Weekly News 22nd September

21 Braiswick, Colchester, CO4 5AU
Tel: 01206 853396 Website: www.colchestergolfclub.com

Please check the tee sheet before arranging to play

Tee Reservations 23rd September - 2nd October

A reminder that the AGM Finance Clinic will be taking place on Saturday 23rd September at 10.00am in the clubhouse.

General play scores should only be attested by playing partners and cannot be submitted when playing alone.  Please use the IG app for rounds completed at CGC.

Thank you to those members who attended the first Governance Information Session this week.  The next one is taking place tomorrow Saturday 23rd from 12.00pm in the clubhouse.

Due to a kitchen deep clean, there will be no hot food available after 5.30pm on Tuesday 26th September.

Don't forget to renew your 500 Club Membership before the 30th September deadline.  It has been great to see new members joining too and everyone is welcome!  Contact Simon Rippingale for more information.

Course News

This picture was taken on the 14th fairway on Monday morning of someone having hit multiple approach shots to the green - please refrain from doing this and look after our course by repairing your divots and pitchmarks.

Greenkeepers Report

Following the recent strong winds, the main focus this week has been on leaf blowing and leaf clearing from bunkers and all mown surfaces.

Strimming and tidying of course furniture has taken place.

Bunkers have been edged, weeded and topped up with sand as required.  This process is on-going around the course.

Greens, approaches and bunker banks have been renovated and overseeded to maximise the latter end of the main growing season.

The 15th mound has seen further renovation, levelling and overseeding.  These areas have been marked as No Play Zones.

Social & Hospitality News

Last chance to enter our Quiz Night next Thursday!  It will feature a Ryder Cup round and don't forget the delicious lasagne at half time!

Ryder Cup 2023

To celebrate the Ryder Cup being held for the first time in Italy, extra special Italian themed items will be on the menu all weekend!  Both meat and vegetable sharing platters will be available for only £9.95.  The meat platter will feature continental meats and cheese with the vegetable platter showcasing olives, sundried tomatoes with hummus - both will be accompanied by continental style bread.  The ever popular Arancini Balls will be on offer as a light bite, containing feta cheese and tarragon for just £6.95.  A staple of any Italian menu - a delicious bolognese with penne pasta - will be available for £9.95.  Our regular burgers will get an Italian twist.  Also by popular demand, our lasagne and fantastic flatbread pizzas won't be going anywhere!

Why not also enjoy a glass of prosecco along with half price drinks between 4.00pm and 6.00pm during our Saturday and Sunday happy hour?!

If any or all of the above piques your interest and you are planning to enjoy the Ryder Cup at CGC on 29th and 30th September, please let the hospitality team know so that the chef can judge how many Italian specialities he might need.

 Winter League Supper & Draw

This year's Supper & Draw takes place on Friday 20th October.  At least one person from each pair (or a priorly appointed representative) must be present for the Draw.  Enjoy steak and ale pie with mashed potatoes followed by apple crumble and custard for £18.00.  This is available to book online now.

More Social Events are upcoming!

Captains Welcome Drinks - enjoy wine and canapes on Thursday 12th October as we welcome in our new captains!  Tickets will be online very soon.

Fireworks Night on Friday 3rd November - tickets available soon!

Soul Sunday featuring a roast dinner with live band on 19th November

Basil's Carols!  Basil Fawlty returns and this time he has a Dickens Christmas Carol twist!  Don't miss out on a fabulous evening of laughs and some fantastic food.  Save Friday 15th December in your diary, more information will be coming soon.

The Children's Christmas Party is back on Sunday 17th December

Our New Years Eve Party is back with a bang!  Further information to follow.

The club are looking for a volunteer to assist Simon Rippingale with running the 500 Club.  The plan is to expand its membership, creating the opportunity to hold more draws, and therefore more opportunities of winning!   If you are interested and would like more information, please speak to someone in the office. 

Competitions Update

Peter Anderson and Caroline Hogan etched their names into perpetuity winning the Cant Cup last weekend.

The Cant Cup, first presented in 1920, is a boarded mixed-foursomes medal competition and their partnership did the competition proud with a nett score of 64 from a 21 handicap.

Collecting seven pars and two birdies they were able to lead in the rest of the field by four clear shots. Judith and Roger Robertson (19) returned 68 to take second spot on their own from Dan Connolly and Caroline Slagle (24) who returned a 69.

