Farewell and welcome at the AGM

Steve Northeast and Sue Choularton would like to thank everyone who welcomed them so warmly to their respective captaincy years after their election during Saturday's AGM.

While the formalities of the event will be recorded in the minutes, it was great to see so many people support outgoing captains Lorna Dolinska and Ian Larter as well as give their backing to the new captains.

The day started with a shotgun start and nearly 100 golfers competing in the annual Trophy Winners' Trophy competition. Winner Andrew Coom, who scored an impressive 43pts, was presented with his trophy during the AGM. He was two shots ahead of Jane Northeast's 40pts.

Steve and Sue's first event is a Texas Scramble, another 9am shotgun start, on Sunday November 6. You can sign up via the Pro Shop, if you have trouble using Club V1. There's prizes to the winning teams, followed by the Captains' Drive In and then a curry (you must opt-out of the food if you can't stay to eat). Please support your new captains if you can.

The top table as Sue gives her speech

Is that Harry Hill or Steve receiving his captain's tie?

Duo win final ladies' trophies of 2022 season

The final two ladies' trophies of the season have been presented to Camilla Mott and Jane Van Egmond by outgoing Lady Captain Lorna Dolinska.

Following another fantastic season, Camilla Mott was awarded the Lady Golfer of the Year trophy during Saturday's AGM. After the meeting formalities, Lorna handed Camilla a keepsake trophy and there was also a trophy for Jane Van Egmond to take home. 

Jane won the most Improved Lady Golfer of the season, after her WHS Index was cut by more than six shots during the course of the year.

Jane and Camilla

Vets gain revenge over Roehampton

The Vets gained revenge for two losses earlier in the season at home v Roehampton with a very impressive away win at Roehampton 5½ - ½.

Vets Masters Trophy

Congratulations to Ken Bridgeman on winning the recently revived Vets Masters, with Roger Rushton a very close 2nd and Steve Northeast 3rd.

Everyone's a winner at the race night!

More than 40 members and guests had a great evening at a Charity Race Night, organised by Ken Bridgeman. The event raised £1,446 for the captain's charity, including a generous donation from the club owners. Thanks to everyone for their support, including those who helped make it such a success.

Jack and Ronan packing their bags for Portugal!

An impressive 45pts in the Titleist FootJoy Matchplay Regional Final at Pyrford Lakes has seen Jack Law and Ronan McDermott win a place at the prestigious Grand Final in Portugal in January.

Jack and Ronan were second on countback to a duo from Crowborough Beacon, who also scored 45pts. But the top four pairs all qualified for a place at Vale do Lobo Golf & Beach Resort on the Algarve. 

They will play a practice round and three competitive rounds on the Ocean and Royal Courses from January 3-7, competing against 43 other pairs for the Titleist FootJoy Matchplay Championship title. Good luck to Jack and Ronan!

Ladies' World Cup Match

The ladies' annual World Cup fixture saw a seven-strong England team take on seven players representing the Rest of the World in an aggregate Stableford match.

England retained the trophy, with an impressive Stableford total of 219pts against the 182pts scored by the Rest of the World. The leading scorer was England team member Jenny Tracey, with 38pts.

The victorious England team: Hilary, Kathy, SueC, Jane NE, SueW and Sylvia.

Pat Lambin Trophy knockout final

Well done to Camilla Mott and Penny Harrison for retaining the Pat Lambin ladies' pairs matchplay trophy. In a close encounter, they beat opponents Jenny Tracey and Sue Choularton on the 19th hole.

Camilla and Penny with the trophy

Ladies' Spring Challenge knockout final

Congratulations to Reidun Karlsen who won the ladies' Spring Challenge Cup with a 3&2 victory against Jenny Tracey. The annual knockout competition has been running throughout the summer and into autumn.

Letherhed Cup Matchplay Challenge

The Letherhed Cup - an annual matchplay event between a team made up of the committee and past captains against a members' team - was won by the committee and past captains on Sunday.

The team, captained by President Nick Taylor, beat their rivals from the members' team, under the stewardship of Glenn Sturgess, by an impressive score of 7.5 to 4.5. 

A great day was had by all, helped by a day of favourable October weather and breakfast at Moira's - courtesy of Nick Taylor and Club Captain Ian Larter. Covid restrictions meant the long-running competition was last held in 2019, when the members were the victors.

Glenn and Nick

Pearson Trophy Victory

The ladies team continued their winning start to this year's competition with a fine 5-2 home win over Bramley today.

Winning start for ladies

The ladies team got off to a winning start to the 2023 Pearson Trophy with a resounding 7-0 home victory over Walton Heath today. The next match is home to Bramley on Monday 17 October.

Farewell to head chef Dave

Members said a fond farewell to popular head chef Dave Hughes who left the club for pastures new at the end of September.

Latest Cup Winners

Well done to Ravi and Praveena Ravishanker who retained the David Bradford Salver when they beat Jenny Tracey and Tim Smith in the recent knockout final. The mixed pairs match went to the 18th hole, with Ravi and Praveena winning 2-up.

Jasmine Kim and Chu (Lisa) Cheung were the ladies' Autumn Thompson Cup winners when they shot a magnificent 44 points in the 4BBB competition, beating the 42 points scored by runners-up Jenny Tracey and Sue Choularton.

Pearson Trophy 2023

The draw has been made for the 2023 competition and Leatherhead will play against Bramley, Walton Heath and Dulwich & Sydenham Hill in the opening group stages. Dates have been arranged for all the matches and are as follows:

Walton Heath (H) - Friday 7 October
Bramley (H) - Monday 17 October
Dulwich & Sydenham Hill (H) - Monday 7 November
Walton Heath (Old Course) (A) - Thursday 17 November
Bramley (A) - Wednesday 23 November
Dulwich & Sydenham Hill (A) - Monday 5 December

With SueC busy in her captaincy year, Jane Northeast has agreed to take on the Pearson Manager's role for this season.

Men's Winter Eclectic Competitions

The Men's Winter Eclectic Competitions will run from the weekend of the 5th November to 12th March inclusive.

The Saturday Competition will be played for the Roy Lambdin Trophy (MBC).
Holder: Ravi Ravishanker

The Sunday Competition will be played for the Roy Thompson Trophy (MBC).
Holder: Ulrich Vosloo

The Vets (55+) will automatically be enrolled in their own mid week competition: The Bridgeman Rushton Trophy.
Holder: David Sansom

To enter the Weekend Eclectics please complete the form available from the Pro-shop and return it to the Pro-shop, with applicable fees by 11 November 2022.

New Members who might be unsure of how these events work, please speak to a Committee Member, fellow player or the Pro shop.

Annual General Meeting

This years AGM is scheduled to take place on Saturday 29th October following the Trophy Winners Trophy Event. A formal invitation and agenda will follow in due course.

A Notice of Nomination for the Committee 2022/2023, supported by the Committee, has been posted on the Main Notice Board. Any Members wishing to additionally put themselves forward at this time should complete all the details on the Notice in the spaces provided.

Winter Rules

Please note that Winter Rules came into effect on 1 October and will remain in place until 30 April 2023.

Relief is also still available if your ball is within the general area and there is interference from an area that has recently been sand banded (Rule 16.1b).