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A total of 53 players took part in this week's Stags Stableford played on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd March.  The first three placings all scored 38 points which were decided on countback

Congratulations to the winners

1st Place - Paul Abbott - 38 points

2nd Place -  Roger Gilbert - 38 points

3rd Place - Malcolm Hancock  & Over 70's winner - 38 points

Well done for all who played in our Monday and Tuesday competition.  We had 63 players, a very good turn out for this time of year. Here are the results and congratulations to the winners. 

The next Texas Scramble is on April 26th and 27th 2010.

 Richard Parham

On Monday 7th December 2009 over 40 Stags assembled for a shotgun start on the Par 3 Avon Course for their annual Christmas fun competition.  Amazingly the weather stayed fairly fine and a great time was had by all.  The winning team of 5 put in a great 2-under-par score of 25 and after a slap up Xmas lunch they were congratulated by Stags Captain, Tim  Lee, wearing his very fetching seasonal hat!  The large gathering of Stags also witnessed the presentation of prizes for the summer competitions and, especially, Tim Lee congratulated fellow Stag Ron Edmondson on leading the SDPGC team to become Mail on Sunday National Golf Club Champions in the finals held in Spain last month.  In response, Ron said it was a great achievement for the club and commented on the tremendous support the team had from the members, especially in the semi-final and final rounds.

Summer winners presented on the day were: Carl Deutsch [Knock out Singles],  Richard Parham [Eclectic, net joint winner], Brian Aspinwall [Eclectic, net joint winner] and Ron Edmondson [Summer Eclectic, gross].  

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On a cool but fine day at Whittlebury Golf and Country Club on Monday 26th October 2009, a band of 26 Stags enjoyed an interesting round of golf in unfamiliar surroundings.  Most of those taking part found the front nine, played on the 1905 Course, a little more straightforward than the back nine, played on the Royal Whittlebury Course.  But everyone seemed to enjoy the challenge and a special "thank you" must go to Competition Secretary, Richard Parham, for organising and publicising the event.  The average Stableford score for the group was just above 29 points but the out-and-out winner with a terrific 40 points was Bernie Ray.  Second place with 38 points was Malcolm Hancock and third with 36 points, on a count-back, was Neville Burton.  The prizes were presented to the winners by Stags Vice Captain Martin Rennolds.

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Stags Four Nations Challenge 2009 - Results

Four teams of 8 Stags, each allegedly representing the Four Nations of the British Isles [although some with unconvincing surnames!] played in the annual challenge match for the Dermot Hurley Trophy on Wednesday 7^th October 2009.  With the best 6 Stableford scores from each team to count , the competition was played in fine autumn weather and the end result was as convincing as it was unexpected.  Previous three-time winners, Wales, last year’s winners, England, and the ever-hopeful Irish were simply put to the sword in a devastating performance by the Scottish team ably led by their Captain John Sidey.  This is the first time that Scotland will be engraved on the trophy and their 225 points against Ireland’s 207, Wales’ 206 and England’s 205 underlined a quite emphatic victory. 

 The best individual prize was taken by Scotland’s Malcolm Hancock with a splendid 41 points.

 After a warming lunch Stags Captain, Tim Lee, made the presentations on the patio amongst much whooping and ribald comment.

 Everyone agreed it had been another good Stags event and we look forward to another international tussle next year. 

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LADIES & STAGS FOUR BALL BETTERBALL  -

THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER

 A total of 14 Teams took part in the Ladies & Stags Autumn Trophy, a very good turnout indeed. Everyone enjoyed the challenge and the format on the day.

The Winners were presented with their Trophy by Ann Wykes (Lady Captain) and Tim Lee (Stags Captain)

Congratulations to :  Roy Cann, Florence Wild, Peter Jamieson and Heather Wood

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The away match at Naunton earlier in the year was played in depressing rain and wind but there was nothing but glorious Autumn sunshine for the return match at The Deer Park. The visitors seemed to enjoy their day, it being a first visit for several of them , but the Stags romped home to a convincing win. This was the last formal inter-club match of the year for Stags' Captain, Tim Lee, and closed the chapter on an excellent set of results. After a magnificent lunch, Tim took the oppportunity to thank all the Stags who had contributed to the team's successful season.

RESULT: STAGS WON BY 5 TO 2

The Stags Team was: Tim Lee [Captain] & Bob Duxbury; Richard Parham & Peter Jamieson; Charles McTear & Mick Lloyd; Tony Britton & John Chard; Robin Whitehouse & Roger Gilbert; John Woodward & Ken Hathway; Mike Lovie & Derek Partridge.

