Captain's Newsletter - 26 September 2021

The Autumn Meeting saw many of our ladies receive their long awaited cups/trophies and prizes from the year. Congratulations go to:

Amanda M who came in with a fantastic score of 42 points to sweep away the Chris Leary Chalice 2021

• In second place saw Kathy M with 41 points
• Best Front Nine - Kathy D
• Best Back Nine - Kathy M
• Nearest the Pin on 9th and 12th - Jackie R
• Nearest the Pin in two on 6th - Kathy D
• Straightest Drive on 15th - Marion D

Well done ladies! Another great day at Chesfield!

Kay Baker Memorial Bowl: Tuesday 28th September 2021 following the Stableford League Round 7. Kevin, Kay's brother will be presenting the 'Kay Baker Memorial Bowl' trophy at approximately 3pm. Tea & cake, will also be provided in the conservatory.

Pearson Squad: Linda B our Pearson Captain has put a sign-up sheet for this seasons matches on the notice board. We have been drawn against:
Great Haddon
Welwyn Garden City
Essendon

Open to players with Handicap Index of 12.5 - 34.4. If you would like to be part of the squad please add your name.

9 Hole Winter Invitation Competition: Save the date - Thursday 25th November further information to follow.

Knitted Club Head Covers: There is a pattern for those of you who are keen knitters on the notice board (help yourselves). We hope to sell the head covers along with homemade Christmas gifts and cards at the 'Winter Invitation Competition on Thursday 25th November'. Many thanks in advance to all those clicking needles!

Christmas Party Night: 16th December see our Christmas Party Night, if you would like to join in the festivities to celebrate a challenging year! please sign-up on the poster on the ladies notice board. We have provisionally booked 4 tables (40 ladies) so please sign up if you wish to attend asap. Tables will be returned to the club if not required.

Have a good week ladies.

Kind regards
Pauline Humphrey
Lady Captain 2021

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Captain's Newsletter - 19 September 2021

Captains' Day

The sun shone down on us and saw over 70 members and guests tee off on Saturday for a great fun filled round of golf with a sea of multicoloured hats in full flow!. Coming in first place with an amazing 100 points was:

• Annette G, Caroline K, Ann K and Ian K

Second place went to our fabulous juniors who came in with: 94 points; Amelia F, Dylan B, James B and Keeley M

Well done fantastic scores!

Following the game 'us four Captains' did the obligatory Drive-off amid the cheers and banter! Members placed their flags nearest to where the balls landed. Well done guys good judgements!

Back in the evening for a welcome drink followed by a delicious meal and howls of laughter as Magic Kevin entertained us. Then Chesfield ladies danced their hearts out ! Simply the best!! Many thanks to everyone who helped make this day possible.

Chris Leary/Autumn Meeting

Thursday 23rd September. Finally some of you will get your much deserved trophies won during 2021. This will be an exciting competition with prizes for Nearest the Pin and Straightest Drive, best front nine, best back nine, followed by a two course meal and presentation.

Kay Baker Memorial Bowl

Tuesday 28th September 2021; following the Stableford League Round 7. Kevin, Kay's brother will be presenting the 'Kay Baker Memorial Bowl' trophy at approximately 3pm. Tea & cake, will also be provided in the conservatory. There will be a sign up sheet on the ladies notice board for those who wish to come and enjoy some cake but unable to play. Closing date for entry is: Monday 21st September.

Scratch Team

Played their final match of the season this weekend. Pat W, Jackie R, Kathy D, Annette and Julie R travelled to Ashridge. The course was in excellent condition and the rain forecast fortunately stayed away. Kathy won her game and the rest of the team came second. Thank you to all team players and squad members for your participation and dedication this season. Onwards and upwards in 2022! Team Captain: Jackie R.

General Information

Tuesday 21st September; Weather permitting, sees the return of our much loved FUN competitions, hopefully this week we will be able to play 'split sixes' team stableford - sign up on Ig. Prizes will be awarded following the competition just like the 'good old days'!

Have a good week ladies.

Kind regards
Pauline Humphrey
Lady Captain 2021

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Captain's Newsletter - 12 September 2021

We have a busy golfing time ahead with Captains' Day on Saturday 18th September. Please remember to bring £2 if you want the chance to buy a flag and gamble on where the Captains' Drives may land!! (not all in in the bunker please lol). If you have not already done so please make payment for your ticket £37.50 (guests or members) to: The Men's Section, Code 60-20-26 Account 63553449

Pre-order drinks forms for the evening are available on the ladies notice board, payment can be taken at the bar. The day is going to be a medley of entertainment with many prizes to be won, starting with:

• Shot-Gun start at 8.15am (Team Alliance, 2 scores to count on each hole) COURSE HANDICAP. Please be on your starting tee in plenty of time!
• Complimentary drink following your round - then;
• Captains Drive-in
• Back in the evening at 7pm - complimentary drink on arrival
• Two course meal
• Magic show
• Silent Auction/Presentation of prizes
• Disco!!

