Open to all club members, last week’s Memorial Trophy attracted a large field that saw Hugh Brown emerge the winner with a fine nett 66, to take spot from veteran Derek Way (69) in second and third placed Frank Howroyd (69). Barbara Hall (78) was the leading lady golfer.

Monthly medals were contested at the weekend and Friday’s event was won by Jim Shute (67) from runner-up John Trendall (69) and Harry Smith (74) in third.

Saturday’s event went to Rod Hall (72) winning on countback from Nigel Warder (72) and on Sunday, Steve Bucke carded a fine 66 to win from Harry Smith (69) and third placed Ray Beadell (70).

On Thursday, Paula Buck (75) comfortably won the ladies medal finishing 11 shots clear of nearest rival Joan Smith (84) and Pam Hayhurst in third.

Belfairs Golf Club

Belfairs members contested the August medals last week and the fine weather ensured a good turnout and low scoring in each of the events. Results round up:

Mens Mid-week Medal

Mens Friday Medal

Mens Saturday Medal

Mens Sunday Medal

Ladies EWGA Medal 16

Full results can be viewed here

Sunday’s fine weather ensured a good turnout for a successful Belfairs Guest Day with teams competing for several prizes. Full results:

1                     Jon Watson & James Emmison (43 points)

2                     Andrew Nash & Dec Leggett (42)

3                     Ian Mudie & Chris Sexton  (42)

Front 9  Russ Johnson & Steve Henwood (23)

Back 9   Alan Johnson & Steve Pattison (21)

Nearest to Pin:

1^st hole                 Brian Harvey     

7^th hole                 Russ Johnson

10^th hole               Harry Smith       

12^th hole               Robert Moss

15^th hole               Tony Hayes

9^th hole nearest to pin 2^nd shot Lawrence Schooley

The ladies held their Summer Meeting on Thursday and it was Barbara Hall who took first place with 33 points from runner-up Linda Wellham (31) and Hazel Weeber (29) in third. In the 9 hole Texas Scramble, 20 points was enough to secure victory for Linda Wellham, Mandy Moir, Joan Howroyd and Pat Pace.

Photographs from Captain's Day can be viewed at the Club Gallery here

Fifteen players contested the Ladies Golf Foundation Stableford on Thursday and a fine performance by Mandy Moir (36 points) secured both first place and a 1 shot cut to her handicap. Runner-up was Pat Pace (31 points) with Barbara Hall (30) in third.  

The Windfall Trophy was contested by the ladies on Thursday and it produced a close result that saw 5 players finishing within 2 points of each other.  Countback was required to decide the winner and it was Sue Meddle with 29 points who eventually claimed first place from runner-up Andrea Clarke (29) and Teresa Hirons (28) in third.

The July medals took place at the weekend and Friday’s event was a stroll in the woods for Terry Wise as he carded a stunning nett 62 (84-22) to beat nearest challengers Robin Fagg (84-16=68) and George Mandaracas (86-18=68) by six strokes.  Wise’s efforts were  also received a 3 shot for his efforts.

On Saturday, recent Captain’s Prize winner Alex Tindell continued his run of fine form to take first place with nett 66 (89-23) and receive another 1 shot cut in handicap.  Consistent runner-up Mark Duguid was again second with 68 (89-20) and Mick Price (87-18=69) in third. 

Andrew Nash (78-10=68) secured victory in Sunday’s medal from Steve Bucke (86-16=70) and Colin Parker (86-15=71).

View here for full results

Belfairs Golf Club

On a wet Captain’s Day, it was Alex Tindell who stormed clear of the other 50 competitors to take the Captain’s Prize with a stunning 45 points. Ray Beadell (40) put in a fine performance to secure the runner-up spot with Tony Hayes (39) taking third place. The best scratch score went to Kevin Gough with 27 points and Steve Bucke’s 34 points was enough to take the Committee prize.

In the mixed pairs event, Andrea Clarke & Andrew Nash were comfortable winners with 28 points.

Captain Frank Howroyd with Captain’s Prize winner Alex Tindell

The ladies section played in two medals last week: on Thursday, Hazel Webber took the honours with a nett 74, just winning from Linda Wellham (75) in second and third placed Joan Howroyd (77); and on Saturday, Joan Smith carded a 76 to take first place from runner-up Barbara Hall (79).

Linda Wellham hosted Lady Captain’s Day on Thursday and the well-supported event produced some creditable performances. In the morning stableford, Pam Hayhurst took the honours with 37 points to beat off the challenges of runner-up Hazel Webber (34) and third placed Mandy Moir (33). In the afternoon greensomes, th 29 points of Hazel Webber & Hugh Brown was enough to secure victory from Linda Wellham & Frank Howroyd (27) and Barbara Hall & Alan Berry (27).

On Saturday, big hitting Rick Chadwick made a welcome return to competitive golf after a long lay-off. His 37 points was enough to snatch victory on countback from Trefor Williams (37) and third placed Chris Shawyer (36).