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29th December : St Stephen's Community Centrepresentation
This years winners receiving their trophies from last years club captain Mark Delo at St Stephen's Community Centre, Canterbury. Congratulations to Will Scull (most points/3rd), Royston Gough (best ave) and runner up/KO cup winner Karl Robson. Special thanks to Ady Gough, Sandra Bundock, Andy Stevenson and everyone else who helped make this season a great success.
L-R: M Delo, 'Chaulky' White, Danny Wrench, 'Spike' Morgan, Royston Gough, John McNeil, Will Scull, Karl Robson, Jason Robson, Tim Epps, Martin Delo, Chris Epps, Ady Gough
Will Scull, winner - most points and 3rd on the best average comp
Royston Gough, winner - best average
Karl Robson, runner up - best average
photos by Chris Epps!
Many thanks for the 'salute' lads and the bottle of wine - Sec
19th December : Boughton
Match Report:
28 members and 3 guests attended the annual Texas Scramble event. Split into 8 teams there was a tie for second place but winners skippered by birthday boy Andy Stevenson took the £100 prize with -4
L to R: Steve Winder, Martin Delo, 'Bash', 'Chaulky' White, 'Buck' Burns, Will Scull, Mark Delo, Alex McBeth, John McNeil, Danny Wrench, Tom O'Brien, Ben White, Scott, 'Spanner' Back, Damian, Danny Omar, Vinny, Andy Stevenson (skipper), Damian Sales, Rob Gutsel, Royston 'one punch' Gough, Darren Holman
Texas Scramble winners receiving the £100 prize from club sec Nigel Stevenson.
L to R: Steve Winder, Howard Turbit, Andy Stevenson, Chris Adams
Royston Gough with Darren Holman?!!!
'Scots' John McNeil showing off his Christmas golf jumper
28th November: Chelsfield Lakes
Match Report:
Final league and cup event of the 2015 season was well supported by 25 members (inc 2 new members) despite the weather conditions. Chelsfield Lakes near Orpington provided a challenging venue as Mark Delo and Karl Robson competed for the £120 prize money along with Graham 'Spike' Morgan and Steve Hughes for the runners up places. Karl Robson (11) 35pts beat Mark Delo (10) 29pts) See results sheet
The league was also settled and final placings will be announced at the presentation evening to be held at St Stephen's Community Centre, 2pm, Tue 29th December 2015 (map) followed by buffet and evening drinks!
On the day, 28 handicap Chris Epps defied the elements with 42pts followed by stand in skipper Alex McBeth (21) 40pts. Cup runner up winner Graham 'Spike' Morgan (23) also picked up 3rd prize with 38pts. Steve Hughes said farewell for a few months with the longest drive, Steve Winder was nearest the pin.
KO Cup finalist, L/R: Steve Hughes (4th), Graham 'Spike' Morgan (3rd), Karl Robson (1st), Mark Delo (2nd)
Winner, Chris Epps (28) 42pts
Runner up, Alex McBeth (21) 40pts. Trophy presented by Nigel Stevenson, club sec.
3rd, Graham 'Spike' Morgan (23) 38pts
Trophies presented by stand-in skipper
Alex McBeth
Nearest the pin Steve Winder
Longest drive Steve Hughes
Dave Gregory and Richard Waller bathe in the warmth
Nigel Stevenson and Jason Robson find time for a quick 'selfie' on the 14th
31st October : Etchinghill
Match Report:
20 members attended one of Kent's most challenging courses and despite perfect golf playing conditions
scores were on average down. Winner Karl Robson (12) just taking the honors with 34 points followed by new golfer Tom O'Brien (28) beating John McNeil (15) on count back with 33 points each. Karl got off to a great start eagleing the 1st, several other members also found the pot in 2 shots but the long par 4s and 5s with dense margins proved too much for wayward drivers.
Winner, Karl Robson (12) 34pts
Nearest the pin Mark Delo
Runner up, Tom O'Brien (28) 33pts
Longest drive (estimated at 310yds) Royston Gough
3rd, John McNeil (15) 33pts
26th September: Sene Valley
Match Report:
26 members attended our first visit to Sene Valley Golf Course near Hythe, Kent. Despite the elevated fairways and tough pin placement Royston Gough (15) claimed
his 3rd win of the year with an impressive 39pts considering it was his first round on this course. Will Scull (11) narrowly missed out after after scoring 22pts on the front 9 and senior member Trevor Bailey (21) showed the younger members how to come in on a par score with a very good 36pts.
