PLAYER PROFILE
As promised, here is this week's player profile. We start with Mr. Graham Harrison. Graham, 69, is this year's Seniors captain. He held this title once before, back in 2006. Graham wishes he had started golf about 40 years ago, but only started when he was 62, due to his neighbour inviting him out for a game.
Graham carries 13 'Heinz' clubs (all sorts), but his favourite is his fairway three-wood. His best and worst handicaps have been 13 and 17, respectively.
Asked what has been his favourite golf course to play, Graham replied with both courses in Sun City in South Africa. He's never met anyone famous in the golf scene, but has from TV.
Graham admires Tiger Woods, saying 'he makes the game look easy', and would most like to play a round with Annika Sorenstam (that's play a round of golf, for all you men with naughty minds).
Two moments (good and bad) that stick in Graham's mind are, being voted Seniors captain and welcoming the wrong team in his Seniors speech. Whoops!
What Graham is hoping to achieve while being captain is to get more seniors involved in the game and to do his best as captain to promote the club.
Thank you, Graham, for taking the time out to do this profile, and we wish you all the best as Seniors captain for the year.
RESULTS
Thursday, January 29, seniors stableford: 1. Mel Neale 35 pts (£10 pro-shop credit); 2. Meurig Evans 34 (£6 pro-shop credit); 3. Pat Casement 33 (£4 pro-shop credit).
Saturday, January 31, men's stableford: joint 1. Mel Neale and Graham Longster 31 pts (£10 pro-shop credit). No birdie 2s. Bag draw - Mark Ensor, Danny Brown and Barry Thorne. (£5 pro-shop credit each).
Ladies stableford: 1. Liz Crockford 27 pts (£4 pro-shop credit). Bag draw - Sue Ensor (£3 pro-shop credit).
Saturday, February 7, monthly medal: Division one - 1. James Maxwell net 69 (medal and £10 pro-shop credit); 2. Matt McMann net 71 (£5 pro-shop credit). Division two - Mark Ensor net 68 (medal and £10 pro-shop credit); Alan Griffiths net 74 (£5 pro-shop credit). Birdie 2s - John Ball, Mark Ensor and James Maxwell (£7 pro-shop credit each).
Ladies winner - Michelle Richards net 81 (medal).
IMPORTANT CHANGES
New ruling for entry into competitions.
Unless you have entered three qualifying cards, pre January 1, 2009, you may not enter competitions until you have done so (charity events and fun nights are excluded).
If you are unsure of these rules, or if you have entered enough cards, please see Chris (yes she's back), in the pro-shop and she'll be happy to help you.
FORTHCOMING
EVENTS
Saturday, February 28, St. David's Day Stableford: Open to all members with active handicaps. Prizes for ladies, men and juniors. Please note, no blue tees for the juniors. Shotgun starts at 9.30 am -please book a tee. £2 entry. Arno will be cooking Welsh food, which needs to be pre-ordered before play. Entries on the day for 2s, nearest the pin and longest drive, as well as a raffle. Come and enjoy this momentous occasion.
Sunday, March 8, adult and junior trophy: A 12-hole greensome foursome stableford. 11 am tee-off. Junior yellow and red tees only. Get yourself a partner and come and play the first major junior competition of the year. Entry list will be available soon. If you don't have a partner, please contact the shop.
Chris is Back
After eight weeks in the Australian sun, professional, Christine Burton, has returned to Trefloyne. All those golf games that have deteriorated over the winter can now be put to rights. Christine is back in full teaching mode and if you would like a complete overhaul before Easter, including an on-course assessment, please contact the pro-shop on 01834 845639 to discuss and book.
Likewise, you may like to email her directly on [email protected]">[email protected].
To coincide with Chris's return, visit the pro-shop at Trefloyne for some great winter clearance bargains. It is time to make sure all your equipment is ready for the spring.
Bring your clubs in to Chris for a full MOT - regripping specials from £2 per club.
Junior clinics will recommence following February half-term. Ladies clinics to sharpen and improve all areas of your game have been posted in the locker room. Various dates and times are available from the end of February. Please contact the pro-shop for details.