Naunton Downs were represented by: W. Wallace & Graham Gourlay; B. Knight & W. Morrison; Ken Stokes & Nick Cran; Rich Owen & Phil Barton; Mike Pender & Bob Field; Roger Fowle & Tony Dyer; Simon Laine & Michael Daly.

Stags 3 Ball Texas Scramble - Results

21st & 22nd September 2009

Congratulations to the Winning Team:

Keith James, Roy Cann & John Collingbourne

Stags v. North Warks [Home] 16th Sept 2009  – Result 

Over the years, the Stags have had some memorable tussles with the Seniors of North Warwickshire Golf Club and the matches are always enjoyable events.  Although there was a blustery breeze the weather stayed dry and the Deer Park course was in prime condition with plenty of "run" on the fairways [ perhaps a bit too much on the greens for those with a heavy hand on the putter!].  It was to be the Stags' day with a convincing team win.  The visitors put up a sterling resistance in some quarters - for instance, Messrs Parham and Hancox were deprived of  a seemingly certain victory by some astounding last-gasp shots from Jim Twohig and Ian Bell!   

RESULT:  STAGS WON BY 4 1/2 TO 1 1/2    

The Stags Team was:  Tim Lee [Captain] & Roger Gilbert; Tony Britton & John Woodward; Keith James & Bob Duxbury; Robin Whitehouse & Don Hounslow; Richard Parham & Ken Hancox; Derek Partridge & Barry Tomalin.

North Warwickshire were represented by:  Ray Hatton [Captain] & Mike Green; Trevor Hughes & Peter Moore; Paul Dicks & John Holder; John Hickling & Alan Magor; Jim Twohig & Ian Bell; David White & Stuart Smith

This was a perfect day for golf and a perfect setting for a match on a Brailes course in excellent condition - no comments about the unforgiving rough, please.  Stags captain, Tim Lee, led a spirited Stags team which was almost good enough to snatch a result, were it not for a couple of disappointments on the last green.  As always the hospitality of the home team was memorable.

RESULT:  STAGS LOST 4 1/2 TO 2 1/2    

The Stags Team was:  Tim Lee [Captain] & Derek Partridge; Tony Britton & Wilf Feely; Robin Whitehouse & Dave Munday; Richard Parham & John Williams; Mick Lloyd & Peter Jamieson; Graham Pickering & Terry Wing; John Woodward & Bob Duxbury.

Stratford Oaks Seniors were the latest team to come up against the Stags on their home turf and in good form.  Although the visitors gained two "halfs" and ran the Stags close in several games, the final result was a clear victory for the home team. Well done Stags.  As always, the match between the two clubs was played in good spirits and was most enjoyable.

RESULT:  STAGS WON BY 6 TO 1    

The winning Stags Team was:  Tim Lee [Captain] & George Dick; Robin Whitehouse & Alan Lord; Bob Duxbury & Mike Lovie; Graham Pickering & Terry Wing; Charles McTear & Peter Jamieson; Martin Rennolds & Ken Hancox; Richard Parham & Don Hounslow. 

Apart from a bit of light drizzle here and there, this was a great day to renew the Stags' rivalry with Copsewood Grange. The course was in beautiful condition and the hospitality, as always, was top rate.  All the more fitting then that the team honours were shared in what was,  for the visiting Stags, an excellent result. 

RESULT:  MATCH HALVED 3/3 

The Stags Team was:  Tim Lee [Captain] & John Woodward; John Collingbourne & Ken Hathway; Keith Catterall & Don Hounslow; Martin Rennolds & Mike Lovie; Bernie Ray & Malcolm Hancock; Richard Parham & Robin Whitehouse

      Copsewood Grange were represented by:  Brian Odams [Captain] & Peter Jobling; Bob Dalton & Pete Johnson; Don Roper & Ron Floyd: Ron Vickers & Bob Taylor; Brian Fincham & David Cosdigan; Kevin Corrigan & Noel Buckly.

Brandon Wood was the choice of venue for the Stags Summer Away Day and it proved to be a very popular decision.  The course was in good condition and the weather was fairly kind - with just the odd shower and a bit too much breeze - otherwise it was an excellent day for golf, with the fairways and greens playing very well.  The turnout was reasonable with about 36 players.  Afterwards there was some excellent-value fare to be had at the nearby Royal Oak.  The winner with 36 points was Robin Whitehouse.  Keith James was second with 34 points and Jim Britton was third with 33. Nearest the pin was Mick Jephcott and the longest drive was Tony Britton. All in all an excellent day out, thanks to our competition organiser, Richard Parham!  

