Jock Allan Prostate Cancer Charity Day April 13 2026

 

The late Jock Allan and Colin Stokes: RIP

We are walking in the footsteps of giants. That's how Prostate Project Chairman Martin Davies described the late Jock Allan and Colin Stokes as he thanked John O'Gaunt for hosting its annual charity day.

Ninety-two entrants took part in this year's event, raising a staggering £6,850. 

The charity day, launched by the late Jock Allan, is now woven into the fabric of the John O'Gaunt calendar. 

This year's event was especially poignant as it followed the recent sad death of Prostate Project Ambassador Colin Stokes under whose watch £11million has been raised for the charity.

The day began with a 9am shotgun start on the John O'Gaunt course, beginning to look its beautiful Spring best.

But conditions were testing, not least because the greens had been recently ironed.

Winners of the 4BBB format were Club Captain Paul Fletcher and his partner Nicola Hunter who won the Jock Allan Shield with 44 points.

In second place, on 42, points were Jed Isbell and Stephen Richardson and in third, on 41 points, were Ian Riches and Andy Brown.

Commiserations to Peter Imray and David Holme, who also scored 41 points but were pipped on countback.

Nearest the pin prizes were won by David Barlow (4th), Matt Hays (10th), Chris Pearson (16th) Jack Walker (12th in 2) and Steve McLaughlin (1st in 2).

The Man Van was once again present on site for the occasion. The team of phlebotomists carried out 64 tests consisting of 42 booked tests and 22 "walk-ins".

After a meal of Cumberland sausage and mash followed by apple tart and custard, Martin Davies thanked John O'Gaunt for its continued support. And, reinforcing the importance of prostate cancer testing, he revealed that one player who was tested positive at last year's event had since received life-saving treatment and had now been given the all clear.

During the meal, the Galabid auction came to a close, raising £4,265. In total. the day raised £6,850 which included £650 from the raffle and a generous £150 donation from club member Alan Eglen.

Enormous thanks go to Nigel Underwood for organising the competition,  Jean Peacock, Pat Lloyd and Barbara Stokes for running the raffle, Sam Barlow for relieving players of their money and Dave Gauge for operating the drinks buggy.

Seniors Captain David Barlow presents Club Captain Paul Fletcher and Nicola Hunter
with the Jock Allan Shield

Runners-up Stephen Richardson and Jed Isbell

Third place: Ian Riches and Andy Brown

The plaque in memory of Jock Allan behind the JOG 4th green 

The 10th green being ironed just before the shotgun start

Prostate Project Chairman Martin Davies with Jean Peacock and Barbara Stokes

Rex Bullock Trophy and Peter Imray Medal April 7 2026

 

Seniors Captain David Barlow presents Len Greaves with the Rex Bullock Trophy

Peter Imray and Captain David with the Peter Imray Medal Jug won by Jim Kerr

In a first for the Senior Section, 104 entrants played not only for the Rex Bullock Stableford Trophy but also the Peter Imray Medal Jug, donated to the section by Peter.

Many seniors searched their wardrobes for shorts after hearing the weather forecast of sunshine, a light breeze and temperatures of up to 20 Deg C.

The large field made for a long day with tee times between 7.30am and 1pm and a later than usual presentation. 

The winner of the Rex Bullock - Len Greaves - had teed off in one of the early groups but was able to return for the presentation.

On 39 points, Len was the only entrant to score over 36. He scored an amazing 25 points on the front nine made up of seven pars and two bogeys. Len also wins £40 in pro-shop credit.

In second place was Cav Kendall on 35 points, winning £30,  and in third, again on 35, was Dave Gabbitas winning £20

Because of the one-prize rule, the first winner of the new Peter Imray Medal Jug was Jim Kerr with a score of nett 71. Jim also wins £40 in pro-shop credit, In second place was Michael Greenstein with 72, winning £30, and in third was Martyn Graham also with 72 winning £20.

