Sene Valley is probably one of the most challenging courses on the society fixture list but with low wind speeds and glorious sun the scores were high and it was the higher handicaps that had the advantage. Mark Vinter (23hc) took the 18 holes by storm with an inspiring round of 43 points, followed by […]
With the Royal wedding and FA Cup taking the attentions of some members, a reduced turn out enjoyed a glorious afternoons golf at this spectacular parkland course. Karl Robson (35pts) made it 3 on the bounce as he just pipped Nigel Stevenson (34pts) on the podium with Royston Gough and Paul Sequensa having to go […]
After some heavy showers during the week and members concerns about the venue, the monthly society match was played on an immaculate late spring St Augustine’s course. A tight but shorter than average yardage, St Augustine’s was always going to deliver high scores. Skipper Karl Robson made it 2 on the trot after count back […]
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Tricky greens appear to thwart most of the society that attended the first of three matches this year at Chestfield Golf Course. It was therefore no surprise that Chestfield member and club skipper Karl Robson romped home with a glorious 39 points win followed by 9hc Antony Back on 35 points and on count back […]
There is no doubt that Lydd GC is the toughest golfing event on the society calendar, this years annual pilgrimage was no different with temperatures hovering just above freezing plus strong winds and the usual water and sand hazards, a high winning score was going to be unacheivable. In the past winning Stableford scores at […]
Many thanks to the Kentish Gazette for covering our first match of the season at Westgate GC, with new members joining us this year and sponsors renewing their support it’s good to know the sporting readership are getting some of our event news. Thanks Mark Stokes and the Sportsdesk team
A well attended first event of 2018 at a sunny but breezy Westgate and Birchington GC (Sat 27th Jan), a tight course, Westgate always proves to be harder than it looks and with the added wind factor consistency was the mantra for the day. Likewise the scores were very tight with Nigel Stevenson (22hc) carding […]
Karl Robson (left), newly elected skipper for 2018 season presents Antony ‘Spanner’ Back with highest average and most points shields 2017 season. Playing the entire season on a single figure handicap and attending all events this was a massive achievement for any member. Antony is also a club sponsor.
Handicap Secretary Andy Oxberry announced that for the 2018 season the CONGU handicapping system will be used for all society days. It enables handicaps to be adjusted both up and down after every event that is listed as an event on the society rota. Handicaps will be adjusted after every event by the HC sec […]