Blankney Golf ClubSeniors' Match Report Sleaford away
Monday 13th August, Blankney Seniors were away to Sleaford Seniors. The early games got away with a shower or two, the later games suffered some heavy downpours. This possibly affected the agreed result of a couple of halved games. The course was dry, as expected, the greens were immaculate. John Wood got nearest the pin in two for Blankney and won a 4 ball at Sleaford for his accuracy. The match finished 4 – 4, an excellent away result for Blankney. I have to mention that the Senior Captain’s partner, Bob Manser played par golf for 12 holes and underscored that with an eagle 3 at the par 5 eighth hole. I have learned that the art of Captaincy is to pick a good partner.
John Thompson(Seniors' Captain)
Seniors Captains Day Report & Results
I had a great day today, my thanks go to many people;
Olive, Pat and Joan for the Halfway House, fabulous.
Sarah and Becky for the hospitality drinks and food
John Wood for organising,
Don Ridley for card checking,
Ray Harrison for assisting with the presentations, and the auction,
The Club for helping out with prizes in recognition of 2 years as Seniors Captain.
Everyone who came and supported me, it was much appreciated.
Prizes;
2’s Phill Johnson & Mike Turner
John Gardner and Jim Keable
Carl Hill & Colin Allerston
Don Ridley & Chris Symonds
Bruce Hayes & Andy Craft
Ian McGregor & Mick Simmons
Prize money added to winners club accounts
Nearest Pin;
7 Bruce Hayes
10 Bob Manser
13 Don Ridley
16 Steve Brown
Greensomes Competition
1 Bob Manser & Gordon Brenchley 45 points
2. Bruce Hayes & Andy Craft 44 points
3. Chris Symonds & Don Ridley 43 points
4. Al Grieves & Paul Finley 41 points (countback)
All Prize winners except Steve Brown were in attendance at the prizegiving, (Steve I have yours)
Between donations in the shop, sale of golf balls, auction of some surplus drink, £170 was raised for my charity.
At the conclusion of the prizegiving, Vice-Captain Ray Harrison announced that Fred Fox would be his Vice Captain in 2019 (subject to confirmation at AGM).
John Thompson(Seniors' Captain)
Seniors' Match Report v Boston Seniors at Home
Thursday July 26th .
A very hot day! Two teams met in a well fought match. Fortunately everyone got round our well maintained course and enjoyed an excellent meal afterwards. Much praise was given to our green staff for their work in these arid conditions, and also to the catering staff including Sarah behind the bar! Thanks to the members who turned out to support the Seniors at the last moment. It amazes me that out of all the listed seniors, we have trouble in raising a team of twelve to support the club.
But never mind, the diehards managed to beat Boston by 5 games to 1! Well done everyone.
Ray Harrison(Seniors' Vice Capt.)
Seniors Match Report v Belton Woods Seniors Away
Another hot day, very tiring. The course (Woodside) was good with well-watered greens. The match result was Blankney 2 Belton Woods 6. This brought an end to a recent good run of results, but was a little better than last year’s fixture, which was 1 - 7
John Thompson(Seniors' Captain)
Seniors Match Report Newark Away
Lovely day for golf, a little cooler than of late, but very pleasant. The Newark course was in excellent condition, dry spell considered. Blankney did not quite manage the double, having won the home fixture, but we did get a hard earned 4 – 4.
John Thompson(Seniors' Captain)