Jasmine Schwier (25) won the Ladies Bogey Final Cup with a cracking 41 points. She headed the list of qualifiers with Philippa Davies (36) leading the chasing pack with 40 points. Katie Cooper two points back on 37 took third place on her own.

Last Sunday was the final event of the Junior Sixes. Colchester won their group. In a competition played by Juniors to enable them, prior to earning a handicap, to dip their toes into competitive golf. It is organized by The Golf Foundation and is played in local groups to encourage youngsters into golf.

During the year as many as possible are encouraged to play and this year Ben Leppard, Eddie Leppard, Ben Watchorn, Darcy Clare, Freddy Peach, George Withnall, Josh Godwin, Oscar Godwin. Sam Williams and Zach Elliott all took part.

Colchester's Ed Mason was at Woodhall Spa to represent the County in the Boys Champion of Champions on Saturday. Played over 36 holes on the Hotchkin Course.

Starting poorly, he never recovered and ended his first round six over par with the leader on 7 under, his chance of winning gone. Although recovering in the afternoon he ended up with a credible top twenty finish on a tough course.

Sunday saw Mason along with the teammates at Crondon Park for the Final of the County Scratch Youth Shield against Romford.

Mason in the first match lost out to Henry Styles, but Oli Baker had a 5&4 win over Dylan Hussey. George Woodhead out fourth lost 5&4 to Henry Linley.

Mason Barningham, although four down at one stage, fought back to level against Edward Linley on the 18th. On news of Rufus Cock's loss in the fifth match the tie was over, and they shook hands.  Rufus Cock played a very credible game given that he was 12 shots off his opponents handicap.

Upcoming Competitions 

Medal & Medal Winners Cup - Sunday 1st October

This is two competitions in one - both open to full male members and juniors who must play with an adult.  Both are played from the white tees and men's scorecard, men have a maximum playing handicap of 28 with juniors at 18.  The Medal Winners Cup is open to male members who have won or finished second in a weekend Medal or Stableford / Boarded Competitions (the list is in the mens changing room).  The winner of the Medal Winners Cup is determined by the highest placed eligible player in the Medal results list.  Sign up is open now. 

Stableford - Sunday 8th October

Open to all 7 days men and lady members as well as juniors.  Played from the white and red tees with no playing handicap restrictions.  Sign up is open now.

Vets Jack Halls Trophy - Monday 9th October

Sign up is now open for this year's Jack Halls Trophy.  Open to all men aged 60 or over on the date of the competition.  It is an individual stableford played from the white tees and is followed by lunch along with the Vets AGM and annual trophy presentations.

Moy Cup - Sunday 15th October

Traditionally the last individual Sunday competition before the start of the Winter League, the Moy Cup is the oldest club competition having first been played in 1910.  The trophy was presented by CT Moy who was the first Club Captain, he was a coal merchant and early winners received a bag of coal as a prize!  It is the only individual competition played as Medal against par so competitors are playing matchplay against the course.  It is open to full gentlemen and juniors with a maximum playing handicap of 22 from the white permanent markers.  Randomly drawn, players put their names down against a zone with the draw being carried out by the pro shop in advance.  Sign up is now open.

Winter League 2023

 This Fourball Betterball pairs competition is open to men and juniors, who must play with an adult.  Pairs are drawn in groups initially with qualifiers progressing to knockout matches from February onwards.  Play by dates will be communicated prior to the draw.  Matches can be played on any day if agreed but sign up is for a Saturday or Sunday league.  There will be a maximum of 12 pairs in the two Saturday groups.  As previously, tee times will only be available to book on a Sunday.  Entries will open on Monday 18th September and close on Friday 13th October.  At least one player from every pair must make themselves available to attend the Supper and Draw on Friday 20th October.  If neither of you is available, then a representative must be appointed to attend the draw and arrange matches in your place.  The draw will take place following the meal.  Their name should be communicated to the office in advance.  Pairs who are not present for the draw and do not nominate a representative will NOT be entered into the draw.  The rules can be found here, the home page of the members area of the website and in the mens changing room.

If you haven't done so already, don't forget to enter the Professional Shop Ryder Cup Sweepstake.  Entries are only £10.00!  Contact Mark, Chris or Alex for more information.

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