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The annual John Reay Seniors Team Trophy was held this year at Rugby G.C., which proved to be a tough venue for many of the visiting teams.  The weather was fine and the organisation was excellent.  However, the team of 8 Stoneleigh Seniors found the going fairly tough and did not manage a top three place as in the previous two years.  The captain of the Stoneleigh team, Tim Lee, did manage to take the award for the longest drive and Charles McTear was just pipped for the "nearest-the-pin" but that was as good as it got for our boys.  For the second year running, the best of the twelve teams competing on the day was Shirley G.C.  Next year the competition is to be held at Ingon Manor. 

On a day of indifferent weather, the Stags Pairs Better Ball yet again proved to be a very enjoyable event with the 37 Stags taking part. This popular format is all the more interesting when the playing partners are drawn from the hat and our Stags Competitions Secretary, Richard Parham, is hopeful that word will get around and that this competition will attract rather more entries next time.  The results were very tight with a mere 3 Stableford points separating the top 6 pairs. The winners, with 40 points, were Tim Lee and a very in-form Bob Duxbury.  Runners-up, with 39 points were Peter Jamieson and Calvin Woodings.  It was thought rather unfitting that Stags Captain, Tim Lee, should present 1st prize to himself so that duty went to Vice captain, Martin Rennolds!

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In recent years the Stags have had some bruising away defeats at the hands of the Oakridge Seniors, so it was especially rewarding to see the team in top form to take on both the Oakridge squad and the dodgy weather forecast.  The final result was a tremendous victory for the visitors to crown a very good set of results for the Stags team over the past few weeks.  Stags Vice Captain, Martin Rennolds, who was leading the team for this match was as pleased as punch having set a nice precedent for Tim Lee, who was away on other duties.

RESULT:  STAGS WON BY 4 TO 3   

The Stags Team was:  Martin Rennolds [Captain] & Derek Partridge; Tony Britton & Bob Duxbury; Robin Whitehouse & John Chard; Alan Tate & Roger Gilbert; Neville Burton & Brian Churchill; Keith Catterall & Ken Hancox; Richard Parham & Don Hounslow.  

Oakridge were represented by:  John Cooper & Tom McConagh; Adrian Jarvis & Fred Hammett; Chad Smith & Roy Jackson; John Ellis & Steve Purdy, Ken Holt & Tony Langton; Dennis Seyman & Ken Jones; John Lowe & Bob Brunton.   

Following some torrential rain the previous day, the Stags were pleased to find the course at Stratford Oaks in good condition and all was set for a thrillingly close encounter.  Most of the individual games were really tight and the eventual outcome - a halved match was popular with both teams.  An excellent result for the Stags. 

RESULT:  MATCH HALVED 3 1/2 TO 3 1/2   

The Stags Team was:  Tim Lee [Captain] & Don Hounslow; Alan Tate & Ken Hathway; Roy Massey & Peter Jamieson; Barry Tomalin & Brian Churchill; Graham Pickering & Dave Munday; Martin Rennolds & Terry Wing; Tony Pratt & Roger Gilbert.

Stratford Oaks were represented by:  Andrew Dunnell & Reg Pollard; Ian Fox & John Leggitt; David Morgan & Peter Thomas; Bob Fishleigh & Ken Johnson; Ron Jones & Brian Young; Ken Garrett & Frankie Spencer; Al Eley & John Evans.  

Although the weather was not too good, the Stags match against the Juniors was enjoyed by everyone, even the dozen hapless volunteers in the Stags team, who feared they would be soundly trounced just like in previous years!  Actually the Stags did quite well, losing 3 1/2 to 2 1/2, and the game between the two Captains and their partners was pretty close, with the youngsters going dormie at the 17th and clinching the win at the 18th.   Juniors Captain, Johnny Reay, was pleased with his team's performance but praised the fighting spirit of the old-timers.  Tim Lee, the Stags Captain, said that even missing his vital putt at the 17th did not detract from the pleasure of playing in the company of the young golfers.  

 "Down the middle, close or on the green for 2, deadly chipping and fearless putting. Oh to be young again!" he commented.  

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The Stags were in a determined mood for the return match against Ingon Manor Seniors and they did not disapppoint.  In almost a mirror image of the away game score, the Stags recorded a resounding victory at the Deer Park on an excellent day for golf.  Stags Captain, Tim Lee, and his opposite number were satisfied that honours were almost even and look forward to doing battle next year.  Well done by all

RESULT:  STAGS WON BY 5 1/2 TO 2 1/2

The Stags Team was:  Tim Lee & Tony Pratt; Charles McTear & Terry Wing; Keith Catterall & Mick Lloyd; Robin Whitehouse & Mike Lovie; Bernie Ray & Roger Gilbert; Bob Duxbury & John Collingbourne: Neville Burton & Peter Jamieson; Ken Hathway & Rodney Pickering.

