Club Vice Captain Biography
John Tonner
Vice Captain
Now in my seventh year of membership at the club, 2011 will undoubtedly be a year of change for me as I enter those hallowed fairways of “Seniors Golf” and whilst I have always looked at senior golfers with envy, with their large fixture lists and stories of their famous social calendars, now that I have managed to attain the credentials required for membership, the longing has turned to a completely different sensation and one that is difficult to explain. I also look on with pride as Sylvia enters her “Lady Captain” year as I know she is looking forward to it immensely.
As Vice Captain my overriding goal is to ensure that I support Tim and the membership to the best of my abilities and assist in making his year, a period of improvement. My individual aims are really quite simple, to enjoy all the competitions, mixed, senior, inter-club matches that I am selected to play in and to continue to support the social aspects of our golf club.
We are lucky for the 2011 season with fresh faces to the committee supported by experience and golfing knowledge. I look forward to working with them all - if there is anything that you feel that would be of benefit to the club please do not hesitate in contacting anyone of us.
Here is to the new golf season, I hope that you all enjoy the year
Member's News
Winter Competitions Extensions!!
- Published Today
Due to the adverse weather conditions we are currently experiencing, extensions have been granted for the current knockout rounds for both the winter singles and doubles matchplay competitions. Therefore, the following will now overide any previous deadlines showing on the main draw sheet at the club:
Singles Matchplay - Semi Final now to be played by Sunday 4th March (previously Feb 26th)
Doubles Matchplay - 3rd Round now to be completed by Sunday 26th February (previously Feb 12th)
One hopes that these extensions will help put a few minds at rest and provide you with the opportunity to complete your matches in improved playing conditions.
Kind regards
Competitions Secretary
Singles Matchplay - Semi Final now to be played by Sunday 4th March (previously Feb 26th)
Doubles Matchplay - 3rd Round now to be completed by Sunday 26th February (previously Feb 12th)
One hopes that these extensions will help put a few minds at rest and provide you with the opportunity to complete your matches in improved playing conditions.
Kind regards
Competitions Secretary
Mid Week Winter Stableford Results -
- Published Yesterday
Good evening one and all please see attached the results for the February Mid Week Winter Stableford Competition
Regards The Committee - click here
Regards The Committee - click here
All Summer Competition Entry Forms
- Published Yesterday
All of the Summer Knock Out Competition Entry Forms are now on the Competition pages on this web site and in the Donnington Grove Pro Shop. Regards the Committee
New Standard Scratch for White Tees
- Published 7/02/2012
The Standard Scratch Score (SSS) for the course has been re-assessed by the English Golf Union after recent changes. The Red and Yellow tees are unaffected, however the White Tees are now playing to 75 - an increase in 1 from the existing 74.
These will obviously come into effect from 1st April when the White Tees can be used again.
All new score cards ordered will show the new SSS of 75.
These will obviously come into effect from 1st April when the White Tees can be used again.
All new score cards ordered will show the new SSS of 75.
Course Report
- Published 7/02/2012
Saturday Stableford results
- Published 6/02/2012
As the competition was a Non Qualifier, there are no changes to handicaps up or down. Conditions were slightly more challenging for Div 1 with Goggy winning with 32 points from Rob Carvill also on 32 and Nigel Priest on 30. Kev Beasley was victorious in the ever hard fought Div 2 with 36, followed closely by Adan Dunk and David Adams, both with 35. Tim Owen followed his December Stableford win with another in Div 3 with 38. Geoff Hogg and Ryuji Yamamoto were the unlucky 2nd and 3rd on 37 and 36 repectively.
Click here to view the full results.
Click here to view the latest handicap list.
Click here to view the full results.
Click here to view the latest handicap list.
Course still closed
- Published 6/02/2012
The course will be closed all day Monday. This is because although the snow has melted, it has left a lot of water on the greens which has frozen.
Those with tee times booked for Tuesday are advised to phone the Pro Shop in the morning before setting out.
Those with tee times booked for Tuesday are advised to phone the Pro Shop in the morning before setting out.
Course closed
- Published 5/02/2012
A decision will be made Monday morning when the course will be re-opened after the snow has dispersed.
Anyone with tees booked should contact the Pro Shop before attending.
Click here to voew the 9th today.
Anyone with tees booked should contact the Pro Shop before attending.
Click here to voew the 9th today.
Saturday Stableford start sheets
- Published 3/02/2012
Donnington Diners
- Published 1/02/2012
The last Donnington Diners to be organised by Tim will be Thursday 23rd February 7.30pm at The Dew Pond in Old Burghclere. The cost is £25 per person for a 3 course menu. Places are strictly limited for this and it is a first come, first served basis. Anyone wishing to attend please contact Tim Brunsden (tim.brunsden@sky.com).
Click here to view the menu
Click here to view the menu