Information Sheets

 

 Info Sheet 10/09

The ladies weekend trip to Barnham Broom proved to be very successful (12 ladies participated) and the lady vice captain, Karen Blacklock, is keen to arrange another such event at the Forest of Arden (near Birmingham) on Sunday/Monday 29/30 March 2010.  The cost would be £99 for 2 rounds of golf, evening meal, twin bedded room, and breakfast.  Would anyone interested please e-mail Karen ASAP, e-mail address kjblacklock@gmail.com - as a booking must be made by 31 Oct.

The lady captain has put up the sign up sheet in the changing room for the Christmas meal on Thursday 10^th December, in The Woodman, time 6.30 for 6.45pm, together with the menu.  As a deposit has to be paid in the next few days to confirm the booking, it would be appreciated if ladies could indicate please whether or not they plan to attend the meal and asap leave a deposit of £5 in an envelope - (not forgetting to put name on the outside!) in the wooden box which is located in the Pro Shop under the window to the right hand side of the counter.

At the present time numbers are the priority but below is the menu and if anyone wishes to make their choice then please advise the lady captain, phone number 01780 721848, e-mail n4gplumtree@aol.com 

Choose 2 or 3 courses from the menu : 2 Courses £13.95, 3 Courses £15.95

Info Sheet 9/09

The sign up sheet is on the board for the Autumn Vase competition for ladies age 55 years and over takes place this coming Thursday, 17^th September, first tee time at 1pm.  There is still time to sign up for any ladies interested in playing.

There will be a 9 Holes Bring & Win competition on Tuesday 1^st October, first tee at about 1.30pm, and the sign up sheet for this is also on the board.   There is no entry fee but the custom is for ladies to bring along a small donation, say to a value of £3-4, and all players win a prize.

If any lady still wants to join in on the Away Day at Melton Mowbray on Monday 5^th October, then please contact the lady captain and let her have a cheque for £15 asap.  Numbers have to be confirmed by Friday 18^th September.

The lady captain and seniors captain have arranged a friendly competition Wednesday 30^th September.  Partners will be drawn on the day and there will be prizes for the 1^st and 2^nd couples - competition fee £1 per player.  One more lady is required - again if anyone is interested please contact the lady captain.   The format will be mixed 4BBB, playing off ¾ handicap.  It will be an opportunity for some social golf with a possible prize afterwards.  If wished players can stay on for a coffee or/and meal - up to the player.

During October there will be medal competitions on Saturday 10^th and Thursday 15^th with a stableford competition on Thursday 22^nd.

The Final of the Allen Rose Bowl will take place on 1st October, and Gill Oughton is acting as referee.  The Final of the Mixed Knockout will be on Friday 25^th September, tee 2.30pm, Brian Hall acting as referee.  Spectators will be welcome.

Ladies are minded that Competitors will have to hold an ACTIVE handicap to compete in EWGA medals from 1 Jan 10.  All members with CONGU handicaps will have to return at least three qualifying scores each year to retain an active handicap.  Supplementary scores and those from nine-hole qualifying competitions will be acceptable.

Anyone who wishes to play in the 9 hole qualifying for handicap competitions are reminded that these are played on main medal days and that they should book their own tee times, put their names and tee times on the medal sign up sheets, and remember to sign the competition book. The 9 holes qualifying comp is played on the front nine only.

In order to qualify for the return of a Supplementary Score a player must have returned only six or fewer Qualifying Scores in the preceding period between Annual Reviews.  A Supplementary Score may only be returned at the Home Club of the player.  The format may be stroke play or stableford.  Up to 10 Supplementary Scores may be return in the period between Annual Reviews.  A player intending to return a Supplementary Score will be required to signify their intention prior to commencement of play but signing the Supplementary Score book which is in the changing room.   If a player who has registered for a Supplementary Score subsequently does not return a card an increase in handicap of 0.1 shall be applied.  

The AGM this year will be at 7.30pm on Monday 23^rd November, in the clubroom at Orton Meadows Golf Club.  The nominations for committee list will be posted in the changing room at the end of this month and the agenda etc will be sent out towards the end of October.

Finally, a reminder that a replacement for Treasurer will be required for next year, and Karen Blacklock is also looking for a vice captain for next year

Info Sheet 7/09

A reminder that Lady Captain’s Day is next week, Thursday 23^rd July - tee times and further details are as follows:

Format:  MEDAL:

Tee Times

Captains charity putting competition £1.00 per go 

before or after your round

Prizes for nearest the pins on 1^st : 10^th : 16^th Holes

Refreshments will be served at the halfway house

Meal and presentation at The Woodman 6.30- 6.45Pm

Please ensure you have paid your £16.00 before the event:  Any ladies only playing in the medal competition - entry fee £5

Cheques to T W G C Ladies Section please

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The sign up sheet will soon be on the board for the Lady Captain team v Vice Captain team - this is a fun match followed by a meal in The Woodman.