What more could a girl want! A great day/evening to be enjoyed by all. If you are unable to attend you can still put in a bid for the silent auction up-for-grabs is:

• 7-Day Golf Membership
• One week’s stay in a beautiful 7 berth detached villa (with pool) in Souto, Terras de Bouro, Northern Portugal worth £1,900. (Minimum bid - £600).
• Please send your bids to Margaret Gentle, Club Captain on; margaret.gentle@gmail.com OR put your bid in the envelopes provided on the morning of Captains' Day (clearly marked which auction). Bids will close at 7pm on Captains Day.

Chris Leary/Autumn Meeting

Thursday 23rd September, sign up on IG. £10pp which includes:

• 2 course meal
• Prizes
• Presentation of the years' cups & trophies which we were not allowed to be presented due to government restrictions earlier in in the year

If you would like to come for lunch ONLY please sign up on the LUNCH poster on the ladies notice board.  Further details on the ladies notice board

Kay Baker Memorial Bowl

Tuesday 28th September 2021, following the Stableford League Round 7. Kevin, Kay's brother will be presenting the 'Kay Baker Memorial Bowl' trophy. Tea & cake, will also be available. There will be a sign up sheet on the ladies notice board for catering numbers.

Handicap Committee

I am pleased to announce we now have a handicap committee. Welcome to Kathy Dale who will join Committee members: Karen Morton, Linda Brown and Jacky Swanson. The handicap committee have already had their first meeting! They will ensure we are up-to-date with:

• New information from England Golf regarding the ‘World Handicap System’
• Monitor ladies handicaps
• Perform the Annual Handicap Review

I am sure you will agree the handicap committee will be an asset to the ladies section.

​​​​​General Information

Congratulations go to Pat Ward who recorded an Eagle on the 7th hole during the Ward Mixed Pairs competition last week. Well done Pat!

Tuesday 14th September; Sees the return of our much loved FUN competitions. Double score off the yellows! Prizes will be awarded following the competition just like the 'good old days'!

Have a good week ladies.

Kind regards
Pauline Humphrey
Lady Captain 2021

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Captain's Newsletter - 5 September 2021

Hi Ladies,

I would like to start by congratulating you all! We now have the numbers which confirm the amount you raised on our 'Charity Day' which was held recently in aid of ‘The Magic of Play’ and the ‘Volunteer Butterfly Service’ both operating at the Lister Hospital. It's an amazing £5,242,65!!!! We are now looking at a total raised so far in excess of over £7000 to date. Well done to everyone on this mega achievement, especially as we only came out of lockdown in March. A truly magnificent achievement ladies! Many thanks to everyone who helped on the day, who donated and took part! We are certainly putting some smiles back on the faces of sick children, and helping to comfort those in their final hours. I can't thank you enough for your enormous generosity, best ladies section ever.

Solheim Cup: Friday saw Chesfield Downs (USA) take on new opponents 'The Essex' (Europe). 22 ladies travelled from Essex to Chesfield Downs to take part in our very own Solheim Cup. This is our first year competing against our new opponents, and the enthusiasm from both teams was beyond anything I could have expected as you will see from the photos below. Sadly it was not to be Chesfields day, and despite some very close matches the Essex took the cup, but our revenge will be at the Essex in two years time when I am sure we will bring it home! Well played Chesfield, and congratulations to the Essex. What a great day!

Ward Mixed Pairs

In the sunshine today 28 pairs played in the Ward Mixed Pairs competition. Congratulations go to:

• Ann and Ian Kane 47pts
• Anne Lawrence and Paul Taylor 46pts
• Pat and Les Ward 45pts

Best front 9: Ian Braithwaite and Lynn Craig 24pts. Best back 9: Margaret and Richard Gentle 24pts. NP lady: Jacky Swanson. NP men: Ian Kane. Longest drive lady: Pat Ward. Longest drive men: Paul Chamberlain.

Captains' Day 18th September

Still places available. Sign up sheet is on the Club notice board. You can play or just come for the evening meal. Tickets are £37.50 (guests or members) paid to: The Men's Section, Code 60-20-26 Account 63553449. Come and support your Captains in this medley of entertainment. A great day/evening to be enjoyed by all.

Pearsons League

It's that time again! Team Captain Linda B is currently arranging fixtures for this year. We have been drawn against Great Haddon, Welwyn Garden City, and Essendon. More information to follow!

General Information

Following competitions when submitting your scores via the touch screen terminal, please remember to put your card in the box and also send a photo of your card to Karen M so that scores can be verified. Failure to do this may result in disqualification.

Queen Mother Theatre presents Shirley Valentine: Tuesday 13th October at 7.45pm, £12 per ticket. Please sign up on the board if you would like to attend. Any queries please contact Jackie R on: 07771 531121.

Have a good week ladies.

Kind regards
Pauline Humphrey
Lady Captain 2021

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