In the KO cup, just the one result: Graham 'Spike' Morgan (32pts) beat Darren 'Doogle' Holman (30pts). Special mention for Ruby Holman for helping with the Trilby Challenge.
Trilby challenge at Sene Valley GC
Winner, Royston Gough (15) 39pts
Nearest the pin and longest drive winner Antony Back
Runner up, Will Scull (11) 37pts
3rd, Trevor Bailey (21) 36pts
Awards presented by Sene valley catering manager Caya
Antony 'Spanner' Back tee's off overlooking the English Channel
Refreshments break, L/R: Will Scull, Nigel Stevenson, Antony 'Spanner' Back
29th August: Canterbury
Match Report:
31 members turned out for the St Stephen's Golf Society August event at Canterbury's Scotland Hills. On average scores were lower than normal as the tight, well designed fairways and greens proved to be a tough test. Ex Canterbury member Darren 'Doogle' Holman (13) was the only member to crack the 40 points (Stableford) with a commanding 41, but the star of the day coming second with 37pts was Rob Gutsell (12) who also took the longest drive and nearest the pin prizes.
Post event drinks at Canterbury Golf Club
Winner Darren Holman (13), 41pts
Runner up, nearest the pin and longest drive winner, Rob Gutsell (12) 37pts
3rd, Howard Turbitt (16) 33pts
Presentation by Canterbury GC member and former society member Alan Bundock (with club skipper Andy Stevenson-right)
Nigel Stevenson with Alex MacBeth on the first T at Scotland Hills.
26th July: Upchurch
Match Report:
On a very hot sunny day at new venue Upchurch River Valley, past winner Royston Gough had to contend with runner-up slot after close friend Steve Hughs romped home with 42 points. New member Steve Winder came a respectable and very close 3rd on 40pts
Winner Steve Hughs(22)
Presentation by last years Society Shield winner Mark Delo.
Runner up, Royston Gough (17) 41pts
3rd, Steve Winder (21) 40pts
Nearest the pin winner Alex McBeth
27th June: Broome Park
Match Report:
Broome Park Society Day saw a significant increase in average scores after the handicaps were adjusted earlier this month with the first 3 coming in under handicap. On a glorious day at Broome Park 27 members enjoyed a mid season extravaganza of great weather and golf. With only 11 Stableford points seperating the top 20 player and 17 members scoring 30 or more, it went to the last few holes.
New member Demetrios 'Lou' Loizou enjoyed his first outing despite a disappointing 19 points (after a long lay off) saying "I had a great day. Andy (skip) and Ady (treas) welcomed me and introduced me to our four ball group and few others. On the whole it was a very enjoyable day except for my golf!".
Royston Gough and Karl Robson finished in the top three again as the league competition starts to show early contenders for the Society Shield. Winner Royston also picked up nearest the pin and runner up Rob Gutsell bagged the longest drive.
The KO cup competition continued, click here for the results
Event and nearest the pin winner Royston Gough (19).
2nd and longest drive Rob Gutsell (13).
3rd place Karl Robson (12).
Presentation by last years Society Shield winner Mark Delo.
2's club winners Royston Gough and Graham 'Spike' Morgan.
30th May: Boughton
Match Report:
Boughton Golf Course lived up to its reputation for being one of Kent's top course on a beautiful sunny day with over half the 29 members competing scoring 30 or more [Stableford] points. Top quality fairways and consistent greens assisted golfers who managed to avoid the punishing rough as the course is prepared for the annual championship weekend.
Running up to the last few holes 8 members where in contention for the winners cup but on count back Weald of Kent winner Karl Robson (16) took first position with 38 points. Will Scull (15) continued his consistent run of form with another top three finish, coming in
on 38 points, losing out on count back. New member Danny Omar (13) joined the winners podium with a belligerent 37 points which included a massive 300 yard drive to take the longest drive prize on the 18th. Nearest the pin and a very close hole-in-one went to Graham 'Spike' Morgan (14).
