WHITSTABLE TIDINGS
The monthly journal of Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club
Collingwood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1EB Tel 01227 272020
e-mail wandsgolfclub@talktalkbusiness.net
Web site www.whitstable-golfclub.co.uk
Volume 2 Issue no. 6 1st June 2012
Editor Bob Ireland, 01227 638425, 07802874914,robert.ireland@gmail.com
News
Website
The website has been revamped and there are still some small problems to sort out. If you are having trouble accessing the members page e-mail Bob Ireland at robert.ireland@gmail.com and all will be resolved! Your comments on the website would be appreciated any improvements you can suggest will be considered.
Greens and Course News
Any members having questions about the greens or course in general can write to me or e-mail and I will get an answer from our Greenkeeper. The question and answer will be published in the newsletter and on the web site.
Social Functions
The Cabaret night held on was a great success giving a terrific performance and entertaining us all night. A tour de force of vocal impressionism with a lot of humour.
The food was excellent congratulations to Tony Love and his crew for another feast.
The Old Salts Captain Brian Best Vice Captain Colin Chapman Secretary George Bawden
The weather changed for the better on 17th. May to enable Whitstable and Seasalter Old Salts to enjoy a pleasant morning’s golf.
A qualifying Stableford competition was played. The placings were:
For the Gentlemen (Handicap. 22 and above)
1st. Ron Fuller with a very good 38 points, 2nd. John Shepherd 36, 3rd. Alec Parrett 35.
For the players (Handicap. 21 and below)
1st. Rod Whitehead 37 points, 2nd. Des Barker 36, 3rd. Dave Morgan 36
In the Captain’s Challenge, Captain Brian Best and Vice-Captain Colin Chapman were challenged by Michael Moore and Ron Fuller. The Challengers played some excellent golf to win 3/2.
The final round in the long running and closely contested Winter Eclectic was played on the 19th. April. Despite being unavailable to play in the final two rounds, Peter Steigmann triumphed for the second year running. The final scores were; 1st. Peter Steigmann with net 51, 2nd. Dave Morgan with 52 and in third place was John Whorlow on 52.5. The final two rounds were played in very poor conditions and had the weather been better, the results could have been very different.
The Old Salts had a lovely day for the Norman’s Trophy, qualifying medal competition held on 31st May..
Fine weather led to some some very fine scores being recorded.
The winner was Gerry Bayliss with a net 60. Second and third were two players who have featured in the placings of several competitions this year. In second place was Sid Silk net 61, with Dave Morgan third with a net 62. The trophy was presented to Gerry by the captain.
In the Captain’s Challenge the Vice Captain was paired with George Bawden. This weeks challengers were Trevor Croxton and John Dowle who managed to finish all square.
The Savage Trophy for the long running Winter Eclectic was presented to Peter Steigmann, Dave Morgan was second with John Whorlow third.
Junior Section Captain Bradley Packham Secretary Peter Wade
Ladies Section Captain Mel Bashford, Vice Captain Jackie Witten
Secretary Jean Hudson
A charity Stableford was held on May 1st, with 5p per point scored being donated to the EWGA Trust by the top ten scorers. The previous day heavy rain had meant that the course had to be closed, so it was lucky that the competition could be played at all. Conditions were heard described as “ puddly “ .
On the 4th, a cheery group from Hythe visited and competed on a dreary day, which was considerably brightened by a win for Whitstable Ladies 2-1.
On the afternoon of the early May bank holiday, the mixed greensome competition, traditional on these occasions, was held. Last years Lady and Junior captains, Mary King and Jack Dale, walked off with first prize, achieving 40 points between them. Margaret and Desmond Barker followed with 38 points, and this years’ Club and Ladies Captains, John Wegner and Mel Bashford, were third with 37 points. Our President, Michael Behr, partnered by Maureen Davison, came fourth with 36 points, a truly star studded line up !!
Penny Perkins and Rodney Wood won the front nine, and Clive and Jackie Witten, the back nine.
It was, as usual, a very sociable day, much enjoyed by all. Luckily the weather turned out much better than had been forecast, lifting everyone’s spirits.
Our Spring meeting was held on May 8th,with the President seeing everyone off in the rain- again. However, the wet stuff didn’t last long and although there were 5 temporary greens, the course wasn’t too bad and play was possible; a medal round which had to be non-qualifying.
There is a rumour that several ladies are developing webbed feet, but I cannot confirm this.
The prize for best back nine was won by Inge Parry with net 33,the best front nine by Sue Maflin net 32.