Captain David thanked Peter Imray for his generous donation of the new trophy and for his work in further promoting medal play within the section.

He also extended enormous thanks to Competition Secretary Nigel Underwood for organising such a complicated event and staying all day to process the results.

Raffle prize winners, who each receive £10 pro-shop credit, were Dave Wood, Martin Rowe, Trevor Darrington and Graham Lewis.

Jog Seniors v Aspley Guise at home March 31 2026

 Seniors' Captain David Barlow, Organiser Warren Churms and opponents John Morley and Martin Taylor

Organiser Warren Churms reports on JOG Seniors' home match against Aspley Guise

On a cold, dull but still morning, 16 intrepid Senior golfers from John O'Gaunt faced a Herculean task against Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands GC, conceding 119 shots to 40, once the "scratch golfers" had been selected in each game.

As Organiser, my theory was that we should try to keep our pairs as close in handicap as possible to put the opposition under some pressure and hope that the challenging JOG course would intimidate the away side. I think this worked pretty well and there were some magnificent performances.

Captain David Barlow and yours truly started the morning's matches against a strong pairing and we had a very tight game, halving the first six holes with some "clutch" putts before things started to turn in our direction. With some excellent dovetailing and helped by two successive birdies on the front nine and another on the 12th, we managed to pull away and reach the 15th 4-up before settling the match 5&3 with a rather fortunate birdie when my approach from the woods dropped in off the flagstick - they all count! This was met with a big man-hug from our captain - I won't wash for a week!

This great start was followed by a superb 2&1 win for Chris Saunders and Nigel Underwood, who won the 17th, following a long downhill putt from their opponents on 16th which pegged them back to 1-up. A great effort - Chris conceding 14 and 20 shots to the opposition.

As a late replacement for Algy Grimes, Paul Jones made hay with an approximate 85 gross, 63 nett and combining well with David Tamsitt, who chipped in on the 8th for a birdie, they enjoyed a comfortable 5&4 victory. Things were looking good! 

A quick note of congratulations for Algy here, too, as he became a grandad for the first time overnight!

Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands fought back against some wonderful golf from David McNair and Jack Shepherd, grabbing a nett birdie on the last to tie the match. At one stage David and Jack were 4-up but they were conceding a lot of shots and this was a critical result.

After his bad fall before Christmas, I was concerned for Neil Pinnington's well-being in the pressure-cooker environment of match play on "The Gaunt". Particularly when he told me recently that he was managing to play well for 14 or 15 holes before flaking out! There was only one solution, which was to win before the 15th - which Neil and his partner, Steve Mathers, duly did by 5&4. What a performance! This gave me the comforting knowledge that we were going to win the game, with three matches still to finish.

Paul Life and Martyn Graham were pipped 2&1 - but not before Martyn won the Nearest the Pin competition on the 16th with a magnificent shot. All four players held their breath as the ball landed on the green, trickled up to the hole.....and stopped a few inches short. Phew!

Dave Wood and Terry Domagala proved an excellent partnership to give us our fifth outright win by 2&1 in a tight contest before Trevor Darrington and debutant Daniel Emkes gave Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands a reason to smile with a 4&3 defeat in the last match. A valiant effort against steady opposition. Daniel - welcome to the Senior representative matches, hopefully you enjoyed your outing and are ready to try and turn the tables in the return match!

After the game, everyone settled into the bar after freshening up and enjoyed the hospitality of JOG's superb F&B team. Many tales of woe and fortune could be heard but the home team were in particularly good spirits after all their plans had come together against formidable opponents. At the sound of the dinner bell we made our way to the Burgoyne Suite where we were served with half a pig each, Yorkshire pud, roast potatoes and veg - or so it seemed. A magnificent spread, including the biggest pork loin ever! This was followed by a delicious chocolate brownie with fudge ice cream and caramel sauce.

