Sunday 9.30am, the Tees are loaded and then some. The hooter sounds and over 70 entrants tee off on a shotgun start for Captains Day 2008. The competition is Stableford based with full handicap allowance (to give us a chance of a good score, as the course should play easier) and the competitions is played off the Yellow Tees. The course did play easier for some of the golfers, but for the majority the course was just as tough as playing from the White Tees.
In the winners enclosure (who found the course that little bit easier) are :-
Up to and including 13 handicap
1st Neil Taylor (4) – 40 pts. Scoring 19 points on the front 9 and 21 points on the back 9, only dropped 1 shot on the front and 3 Birdies on the back, Neil once again parred the course. What a player!!!
2nd Michael ‘Spud’ Randell (11) – 38 pts (on count back).With steady scoring on both 9’s and a Birdie on each side his total is split 19 in and 19 out. Well played.
14 Handicap and above
1st Mike Dobbs (15) – 41 pts. With only 1 Birdie and 1 Blob on his round, Mike scored 21 out and 20 in. Handicap dropping time !!!
2nd Paul Lewis (21) – 38 pts. With 1 Birdie and 2 Blobs on his round, Paul scored 18 out and 20 in. Again check your handicap after this round.
Out of the 78 entrants only 23 players, played within their buffer zone or better than their handicaps. To those players, well done, to the other 55 players, what a good day was had by all.
The other awards for the day go to :-
Nearest Pin 12th – Neil Taylor
Nearest Pin 18th – Barry Turner
Longest Drive 9th – Luke Ralph
Hacker – Alan Watkins (21 pts)
Bandit (including Sombrero)- Paul Lewis
Booby Prize – Peter Greaves (18 pts)
Captains Challenge 14th – Mark McAlpine (pick a club and nearest pin with range ball)
Sloe Play – Lew Williams, Carl Shannon, Kevin Powell, Alan Powell (a bottle of Sloe Gin)
A few closing comments :-
1.The course was in excellent condition, thank you to Martin Powell and all who help to keep the course in tip top condition.
2.Stewart Wenham (Club Captain), thank you for playing this competition off the Yellow Tees and for giving us a chance to score (even though only a few took the opportunity).
3.For the buffet before the presentation and to keep the beer flowing to all the thirsty players. A BIG THANK YOU to Lyn and the girls behind the bar. How Lyn manages to produce all the food for us from such a small area amazes me every time.
One last thing, see you next year when you’re Captain will be Mr Dai Wall.
Welcome to May edition of the Wernddu newsletter.This edition provides a current progress and results of club competitions and list further competitions for May, June and July.It also details information about the clubs charity day which is raising money for a good cause and what you can do to support it.Again we celebrate two Holes in One congratulations and well done to you both.
This just leaves me to say enjoy the newsletter andthe invite is still open for you to take part by sharing your golfing stories, ideas and feedback on items that you would like to read about.Thank you Well that’s enough from me; happy GolfingGraham.(Club President)
Wernddu Welcomes.
During March and April Wernddu has welcomed new members:
Glyndwr WorthingtonMelvyn EdwardsMichael MitfordShaun ConnorRobert MathiasJames BeachamRhys StonuaryDerrick Price Ben MarlogDarren CrockerJeff DykeIan Taylor
Roger BaficoJames HollowaySteven HarriseLee Jenkins
Congratulations to Becky and Justin on the birth of their baby daughter Mia Elizabeth Ann, who was born on Monday 7th April and weighed 5lbs.
Meet the member.
NameSimon Davies
Age – Good looking 42
Position – Handicap Secretary
Handicap – Today 8 (tomorrow who knows)
Best round they can remember – 68 gross – 61 net.(Course record from June 2006 up to June 2007)
Worst round they can remember – Every round after June 2007.
Advice to beginners – Stay out of the rough and never give up.
Humorous Golfing Stories – Standing on the 1stTee for a Gwent League match verse Parc (
Newport) at home. Hitting a lovely tee shot just skirting over the bushes in front of the tee and hitting the bin camouflaged as a bush. Playing my second shot from over by the caravans, whilst my fellow teammates and opponents were doubled up with laughter applauding my commitment to the game. News from the Junior Section
Junior Section news
The juniors would like to thank Mr Andrew Vickery and Mr Gareth Hine of Kee Environmental, Abergavenny and Mr David Wall for their substantial donations into the junior funds.
