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Tuesday the 16th December was the day of the Seniors Christmas extravaganza at Kilworth. 29 members of Glen took part in what has become an excellent senior's event. 25 teams of 4 competed for the prizes in a Texas scramble in misty and at times very cold conditions. I am pleased to report once again our club did not let us down.
First and foremost congratulations to our President who being frustrated at the delay on his own tee took the initiative and played first. Using a 4 iron on the 153 (approx) par 3 11th, much to the disbelief of his team had a wonderful HOLE IN 1.
 
 
Fortunately we at Glen are well insured so the pain for the pleasure was not felt by himself.
Geoff Peck held the nearest the pin for some time but the winner in the last group to play the hole was Mike Smith.
Roy Nightingale held nearest the pin on the 2nd hole but was beaten (not surprising) being only the 12th player to play it (it wasn't a bad shot!)

Once again the team of Paul Southall, Roy Allen, Dave Ball and Brian Smith of Cosby were in the prizes finishing 3rd.
 


Mike Remington featured in the team in second place.
Congratulations to all the prize winners.
Malcolm Simpson - 16/12/08

The annual Christmas Seniors Competition was played on December 10th on a cold and frosty morning, with 19 pairs taking part.

 
Third place on local rule were David Rudkin and Roy Nightingale.
 
2nd on local rule were George Tippin and Terry Mobbs (42 points). 
 
The winners were Geoff Peck and Neil Gray on 44 points.
John Pardoe - 10/12/08

At the recent competition at Kilworth Springs, Glen Gorse member Bob Rowlatt was 2nd on local rule with 40 pts. Our  President, David Pretty, missed out on a prize for the second month with a score of 38 pts, missing out by 1 point.
John Pardoe - 20/11/08
 
Following the visit of 16 Seniors to Beadlow Manor, and their various misdemeanours, Malcolm Simpson acting as sergeant at arms was able to raise fines totalling £32.35 which he donated to the Stroke Association.
John Pardoe - 03/11/08
 
The latest Senior's Open at Kilworth Springs was held on Tuesday 28th. We were once again represented in the prizes by the winner with 41pts. Before we teed off I overheard him being asked if he was using his previous winnings to pay for the entry fee. "No" was the reply "I will be winning more and need some new equipment". Any Ideas? Congratulations to Mr ... wait for it ... Brian Fagin. I bet that doesn't come as a surprise!
Malcolm Simpson - 29/10/08

Captain’s Farewell

I can’t believe how quickly the year passed. I met and played with some lovely people both from Glen and visitors.

I hope they enjoyed my company also. The support I received from the section was without doubt magnificent and I hope you will carry this on with next year’s Captain, John Pardoe. He has supported me well throughout the year; many thanks to him.
The year also showed how much outside clubs think of Glen Gorse by virtue of the numbers attending our Open and Festival week. I think this is bolstered by the fact that we do not award golf prizes but vouchers.
The success also revolves around other people, namely Francis and his team whom I am sure you will all agree (and it has been said many times already) have done a wonderful job this year, particularly for the Senior’s Open in September. On the Tuesday, at 2.30 in the afternoon, we met and were undecided as to whether we would be able to play. Francis phoned the Met office for a forecast and as a result we decided to give it a go and how well the course was that day.

Dick, Richard and Elaine backed up by their lovely girls and not forgetting Sam. Complements have flowed here also. We were never let down and it was entertaining sometimes, meeting with Dick to discuss the menu etc.

Jenny and Carol for their help and advice when needed.

Finally, as I have said before, the section.

I am now looking forward, as is my wife, to a long awaited break.

Once again, many thanks and best wishes to one and all for the future

Signing off, once and for all, as the Captain.

Malcolm  
Malcolm Simpson - 26/10/08
 
The Seniors continue to perform well at Kilworth Springs. The latest result being a 5th place for Phil Adcock and a miss for Malcolm Simpson and (would you believe it) John E Johnson on countback. Hopefully there will be more next week.
Wednesday saw the annual AMAM shotgun start followed by the AGM.
The winners were David Johnson, David Sellicks, David Rudkin and Ray Burdett with 84pts.
Malcolm Simpson - 24/10/08
 
Saturday saw the inaugural end-of-season dinner for the Seniors and their partners. 36 attended; there were 2 notable absentees who will remain nameless!
 
 
The Senior Captain’s wife, Robbie, gave an account of her year answering the phone, living with the Captain etc, which seemed to go down very well.
 