Captains David Barlow and John Morley from Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands then paid tribute to the teams and everyone involved in ensuring the match and meal went smoothly. It was then left to John Morley to announce the result - a resounding 5½ - 2½ victory for John O'Gaunt. 

They will be "after us" in the return on 23rd April!

Full results:

David Barlow and Warren Churms WON 5&3

Chris Saunders and Nigel Underwood WON 2&1

David McNair and Jack Shepherd TIED

Dave Wood and Terry Domagala WON 2&1

Steve Mathers and Neil Pinnington WON 5&4

Paul Jones and David Tamsitt WON 4&3

Paul Life and Martyn Graham LOST 2&1

Trevor Darrington and Daniel Emkes LOST 4&3

Captains' putt out and drive off March 28 2026

 A year of charitable work at John O'Gaunt - and the prospect of another great year to come - was celebrated with a Texas Scramble in sunny, if breezy, conditions on the JOG course followed by friendly banter in the clubhouse over drinks and pulled pork baps and the now traditional putt out and drive off by the captains.

After the putt out by retiring captains Peter Wade, Jackie Lansdown, Lucy Edwards and Tony Lloyd, a cheque for £21,000 was presented to a representative of their chosen charity, Alzheimer's Society.

Then came the spectacle of the new captains - Paul Fletcher, Jean Cobb, David Barlow and William Gilbert - driving off down the JOG 1st to applause and good natured comments from the assembled crowd.

Their chosen charities are Garden House Hospice, Letchworth and St John's Hospice, Sue Ryder, Moggerhangar.

Earlier, in testing conditions, the winners with an impressive score of nett 53 were Nigel Gray, Gerald Keegan, Kevin Kiernan and Douglas Lawson.

In second place, on 54, were James de Caux, Dean Kane, Mark Washtell and Carl Williams.

And in third place, with 56, were George Burnham, Cav Kendall, Karl Kendall and Eric McIntire.

New Seniors Captain David Barlow, his Vice Captain Terry Domagala, Past Captain Tony Lloyd and Matches Secretary Algy Grimes came in with 57 shots to take 5th place.

Thanks to Algy for the photos below.

Four past Captains Tony Lloyd, Peter Wade, Jackie Lansdown and Lucy Edwards prepare to putt out to mark the end of their year

Immediate Past Club Captain Peter Wade putts out on the JOG 18th

Past Ladies Captain Jackie Lansdown takes her turn

Retiring Junior Captain Lucy Edwards prepares to putt out

Immediate Past Seniors Captain Tony Lloyd

Peter, Jackie, Lucy and Tony present a cheque for £21,000 to Alzheimer's Society

New Seniors Captain David Barlow drives off down the JOG 1st

2026 Ladies Captain Jean Cobb drives off

Junior Captain William Gilbert on the 1st tee

New Club Captain Paul Fletcher drives off

New Captains Paul, Jean, David and William are supporting Garden House Hospice, Letchworth and Sue Ryder, Moggerhangar

Seniors v Bedford & County March 24 2026

 

Captain David Barlow and organiser Paul Jones with their opponents

Paul Jones reports on JOG Seniors' first match of the year

So, another season of JOG Seniors Matches commences and 16 hardy souls from JOG found their way to Bedford and County Golf Club on time.

On paper, the two teams appeared to be equally matched, and I tried to make sure that most matches had at least a player from either side that was closely matched. However, a late change to our opponent’s team just tipped the shots received slightly in the favour of the JOG team. However, golf isn’t played on paper so read on!

Our team welcomed Jeff Thompson for his first JOG Seniors match and after tea or coffee and the obligatory introductions we were ready to try and play golf.

As the organiser I was paired with our new Captain David Barlow, and we had the honour on the tee for our first match of 2026. David unsurprisingly was the “scratch” player in our group, so our opponents were getting 7 and 11 shots and I had 10.

After four holes every player had won a hole and forgive the old language, we were “all square”.

