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.