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HANDICAPS - Ladies are reminded that in order to have an ACTIVE handicap from 1 January 2010 which will allow them to play in medals, club competitions, Ladies and Mixed Opens etc, they must submit three qualifying cards for handicap in 2009.

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Since 2003, the LGU has hosted a Hole-in-One Club for all lady members of affiliated clubs who achieve a hole-in-one in a qualifying competition.  The rules have now been changed with effect from 1 June 2009, and any lady who achieves a hole-in-one in an “official competition”, including qualifying competitions, will now be entitled to join.  In addition to being included in the “Hall of Fame” on the LGU website, each member of the club will receive a hole-in-one badge and bag tag.  Membership is free.  For further information telephone 01334 475811, or download an application form from the LGU website.

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LGU SEPTEMBER PENDANT:

The LGU has decided to re-launch the September Medal prize in conjunction with their charity partner Breakthrough Breast Cancer.  The specially commissioned Breakthrough Brooch will be available, for a minimum donation of £5 from the club, for presentation to the player with the best nett score in the September Medal competition.

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Use of buggies in competitions is now at the discretion of the committee.  Therefore, any lady wishing to use a buggy in an 18 holes competition, please contact a member of the committee prior to the event.

The Mixed Open is the next main event at the club and this takes place on Sunday 9^th August.  There are still tee times available so if any lady wishes to play, and does not have a partner, let me know and I shall see if I can find you one.  Also, if there are a couple of ladies who could give say, 2-3 hours, on that day to serve refreshments in the halfway house, their help would be greatly appreciated.

Finally, any lady who would be willing to take over the post of Treasurer from Adele at the end of this year, please let me know.  

Info Sheet 6/09

The lady captain has now selected a menu for the evening meal to be held in The Woodman on Lady Captain’s Day, Thursday 23^rd July.  The cost for the meal will be £16 and it would be helpful if you could please indicate your choice from the menu on the notice now on the board in the changing room, or perhaps let the lady captain know, by Thursday 9^th July.  Tee times for those ladies playing in the competition earlier in the day will be posted closer to the time.

It is hoped the meal will be 6.30 for 6.45pm.  Cheques payable to Thorpe Wood Golf Club Ladies Section please ASAP.

Singles Knockout and Allen Rose Bowl Pairs Knockout Competitions are on the board in the changing room.  Those ladies playing in these competitions are reminded that the entry fees are to be paid before playing the first round.    

There is a medal competition this coming Thursday, 18^th June, and this is the qualifier for the County Charity Competition which will take place at Rushden Golf Club on Friday 11^th September, the ladies with best net scores in the bronze & silver divisions to qualify.  

The sign up sheet is posted for the Hardwood Crafts Bowl competition which will take place on Thursday 25^th June, first tee at 2pm and the sign up sheet for the Cathedral City Foursomes, Thursday 2^nd July, is also on the board.

Regrettably Adele Gardner, the Ladies Section Treasurer, has decided to stand down at the end of this year so consequently there will be a need for a replacement.  If there is any lady member willing to be considered as a candidate for this post, perhaps they would like to discuss this with the lady captain and maybe speak to Adele if they have any questions they wish to ask.

The secretary who is the Club County Delegate attended at meeting at Wellingborough early in May.  Some of the details given/discussed are as follows:

An initial meeting has been held in respect of the proposed EGU/EWGA merger talks.  A further meeting takes place sometime this month.  

An invitation will appear in the Ladies Links inviting candidates to take part in a rules test and those achieving a satisfactory mark will be invited to one of the seminars.  Applicants will be sent a questionnaire by e-mail initially and may then be invited onto a course.

It has been agreed that an active handicap will be required for entry to EWGA medals from 2010.

Buggies are allowed in EWGA medal competitions at the discretion of the club.  The use of Distance Measuring Devices continues to be a hot topic.

There was a discussion on the points arising from the meeting on the proposed EWGA/EGU merger and briefly these were:

Merger would make it easier to obtain funding from Sports England.

A merged organisation is the best option.

Women afraid they may lose their voice as the men will dominate.

Equal basis with every committee comprising of equal numbers - proportional representation would not work as women members would possibly be out voted.

Equal fees.

One HQ would be required as it would not work from a split base (at present EWGA HQ is in Birmingham and EGU HQ is at Woodhall Spa).

The merger should not take place as one ‘big bang’ but spread over 2-3 years.