 
The atmosphere in the Clubhouse was superb with lots of laughter and chat. I hope this event will go from strength to strength. Many thanks to all who made the effort to attend; it was good to see you all.
Malcolm Simpson - 21/10/08
 
The final of the Seniors Summer Knockout took place this morning between Dave Rudkin and Dave Pretty.
In blustery conditions, play commenced at 10.00am. Rudders took an early lead from the first hole but was all-square by the 4th. Some terrific golf was played by both members and the turn saw The Pres 2 up. Only 2 shots to par had been dropped at this stage. The high quality of play continued and pars saw the match all-square after 13. After a bit of bother on the 14th, with trees getting in the way of Rudders, the Pres took the lead, increased it to 2 on the 15th and finished up winning 2 and 1. Congratulations to both players for producing a high quality final. The Pres only came to be playing because I had an odd number on the signing up sheet and I put his name down to balance the draw. Perhaps after this he won’t be so reluctant again.
Malcolm Simpson - 20/10/08

Monday saw 16 Seniors visit Beadlow Manor for a three night, 4 round golf extravaganza.

We were the last people to occupy the splendid hotel before it is demolished. You will see from my room what opulence was provided!



We played 2 rounds of a 4BBB a Texas Scramble (American Rules, Keith was put in a team where everything was explained to him) and an AM AM.

Of the 16 playing only 1 did not figure in the prizes!! (hard luck Jimmy) Mee that is.

Monday 4BBBB
Winners
Mike Mackley and Alan Martin (I know he is only a social member but is a past Captain and went last year)

2nd place on local rule
Malcolm Simpson and Rod Ward
3rd place
Keith Dobney and Arthur Coates

Tuesday Texas scramble
Winners
Trevor Fogg Malcolm Simpson Roy Stretton Alan Martin (again)

Runners up
Norman Atkins Gareth Jones Rod Ward Mike Hinks

Wednesday 4BBBB
Winners
Colin Durant and Alan Martin (yet again)

2nd place
Alan Strachan and Malcolm Simpson
3rd place
Keith Hopewell and Arthur Coates

Nearest the Pin  Mike Hinks

Thursday AM AM
Winners
Gareth Jones Alan Strachan Arthur Coates Rod Ward
Runners up
Keith Hopewell Mike Mackley Norman Smith Alan Martin (boring)


At the conclusion everyone expressed their delight with the experience, the food and course were a delight and nobody really got fed up of Norman (Smith) that is.
 

The winter open at Kilworth Springs began on Tuesday and once again our members did us proud.
The winner was Brian Fagin with 40pts.
In 3rd place with 37pts was Peter (how do I do it) Robinson.
Congratulations to them both.
Malcolm Simpson - 11/10/08
 
 
 
 
Your Captain is pleased to announce the birth of his first grandchild. A BOY Ellis Robert weighing in at 9lbs 6oz.
Malcolm Simpson - 30/09/08
 
 
 
 
The Seniors Open took place on the 10th of September despite and inspite of the atrocious weather we have had recently. The green keepers did a magnificent job getting the course playable and to such a high quality.We had 36 clubs represented on the day which I am sure reflects the high standards we provide and value for money and without exception all visitors were full of praise for GGGC.

The winners with 46 points were our own Bob Blair And Keith Emerson

In second place with 44pts Peter Robinson and Ray Skidmore

3rd were Bob Sachs and David Senior from Rutland Water with 42pts

4th were Neil Gray and Peter Thomas with 41pts on local rule
5th were Keith Hopewell and Alan Strachan also with 41pts
6th were Roger Smith and Phil Adcock with 40pts on local rule
7th Roy Stretton and Trevor Fogg 40pts local rule
8th Bob Rowlett and Brian Fagin also with 40pts
Nearest the pin on the 9th Wally Rushton from Peterborough Milton
Nearest the pin on the 15th Jeff Ray Ullesthorpe
Malcolm Simpson - 10/09/08
 
Spondon Trophies - The quarter final of the plate competition was played last week at Glen against a team from Cavendish Golf Club from Buxton. It was a closely fought game. At the 15th tee we were up in 4, all square in 2 and down in 1. We, however, contrived to lose from this position 4 to 3.
I spoke to the secretary of the competition following our defeat and was informed that, since they had taken over the sponsorship some 5 years ago, they had donated on average £4000 per annum to junior golf. This seems a worthwhile competition to carry on as it only costs the club £55 to enter.

The signing up sheet for the end of season dinner for members and partners is now up on the board for the 16th October. Please try and make this a success by attending.

