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Handicap List - Updated 23rd July 2010
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The committee wants all members to have the opportunity to play in a variety of competitions throughout the year.
The schedule of competitions is such that there are competitions each month which should give all members a chance at either getting their names on a club board or simply engaging is a friendly interclub “social” match against local clubs, apart from the normal monthly medals and stableford competitions. We also hold summer and winter singles and doubles knockout competitions which are always keenly contested.
However, we also try and enter club teams into some of the more serious and competitive regional competitions such as the Hillman Trophy, Concorde League, and the Mail on Sunday National Golf Club Classic. We have a good record of success in these competitions, in particular the Concorde League which we have won on three occasions and been runners-up three times also. We won the Hillman Trophy in 2004 which is a great feather in our cap!
We are always on the lookout for more players to make themselves available for either the serious or the social interclub games. So, if you are interested let any committee member know what takes your interest or, alternatively, keep an eye on the notice boards and enter your name against the competition entry forms as they are posted. There should be something to interest all members of all abilities. For the list of the mens' interclub matches for 2010 and the results click here.
All our competitions are to be found in the Events Calender and if you click on the event you should be able to see either details of the competitions or the results if already held. For details of all the competitions held each year and their formats go to the Committee page and click on the Club Rules link where competitions are listed at the end of the document.
For the latest Handicaps please see top of page and for the Ladies handicaps go to the link at the top of the Ladies page. The hadicap lists have an 'i' next to the names of any player with an inactive handicap. Those who are classified as being "inactive" are not allowed to play in any club board or trophy competition. In order to become active you may enter a supplemental score (3 cards are required) or enter a monthly medal or stableford, but purely for the purpose of activating your handicap. You will not be allowed to win a medal or stableford until your handicap is once again "active". See the note from the EGU which explains the situation by clicking here.
The schedule of competitions is such that there are competitions each month which should give all members a chance at either getting their names on a club board or simply engaging is a friendly interclub “social” match against local clubs, apart from the normal monthly medals and stableford competitions. We also hold summer and winter singles and doubles knockout competitions which are always keenly contested.
However, we also try and enter club teams into some of the more serious and competitive regional competitions such as the Hillman Trophy, Concorde League, and the Mail on Sunday National Golf Club Classic. We have a good record of success in these competitions, in particular the Concorde League which we have won on three occasions and been runners-up three times also. We won the Hillman Trophy in 2004 which is a great feather in our cap!
We are always on the lookout for more players to make themselves available for either the serious or the social interclub games. So, if you are interested let any committee member know what takes your interest or, alternatively, keep an eye on the notice boards and enter your name against the competition entry forms as they are posted. There should be something to interest all members of all abilities. For the list of the mens' interclub matches for 2010 and the results click here.
All our competitions are to be found in the Events Calender and if you click on the event you should be able to see either details of the competitions or the results if already held. For details of all the competitions held each year and their formats go to the Committee page and click on the Club Rules link where competitions are listed at the end of the document.
For the latest Handicaps please see top of page and for the Ladies handicaps go to the link at the top of the Ladies page. The hadicap lists have an 'i' next to the names of any player with an inactive handicap. Those who are classified as being "inactive" are not allowed to play in any club board or trophy competition. In order to become active you may enter a supplemental score (3 cards are required) or enter a monthly medal or stableford, but purely for the purpose of activating your handicap. You will not be allowed to win a medal or stableford until your handicap is once again "active". See the note from the EGU which explains the situation by clicking here.
2010 Club Championships
Mens & Ladies Club Champions 2010 - Graeme Gourlay and Lynn Turner
The 2010 Club Championships were held over the weekend of 10/11th July. Graeme Gourlay was a very popular winner with a gross 156 (79 + 77). Lynn Turner successfully defended her title as Ladies Champion with a gross 186 (93 + 93), making it three in a row now.
The nett winners were Josh Wintrup (nett 139) and Ann MacDonald (149).
Goggy celebrates his Club Championship victory with a dive into the 18th pond!
To view more photographs taken of the championships click here.
To view a report of the competition click here.
2009/10 Winter Knockouts
Singles Winner - Neil Coleman
(Runner-up Paul Bailes)
Doubles Winners - Kevin Beasley/Luke Batley
(Runners-up Austin Stone & Gordon McNair)
2010 Summer Knockouts
The 2010 Summer Knockouts' draw has now been done. Follow the links below.
Singles Doubles Foursomes Seniors' Singles
NB. As members will be aware, the current tee booking system prevents
members from booking weekend tee times earlier than 8am on the Monday of
the preceeding week. However, to better facilitate members wishing to
arrange their knockout matches in advance of the date for the round, the
committee has agreed that, subject to the following conditions, this
rule is relaxed so that the time constraint will no longer apply:
1. The relaxation of the rule only
applies to Summer/Winter Knockout competitions. It will not apply to any
other game or match.
