily Mail Foursomes, Baz Patel and Lawrence Schooley continued their fine run, this time beating Ballards Gore 1 up.

OKEHAMPTON GOLF BREAK

Sunday 26th June - Friday 1st July

Full details can be viewed here

Despite the recent wet weather closing the back nine, Belfairs members were still able to compete in in the February medals last weekend 

On Friday, Rays Jones carded a nett 67 to take first place from Harry Smith (70) with Derek Way (74) in third.

Saturday’s event went to Alex Tindell (73) holding off the challenges of Chris Shawyer (76) and Ray Jones, but the performance of the week  was on Sunday with Bharat Patel (66) finishing 11 shots clear of runner up Ray Jones (75) and third placed Ray Beadell (79).

In midweek, Keith Richardson’s 72 took the honours closely followed by Neil Arends (74) and Frank Howroyd (74).

The first semi-final of the Winter Singles saw Patel continue his good run of form and win from Nigel Warder 1 up.