Ingon Manor were represented by: John Gundersen [captain] & George Harridence; Willie O'Brien & Derik Farr; Phil Jenkins & John Atkinson; Richard Baskerville & Peter Steggles; Terry Pickering & Mike Leyland; Keith Ramsbottom & Mike Davies; Roger Neal & Eric Cullinan; Derek Cook & Trevor Meads. 

The annual competition for the Ces Dowson Trophy was held on Monday 6th July 2009 with a dozen teams of four taking part. The team in second place, with 118 points on countback, was Tony Britton, Mike Munro, Mike Stevens and John Collingbourne. The winners of the trophy were Keith Catterall, Malcolm Dineley, Carl Deutsch and Bob Duxbury with 121 points.  The prizes were presented by the founder of the trophy, Ces Dowson, accompanied by Stags Captain, Tim Lee.   

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Copsewood Grange Seniors brought their team to Stoneleigh for the annual match on an absolutely scorching day and they found the Stags in really hot form.  After a couple of tight games at the head of the order, the Stags posted a very impressive victory, signifying a welcome return to form after a few weeks of mixed fortunes.  Well done by all.

RESULT:  STAGS WON BY 4 1/2 TO 1 1/2

The Stags Team was:  Tim Lee & Ken Hathway; Charles McTear & Brian Churchill; Martin Rennolds & Mick Lloyd; Don Hounslow & Bob Duxbury; Mike Lovie & John Collingbourne; Richard Parham & David Munday

Copsewood Grange were represented by:  Brian Odams & Mick Clarke; Dave Warner & Dave Costigan; Frank Lewis & N. Buckley; Jerry O'Brien & Brian Rollason; P. Jobling & P. Johnson; Ron Gimblett & A. Kavanagh

The Stags' eagerly anticipated visit to Naunton Downs was sadly marred by some attrocious weather.  Golfing on top of the Cotswolds in the rain meant everyone was drenched after a couple of holes and holding a golf club grip was likened to playing golf using a wet fish. Nevertheless the match was finished in good spirits with most still able to see the funny side.  Those pairs that managed to complete their games early were able to get changed and warmed up in time to witness the others arriving back at the clubhouse like drowned rats.  Defying the conditions, the home team put up a solid defence to deny the Stags an away victory by a relatively tight margin. 

Let's hope that the usually calm month of September will provide more enjoyable conditions for the return match at Stoneleigh. 

RESULT:  STAGS LOST BY 2 1/2 TO 4 1/2  

The Stags Team was:  Tim Lee [Captain] & Brian Churchill; Tony Britton & Mick Lloyd; Keith Catterall & Bernie Ray; Neville Burton & Don Hounslow; Peter Jamieson & Mike Lovie; Martin Rennolds & Bob Duxbury; Robin Whitehouse & Alan Tate.

Naunton Downs were represented by:  Bill Wallace & Andrew Barwood; Paul Horrocks & Bob Field; Mike Pender & Alan Pinder; Bob Knight & Richard Owen; Roger Fowle & Walter Morrison; Graham Gourlay & David Gould; Brian Bullingham & H Shepherd.

The weather was a bit foreboding for the annual visit of Brailes G.C. Seniors and the result was likewise a disappointment for the Stags as they went down to their first, albeit narrow, home defeat for a couple of seasons.  The first two games were lost by the Stags on the last green and this signalled the course that the match was to take. The contest was, as always, played in excellent spirit and the Stags Captain, Tim Lee, congratulated his opposite number on a worthy victory

RESULT:  STAGS LOST BY 3 to 4

The Stags Team was:  Tim Lee & John Chard; Ken Hathway & Brian Churchill; Mike Lovie & Don Hounslow; Neville Burton & Alan Tate; Tony Britton & Bob Duxbury; Robin Whitehouse & Tony Thurlbeck; Derek Partridge & Malcolm Hancock.  

Brailes were represented by:  Phil Harris & John Bowlt; Carlos Marcal & Jim Hay; Michael Pearson & Graham Simcox; Alan Slevin & Phil Sandiford; John Vince & George Mills; Vic Lee & David Widdowson; Paul Machell & Alan Spencer.

