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Local Rule
Please be aware that the relief from Bedrock Stones and Tree Roots has changed. This is posted on our notice board. Relief is only given if the stones or roots are on the fairway or within 2 club-lengths of the fairway.
JCB Golf and Country Club
As and aside: In general, can the JCB trips please be restricted to the blog on the Dawn Patrol golf website and NOT distributed on any other social media platform – many thanks Terry Bishop
Latest JCB trip 21st May 2024
Unfortunately, Tom Roberton had to withdraw from our latest JCB trip, and there were no takers from the DP group. However, Jordan Gullis, who happened to overhear the plans, eagerly filled the spot.
Our usual format worked like clockwork once again: an early start to beat the traffic, followed by a tour of the VIP visitor center for coffee and a quick overview of the JCB story. Breakfast at the JCB golf club has become a staple of our trips.
This time, buggies were permitted on the fairways, significantly enhancing the overall experience.
A “quick putt” on the practice green 10.5 Stimp, then off for a photo opportunity on the first tee, with the message from the staff ringing in my ears that they were building the speed up so the greens would be circa 15 for the Liv competition.
Roy Box, a friend of mine from Chipping Sodbury golf club paired with Jordon and Alex paired with Arthur.
They played a match that was won by Roy & Jordan, I am sure Jordan will be pleased to go into more detail, but I understand he parred a number of holes and had a couple of birdies, he is keen to see how the pros play the holes he got birdies on when he visits for the Liv.
In our match Brian & Mick played Guy and your correspondent in a tough battle which ended with a draw, Brian and Mick were one up after the 17th. Despite my advice to Brian & Mick to play the 18th as 2 fairways and forget about trying to use what looks like the easiest route to green Brain & Mick fell into the trap
Guy played to top Fairway well getting on to the green with ease and wining the hole.
Well done Alex getting a Par on the 16th 355 Yard par 4 – over some very difficult terrain, the grandstand was being erected for Liv so I think he was just playing to the imaginary crowd.
Guy then went through the cards and a ghost draw was made which was won by Alex & Brian with 52 points, Mick & Roy 2nd with 45.
Now for the news you have all been waiting for, there were no Pars on the 17th So, the record of 3 pars and 1 bogey from a 4 ball still stands. No excuses this time as the tee was on the lower-level tee.
No Official photographer this time so a limited number of photos on the day.
Terry Bishop
So far, the trips to JBC Golf have raised a total of £700 for Jamie’s Farm, the Captain’s Charity for 2024
Woodbury Park Golf & Country Club
Paul Steer lead a group of 12 players to Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club last week. Unfortunately, the course was very wet, but well worth a visit later in the summer.
The overall 3-day winner was Darren Buss taking away the Bloodblister Trophy.
The winner of the nearest the pin on the 18th was Gary Gale-Sides winning a bottle of wine.
The winner of the most blobs was Dave New winning a bottle of wine.
A special thanks to Paul Steer for organising another enjoyable 3-day trip with good friends, great banter and of course enjoyable golf.
Ken Robinson
Winter League
I attended the Handicap and Competition committee meeting on Tuesday where the poor entry for the Winter Leage was discussed. I offered to canvas the Dawn Patrol to see if there were any specific reasons for this.
Obviously with the intent to improve on the way it is run, or the format, or the points scored etc.
Apparently, there were some rumours that the Wednesday and Saturday competitions were combined as a single competition. This is not true in that they are two separate comps with a final arranged between the two winners.
Anyway – any thoughts or comments will be helpful. Send them Rod Bird on IG or email.
Events for your diary
May |
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| Wednesday 29th 12:00 | The Seniors Match at home to Salisbury and South Wilts (The Seniors League) | |
| Friday 31st | The Seniors May Medal | |
June |
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| Monday 3rd | Seniors 9 Hole Qualifier | |
| Tuesday 4th 12:00 | The Seniors Match away to Lansdown (The Seniors League) | |
| Wednesday 5th | Seniors Open | |
| Friday 7th 12:00 | The Seniors Match at home to The Bristol (The Seniors League) | |
| Wednesday 12th 12:00 | The Seniors Match away to Minchinhampton (The Seniors League) | |
| Friday 14th | Seniors Invitation Day | |
| Monday 17th 12:00 | The Seniors Match at home to Farrington Park (The Seniors League) | |
| Thursday 20th 12:00 | The Seniors Match away to Wells (The Seniors League) | |
| Monday 24th | Seniors June Stableford | |
| Wednesday 26th 05:00 | Seniors Dawn Chorus. 05:00 start (Note: Sat 22nd June – Club Dawn Chorus) | |
| Friday 28th 12:00 | The Seniors Match at home to Saltford (The Seniors League) | |
July |
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| Saturday 6th July | Social Event – Tina Turner Tribute | |
| Tuesday 9th July 12.00 | Ryder Cup (DP v Sagalouts) 6 foursomes | |
| Friday 12th July 12.00 | Ryder Cup (DP v Sagalouts) 6 four balls | |
| Sunday 14th July | Social Event – Family Fun Day | |
| Monday 15th July 9.00 | Senior Mens Club Championship. | |
| Friday 19th July 9.00 | Ryder Cup (DP v Sagalouts) 12 singles. A meal follows the singles. |
Here are the Results for the Week
Monday 20/05
Overall – Tim Pearce (35) £16:00 (-1.0)
Front 9 – Bob Damberg (17) £8.00 (-0.5)
Back 9 – Garry Young (21) £8.00 (-0.5)
Well done, Tim, Bob and Garry. Especially on your first time out as a Dawn Patroller Garry (all eyes on you :-))
Wednesday 22/05
Team Game – Texas Scramble
Winners Ken Robinson, Terry Bishop and Paul Stephen with a score of 69.1. Well played lads
Second Tom, Larry and Trevor (69.8). Missing out by decimal points!!
Third Stuart, Keith and Phil (85)
Friday 24/05
Overall – Crispin Read (35) £17:00 (-1.0)
Front 9 – Nigel Hodgson (18) £8.00 (-0.5)
Back 9 – Ken Robinson (18) £8.00 (-0.5)
£1 to charity
Well done Crispin, Nigel and Ken