We would like to congratulate Luke Ralph who was selected to play for the Gwent under 18’s at Raglan Parc on Sunday 6th April, where he won his foursomes and his singles 3+ 1.
Unfortunately on Saturday 5th April the team lost at Wemddu, playing Dewstow 111s
The only player to win his match was Luke Ralph.
The team players against Dewstow 111s were :
Luke Ralph (Captain)
Michael Randall
Ben Williams
Huw Ralph
Ieuan Roberts
Keiran Rees (Reserve)
We looked forward to our next match which was on Saturday 12th April against Green Meadow at home where we won 4 -1
Geoff Foulkes (Junior Organiser) would like to thank everyone.
Luke Ralph (Captain)
Ben Williams
Michael Randall
Ben Howland
Huw Ralph
Wernddu Competition Results
Winter League 2007/2008
The Winter League Competition ended on 30th April. The competition has been run over a 24 week period being played every other week, with the best 7 score cards counting to the final total. The competition has been well supported and had 69 entries with the top 4 players as follows:-
Winter League 2007/2008
Rank
Player
Points
1
K. Flanagan
258
2
N. Howells
254
3
S. Miles
252
4
G. Newman
252
Well done to Keith Flanagan for topping the league this year.
The Wernddu Classic, 13th April 2008
The Wernddu Classic is always the first to be played when summer season begins.The competition was delayed by 1 week due to snow.It was well supported with 66 entries entering the Stableford competition which was played on full handicap. The Competition Scratch Score (CSS) for the day was 70, as the course was playing a little difficult than usual. The winner was Luke Ralph age 15.Luke has the lowest handicap in the juniors which is a handicap of 6.Luke won the competition by parring the course and with a score of 42 points.Sorry Luke your handicap has just been dropped.The top 5 players are as follows:-
The Wernddu Classic, 13th April 2008
Rank
Player
Points
1
L. Ralph
42
2
J. Price
39
3
Gav Phillips
38
4
C. Teague
36
5
R. Paxton
36
The Keith Price Cup, 20th April 2008
The Keith Price Cup is Stableford competition played with full handicap entitlement. Once again this competition was well supported with 60 entries which had every available tee off time booked. The Sunday started out damp but brightened up as the day progressed. The competition was tight and the overall winner managed win by just 1 point. Well done to A Powell for winning, just need to check your handicap before teeing of in future competitions.
The Keith Price Cup, 20th April 2008
Rank
Player
Points
1
A Powell
39
2
C Teague
38 (on count back)
3
K Buck
38
Crown Inn Shield, 27th April 2008
The last competition in April is the Crown Inn Shield which is a Stableford competition with full handicap allowance. Fifty entries, with only a few tee off times left and the course was playing harder than usual the Competition Scratch Score (CSS) which was increased to 71.Again the competition was close to the wire with the winner sneaking home by 1 point, well done Kevin Powell.
Crown Inn Shield, 27th April 2008
Rank
Player
Points
1
K Powell
39
2
A Powell
36
3
J Price
35
Horse & Jockey Riders Cup, 04th May 2008
May began with the Horse & Jockey Riders Cup playing in a Stableford format with full handicaps permitting. The competition has been well seated in the May for many years.The competition day started damp but the club golf stars were not deterred as a hint of sunshine broke through.The key star of the competition was again Luke Ralph as he parred the course playing off a 5 handicap.He romped home to win a head, neck and full body of a horse with 41 points.Luke may not be playing off five for much longer he may become the newest Category 1 golfer.Should this competition be re-named to Luke Ralph does it again!!!
Horse & Jockey Riders Cup, 04th May 2008
Rank
Player
Points
1
L Ralph
41
2
ML Randall
38
3
G Phillips
36
Competitions for May, June and July
The new golf season is now upon us and below are listed the forth coming competitions for May, June and July.Entry details and fees for each competition will be available on the Men’s notice board in the clubhouse in due course.