Please keep an eye out for the AM AM shotgun start on the 22nd October, to be followed by the AGM
Malcolm Simpson - 01/09/08
 
The Senior's Open on Festival Week was held on Monday 4th August. There was a full entry of 144 players. 45 different clubs were represented which proves how popular we are. The conditions provided a good test of golf and some respectable scores were recorded even though the competition was played off the white tees and 3/4 handicap. The winners were GGGC's own Joan & Neil Pearson (pictured below with the Captain): -
 
 
For all the winning scores click here.

Congratulation to the winners and many thanks to all who participated.

Malcolm Simpson - 08/08/08
 
The seniors Captain pops the champagne cork again. Playing in one of Willesley Parks prestigious seniors competition your Captain won the prize for best seniors Club Captain category and had he have been able to just putt to a poor standard could have been in the main prizes also. Many thanks go to his playing partner who stood in at the last minute Derek Ablett.
Malcolm Simpson - 14/07/08
 
The Senior's Captain pops the champagne cork again. Playing in one of Willesley Park's prestigious Senior's competitions, your Captain won the prize for best Senior's Club Captain category and had he been able to just putt to a poor standard, could have been in the main prizes also. Many thanks go to his playing partner who stood in at the last minute, Derek Ablett.
Malcolm Simpson - 11/07/08
 
The latest encounter in our quest to win the plate competition in the Spondon Trophies knock out took place today at Glen Gorse. We hosted Pastures B from Mickleover. We had previously been beaten by their A team in the first round proper. This time I have the pleasure to report a reversal of this as we won 4 1/2 to 2 1/2.
 
You may well hear in the clubhouse that we have a sacrificial lamb who we put out against their better players for the benefit of the team as whole namely John E Johnson well done to him for registering a third successive defeat.!!! Someone has to do it!! For those just tuning in this is the first time as a club we have entered this competition. Today's representatives were;
 
Phil Adcock won 6/5
Dave Pretty won 10/8
Roy Nightingale won 7/5
Malcolm Simpson won 4/3
George Tippin lost 3/2
John E Johnson LOST 3/2
Stan Knight halved
Malcolm Simpson - 20/06/08
 
Charles Broughton, through contacts, was asked to enter a team of 6 Seniors in the Rugby Golf Club Invitation Competition at the weekend. The format being an individual stableford and the full 6 as a team.
Congratulations to Bob Taylor on winning the individual with 40 pts and the team also finishing in first place.

The members representing Glen were: -

B.Taylor
C.Broughton
N.Pearson
G.Tippin
P.Billson
T.Mobbs
Malcolm Simpson - 09/06/08
 
You wont believe this!

Today saw the Seniors play Lutterworth Golf Club in a Senior's match for the first time. Imagine the Captain's amazement as he approached the final green to be greeted with a fly past of (wait for it)
                  A Lancaster bomber
                  A Spitfire
                  A Hurricane
                  A Tornado

How can Glen match that next year. I wish the incoming Captain all the best. Please do not let us and the Golf club down!!!!
Malcolm Simpson - 06/06/08
 
Commiserations to George Tippin and Terry Mobbs who were beaten on the last hole in the Leicestershire Senior’s Foursome knockout by Cosby.
Malcolm Simpson - 03/06/08           
 
GGGC entered the Spondon Trophy Knockout competition this year for the first time. The format is a team of 7, aged 50+, with teams entering from all over the Midlands and Northern counties. Unfortunately we were beaten in the first round by a team from Pastures Golf Club in Mickleover, Derbyshire. There is a plate
competition for all 1st round losers. We played this stage on Friday the 23rd and were successful by 5
½ to 1½. Congratulations to all who won and thanks to those who played who were not in the original 11 requested to play. I will keep the site informed of our progress as and when.

The Seniors Captain was honoured with a presentation of a bottle of Taittinger Champagne for his "sartorial elegance" on being the best dressed player in the CLIC Sargent charity golf day held at Lingdale on Wednesday 21st May!!! His wife thinks they were
suffering from Dementia!!
                                                  Malcolm Simpson - 26/05/08

A Seniors (over 55) BB competition was held at Kilworth Springs on Tuesday and once again our club was in the prizes. Congratulations to David Johnson who I heard played very well and Peter (I'm hitting the ball well) Robinson on achieving second place.
Malcolm Simpson - 25/04/08

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY 

An end of season dinner for members and their partners is to be held on Saturday 18th of October 2008.
Please make a note and attend to make it a success.
 

