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Mike Williams
Seniors Captain 2010/11
Welcome to Donnington Grove Seniors 2010
The greens are running fast, now we are on summer tees and can put away the long johns for another year.
Donnington Grove Seniors wecomes all gentlemen members over 55 to play in our series of interclub matches, whatever your handicap.
Come and find out more at the 8:30 or 9:30 roll up on Tuesday & Thursday, or email me for more information.
Mike Williams - Seniors Captain
Mikewilliams965@btinternet.com
Golf played by the Seniors include:
- Roll up on Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 & 9:30 and play whatever format takes our fancy that day. This is a good time to get a card marked if you are a new member.
- Mid week stableford and medal competitions played twice a month as qualifiers for handicap purposes. Check the notice board for dates and details.
- A full calendar of 2010 interclub senior men’s matches played at clubs in the area, played in teams of 12 in 4 ball better ball format with a dinner. Excellent value at £15 all in! See if you are on the team for the next match
- Sign up now for our 2010 seniors open to be held on Friday August 20th with categories for visitors and members. Last year's results are here
- Various knock out and League competitions. Check the Senior's notice board in the Club House.
Socially, we enter teams for the various functions run by the club and add our own:
- Seniors dinner for players and partners to celebrate our year and spend what’s left in the kitty!
- Open evening & Seniors AGM
If you would like to join us, then take a look at the Senior’s notice board or email this year’s Captain or Vice Captain:
Seniors Captain 2010 Mike Williams Mikewilliams965@btinternet.com Seniors Vice Captain 2010 Bernard Parker b.par-ker_@tiscali.co.uk
If you want to track your handicap and qualifying competition performance then log in to howdidido. If you don't have an account, it is easy to set one up. You can also check handicaps of colleagues and opponents from other clubs here!
If you want to judge your chances of getting picked for the team, then take a look at the 2010 performance table.
To view Green Keepers Report click here.
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.