Wellie League 2009 / 2010

 

Report for Sunday 7th March

This was excellent weather for an early morning round of golf. Clear blue cloudless sky, commencing with a hard frost, very cold but not a breath of wind. 18 holes on ‘normal’ greens ensured no complaints from the 19 players. The results reflecting the days play being a close fought competition. This possibly explains why two golfers, who left before the result announcement believing they had no possibility of being in the winners’ enclosure, both ended in 3rd slot. Ged Harrison and Joe Doherty missed their just rewards but gained the point reduction they will now take to the next round. At this stage of the season the amassing of Wellie Points, as we enter the last two weeks, is critical for all contenders with more than 50% gaining points. Jim Blackburn and Vernon Wragg, joint winners with significant handicap reductions, led the way but far short of the 40 point rule.

 Three players interesting endeavours engaged members in the clubhouse:

Denis Roberts had a very helpful partner (Gary Locke) who moved Denis’s bag on the 3rd only for Denis to hit his bag for a two shot penalty. Not the right time to acquire penalties.

Ray Chapman was unfavourably treated on the 13th, catching a tree which directed the ball towards a window then onto a wall of the club house finally residing within the club confines. Vernon was on hand to point out the balls final resting place was ‘out of bounds’.

Johnny Johnson playing up towards the 16th green unintentionally directed his ball into the deep deep rough in front of the 18th Tee. Players just leaving the 18th Tee, attention being drawn by the shout of ‘four’, immediately located the hidden final resting place. John by virtue of his ‘free drop’ managed to complete the 16th for a score of 4 shots and 3 points. Some players have all the luck.

 Alan Booth managed the only two (17th) this week

 This week’s leader board finished as follows:-

 

13

Name

Score

Wellie Points

Handicap Reduction

1

BLACKBURN.J

34

7

19 to 15

1

WRAGG.V

34

7

19 to 15

2

CHESHIRE.P

33

5

10 to 8

3

BOOTH.A

32

4

14 to 13

3

RIGBY.K

32

4

6 to 5

3

HARRISON.G

32

4

9 to 8

3

DOHERTY.J

32

4

14 to 13

4

JOHNSON.J

31

3

 

5

ORRITT.D

30

2

 

5

HEAPHY.D

30

2

 

6

SPENCER.T

28

1

 

6

ROBERTS.D

28

1

 

6

CHRISTIAN J

28

1

 

 2009 trophy winners, who have not yet returned them please hand them to Cyril or Malcolm. Thanks

 NEXT WELLIE COMP: -           SATURDAY 13TH  MARCH 2010.

Future date for your diaries – 9th April 2010 – Wellie Dinner

If you have not already done so please advise your attendance.  

SLOW PLAY. Please ensure you keep up with group in front and not hold up players behind.

 

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