Captain's Newsletter - 27 Nov 2017

Winter Invitation
Sixty players were blessed with bright sunny weather for our Winter Invitation.

This ever popular 9 hole competition welcomed visitors from Heydon Grange, Colmworth, Knebworth, Aldwickbury and a return to Chesfield for Liz Cooke and Brigid Kerr. We all enjoyed a delicious hot carvery before the presentation of the many prizes.

Over £450 was raised from the raffle and sale of Christmas cards, this goes towards Sarah's charity for 2018, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance.

Pearson
The second Pearson match took place last week with Brocket Hall coming to play at Chesfield. Some close fought games. Final score Chesfield 3 Brocket Hall 4. There will now be a mid season recess until April.

Christmas Greensomes
Still time to sign up for some Christmas fun. Lots of on course fun, food, forfeits and frolics followed by presentation of cheque to Willow Foundation in the Gallery Suite. Bring your nibbles to enjoy whilst taking part in Marica's quiz.

Christmas party will take place in the evening, get your glad rags on and come and boogie on down.

Wreath making workshop on Tuesday 19th December. £30 to include all materials and refreshments. Take home your own 'homemade' wreath for your front door. Contact Jackie if you wish to book a place

New Club Sweaters
Is your pale blue sweater looking the worse for wear? Fancy a change? Now taking orders for a bright and cheerful foxglove sweater. Absolutely no obligation.

Golf Results
Ken Bird Winter League round 3 was an individual stableford competition. Well done to Pat Ward, top placed lady.

Tuesday
First of our 9 hole competitions. One Mulligan allowed. Runner up on countback with 20 points Vicky Thompson. Winner without taking her Mulligan, Lauren Pitcher.

Wrap up warm and enjoy your golf.

Jackie Reid
Ladies Captain⛳️

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Captain's Newsletter - 19 Nov 2017

I can't believe that we are already in November, where has the year gone?

Winter Invitational
The Winter Invitational is on Thursday this week and we have a massive 59 players on the day. Please settle up with Pat, £17 members and £22 guests if you haven't already paid.. Order of play is on the notice board and has been emailed out. Please bring some cash on the day as there will be a raffle and Christmas cards on sale - all in aid of Sarah's Charity, the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

After the Winter Invitational the Tuesday and Thursday 9 hole comps will both be via sign up sheets which Lin will put up on the board. Don't forget to sign up for the Christmas Jumper comp on Friday 15th Dec. The sign up for this is on the Club notice board and is open to all sections.

Christmas Wreath Workshop
Please contact Jackie if you would like to come to the Christmas Wreath making Workshop on Tuesday 19th December. This will be held upstairs at Chesfield if 4 or more people are interested. Please see details below.

Golf Results
Tuesday
A dry and mildish Stableford round was won by Vicky Thompson with 36 points and Lin Goodey was a worthy Runner up. Well done ladies.

Thursday
Again, a reasonable day for the time of year, the Daily Mail Foursomes competition was won by Team Chan! They will go forward to into the draw for the competition next year.

Happy Golfing

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Captain's Newsletter - 6 Nov 2017

Thank you all for the wonderful flowers and waterproof golf bag & umbrella presented to me at the AGM on Thursday. I have had a fabulous year and enjoyed every minute of it.

It has been an honour and privilege to be your Captain for 2017. I know I will be leaving you in safe hands when Sarah takes over in January and I wish her all the best.

Photos of the evening and a list of prize winners will be on our website soon.

Its not over yet, still lots going on.............

Hattersley Cup
Captains team v Vice Captains team. Tee times are on the board. Team colours are BLUE for Captains & RED for Vice team

Pearson Match
We start our Pearson challenge for 2017/18 this coming Wednesday at home to Welwyn Garden City. Good luck to all the team.

Christmas Party - 7th December
Sign up now for a 'Glittering Christmas' party night £30 to include a 3 course dinner plus entertainment.

Members Christmas Party - Sunday 17th December
The club is holding a members Christmas party this year £20. Please see the poster on the general notice board and sign up at reception.

Movember
Well we could grow a moustache in support of Movember but for something more practical for the ladies how about trying out the gym challenges?? As the days shorten and the temperatures start to drop why not make the most of your membership and visit the gym. Daniel and all the gym staff are on hand to give you help and advise on keeping fit for golf and perhaps improving that swing.

Winter Invitation
9 holes of golf then into the warmth for a delicious lunch. Sound good? Then sign up for the Winter Invitation being held on 23rd November. Lots of prizes and a raffle to kick start Sarah's charity for 2018. Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

Golf Results
Irish Team Stableford winners on Tuesday were Vicky Thompson, Di Chapman, Julie Retallick and Pat Ward. A good craic.

Thursday golf was fun golf. A gift a wish a joker. Runner up on countback with 46 points was Margaret Gentle but with a whopping 50 points (I wish) was Vicky Thompson.

Happy golfing
Jackie Reid
Ladies Captain

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