June/July 2008 Archive...

Thursday 3rd April 2008

The clocks moved forward an hour at the weekend, and as always, our Thursday start time moved forward an hour. Another lovely day for golf, the members taking part in a 4BBB Stableford. 36 members, 18 teams took part in the competition and some remarkable scores were returned. Jim Samuel & Ian Castle, Francis Fitzpatrick & George Dunning, Rob Woodland & Billy Chisholm all returned scores of 48 points, Francis & George & Rob & Billy losing out on a card play off to Jim & Ian. Joe Hardon & Gordon Milne were 4th with 46. Seems the good weather produces good scores.

Monday 7th April 2008

A dry but cold morning for the members playing. 34 in all turned out to play a stableford competition. There was a four-way tie today with four members returning 39 points. So on a card play off the winner was Tom Skead, followed by Tom Gordon, then Francis Fitzpatrick and last but not least of the quartet was Ernie Henderson, ah but for one little putt!. There was two 2's recorded today, Brian Mclauchlan & Peter Shakespeare. CSS today was 69

Thursday 10th April 2008

The day started well but within 15 minutes the early starters were to suffer the rain and the hail, so much so that quite a few walked in, drenched. The later starters fared better and this was reflected in the scores. 34 members entered today's competition. 26 completed their round. David Dalglish, with a net 71 was today's winner on a card play off from second placed Ray Arthurs also with a net 71. Donald Edgar and Ian Castle recorded the only 2's of the day.

'We have a match against Whickham on Thursday the 24th April, so far only 9 members have volunteered to travel and play. It would be greatly appreciated if a few more would enter'

Monday 14th April 2008

On a cold but pleasant day the members, together with Eden Ladies played a mixed Texas Scramble. With an excellent score of a net 66.4, Roger Rees, Ian Melrose and Tracy Teasdale ran out winners today. Runners up were the team of John Barron, Stan Smart and Audrey Shepherd with a net 67.7. Sandy Thorburn, Joe Hardon & Val Higham were third with a net 68.4

Thursday 17th April 2008

The Mallards entertained the E.G.G.S, who happen to be the Kirkcudbright Golf Club Seniors. On a dry sunny day with a bitterly cold wind blowing all enjoyed the visit and the match was an honourable half.

Photo gallery of photos taken at the Annual Dinner added

Monday 21st April 2008

A chilly morning for the early starters but the day warmed up nicely. An excellent turnout by members today. Quite a few faces making an appearance for the first time in months. 43 members played a stableford competition. Francis Fitzpatrick with 38 points was the winner, George Dunning with 37 points was runner up and Jim Cruddas & Ernie Henderson with 33 points were 3rd and 4th respectively. Derek Smith and George Dunning shared the 2's.
CSS for today was 72

Thursday 24th April 2008

The Mallards sent a team to the North East to play a match at Whickham against the Whickham Seniors. As always they were warmly welcomed by the hosts and played the match in excellent spirits. They day started with light rain but it soon cleared into a pleasant spring like day with plenty of sunshine. The course was in good shape and for the first time the Mallards came away with a result, albeit a half, but a half is a result so well done to all.

Monday 28th April 2008

Another excellent turnout by member today. The first of the medal 'Eclectic' was played and judging by the scores it wasn't easy today. Played from the white tees and difficult greens scores were pretty high. Regardless Roger Rees managed a net 71 to take first prize, Tom Skead with a net 72 was runner up. Joe Donlan & John Ross with net 74 & 75 respectively were 3rd & 4th. Allan Benson, John Ross, Roger Rees & David Dalglish share the 2's pot. The CSS today was 73

Thursday 1st May 2008

A good turn out by members on a pleasant day with a chilly wind blowing. Today's competition was a stableford won by Francis Fitzpatrick win 40 points. His second win of the season and puts him in a strong position in the Order of Merit. Ray Arthurs with 36 points was runner up. There were no 2's recorded today, the CSS was 72

Team event draw for 8th May 2008 included in today's update

Thursday 8th May 2008

Monday being a Bank Holiday the Mallards did not have any competition. Thursday's competition was a Team Medal with the best two net scores to count. With a great many members away playing in one of the local seniors open's there was only 7 teams entered in today competition. With only one prize the winners were Douglas Pringle, Ian Melrose and Derek Heyes with a net 136, Rob Woodland & playing partners Francis Fitzpatrick and Tom Skead returned a net 137

Monday 12th May 2008

Another match day for a few members of the Mallards. Today's match was against Dalston Seniors at home. Played in sunshine but with a gale blowing the match ended in a half.

Thursday 15th May 2008

A bright sunny day with a cold cold gale blowing made it a difficult day for the members playing in today's stableford competition. Never the less, Ian Castle returned a comfortable 37 points to take top prize today, Tom Skead and Jim Lyndon were second and third respectively with 34 points, there were no 2's today.

A GENTLE REMINDER OF THE AWAY DAY ON THE 4TH JUNE 2008

Monday 19th May 2008

A pleasant mornings golf for the Mallards, a nice change from the gales and cold. Today was the 1st round of the Phil Harrison Trophy competition, a 36 hole competition for the best gross and best net scores. With 31 members playing today, Roger Rees and Tom Skead set the early pace, both returning net 69's. Roger taking 1st prize on a count back, Alan Nixon was 3rd and Douglas Pringle 4th. Alan Best recorded the only 2 of the day. CSS for the day was 69

Thursday 22nd May 2008

Another pleasant day for golf well it would have been if one could take away the gale that was blowing. 30 members turned out to play in the second round of the Phil Harrison Trophy competition. Unfortunately the early pace setters from round one kinda fell by the wayside, well Tom Skead did, but Roger managed to complete a score card and his combined gross scores 74 & 83 for a total of 157 was good enough for him to win the Scratch Trophy.
Derek Scott with a net 69 was today's individual winner, runner up was Brian McLauchlan. Derek was also declared winner of the Phil Harrison Net Trophy, his 69 today combined with Monday's 74 gave him a net 143. So congratulations to Roger & Derek. John Mason recorded the only 2 of the day.

Thursday 29th May 2008

Monday being a Bank Holiday today was the first competition for a week, unfortunately quite a few members were away playing in a local seniors open event which meant a greatly reduced field for today's medal 'Eclectic'. Francis Fitzpatrick with a net 70 was today's winner, runner up was Ian Melrose, Ian also recorded the only 2 of the day.

Away day Reminder - The coach will leave the golf club at 8.30am next Wednesday 4th June.

Saturday 31st May 2008

It is with regret that the committee report the death this afternoon of our Captain, Trevor Phipps. He will be greatly missed.