The KO cup competition continued, click here for the results
L to R: John McNeil, Danny Omar, Damian Magean, Andy Stevenson (skipper), Carlo Valente, Steve Winder, Alex McBeth, Graham Morgan, Anthony Back, Chris Epps, Dave Smith, Will Scull, Steve Hughes, Luke Mabbett, John Corrigan, Danny Wrench, Damian Sales, Royston Gough, Nigel Stevenson, Tim Epps, Mark Delo, Ady Gough, Chris Gough.
Not in photo: Mark Burns, Jason Robson, Karl Robson, Dave Gregory, Trevor Bailey, Bob Bowman.
Winner Karl Robson (16) with club sponsor Trevor Bailey, T Bailey Plastering Contractors
2nd Will Scull (15)
3rd place and longest drive, Danny Omar (13)
Nearest the pin winner
Graham 'Spike' Morgan (14)
25th April: Chestfield
Match Report:
First visit for the society to Chestfield GC, 38 members attending on a beautiful sunny Kent spring day. With no rain for nearly a month greens and fairways were fast accounting for some low scores as members found themselves with difficult lies and savage rough. A sea breeze also punished wayward drives so it was no surprise to see 'canny' Scott John McNeil won the day with a very well managed round of 36 Stableford points. Carlo Valente (14) and Danny Wrench (18) battled out 2nd and 3rd positions finishing 35pts apiece, new member Carlo taking 2nd on count back.
Longest drive also went to Carlo Valente with old hand Steve Girdwood narrowly missing a hole in one to take the nearest the pin award.
Winner 'Scotts' John McNeil (18) 36pts with guest awards ceremony presenter Beth (Chestfield GC Manager)
2nd 'and longest drive winner Carlo Valente (14) 35pts.
3rd place, Danny 'Trigger' Wrench (18) 35pts.
Nearest the pin winner
Steve '5-irons' Girdwood (5)
[left] Antony 'Spanner' Back doing a very good impersonation of Ian Poulter at the first T. Spanner is the clubs international player with charity golf trips to The Canary Islands a regular event.
Will 'The Hit Man' Scull, Nigel 'Sec' Stevenson, Alex 'King of Scotland' McBeth and Chris 'Pole Dancer' Epps waiting to t-off at the 1st.
[L to R] Chris 'Chopper' Adams, Rob Gutsell, Tom O'Brien and Graham 'Spike' Morgan prepare for the Chestfield course 1st T-off.
New member Tom O'Brien T's-off on the 1st at Chestfield GC
Many thanks to Beth, Megan and Stevie @ Chestfield GC for all your help.
28th March: Lydd
Match Report:
25 members attended the second event of the year at what many members consider to be the toughest course in the calendar. Lydd lived up to it's reputation with rain and strong wind that was guaranteed to keep the scores low. On an open course with many water and sand hazards anyone scoring in the upper 20's was going to be in contention.
Top of the score board was Royston Gough (14hc) with a gritty 28pts, and Mark 'Buck' Burns close behind (23hc) on 27pts, just pipping Will Scull (15hc) on count back 27pts.
Royston Gough also claimed the longest drive with Steve Hughs (21pts) taking the closest to the pin award.
Winner and nearest the pin: Royston Gough (14) 28pts
Runner up (27pts) Mark Burns
Nearest the Pin: Steve Hughs
Booby Prize: Dave Gregory
28th February: Weald of Kent
Match Report:
36 members attended the first full match of the season after the disappointing cancellation the previous month. Very wet and windy conditions at The Weald of Kent golf course predicted low scores but new member Karl Robinson (16) tamed the bad weather with a match winning 38pts.
Runners up position was secured after a count back by Howard Turbit (12) finishing par 36pts along with meteoric new boy Trishan Dixit who has gone from 28hc to 18hc in 2 matches. Nigel Stevenson and Howard Turbitt collected the 2 nearest the pin awards and Antony 'Spanner' Back claimed longest drive.
Weald of Kent GC post match presentation
Awards presented by skipper Andy Stevenson
Winner: Karl Robson (16) 38pts
Runner up (36pts) and nearest the pin 2: Howard Turbitt (12)
