News and Views
Handicap Resets
Many players—especially Brian and Tom—will be glad to know that the big reset is approaching. Below is the headline rule for the reset. The complete Dawn Patrol Rules are available in the main menu under /Rules or Here:
Dawn Patrol shots lost for winnings and money tracking will be reset on 1st April and 1st October irrespective of what the main club are doing.
Winter rules, preferred lies (pick and place) will be in line with the main club. Further extended special Dawn Patrol relief will be discussed and you will be notified if there is a change.
Yellow tees will be in line with the main club (Summer / Winter)
The Winter Eclectic 2025
The Dawn Patrol Eclectic Competition will run from Wednesdays the 8th of October to Wednesday 17th of December 2025. Please enter your name on the Dawn Patrol Notice Board. Alex will be collecting the £5 cash.
Eclectic results will be back on the website. (Note WIP until we have the final entry list). See Main menu / Eclectic. Or navigate from Here:
Senior Captains Away Day 2025
Friendly reminder: My away day is on Wednesday, 8th October at North Wilts Golf Club. The sign-up list is posted on the Seniors notice board and will be removed on the 1st October — hope you can join us for a great day out!
As part of the day we will be holding an auction of fourball vouchers in aid of the Captain’s charity. If you’re unable to attend on the day but would still like to place a bid for one of these fourballs, please let Kevin Campbell have your bid no later than Sun 5th October. The highest bids received will then be the starting point for bidding on the day. The available fourball vouchers are…
- Tidworth Garrison GC (valid until 30/09/26)
- The Kendleshire GC (valid until 31/12/26)
- Mendip GC (valid until 31/12/26)
- Ogbourne Downs GC (valid until 18/08/26)
- Lansdown GC (valid until 31/08/26)
- West Wilts GC (valid until TBA)
- Orchardleigh GC (valid until 01/07/26)
No Dawn Patrol Friday 3rd of October
No Dawn Patrol due to the Wagglers Invitation (Shot Gun Start)
No Dawn Patrol 6th October – Now reversed – Dawn Patrol as normal
Arthur had previously communicated that the Dawn Patrol scheduled for Monday, 6th October would be cancelled due to the Wiltshire County Country Ladies Event. However, this decision has changed, as the event will now begin at 11:32. Therefore, the Dawn Patrol will proceed as normal.
Here are the Results for the Week
Monday 22nd September
Individual 14 players £28 pot
Overall winner Crispin Read (34) £14.00 (-1).
Front 9 Ken Robinson (19) £7.00 (-0.5)
Back 9 Tom Roberton (19) £7.00 (-0.5).
Well done Crispin, Ken and Tom
Wednesday 24th September
Team Game – Flags. 14 players £28 pot.
Winners with 75 points, Darren Buss, Shaun Wyatt and Steve Pugh winning £9 each and £1 to charity.
Well done Darren, Shaun and Steve.
Remember: If there are over 20 players, there will be first and second prize awarded. (2/3 to first and 1/3 to second)
Friday 19th September
No Dawn Patrol due to Paul’s tour and a Seniors match. If I’m incorrect let me know.