3rd overall was Margaret Barker, net 69, 2nd was Jane Austen, and first overall was Debbie Murray, net 64.
In the afternoon, a four ball better ball competition was played, won by Beryl Wingrove and Val Bayliss, followed by Penny Perkins and Pat Bensted. Penny was also presented with the Cancer Spoon, which she won in April.
A good field competed for the Grandparents Trophy on May 13th. Winners were Desmond and Margaret Barker (37 points). Hot on their heels were three couples with 36 points; Messers Bayliss, Parrett and Wyles.
On the 15th, the competition was a four ball better ball format. The start was made in conditions more suited to January than May, but things improved, and everyone survived 18 holes. Winners were Jackie Witten and Molly Broadbent, 32 points, followed by Mel Bashford and Penny Kinnersley with 31 points.
A bevy of beauties from the ladies section decamped to Chestfield for their Ladies Charity Day in aid of raising funds for a scanner for Kent and Canterbury hospital. There were 100 entries for a most enjoyable day. Whitstable achieved a success with Mel Bashford and Fran Price being part of the 4-ball that won the prize for the back nine.
The following Sunday, the 20th,the Annual mixed Greensomes match versus Sheerness was played at home, unfortunately, the hosts lost 3-5.
A medal competition was played on the 22nd, starting in unexpectedly chilly conditions, but things improved, layers were shed, and smiles appeared on faces. Winner was Holly Butler, net 68,second was pat Bensted, 69, third, Maureen Harris,71.
On the 23rd, the White Elephant 9- hole competition was played, won by Val Brown, showing a good return to form after surgery, with 20 points. Linda Bawden was a close second with 19.
In the heat of late May, a friendly match was played away against Chestfield. The warmth brought out the best of our ladies and the match was halved.
The weather-hit postponed Medal Winners Trophy was finally played on May 27th. The winner, on countback was Penny Perkins, taking home the trophy presented by her mother, Vera Child. Her 68 equaled that of Mary King.
Penny was then in the winning trio in a Texas Scramble played on the 29th. Her partners were Mel Bashford and Holly Butler.
Mens Section Captain John Wegner, Vice Captain Richard Gremo
June Report
Nothing to report from my correspondent!
Kent Veterans’ Golf Matches Captain Rod Wood
Secretary Don Crawford
Nothing to report from my correspondent!
Midweekers Section Captain Bob Ireland Vice Captain Peter Shearing
Secretary Eynon Price
Errata
In last months newsletter I erroneously gave the result of the captains challenge match between Martin Newton and Ted Backhouse and the aforementioned pairing.
I received the following letter:-
“To the so called Editor.
May I remind you of the libel laws of this country? I refer to your report of the Peter West Trophy on the 11th April in which you state that the captain’s challenge was won by 4&3 by you and your vice captain against Martin Newton and Ted Backhouse. May I ask you to trawl through your shandy-addled memory to the eighteenth tee where it was all-square? Only a good drive (fluke) followed by one putt (another fluke) was enough to beat us by one hole! Be very afraid we have put our names down to play you again in the Peter Hadlow Trophy on June 11th. If you thought Ali v Frazier was a rumble you aint seen nothing yet.
Signed Martin (The Rock) Newton and Ted (The Animal) Backhouse.”
May I apologize profusely for the mistake in last months Tidings I was obviously a month early with the report!
May I also point out that your reference to the rumble actually pertains to The Rumble in the Jungle between Ali and Foreman not Frazier!
Wednesday 9th May D Fewtrell May Madness Shield Medal
Friday 25th May Martin’s Trophies Trophy Stableford
Captains Challenge featuring the Captain and Bob McCormick, was won 3&2 by the challengers Jack Dale and Fred Lynn.
The winner of the day was Jack Dale for the third year in succession with a fantastic 42 points off a 7 handicap! 2nd was Stuart Moore with 41 and 3rd Fred Lynn with 35.
Birdie prizewinners were Roger Bryant, Mark Blackmore, John Rainey, Frank Netts, Eric Rochester and Dave Chalk. The charity sweep was won by Dave Chalk, 2nd was a rollover and third Eric Rochester.
The Captain brought the matter of slow play up and promised severe penalties to those members identified as playing slow. The rule is, if you are losing ground on the match in front YOU MUST CALL THE MATCH BEHIND THROUGH. It is up to the other members of the match to ensure this happens to avoid being penalized!
Super Seniors
Dates for the coming year of events:
June 21………………………………Away to Chestfield June26……………………………….Home to Canterbury July26…………………………………Away to Broome Park August14…………………………….Home to North Foreland September13……………………….Away to North Foreland.