We lost the fifth, a par 3 (stroke Index 18) as for the second successive par 3, neither David nor I could hit the green off the tee. In my mind I had us down as favourites on those 2 holes, but golf isn’t played in my mind and we were 1 down.

Both our opposing Captain and I birdied the shortened par 5 fifth hole but I was fortunate enough to have a shot so all square again.

We then had a purple patch winning 3 holes in a row thanks to a birdie on the 8^th from David and 2 pars from me.

The body blow was struck on the next hole as I had gone missing, and David was in the greenside bunker in three and our opponents both had shots. David managed an excellent sand save or scruffy bogey (work out who called it what) which stopped Bedford & County pulling a hole back.

We then turned the screw winning 12 & 13, (despite Dave and I again failing to hit the green on the nearest the pin 12th)  

We then found ourselves dormie 5 up, but our opponents rallied and won the next 2 holes.

We stood on the 16^th tee and realised that only Mike had a shot, was this going to be a collapse of Medinah magnitude? Mike could only manage a bogey and Dave and I both made par to get us over the line 3&2.

A special mention goes to Richard Cobb who earlier had expressed his appreciation to me (not) of making sure he was the scratch player in his fourball. He rose to the challenge and ably assisted by Oz came from 2 down after four holes to win 2&1.

After our golf we enjoyed a meal of steak pie, mashed potatoes and veg followed by trifle. I have to say that some Golf Clubs are notorious for serving substandard pies, but the pie served up by the catering team at B&C was excellent and the trifle was also very good.

 The JOG nearest the pin was won by Martyn Graham after the Bedford & County Captain got the hopes of Geoff Elcome up by reading out his name as the first JOG player to have hit that green.

It then fell to our Captain to announce the result which was a 6 – 2 win for JOG.

The individual match results were:

David Barlow	Won 3&2
Paul Jones
Jed Isbell	Won 3&2
Geoff Elcome
Paul R Hammond	Won 4&3
Graham Gadsden
Gerry Degaute	Tied
Algy Grimes
Mehmet Osman	Won 2&1
Richard Cobb
Jeff Thompson	Tied
Michael Newstead
Richard Westergreen - Thorne	Won 4&2
Martyn Graham
Gavin Little	Lost 4&3
Tony Walters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes of Seniors Committee meeting March 5 2026

  

Present: David Barlow (DB), Terry Domagala (TD), Barry Donovan (BD), Algy Grimes (AG), Jonathan Lean (JL), Tony Lloyd (TL), Steve Mathers (SM), Nigel Underwood (NU), Dave Wood (DW).

Apologies: Warren Churms (WC)

1 Minutes and Matters Arising from previous meeting

 All matters arising were covered under other agenda items.

2 Captain’s Report

House and Social.

·       Half way house ‘cabin’ for JOG has been purchased. The existing shed will be demolished. New cabin to be assembled and fitted out w/c 18^th March. The hope is that it will be up and running for the Captains’ Putt Out / Drive Off Scramble on Saturday 28^th March. Plan is to have a few chairs and table inside and out, bistro style
The plan is to establish JOG first and learn lessons, assess the demand etc.

·       Remaining chairs for the bar area to be delivered c19th February.

·       Various social night in planning including a Race Night, singer (Stacey) etc.

·       Cellar upgrade being done 23^rd/24^th February.

·       Bar prices adjusted +5%. Corkage prices adjusted too.

·       Capital register created of all the Club’s assets over £2.5k. Similarly, a full audit and inventory of all trophies will be taking place in April (Dave W)

Golf

·       The call for volunteer marshals has gone out.  Around 19 volunteers so far. Likely to be retired seniors who might be interested?
There is a benefits package of credit to bar account / reduction of membership fee - to be confirmed. This is NOT a wage, it is a reward / recognition

Weekend mornings and then random patterns of shifts in the week to catch non-payers
Idea is to create a pool of people who might be assigned other roles e.g. starters, ball collection. No number set on how many we might need. Needs to be the right kind of person!
Soft launch 1^st March. Full implementation 1^st April

·       Agenda item about 6 card requirements for Club competitions from 2027.
Long term aim is to go to 8, then 10 I believe.
I think I understand how the Club is managing it. There are one or two problems between England Golf and IG. We can discuss the practicalities and potential pitfalls.