A visit to Ingon Manor is always eagerly anticipated by the Stags and matches in recent times have been very close and hard-fought.  This time the Ingon Manor Seniors were in particularly fine form, despite the extremely hot weather, and they saw off the Stags' challenge in very definite terms.  Undaunted, the Stags live to fight another day! 

RESULT:  STAGS LOST BY 1 1/2 TO 6 1/2

The Stags Team was: Tim Lee & Mick Lloyd; Tony Britton & Ken Hathway; Robin Whitehouse & Bob Duxbury; Roy Massey & Brian Churchill; John Chard & Peter Jamieson; Martin Rennolds & Terry Wing; Gordon Green & John Collingbourne; Neville Burton & Barry Tomalin.

This annual event for the Stoneleigh Deer Park Seniors brigade seldom disappoints and this year was no exception. Our Stags Captain, Tim Lee, had put in careful plans to make sure there were plenty of opportunities for prizes, including the coveted Bill Jones Trophy for the best individual Stableford score.  The weather was absolutely tremendous and the course was in beautiful condition for about fifty eager Stags, some of them sporting strange shirts to qualify for the "Most Outrageous Shirt" prize.  To cap it all, a substantial amount was raised for the this year's charity "Make-a-Wish".

Results:

First Prize and The Bill Jones Trophy Winner: John Wheeler [46 points] 

Second Prize: Roy Pickering [40 points]

Third Prize: Barry Tomalin [40 points]

Team Prize winners: Paul Abbott, John Wheeler, Roy Pickering, Bernard Andrews [98 points]

Team Prize runners-up: Vince Walsh, John Sidey, Dave Munday, Bob Duxbury [93 points]

Longest Drive: Martin Rennolds

Nearest The Pin: John Collingbourne

Longest Putt Sunk at 18th hole: Roy Cann

Most Outrageous Shirt: John Woodward

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As expected the Stags were in for a hard tussle when they visited Shirley G.C. for their return match.  The visitors managed to take two rubbers but went down to a strong home team in a match played in fair weather and a good spirit.  The lunch after the match was most enjoyable, as was the well-known hospitality of the home team.

RESULT:  STAGS LOST BY 2 TO 5

The Stags team was:

Tim Lee & Mike Lovie, Richard Parham & Ken Hathway, Robin Whitehouse & Roy Massey, Neville Burton & Barry Tomalin, Alan Tate & Derek Partridge, Martin Rennolds & Charles McTear, Keith Catterall & Keith Ogilvie.

It was a lovely day for some mixed golf and 15 teams of two ladies and two men apiece played in the first of the twice yearly competitions combining the two sections. With one lady and one man in each team of four scoring at every hole, it was a fun event with everyone able to play a part in the result. The Lady Captain, Ann Wykes, thanked everyone for participating in a very successful competition, played in beautiful weather. Stags Captain, Tim Lee, thanked the Ladies for organising the day and looked forward to the second match later in the year.

The Winners were: Pat Boneham, Chris Wilkes, Peter Jamieson & John Chard, with a score of 92 points.

Runners Up were:  Joan Collingbourne, Ann Copping, Brian Churchill & Alan Wild, with a score of 90 points.

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On a damp and windy morning at Stoneleigh Deer Park,  Windmill Village Seniors were the visiting team for a match played in good spirit despite the disappointing weather.  In a close fought match, with one game decided on the final green, the Stags team eventually came in with a good win.  

RESULT:  STAGS WON BY 5 to 3

The Stags team was: Tim Lee & Dave Munday; Mike Lovie & Peter Jamieson; Tony Britton & George Dick; Derek Partridge & Bob Duxbury; Neville Burton & Barry Tomalin; Martin Rennolds & Don Hounslow; Brian Churchill & John Collingbourne; Robin Whitehouse & Roy Cann.

The Stags Spring Pairs Better Ball event was played in excellent conditions on Monday 11th May 2009 with 32 Stags competing.

The winners, with 40 points, were Alan Tate and John Wheeler.  Runners-up, with 39 points on a count back, were Jim Whitehead and Roy Pickering.

Coming in a close third, also with 39 points, were Paul Abbott and Malcolm Hancock.

The Stags held their first Away Day of the year at Cosby Golf Club on Wednesday 20th May 2009.  It proved to be a most enjoyable venue, especially for an in-form John Wheeler winning his second Stags competition of the month with 34 Stableford points. Second place went to Stags Vice Captain, Martin Rennolds, with 32 points on a count-back from third placed Roy Sturmey.  Thirty players ventured out to Leicestershire for this event and, judging by the favourable comments, many are keen to make a return visit