To be eligible to play for the Super Seniors see below:- The Super Seniors League is one of three run under the auspices of the Society of Kent Golf Veterans. Age requirement is to be aged 70 or over and to play off a 21 handicap or better. Whitstable are in League C, comprising for this season of Broome Park, Canterbury, North Foreland and, Chestfield (a new entrant this year after St Augustine’s dropped out at the end of last season) and ourselves. There is and end-of-season play-off with group A and B usually around mid-September. But no worries, we never aspire to such grandiose exposure Dress for all games is informal afterwards, with a bite and a coffee normally a fiver before tee-off, usually at 1pm. Team requirement is now eight players with notices posted on the Kent Vets notice board in good time for the next match. If anyone has any questions about the Super Seniors, please contact organiser Alec Parrett, on 01843 600887 or by email at alvipar@talktalk.net.
Our Super Seniors are really motoring this year, with 20 points already from three matches in their League C games against firstly Chestfield and then Broome Park at home and their away game on May 25 at Canterbury.
The first match of the season against Chestfield at home saw David Kinnersley card a net 64, partnering captain Alec Parrett for a four-and two win. Des Barker and Ron Fowler also grabbed the spoils. George Bawden and John Shepherd halved. This game brought a 2½ -1½ match win.
May 15 saw big-hitters and last season’s champions Broome Park try their luck at Whitstable, but they too went down 1 ½- 2 ½ in a four-game match that saw Rodney Wood in his first outing for the Super Seniors ace the sixth. He and Alec Parrett and the Kinnersley/Fuller partnership got the full points on offer. Des Barker and Tony Taunton earned a half. Between thunderstorms Rodney pushed the boat out later in the bar for a few drinks to celebrate the second ace of his career.
In their first away game, the Seniors went to Canterbury on a sweltering hot day and came back all smiles with a two-all match draw. Some result that away to last year’s runners-up on their own course.
Dave Lambert and Alec Parrett fought their way round to be all square at the turn and then eased ahead by two soon after to run out three-and two winners. The other successful pair were George Bawden and Tony Taunton. Des Barker and Ron Fuller just came up short on the 18th. What a start for the old boys who now have more points from their three games than eight matches gave them for the whole of the year in 2011.
| League table at |
Played |
Home |
Away |
Games |
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31-May-12 |
Pts |
H |
A |
W |
D |
L |
W |
D |
L |
W |
D |
L |
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| Canterbury |
27 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
0 |
7 |
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| North Foreland |
24 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
3 |
6 |
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| Whitstable and S’salter |
20 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
2 |
4 |
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| Broome Park |
10 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
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| Chestfield |
10 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
8 |
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Fundraising 100 Club
This fundraising venture costs £1 per month, with monthly prizes of £30, £20 and £15. There is a bonus double draw at Christmas each year. You’ve got to be in it to win it!
May Winners
First Prize £30.00
Second £20.00
Third £10.00
Forthcoming Golf events in June and July
June
Saturday 2nd Golf Week to June 9th
Sat 9th pm Golf week prize giving
Sunday 10th am Friendly Fourballs
Tuesday 12th am Ladies Tim Pullin Trophy
Wednesday 13th am Midweekers Peter Hadlow Cup Medal
Thursday 14th am Super Seventies v Chestfield (away)
Saturday 16th am Qualifying Medal
Saturday 16th 1300hrs Aspden Trophy/King Trophy
Sunday 17th am Monthly Medal
Monday 18th am Old Salts v Chestfield (home)
Tuesday 19th am Ladies Betterball Stableford
Thursday 21st am Old Salts v Belmont (away)
Friday 22nd am Midweekers D King June Trophy
Friday 22nd 1200hrs Ladies v North Foreland (home)
Saturday 23rd All Day Jack Hicks Trophy v Eltham Warren (home)
Saturday 23rd 1300hrs Old Salts v Juniors
Sunday 24th all day Canterbury Cup 36 holes
Monday 25th am Old Salts v St Augustines (away)
Monday 25th am Ladies Jamboree at Chestfield
Tuesday 26th am Ladies EWGA Medal
Tuesday 26th pm Super Seventies v Canterbury (home)
Thursday 28th am Old Salts Hugh Ridley Trophy Medal
July
Sunday 1st am Geo Fitt Bowl
Sunday 1st am Billmeir Plate Chestfield