Info sheet 5/09

The Ladies Open on Thursday went off very well - there was a good field and, luckily thank goodness, the weather kept fine.  The ladies appreciated the cakes etc served at the halfway house so many thanks to those provided the eats and to those who kindly donated raffle prizes.  Over £300 was collected for the lady captain’s charity, Macmillan Cancer Support.  Also many thanks indeed to the ladies who gave time to help during the day - without you the day would not have been so successful.

A reminder that the lady captains of Thorpe Wood and Orton Meadows Golf Clubs have organised a Bring & Buy, & Plant Sale, to be held in the clubroom at Orton Meadows Golf Club this coming Wednesday 20^th May, 1.30 to 4.30 pm, proceeds to be divided between the two captains’ charities.  This will follow 8 holes of golf (half a green fee) for those who would be interested in playing, all for the sum of £2 to cover both prizes and refreshments.  Time for the golf - 9.30 for 10am.  For those not playing there will be a 50p fee for entrance and coffee.  This will be an opportunity to get rid of all your unwanted golf or other gear/clothes, and perhaps to get the things you really want!  If you wish, you can label your items with your name and a price and it will be your choice if you would like to contribute something towards the charities.  Also you can donate items to be sold for charity.    This could be a good opportunity to meet other ladies from Thorpe Wood and also Orton Meadows so why not come along and join in.

Also, a reminder that sign up sheets are on the board for the Singles KO and Double KO competition.  The Ping Competition is this Tuesday at 2pm and there is a medal competition on Thursday, 21 May.  The sign up sheet for the Marwills Salver competition is on the Mixed Competition board in the foyer.  If any ladies wish to play and do not have a partner, please contact the lady captain/vice captain and they will try to remedy this.  

The lady captain has put a notice on the board in the changing room re her Captain’s Day on Thursday 23 July.  Anyone wishing to join in with the day please add their name to the list.

Finally, there are still tee times available for the Mixed Open on Sunday 9^th August.  Entry forms are on the mixed competition board in the foyer outside the Pro Shop. 

Info Sheet 4/09

The weather has been great for golf this past week and perhaps this contributed to the turnout for the April Medal competitions – the best we have seen for quite sometime.

LADIES OPEN:

The Ladies Open at Thorpe Wood on Thursday 14^th May is approaching fast.  We have a good entry and donations for the raffle, which will be held in aid of the lady captain’s charity, would be gratefully received.  Also, the last couple of years we have provided cakes and drinks halfway around the course and these have really been appreciated by the competitors.  Therefore, there is a request for donations of, for example, cakes, scones, sausage rolls, etc.  If you think you can help out perhaps you could please let Do Bagley know on 01733 236821, or e-mail docobag@btinternet.com 

The lady captains of Thorpe Wood and Orton Meadows Golf Clubs have organised a Bring & Buy, & Plant Sale, to be held in the clubroom at Orton Meadows Golf Club on Wednesday 20^th May, 1.30 to 4.30 pm, proceeds to be divided between the two captains’ charities.  This will follow 8 holes of golf (half a green fee) for those who would be interested in playing, all for the sum of £2 to cover both prizes and refreshments.  For those not playing there will be a 50p fee for entrance and coffee.  This will be an opportunity to get rid of all your unwanted golf or other gear/clothes, and perhaps to get the things you really want!  If you wish, you can label your items with your name and a price and it will be your choice if you would like to contribute something towards the charities.  Also you can donate items to be sold for charity.    This could be a good opportunity to meet other ladies from Thorpe Wood and also Orton Meadows so why not come along and join in.

Sign up sheets are on the board for the Ping 4 Ball Better Ball competition to be held on Tuesday 9^th May.  The entry fee is £3 per pair and this year every club winner and runner up will receive a prize from Ping, regardless of whether they get through to the final.  The top 60 stableford scores in England will qualify to play in the Grand Final to be held at Thonock Course, Gainsborough GC on Tuesday 8^th and the next 72 best stableford scores will qualify for the Plate Final also to be held at Gainsborough GC but on Monday 7^th September.  

On the Mixed Competitions notice board in the foyer is the sign up list for the Douglas Bader Competition which is to be held at 4pm on Friday 8^th May.  More pairs are really needed to play in this competition and if there are any ladies who would like to play, but do not have a partner, please let the captain or vice captain know and every effort will be made to find you a man!  Alternatively, if you are at the club then add your name to the sign up list.  The entrance fee is £8 per pair.