Congratulations to Terry Mobbs and George Tippin on beating Willesley Park in the Leicestershire Seniors Foursome knockout on Wednesday. They won 2 up.
Malcolm Simpson - 20/04/08
 
Sunday 30th March: Seniors Summer Knockout Draw...more
 
Wednesday 26th March Tuesday 25th saw the final winter seniors competition at Kilworth springs. In cold and blustery conditions it is my UNFORTUNATE pleasure to have to announce ( I really dont want to do this) that J E Johnson was in the prizes. ...............AAAGH!!!

Really and honestly!! congratulations to John on finishing the season with yet another place for our Seniors.
Malcolm Simpson - 26/03/08
 
Wednesday 26th March
Today was the first Captains away day to be held in March. I felt it more appropriate to hold the event at the beginning of the season so that we could all get together and meet someone we did not know and get the season off to a good start. 40 members took part at Wellingborough.
For a second time (known only to my wife) I made an optimistic statement that we would not have any rain and unlike at Oadby we did not. Now Rob wants to know what I would have been like had I have been the Seniors Captain years ago (not that I would have been old enough).
We were well received by the staff at Wellingborough and they even provided a starter for us. The event was an AM AM with 2 scores to count on each hole off full handicap (the more elderly of our section find it difficult to take on board multiple variations)!!.

The first tee time was scheduled for 10.00 after coffee and Bacon Baps and despite problems on the A14 everyone arrived on time.
All it seems had a good day in spite of or despite of the golf, and the banter was very good natured. I certainly had a very enjoyable round with Roy Stretton, Rod Ward and Peter Thomas (who we had to keep in check from time to time) without contributing much to the last 9 holes.

The winners with 87 pts were
Dave Rudkin
Alan Strachan
Derek Ablett
And who would believe it!!!
John E  Johnson (It broke my heart to have to mention his name)
Well done to them all.
 

In 2nd place
Mike Smith
Cyril Woodruff
David Martin
Mike Mackley
 
In 3rd place
John Nuttall
Stan Knight
Terry Jones
Norman Smith
 
Many thanks to you all for attending this day and making it so successful and long may the enjoyment continue.

Malcolm Simpson - 26/03/08
 
Thursday 20th March
Today was the 2nd  holding of the Seniors Spring Greensome. Despite much pessimism about the weather and my optimistic feeling (the first according to my wife) we played in good dry but cold conditions. An almost complete field arrived (the only absentee will remain nameless and shameless). I was offered a bundle by our racing correspondent against it being dry but declined, what a mistake!! He was also allowed to take part as part of our introduction process to the nearly seniors in order for him to acclimatise himself to the secrets and wherewithal of the seniors section. It finished as a close call to all but the winners!!!

David Johnson and David Lang missed out on the prizes
due to a disastrous last hole.

In 3rd  Roy (the ringer) Nightingale and Graham Moore


In 2nd Norman Atkins and Brian Pickford both on 71 LR


The winners with a truly magnificent 68!!! MALCOLM SIMPSON AND KEITH DOBNEY.

I must give credit to our racing correspondent who having played with me on Tuesday advised me my putter face was slightly open as I struggled to sink a put. Keith said he knew I had a weakness with 2 to 3 ft puts so mostly kept me out of this range and thought he would test me with the longest of the day on the last which was about 30ft. No problem straight in the middle! Many thanks to Keith. Thanks to our playing duo of George Tippin ( who once again wore the new seniors top) and Terry Mobbs who today proved they are human but I hope don't reproduce this form in the seniors foursomes county knockout.

My thanks also go to John the Vice Captain for the registration and production of the cards and also Alan Strachan for his verification of the cards and his continued support of the seniors section.
I personally am looking forward to next week at Wellingborough and hope it is as successful as today. Once again many thanks for your support.

Malcolm Simpson - 20/03/08
 
Tuesday 18th March : A first was achieved today, the senior better known affectionately as the Little S***,  Mr Ray Burdett, has finally had to put his hand in his pocket and pay out. This was a momentous occasion as it was to ME. As you can see, it did not go down too well.
 
 
Malcolm Simpson - 18/03/08

Monday 17th March Seniors Foursomes Report: 

The final of the Seniors Foursomes was played today at a bright if somewhat cold and damp GGGC course between  George Tippin and Terry Mobbs v Mike Mackley and Colin Durant.