Monday 2nd am Ladies v The Old Salts
Tuesday 3rd am Ladies Woodhead/Wren Trophy
Thursday 5th am Old Salts Frank Fox Memorial Medal
Saturday 7th am Men’s Invitation Day
Sunday 8th am Daily Mail Foursomes
Tuesday 10th am Ladies EWGA Medal
Wednesday 11th am Midweekers Amon Heath July Cup Medal
Thursday 12th am Old Salts Captains Day
Friday 13th 0900 Kent Vets v Broome Park (home)
Friday 13th am Ladies v Faversham (home)
Saturday 14th am Westgate (away)
Saturday 14th am Qualifying Medal
Saturday 14th 1300 Maflin Trophy
Sunday 15th am Monthly Medal (Scratch Cup)
Monday 16th am Old Salts v North Foreland (home)
Tuesday 17th am Ladies Captains Day
Friday 20th am Kent Vets v Chestfield (home)
Sunday 22nd am Friendly Fourballs
Sunday 22nd am Sheerness (away)
Tuesday 24th am Ladies EWGA Medal
Wednesday 25th 0830 Kent Vets v Tudor Park (away)
Thursday 26th am Old Salts D Fewtrell Trophy Medal
Thursday 26th am Super Seventies v Broome Park (away)
Friday 27th am Midweekers July Sweeps Stableford
Saturday 28th all day Captains Day
Sunday 29th am Frend Cup
Tuesday 31st am Ladies Lowe Trophy Stableford
Tuesday 31st am Old Salts v Westgate (away)
Ebb and Flow (letters section)
I have had a suggestion that some Decisions on the Rules of Golf may interest certain members. I will publish the question this month and the answer next month. If you think you know the decision blog me on the website!
May’s question concerned replacement of clubs.
Question: A player who started a round with 14 clubs in his bag, loses his putter. May he replace it during the round?
Answer
No. A lost club is not one which has become unfit for play in the normal course of play. – See Rule 4-3.
Question: In a stroke-play competition, A, B and C were drawn by the Committee to play together starting at 9 am. A and B were present at the appointed time. C arrived at 9:02 after A and B had played from the teeing ground, but just in time to play in the correct order. What is the ruling?
The Editor would appreciate your comments or suggestions of ways to improve the club, course, magazine, web site, social activities, or anything else that comes to mind! Get writing – it’s your club say what you want!
Flotsam and Jetsam
Sodoku
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Answer to May puzzle
| 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| 1 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
| 9 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| 3 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
Acronyms
1 OAICM, 2 HAIW, 3 OAINA, 4 OAISA, 5 FAVADIHE!
Answers to last months Acronyms
1 For the pot, 2 Goals on a football pitch, 3 Wheels on a tricycle, 4 Seasons in a year, 5 4 3 2 1 Thunderbirds are go!
Any contributions of any type will be considered, puzzles, stories, history, Anecdotes, your chance to get your stuff in print!
Beachcomber
The Chestfield husband didn’t want to play in the “Mixed Greensomes Tournament” at the club, but he reluctantly agreed just for the sake of martial harmony. He got the first shot. He teed off, a par four, and fired a drive 300 yard down the middle of the fairway. When they reached the ball, he said to his wife (a novice golfer), “Just hit it towards the green, darling, anywhere around there will be fine.” She proceeded to knock the ball deep into the woods. Undaunted, he said, “That’s ok, dear, we’ll play it.” He spent five full minutes looking for the ball. He played it for the shot of his life and actually put the ball just two feet from the hole on the green. Arriving on the green he said, “Now, dear, all you have to do is knock it gently into the hole.” She whacked it a good one, right off the green and into a sand trap. The husband, still retaining his composure, marched into the sand trap, summoned all of his skill, and amazingly holed the shot from there. Retrieving the ball from the hole he put his arm around his wife and calmly said, “Honey, that was a bogey — one over par — but that’s ok. I think we can do better on the next hole.” She snapped back at him, “Don’t have a go at ME. Only 2 of those 5 shots were mine!”
Castaways
If you have any unwanted clubs or equipment sell them through this Publication or the Web Site and donate 10% to the Captains Charity! Send the details to my e-mail robert.ireland@gmail.com , by post or place the details on the notice board marked for my attention.
Our first offer:- Full set of “Mizuno” clubs and bag good condition £75.00
“Footjoy golf shoes size 7 as new Morton Knight wet suit size M “Donnay golf shoes size 7 new Contact D Richardson 01227 361194 or at The Old Salts Note 10% of any sale will go to the captains charity!
£5.00 £15.00 £15.00
Our second offer is from Colin Holton and is a set of Snake Eyes Viper XT, Graphite shaft, Reg flex, 4-SW £110