Hello golfers,
In a rain affected tournament, Jimmy Walker managed to withstand Jason Day's back nine play to clinch the USPGA Championship by one stroke last week. In the year's final Major Championship the American's rounds of 65, 66, 68 and 67 saw him take home the Wannamaker Trophy. It's sad to think that the next Major is now the 2017 Masters some nine months away!
Last Wednesday the Vets Section held their Invitation Day with just under 70 golfers taking to the course. Winning the day with a fantastic score of 42 points, on countback, were Nigel Luson and his guest Nigel Bradley (pictured), who pipped Peter Swift and Geoffrey Baldock to top spot. Richard Whitehead and his guest Clive Gayler completed the top three with their 41 point total.
A quick reminder that next Monday sees the start of August's Course Maintenance week. Although disruptive, the works are essential in keeping the course looking its best not just now, but also through the winter months.
Kind Regards,
Paul Schunter
Director of Golf & Operations
Generations Cup
We had a bumper field on Sunday for the Generations Cup, which sees players from the same family play for prizes in four different categories. It was great to see so many taking part, both young and old. Winning the adult member/junior member category were Warren Davis and Max Davis (pictured), with Bob and Sophie Pullin winning the ex-junior and parent category. Eddie Bolton and James Crossett returned the best score in the junior and adopted parent section while Joe Scrivens and his father Peter had the best score of the day junior/non-member bracket with their 34 point total.
Junior Section News
There is more good news from the junior section after another string of good performances in the past week. Enrique Dimayuga continued his run of form in the Douglas John Trophy at Harewood Downs Golf Club. After a scintillating first round of 65, Enrique was a little disappointed with his afternoon score of 78, however he still finished third overall. On Sunday, Austin Gambel secured his place at the Junior European Open Finals in Spain this November having successfully navigated the qualifying round at Romsey Golf Club. Well done Austin and Enrique! There were also two junior matches in the past week, with the Fairways team securing a fantastic 5-1 win in the first leg of their semi-final against Horne Park. The juniors also took on Blairgowrie Golf Club in a friendly match last Friday as part of their five day tour of the South of England. The match finished in a 3 ½ - 1 ½ win for Cuddington, and the club were presented with a Quaich as a gift from the opposing side.
Club Matches
Mixed Match vs. Subriton - CGC lost 5-3.
Ladies Daily Mail vs. Ashford Mannor - CGC lost on the 21st hole.
Gent's Division One and Two Medal
Division One - First place - James Warriner (nett 67) and in second place - Peter Culver (nett 68).
Division Two - First place - David Scott (nett 67) and in second place - Clive Taylor (nett 69).
Ladies EWGA Medal
First place - Catherine Graves (nett 76).
Ladies Hunt Cup
Silver Division - First place - Julie Goodfellow (nett 74) and in second place - Beverley Evans (nett 75).
Bronze Division - First place - Debbie Murray (nett 71) and in second place - Catherine Graves (nett 75).
Vets Stableford
First place - Gerry O'Doherty (39 points) and in second place - John Cleeve (37 points).
Social Events
As we head into the second half of 2016, the following social events are now fast approaching:
To book your spot at any of the events please email Sally in the Office by clicking here or by adding your name to the sign-in sheet on the main noticeboard.
Tee Reservations
Thursday, 4 August -
Ladies Summer Open - AM Only.
Junior Stableford, 1:30pm, 1st tee.
Friday, 5 August - Ladies Past Captains' Trophy, 8:30am - 9.15am, 1st tee.
Saturday, 6 August -
- Barbara Bolton Plate (Stableford), 12pm, 1st tee.
- Hilliard League vs. Banstead, 9am, 1st tee.
- Junior Christies Cup Semi-final, 1:30pm, 1st tee.
Sunday, 7 August - Gent's Invitation Day, 8.30am - 9.15am, Both tees and 2pm - 2.45pm, both tees.
Monday, 8 August - Major Course Works Start.
Tuesday, 9 August -
- Ladies Team Stableford, AM Only.
- Junior Fourball Betterball, 12:30pm, 1st tee.
Wednesday, 10 August - No tee reservations.
Thursday, 11 August - No tee reservations.
Golfino Sale
The Golfino summer sale is now here, with discounts of up to 50% now available across the entire Golfino range, make sure you head in store soon to take advantage of the fantastic offers available.
Pro V1 Gift Pack
We have a limited number of Pro V1 and Pro V1x promotional gift packs now available to purchase. Each pack costs £85 and contains two dozen balls, a Titleist cap and a Titleist ball marker. The full value of all the items is over £110 so make sure you take advantage of this offer while stocks last!
Junior Clothing
We now have in stock some great junior clothing from Nike Golf in both boys and girls styles. With sizes ranging from small to extra large there is plenty to choose from to make sure the little ones are looking sharp on the fairways this summer!