May
Date
Handicap
Qualify
Competition
Format
Handicap
17th
Yes
2 Day Championship
Strokeplay
Full
18th
Yes
2 Day Championship
Strokeplay
Full
25th
No
Davis Cup
4 Ball Better Ball (medal)
¾
June
Date
Handicap
Qualify
Competition
Format
Handicap
1st
No
The A.B.C cup
3 Ball
Texas Scramble (min 5 drives)
1/8 (Combo)
11th
No
Charity Day
Teams of 4 (3 scores count)
Full
8th
No
Ralph’s Trophy
T.B.A
15th
Yes
Green Keeper Trophy
Strokeplay
Full
22nd
No
Committee Cup
4 Ball
Texas Scramble
1/8 (Combo)
29th
Yes
Captains Day
Shot Gun Stableford
Full
July
Date
Handicap
Qualify
Competition
Format
Handicap
6th
Yes
William Steadman
Stableford
7/8
13th
Yes
Members & Guests
Combined Stableford
¾
20th
Yes
Stewart Wenham Trophy
Stableford
Full
27th
No
International Pairs Qualifier
4 Ball Better Ball (Stableford)
¾
Hole in One
John O’ Brian (298) achieved a Hole in One on the 7th Hole on Sunday 20th April in the competition “Keith Price Cup”.
Len Webb got a hole in one, however he had to travel to the La Belle Dune Golf Course in
Francein order to do it.yt
Congratulations to you both.
Clubhouse News
Charity Day
A charity day is to be held on Saturday 7th June.To enter you need a team of four people one of which must be a member.The entry fee for the competition is £80 per team which includes food and birdies.The money raised on the day will go to
VelindreHospital.You can also sponsor “a Tee” for a £50.The event is well received, last year we were able to raise £3000 for Ty Hafan.If you would like to enter a team, the entry forms are available at reception.The Welsh Open
A reminder that the Celtic Manor Welsh Open 2008 is taking part between Thursday 29th May and Monday 1st June.The competition this year is being held on the new Ryder Cup course ‘The Twenty Ten’.
There is an offer to all Golf Club Members where they can purchase 2 tickets for the price of 1.This can be done by either telephoning (01633) 410318 or book online at WalesOpen.com.In order to take advantage of this offer please quote GC241 when booking.
A Joke.
A nun walks into Mother Superior’s office and plunks down into a chair. She lets out a sigh heavy with frustration.
“What troubles you, Sister?” asks the Mother Superior. “I thought this was the day you spent with your family.”“It was,” sighed the Sister. “And I went to play golf with my brother. We try to play golf as often as we can. You know I was quite a talented golfer before I devoted my life to Christ.” I seem to recall that,” the Mother Superior agreed. “So, I take it your day of recreation was not relaxing?”
“Far from it,” snorted the Sister.“In fact, I even took the Lord’s name in vain today!”
“Goodness, Sister!” gasped the Mother superior, astonished. “You must tell me all about it!”“Well, we were on the fifth tee…and this hole is a monster, Mother - 540 yard Par 5, with a nasty dogleg left and a hidden green …and I hit the drive of my life. I creamed it. The sweetest swing I ever made. And it was flying straight and true right along the line I wanted …and it hits a bird in mid-flight not 100 yards off the tee!”“Oh, my!” commiserated the Mother. “How unfortunate! But surely that didn’t make you blaspheme, Sister!”“No, that wasn’t it,” admitted Sister. “While I was still trying‘ to fathom what had happened, this squirrel runs out of the woods, grabs –my ball and runs off down the fairway!”“But I didn‘t, Mother Superior!” sobbed the Sister. “And I was so proud of myself! And while I was pondering whether this was a sign from God, this hawk swoops out of the sky and grabs the squirrel and flies off, with my ball still clutched in his paws!”“So that’s when you cursed,” said the Mother with a knowing smile.“Nope, that wasn’t it either,” cried the Sister anguished, “because as the hawk started to fly out of sight, the squirrel started struggling, and the hawk dropped him right there on the green, and the ball popped out of his p
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