A note for this year’s fixture list - the County Charity Qualifier will be the June medal competitions.  The best player in the Bronze Division and the best Player in the Silver Division will qualify to play in the final to be held at Rushden Golf Club on Friday 11^th September.  All money raised will be donated to the Hannah Payne Memorial Trust the chosen charity of Mrs Karen Findlay, Chairlady of Rushden Golf Club.

The sign up sheets for the pairs knockout and singles knockout competitions are on the board in the changing room.  Also the summer eclectic competiton has now started and ladies can still enter.  There is a stableford competition this coming Tuesday, 28^th April, and medal competitions on Saturday 15^th and Thursday 24^th May.  On Tuesday 12^th May at 6pm there will be a 9 holes Bring & Win competition.  The entry fee for the 9 holes comp is a small prize, approx value £3-£4, and wrapped if possible please.

Finally, the handicap secretary has asked that lady members who are members of other Clubs and where these are their Home Clubs, please keep her advised of any changes in handicap. 

Info Sheet 3/09

The sign up sheets for this month’s medal and 9 holes competitions are on the board in the changing room and the sheet for the Coronation Foursomes, which is the qualifier for the Peugeot Coronation Foursomes will be on the board in the next few days.  

For those lady members who would be interested in playing in any of the team matches, the lady captain has put sheets on the board for ladies to show their availability.   These are friendly matches against local clubs and your support would be helpful.

The ladies team were successful last month with their Mail on Sunday match against Thorney Lakes, winning 4-1.  The next round is against Peterborough Milton, and is planned for Sunday 15^th March, first tee 1pm – and any supporters would be welcomed.

Anyone who wishes to play in the 9 hole qualifying for handicap competitions are reminded that these are played on main medal days and that they should book their own tee times, put their names and tee times on the medal sign up sheets, and remember to sign the competition book. The 9 hole qualifying comp is played on the front  nine.

The sign up sheet for the Mixed Knockout Competition is on the board in the foyer, outside the shop, and anyone interested in playing should sign up by 5^th April when the list will be closed.

There is a mixed match v Thorney on 5^th April, sign sheet also on the board in the foyer, and anyone who would like to play please add their name to the list.

The Ladies Open  - there are still spare tee times so please join in – and bring a friend. 

A Charity Event will be held at Orton Meadows on Wednesday 20^th May – a Bring and Buy Sale of any items, including golf gear.  There will be a Texas Scramble over 8 holes in the morning – a poster will be displayed for this soon but please make a note in your diaries. 

Info Sheet 1/09

We are already into the new year of golf and this started with a very good turnout for the first 9 Holes competition on 8 Jan.  This was won by Di Webb with 18 pts, second on countback was lady captain Nicky Plumtree with 16 pts followed by vice captain Karen Blacklock.

On the 10^th January there was the Captain’s Drive In, and again a very good response from club members who braved an extremely cold day.  

The next event on our calendar is the 9 Holes competition on Thursday 22^nd January, the first tee time 1.32pm and the sign up sheet is on the notice board in the changing room.

During February the monthly stableford will be on Thurs 5^th, there will be a 9 Holes competition on the 12^th, medal competitions on Sat 14^th and Thus 19^th, and a 9 Holes competition on Thurs 26^th.  Sign up sheets for these competitions will be put on the board before the end of this month.

The County Vets rep, Mo Hopkins, has pinned up a notice showing the county team matches for 2009 and has asked that any lady, who has paid her vets membership fee for the year, and who is interested in playing in any of the fixtures, please add her name to the list by 20 February when she has to return the list to the County.

As mentioned last year, the County will not be issuing the ‘blue books’ that gave details of the County competitions during the year.  Instead entry forms have been provided and these, together with Open Entry forms from other clubs, are in the file marked ‘OPENs’ in the changing room so if you are interested in any of the competitions, make a note of the dates in your diaries.

An entry for your diaries – the Thorpe Wood Ladies Open will be on Thursday 14^th May.

Margaret Dair will be holding a Coffee Morning in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer on Monday 23^rd February at her home, 32 Templeman Drive, Carlby.  All welcome - time:  10-1pm, there will be an entry fee which includes a cup of tea/coffee, a raffle and cakes etc to buy. 

The first round of the Mail on Sunday Competition will take place in February, date to be confirmed, away against Thorney Lakes.  Anyone interested please let the lady captain Nicky Plumtree know, or add their name to the list in the changing room.

Finally, a halfway house will be erected on the course near the 11^th tee later this month.  It is hoped this will be used to provide refreshments in the various Opens and competitions.  The Ladies Section will be helping to provide some of the equipment required and if anyone has say, brush and pan, sweeping brush, washing up bowl, cutlery, etc that may be of possible use, perhaps they would contact me.  We have already been offered a table and chairs which will be very welcome.