2. It is also required that before ringing to book a time BOTH PARTIES must have agreed to the date.
2. It is also required that before ringing to book a time BOTH PARTIES must have agreed to the date.
Parasampia Bogey Results 15/5/2010
Mens Winner - Luis Iglesias Ladies Winner - Lynn Turner
Member's News
Hole in One for Marjorie Follows!
- Published Yesterday
Marjorie Follows had a hole-in-one today at the 7th. Well done to Marjorie, who was clearly on a high in the bar afterwards on the experience!
Three Champagne Winners today!
- Published Yesterday
A big turnout this afternoon in the weekly Champagne Roll-up, with three bottles won. Sean Sargeant took first place with 23 points followed by second placed Mark Brown (22 points) and Darren Boyce with 21 points after count back.
Geoff Kells', who had a mediocre score of 13 points by his normal standards, was still smiling in the bar afterwards having eagled the 9th.
Dympna Batley's name was drawn in the weekly cash draw but as she was not present the money rolls over to next week.
Geoff Kells', who had a mediocre score of 13 points by his normal standards, was still smiling in the bar afterwards having eagled the 9th.
Dympna Batley's name was drawn in the weekly cash draw but as she was not present the money rolls over to next week.
Seniors bounce back at Caversham Heath
- Published Yesterday
Beware the wounded Senior!!! After suffering a defeat to The Springs on Tuesday, the Seniors took it out on Caversham Heath today and came back 5-1 winners! Past CH member Ian Gaskell was one half of the only DG pairing to lose and there were suspicions that he had been bought over by his CH friends during the pre-match coffee and bacon rolls!
However, the home team made us all very welcome, and the meal afterwards was one of the best so far this season with a lamb shank main course followed by bread & butter pudding and ice cream. Who wouldn't wish to be a Senior with days like today!
However, the home team made us all very welcome, and the meal afterwards was one of the best so far this season with a lamb shank main course followed by bread & butter pudding and ice cream. Who wouldn't wish to be a Senior with days like today!
Seniors not quite up to the mark at The Springs
- Published 27/07/2010
Home advantage clearly helped The Springs to a home win (3.5 to 2.5) over the DG Senior team today. The matches were all very close on a course which most of the DG team had not played before. So, next year will, we are sure, be very different!
The Springs is now on our reciprocal list of courses which DG members can play for free. So, if you haven't yet played the course, book a tee time through our Pro Shop and you will be sure of a good day out.
The Springs is now on our reciprocal list of courses which DG members can play for free. So, if you haven't yet played the course, book a tee time through our Pro Shop and you will be sure of a good day out.
Phil Lewis takes home the champagne!
- Published 26/07/2010
A "stonking" round of 24 points by Phil Lewis easily secured him a bottle of bubbly last Friday in the champagne roll-up. Well done Phil.
Mick Clifford would have won £250 in the weekly cash draw had he been in the bar but, as he wasn't, the money rolls over to next Friday.
Mick Clifford would have won £250 in the weekly cash draw had he been in the bar but, as he wasn't, the money rolls over to next Friday.
Mixed Results for the Mixed Team v The Springs.
- Published 26/07/2010
Sylvia Davies, Lady Vice Captain reports as follows on yesterday's mixed match:
This year we seem to have been blessed with having lovely sunny weather for all our mixed matches and Sunday 25th July was no exception. DG were host to The Springs in a tightly fought match, which although unfortunately ended in a 2.5/3.5 loss for DG, was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Andy Ward, Jan King and Cliff Waller, Lesley Dixon won their matches and John Tonner, Sylvia Davis halved their match. We learned after the match that four of The Springs ladies are through to the Oxfordshire County Semi finals, so we thought we had done quite well.
This year we seem to have been blessed with having lovely sunny weather for all our mixed matches and Sunday 25th July was no exception. DG were host to The Springs in a tightly fought match, which although unfortunately ended in a 2.5/3.5 loss for DG, was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Andy Ward, Jan King and Cliff Waller, Lesley Dixon won their matches and John Tonner, Sylvia Davis halved their match. We learned after the match that four of The Springs ladies are through to the Oxfordshire County Semi finals, so we thought we had done quite well.
Captain's Pick wins the Bonus Ball Sweepstake!
- Published 26/07/2010
Richard's lucky number 27 has been drawn for the second time this year and therefore the entire pot of £39 goes to the Help for Heroes charity. A new sheet is on the bar for the next draw on Saturday 31st July.
Summer Disco Party Definitely On!
- Published 26/07/2010
We now have enough tickets sold to go ahead with the Summer Party. There are still tickets left and if you haven't yet bought your ticket please contact Sylvia Davies, Lady Vice Captain on 07770 684688. The date is Friday 6th August.