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September medal draw now online Club Championship and Rabbit Trophy Last week saw our Juniors playing for their own annual premier events. The Junior Club Championship, played over 2 days, was fiercely competed for and with their current form, several of the lads that had a realistic chance of winning. However it was not surprising after coming second in the men's "Club Championship" that Callum Morrow continued his good form and retained his title from the previous year. Callum posted a 2 day total of 158 gross, beating the much improved Alex Maskell by nine shots. The Rabbits Trophy was a straight "face to face" match between Jake Lovric and the less experienced Liam Starkey. Played over one round as a "nett" event, Jake won through to take the title with a commendable nett 74 score. The presentation of trophies and prizes was made by Club Captain, John McAlpin and Ladies Captain, Pat Holt. Junior Captain, Callum Morrow recorded the thanks of all the Juniors for John and Pat giving up their time and also to Joe Moore and John Wilkins for their continued efforts in support of the Juniors. Children's Panto Charity Competition This annual event, played in support of Bar Manager's, Neil Reynolds Children's Panto Charity was played in great weather and with the course presented to the highest standard by Gary Jukes and his greenstaff team. The winner of the men's event was Tony White, above (42pts) followed closely by Andre Kulp (41pts) whose recent holiday obviously agreed with him. The ladies event was won by Andrea Mace, above (36pts) with Jayne Ward (33pts) a close second. A good number stayed behind for the "après golf" fund raising and "entertainment". The days activities raised in excess of £500 with Neil stating his sincere thanks to the members for their support and adding that he intended to donate some of the proceeds to the Captains charity and also the Junior Section. Well done Neil your efforts and generosity are much appreciated also! . "Members Invitation - Sunday 15 Aug" This years event attracted 42 pairs with members representing 15 different clubs taking part. Entries were up on last year but still a little disappointing considering the fantastic value and wonderful condition of the course. Our thanks go to Gary Jukes and his groundstaff team for his efforts in setting up the course to such excellent standard. It was particularly good to see so many "old friends" returning to take part and especially good to hear their positive comments on the course, catering and organisation of the event. With so many low handicappers taking part it was not surprising that in such benign conditions the scoring was good. Winning the event with an excellent betterball score of 45 stableford points, was club treasurer, Colin Kitching and his partner, Ian Tarver (Drayton Park GC). Ian's kind words in his acceptance speech were much appreciated and well received. Runners up were John Ritchie and Mark Pearson (Maxstoke GC), followed by Steve Cooling and Paul Crimes (Ullesthorpe GC). Thanks go to the Ladies that gave their time to act as starters and spotters so that the day past by smoothly but very special thanks to all those that took part. (Full results are available on the results page) "Senior Ladies Open - Thursday 17 Aug." Our Senior Ladies Open attracted 20 teams, playing the event as a 3 ball Alliance. The course was again set up in excellent condition and received extensive praise from those that participated. Early starters avoided a torrential downpour that might have threatened to suspend play if the course had not been able to absorb the deluge. Later starters battled through and it was surprising that the all the placings came from those worst affected. Winners were an Oakridge team of Linda Iles, Linda Day and Lyn Seward (78 pts), followed by a team headed by Joan Allen (74pts) and then by another Oakridge team of Margaret Bell, Andrea Mace and Sylvia Hamilton (71pts). Well done ladies on another great Oakridge day! "Mason & Karen top the pile" Rapidly improving and highly thought of junior member, Mason West took advantage of the excellent playing conditions and recorded a fabulous 47 stableford points to win the "Reginald Stanley Trophy" (sponsored by Paul Hambidge's, Carpet World). Mason is having an excellent season and has now seen his handicap fall by 8 shots since the end of last season. The rest of the field lead by Martin McFadden (41pts), Richard Chapman, Hughie Steele and Ian Bateman (all 40 pts) all trailed in the wake of Mason's fantastic performance. The Ladies prize went to the very popular, Karen Walsh (38 pts) who narrowly beat runner up, Linda Iles on count back. Karen attributes much of her success to her coach and mentor, Joe Lovric (or at least that is what Joe says!!!). Congratulations to the winners, a big thank you to all those who took part and a very special thanks to Paul Hambidge and his "Carpet World" for yet again sponsoring the competition this year. Ace Congratulations to Sumo errrr sorry Andy Pinfold on his fabulous Ace on the 14th while playing with the High Nooners on Saturday. A "Grand" Result. With the Union Flag flying,Oakridge members turned out in force last Saturday, to support the National Golf Challenge Competition in support of "Help for Heroes". A total of 124 members played in the event and, just like Oakridge members do, showed their overwhelming generosity for this cause. A lot of people contributed to the success of the day and sincere thanks go to them for all their efforts. A special mention of Pat and Ken Holt with Jayne Ward for organising and running the raffle, Sylvia Hamilton for doing the posters, Joe Moore and his Junior helpers for running the Putting Competition, John McAlpin for his overall support and Ken Clegg for doing all sorts of things that made the event run smoothly. Most importantly thanks go to everyone who showed their fantastic generosity by donating a raffle prize or buying a raffle ticket and of course playing in the event. Also the Seniors who donated their "Away Day" fines, courtesy of Syd, to the total. It was hoped that Golf Clubs throughout the UK would raise £1 million over the weekend and we set an Oakridge target of one thousand pounds as our contribution. Delighted to say that we "smashed" our target and a cheque for £1,315 will shortly be on the way to the organisers. For those interested, the breakdown of the total sum was as follows: Entry Fees £744, Putting Competition £87, Seniors Away Day Fines £27 and Raffle proceeds £457 altogether an absolutely wonderful effort. Secondary to the main purpose of the day the separate results of the top ten in the Men's and Ladies Competitions will be submitted this week and we will await to hear how we have performed against other clubs who have participated. The full results are posted on the web page and "howdidido" but special congratulations go to Martin McFadden and Sue Orchard who both returned fantastic individual scores for their rounds. by Ed Iles |