Play commenced at around 9.30 with both  players getting their drives away well. Putting became the main difference between the two pairs and George and Terry won the first 2 holes. Mike and Colin got one back on the third but by the 6th were 4 down. Both pairs were playing a good standard of golf and continued throughout the match. Although Mike and Colin did win some holes they never won 2 on the trot. The only hole that was halved was the 13th. At that stage they were still 4 up and the tee on the 14th being so far advanced due to the work being carried out meant that it was a possible par 3 for George and Terry as Terry had the honour and they were also receiving a shot. Terry did manage to drive the ball virtually to the green and they won the hole to come out on top 5 and 4.Congratulations to them and they proceed to represent the club in the Leicestershire Seniors Club knockout. I will keep you all informed of their progress and I personally am expecting great things from them!

Commiserations to the losing finalists who gave a good account of themselves but, on the day, were beaten by the better pair.

 

PS: Thank you George for sporting the NEW GGGC Senior's shirt.                                                                           Malcolm Simpson - 17/03/08

Wednesday 12th March : Congratulations once again to 2 successful Seniors at Kilworth Springs in the penultimate winter competition for the season. In 1st place with a staggering 45pts is (who I like to affectionally call The Litte S*** because we get the following comments every week,  5 net 3  4 net 2  don't forget I get 2 shots here) the remarkable Ray Burdett. In 2nd place with 41pts someone who can only be described as a ringer  Roy Nightingale. The last competition of this current batch is on the
25th lets hope we can round the year off with another success.
Malcolm Simpson - 12/03/08
 
Sunday 9th March : I am pleased to unveil the smart new Glen Gorse Senior's clothing range. This comprises of a stylish shirt and cap, both sporting a "GGGC Seniors" logo. The shirt is available for £10.00 and the cap for £5.00. This represents excellent value for money. The items are reproduced below.
Malcolm Simpson - 09/03/08
 
 

 
 
Thursday 14th February 2008 : Once again we came away with prizes in the Senior’s Open at Kilworth. After a blistering first nine where he scored 25 points Mike Smith lost it somewhat on the back nine but still managed a creditable 5th place with 39pts. Keith Dobney on one of his rare appearances at Kilworth managed 40pts which earned him 2nd spot. Well done to both. The winner finished with 43pts.
Malcolm Simpson - 14/02/08
 
Wednesday 30th January 2008 : Congratulations to Stan Knight on finishing in 3rd place with 42pts at the latest Seniors competition at Kilworth Springs.
 
Also, the entry sheet for this years Summer Knockout has now been posted on the Seniors notice board.
Malcolm Simpson - 30/01/08
 
Tuesday 22nd January 2008 : The winners of our Foursomes competition will represent the club in the County knockout. We have been drawn away against Willesley Park. The match has to be played by 3rd May 2008. Further details will be given to the eventual winners.
Malcolm Simpson - 22/01/08
 
Wednesday 9th January 2008 : There is now a dedicated file in the clubhouse for all Senior Open and Invitation competitions.
Malcolm Simpson - 09/01/08
 
Thursday 3rd January 2008 : I will be putting the entry sheets and notice up about the Leicestershire Seniors Golf Society Championship. This is one of the competitions you are eligible to enter for having paid your £3.
In the past we have not had very good support from our members. As you will see from the notice there is a prize for the best 4 players from each club. Lingdale have dominated this category in the past by virtue of having some 50 members enter. It would be nice to see our name on the shield.
Please give this competition your serious consideration and lets try to win at least one prize. Many thanks in anticipation.
Malcolm Simpson - 03/01/08

Tuesday 18th December

What a day for GGGC Seniors. Today we played the Christmas AM-AM at Kilworth Springs and didn’t our members do the club proud.

It was a dry but bitterly cold day when we had a shotgun start at 10 am. I, your captain, played with Geoff Peck, Roy Nightingale and Keith Dobney starting on the 9th. What a start we got off to with 7 points. That was what we thought was the highlight and crowning glory for the day! How wrong can you be? We battled on but never gave a thought to being in the prizes despite Geoff playing some marvellous golf (so he said).

Anyway the results were as follows: -

As a member of the winning team Michael Remington with 80 pts

2nd were Neil Pearson, Charles Broughton, Terry Mobbs and George Tippin with 79pts

3rd Geoff Peck, Roy Nightingale, Keith Dobney and Malcolm Simpson with 78pts

5th Keith Hopewell, Ken Toynton, Paul Southall, Brian Smith (Cosby) with 77 pts on local rule 

Congratulations to one and all long may our success continue.

 

 

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