·       Handicap reviews have taken place. Winners of knockouts adjusted. (Algy) +

·       Course work.
A few comments from members along the lines of, ”…why weren’t we told?”
It’s not always practical for Nigel B to tell all parties about what is actually going to happen each day as it is often last minute and down to the weather and course conditions.

·       Possibility of season opening video(s) on things like….”where to leave the bunker rake?” Contentious.
Also a possibility of a rules seminar built up on real JOG / Carthagena rulings.

·       Nigel T is in talks with Top Tracer and Trackman for the warm up bays / range.
The warm up area is doing really well.
On track for £15K in year 1.
The return on the investment is expected 7-10 years.

5000 new Titleist golf balls purchased. All existing stock to be replaced. Do not put your own balls in there!

·       Work underway on design for new putting green for Carthagena. Flat!
Hopefully ready at the end of this golf year.

 Charity.

·       Lorna (Jerome) has clarified the splits of money from 2025/26
10% to Pauline Aubigne Community Fund to give us something to work with in 2026. All other monies go to Alzheimer’s. Feeling was that the membership has not been properly told where their donations were going to in 2025. This has been clarified for 2026/27

·       40% to go to St John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger
40% to go to The Garden House Hospice, Letchworth.
20% to go to the PACF.

·       Alzheimer’s and the two hospices will be attending the Putt Out / Drive Off Captains Scramble on Saturday 28^th March 

3 Vice Captain’s report: None

4 Immediate past Captain’s Report None

5 Treasurer’s report (BD)

Cash position at end of Feb is £17,168.

Very little activity yet this year but final payments are starting to come through for Nottinghamshire Tour. 16 of the 27 have paid fully now - payment to the agent is due end of March.

I await a response from the Main club on the accruals carried forward from 2024.

Book keeping is transferred to Spreadsheets from Manual ledgers . This provides more flexibility in providing ongoing analysis of Income and expenditure- particularly when Matches and Competitions start. The learning process will hopefully help the ultimate transition to an on line accounting package - probably in 2027.

Final budget is attached with a full breakdown for each match , Competition and Event. Those responsible for each event should make themselves familiar with the details in this report and they should advise me of significant variations.

Bank Account. Initial re-review of the market has highlighted that the options for us are limited. A formal legal status needs to be clarified if we are to progress as a 'Business' or a 'Community Club'. Further work is necessary for this but it seems the 'new generation' banks are not interested !

Luffenham have confirmed non reciprocal basis for 2026. B&C and St Neots - I believe are also non reciprocal.

 6 Secretary’s Report (TL)

First of all I would like to thank all Senior Section members for the send-off I was given at the  AGM – the end of my captaincy year - and the incredibly generous gift of pro shop credit.

My first job as Secretary was to compile the minutes of the meeting and publish them on the blog. With my other hat on, as Blog Editor, I also published a report of the AGM with photos.

I have published contact details of all committee members as well as posting them on the Seniors notice board.

I have also contacted all the clubs we play in matches to share the same information and informed Millbrook that, sadly, we will not be able to include them in our fixtures after this year because of calendar congestion.

I have published a “competitions special” outlining the changes to our 2026 events as agreed by the committee. Thanks to Nigel for masterminding the changes.

I have now begun compiling a draft calendar for 2027 and will be once again contacting the clubs we play in matches to agree dates with them. Once dates for the matches and competitions are firmed up I will ask Nigel Tarn to approve the calendar.

I have signed up one new member -  Ian Dockerill, who is an existing club member.

