Seniors Noticeboard

On a very sunny warm day, 52 players competed  in the  Ladies and Seniors Texas Scramble.    This has proved to be a  very popular fixture and was enjoyed by all.   The winning team were Sue Battle, Anne Smith and Dave and Stephen Toyne.  

Many thanks must go to our Lady Captain, Jules Palmer, for all her hard work in organising the event.   Well done Jules !!

Ray Harrison

Senior Captain

LADIES AND SENIORS  TEXAS SCRAMBLE

On a very sunny warm day, 52 players competed  in the  Ladies and Seniors Texas Scramble.    This has proved to be a  very popular fixture and was enjoyed by all.   The winning team were Sue Battle, Anne Smith and Dave and Stephen Toyne.  

Many thanks must go to out Lady Captain, Jules Palmer, for all her hard work in organising the event.   Well done Jules !!

Ray Harrison

Senior Captain

MATCH REPORT:  BLANKNEY SENIORS v. BELTON PARK SENIORS.

April 4^th  was the date of our first inter club match of the season.   On a dry cool day the match was played in excellent spirit, as usual with Belton Park, with 8 groups contesting a hard fought match.    

After the game we were treated to a very satisfying meal by our new Chef, John.    This was very well received by all who took part in the match.    

Our thanks must also go to Sarah and Tracy , and to Stan Poole and Jean Hardie for supplying the Half Way House.    

Finally we must also remember the efforts of John Hart and his team for their efforts on the course. This drew much favourable comment from the visitors.

It was good to get the season under way with a win.   Five and three to Blankney.

Ray Harrison

Seniors Captain.

Lincolnshire Past and Present Seniors Captains Day at Belton Park on 6th June.

The sheet I posted on the notice board seems to have fallen by the wayside so,

 LAST CALL for any Blankney Seniors Captains Past and Present to enter, please contact John Thompson 07565 348283, or johnthompson677@gmail.com.

 I will be contacting the organiser on Friday 19^th April to confirm.

 John Thompson

Organisers notes.

The format for the team competition is a team of 4; best 3 Stableford scores to count towards the team score. The winner of the individual competition will receive the Alec Hay Trophy.

All players to have a ‘Competitive Handicap’; full handicap allowance.

Closing date for entries 1st May 2019, no refunds after that date but substitute players             accepted.

Those players wishing to hire a buggy should contact the Pro Shop direct; please note that each member of your team will not be playing in the same group.

On arrival there will be coffee provided and on completing your round there will be a ‘rolling buffet’ and a selection of sweets in the dining room.

The halfway house will be open during the day with light refreshments and beverages available.

All profits from the day will go to the Lincs. & Notts. Air Ambulance.

Anyone requiring further details please contact

Trevor Collis: -          01476 562759

                     : -           rockhopper8@btinternet.com

The March Qualifier was played on the 25^th of March and the weather was kind to us.    Thank you to all who turned out, it was a good field.   

A special mention to the person who paid with a 10 peseta coin.   It takes all kinds !

Ray Harrison(Seniors' Captain)

SENI0R  CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN &, MATCH SENIOR CAPT. v. SEN. VICE- CAPTAIN

    Thursday March 7^th saw our Senior’s season start with the above event.  Seven groups braved the very high winds to battle out a closely fought match which ended in an honourable half,   3 1/2 to 3 ½.   Well done, and my thanks to everyone who turned out to support the event.    Special thanks are also due to Laura, Julian Peckham and Steve McGinty for serving the pre match refreshments.   These were very welcome!  My thanks also to Steve for measuring my ‘Drive’, although he didn’t need a very long tape measure !!   It was also very pleasing to have support from a number of members who were not playing in the match.  Thank you all.

    The winner of the guess the Drive Distance was Dave Jubbs, who guessed 129 yds.   Dave is a new member who has joined us this year from Carholme, so we hope he enjoys his bottle of wine !

     The invite sheet for the first home match against Belton Park is now on the Senior’s notice board.   Let’s hope we can raise 16 players for this game.

      Also we have had a number of volunteers for the Half Way house for home matches.    A few more would be very welcome.

Once again, my thanks to all who supported Thursday’s event and I wish you all a successful golfing year.

Ray Harrison

Seniors' Captain