 7 Competition Secretary’s Report (NU)

Tuesday of this week saw the first competitive activity of this season, the Greensomes with the ladies. 34 pairs battled it out over the JoG and the first card to be returned proved to be the winning one. Third were Jed Isbell and Olga Ebsworth (3pts), 2^nd were Barry Donovan and Margaret Budgen (37) , winners with 38 points were David Barlow and Jackie Lansdown.

The knockout draws are scheduled to take place on March 4^th along with the draw for the 4 ball better ball which is the next competition, taking place next Tuesday ,March 10^th. At time of writing, there are 87 entrants with a limit of 92.

The next competitions thereafter are;

·       The Rex Bullock Stableford and Peter Imray Medal Trophy on April 7th (entry opens March 10^th)

·       The Jock Allan Prostate Cancer Day on April 13^th (79 entered, maximum 100)

·       The Ken Robinson Scramble (entry opens 31^st March, maximum 92 entrants).

I will be away in Egypt from March 12^th to 24^th inclusive (the situation in the Gulf    permitting !) , but will remain contactable by email if necessary, although there is a pause in competitions now and I will be back well ahead of the next one.

 8 Match Secretary’s Report (AG)

Well here we are with a new season upon us, sign up for matches has been a bit slow so far with only 49 entrants, 4 of which have not signed up for any of the Tranche 1 matches.

Having said that all matches are well covered with the exception of at home to Cambridge Country Club on 21^st April, only 15 signed up as yet so will need to seek a few more.

 Selections have been made and I will discuss my choices with Captain David Barlow, hopefully after the meeting. I then intend to publish the selections and let the various organisers know their teams.

 The Organisers have got the various forms and the home menu to choose from.

 9 Trophy Custodian’s report (DW)

Bailiff (Spring Stableford Trophy)

DW outlined plans for a new trophy – the Gordon Goodchild Trophy – following a generous offer from Gordon after the AGM.

Competition is on October 20^th 2026.

New trophy will be ready for the Insurance process

Peter Imray Medal Trophy.

Has been purchased by Peter and I have arranged to have it engraved “The Peter Imray Medal Jug”. I have asked Jim Kerr to fashion a plinth and he is now in possession of the trophy.

Peter has asked me to send him the invoices for the plinth and engraving as he wishes to pay for them – should the Seniors pay for this?

Competition is on 7^th April 2026.

Trophy will be ready for presentation and for the Insurance audit process.

Baz Backhouse trophy

Jim Kerr has asked to be given a chance to examine the trophy with a view to making suitable repairs to it if it is possible. I will get the trophy to him as soon as Trevor Darrington has returned it to the club. If repair is not possible I intend to utilise the 2017 Baz Backhouse trophy and to adapt it to fit the current plinth, ( Using Jim Kerr again) in readiness for the Audit process.

Insurance Audit Process

I have emailed all holders of outstanding trophies to return them before the end of March 2026. Trophies have to be in placed in the new trophy room before Monday 13^th April 2026.

10 Swap Days

Swap day 2026 – Stoke Rochford Golf Club 5^th October 2026

Confirmed at both clubs and in diaries.

Awaiting suitable dates from Darrell Knight for meeting at JOG to kick off arrangements.

Swap day 2027 – Essendon Golf Club 11^th October 2027

I have established contact with Simon Harden their organiser, confirming the date and inviting meetings at both clubs to kick off the arrangements.

Pending clubs for Swap Day

The Bedfordshire

This club would welcome a swap day in 2028

Brickenden Grange

Awaiting reply from this club with regards to 2028 and beyond

Spalding

Interested in a swap day 2028 and beyond

Wellingborough

Interested in a swap day 2028 and beyond

11 Away Days

Action point: SM to seek meeting with Richard Coventry for advice on running away days – this year to be held at Rutland Water – and with Warren Churms to investigate a venue for 2027. SM also to invite past senior captains to the Past Captains and Committee Away Day at Rutland Water on June 4.

12 Qualifying cards for 2027 competitions

It was agreed that the Senior Section would adopt the club’s policy of insisting entrants to all competitions from Jan 2027 have entered at least six qualifying cards in the previous 12 months.

13 Senior Section’s 50^th anniversary

2027 is the Senior Section’s 50^th anniversary and it was decided to mark the event with a special day including golf, catering and entertainment.

Action point: TL to seek initial advice from Nigel Tarn on the possibilities of an extra event in addition to our usual calendar. Members asked to come to the next meeting with ideas for the event.

14 AOB

TL had been asked whether pick, clean and place (or drop) could be extended to the rough at the twice-weekly roll-up. It was decided to seek Bill Walker’s opinion.

 

Dates of future meetings

Thurs April 9

Thurs May 7

Thurs June 4

Thurs June 11

Thurs July 2

Thurs Aug 6

Thurs Sep 10

Thurs Oct 8

Thurs Nov 5

Thurs Dec 3

Thurs Jan 7 tbc

Tues Dec 2 AGM tbc

 

4BBB Trophy March 10 2026

 

Winners Graham Berry and Rob Bage receive the trophy from Seniors Captain David Barlow

Seniors Captain David Barlow described today's winners as "thoroughbreds" who set off in the final group but raced through the field to pip everyone at the post.

Congratulations to Graham Berry and Rob Bage who scored an impressive 44 points playing from the Carthagena yellow tees - the whites having been taken back in after the Sutton Cup to protect the tee squares.

In second place, also on 44 points but pipped on countback, were Peter Imray and Nick Seeley.

And in third place, with 43 points, were Len Greaves and David Hooper.

Commiserations to Tony McLean and Paul Clark, also on 43 points, but narrowly missing out on a podium place on countback.

The competition was played in pleasant Spring conditions but on recently tined greens which proved a challenge.

Raffle winners were Stephen Cherry, Paul Dobson, Bill Conway and Philip Bracken who each receive £10 pro shop credit.

Thanks to Competitions Secretary Nigel Underwood for organising and keeping one of our most complicated events on track.

Runners-Up Peter Imray and Nick Seeley

Third place: David Hooper and Len Greaves

Seniors and Ladies Mixed Greensomes March 3 2026

 

Past Seniors Captain Tony Lloyd congratulates Ladies Captain Jackie Lansdown
 and Seniors Captain David Barlow on their victory

It was what everyone had been waiting for - the first competition of the year and, yes, warm sunny weather.

Sixty-eight ladies and seniors set out on the John O'Gaunt course for their annual Mixed Greensomes event. Some even ended the day in shirt sleeves as Spring showed that it is just around the corner.

Scoring was on the low side with only four couples scoring 36 points or more. 

Commiserations to Judith Abraham and Warren Churms who scored 36 points but were pushed into fourth place on countback.

In third place, also on 36 points were Olga Ebsworth and Jed Isbell who each received £15 pro shop vouchers.

Runners up, on 37 points and rewarded with £20 pro shop vouchers, were Margaret Budgen and Barry Donovan.

But the winners, on 38 points and presented with £30 pro shop vouchers, were Ladies Captain Jackie Lansdown and Seniors Captain David Barlow. Our victors had blobbed the first hole but fought back strongly at the very next hole.

Most players stayed on after the competition, resulting in a great atmosphere for the presentation at our first event of the season.

Thanks to Seniors Competition Secretary Nigel Underwood for processing the cards even though he was not playing himself.

David Barlow presents runners up Margaret Budgen and Barry Donovan with pro shop vouchers

David Barlow presents third place Olga Ebsworth and Jed Isbell with pro shop vouchers

Hole in one for Michael Newstead Feb 24 2026

Congratulations to Michael Newstead on a hole in one on the Carthagena 6th hole at the roll up on Tuesday February 24. The ball flew straight to the hole, landed a yard from the pin and rolled in. Michael is pictured here picking the ball out of the hole. For the record, he used a 3 hybrid. Well done Michael