Captains Results Reports - AGS 2023
Tidworth Golf Club - AGM and Texas Scramble - 5th December 2023
Hi Everybody
Apologies for any delay but Christmas preps got in the way
I have to say that Tidworth was as expected, catering for breakfast superb, a course in great condition considering the weather it had endured and of course like minded golfers to share it
On your behalf I have to say again a big thank you to Nick for the way he has captained the society these last two years and hope he enjoys the rest and being able to complete his off course plans
Congratulations to Robbie on winning golfer of the year, there wasn’t any real doubt was there, playing of four next year might give others a chance.
The scramble was close run and we could not separate two winning teams so well done.
Before closing I have to thank the committee for the way they run the society, the work effort involved and their choice of events and courses
Finally I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas, a happy and healthy New Year and look forward to seeing you all once we start again
Best wishes
Ray
Marlborough Golf Club - The Pairs Competition - 16th November 2023
Hi Everyone,
Yesterday we played for the annual pairs competition at Marlborough. The weather gods were
very kind to us and so we managed to dodge the worst of the rain that was forecast and stay relatively dry.
Despite a wet underfoot course the greens were in excellent condition and we had a very
enjoyable round. The catering at Marlborough was also excellent.
Our trophy this year has been kindly designed and created by Martin Hollis to whom we are
are most grateful.
Now to the results
The wooden spoon was gallantly won by Ian Carruthers and Joe Kearns.
The aggregate par 3 prize was won by Ian Carruthers with 14 points
Nearest the pin on the 8th was Adam Budd
In second place overall were Robbie Robison and Andy Evans with 67 points
The overall winners with 68 points were Nick Hobson-Hill and Mark Hyson well
done.
Our next event will be our AGM breakfast and Texas scramble played at Tidworth on December
the 5th. Tony Ford will send the details in due course so I hope as many of you as possible will be able to come and enjoy our fun finale of the year.
In the meantime, keep well
Best regards
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS 2023
Wellow Golf Club - The Autumn Cup - 13th October 2023
Hi Everyone,
Last Friday we played for the Autumn Cup at Wellow Golf Club.
The weather was relatively kind to us and we managed to negotiate a hole in the weather and
stay pretty dry through most of our rounds.
The course was in pretty good condition, bearing in mind the amount of rain that had fallen
and the catering was of excellent quality.
The results were as follows:-
Guest prize Andy Evans with 35 pts
Nearest the pin 8th Carl Ross
Nearest the pin in 2 Sean Canham
Aggregate par 3 prize shared by Nic Artiss and Andy Evans with 12 pts each
The wooden spoon Robin Coupland with 18pts (balls and spoon donated by Martin
Hollis)
Main event prizes:-
3rd Sean Canham with 34 pts
2nd Nic Artiss with 38 pts
1st with 39 pts Robi Robison
Our next event is the pairs competition at Marlborough Golf Club on November 16th so please
get your teams together. Tony will be sending out the details in due course and I hope we get a good turnout. Its always a fun event on a challenging course.
In the meantime keep well and I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in
November.
Regards
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS 2023
North Wilts Golf Club - The Michaelmas Trophy - 6th September 2023
Hi everyone,
Yesterday we played for the Michaelmas Trophy in warm sunshine!
The results were as follows
Guest prize 1st Rusell Webber 31 pts
2nd Adam Budd 30 pts on countback
Par 3 Prize Nic Artiss and Peter Portsmouth with 10pts
Wooden Spoon Martin Hollis
Nearest pin in 2 Adam Budd
Nearest pin 13th Russell Webber
Nearest pin 6th Adam Budd
3rd overall Sean Canham 28 pts
2nd overall Robbie Robison with 36 pts
1st and with a hole in one along the way Nic Artiss with an astonishing 41 pts!!
I look forward to seeing you all at Wellow on Friday 13th October
Best regards
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS
Romsey Golf Club - The Mid Summer Salver - 10th August 2023
Hi everybody,
A belated report from me for the Mid Summer Silver Salver played for on August 10th at
Romsey.
The weather was glorious and with the course in excellent lush condition, we had a very
enjoyable day.
The results were as follows:-
Guest prize Alan Rogers with 27pts
Par 3 prize Carl Ross with 10pts
Nearest the pin on the 10th Andrew Evans
Wooden Spoon Nick Cobb
3rd overall Tony Ford with 33 points
2nd overall Shaun Rogers with 35 pts
1st Prize and winner Carl Ross with 37 pts well done.
Our next event will be at North Wilts on September 6th and I look forward to seeing as many
of you as possible there.
A quick reminder that you have 3 days left to bid for Peter and Bridget's wonderful
apartment to support my charity this year , so until our next event...
Yours,
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS 2023
South Winchester Golf Club - The Claret Jug - 11th July 2023
Hello everyone,
Yesterday we competed for the Claret Jug at a blustery South Winchester Golf Club.
It's fair to say that the weather and the course provided an excellent challenge.
We enjoyed excellent catering and hope that we can include this venue in future years.
I thank all the members who brought guests to swell our numbers and a warm welcome to Mark Hinton who has joined the society.
The results were as follows:-
Guest prize with 36 points Andy Evans
Par 3 aggregate prize Mark Hyson with 11 points
Nearest the pin in 3 on 18th Glenn Coldicott
Nearest the pin in 2 on the 10th Mark Hyson
Nearest the pin on the 17th Mark Hyson
Nearest the pin on the 6th Robin Coupland
Wooden Spoon (prize donated by Martin Hollis) Shaun Rogers
3rd prize Nick Hobson-Hill 34 points
2nd prize on countback Alex Moody with 39 points
1st prize and winner of the Claret Jug Sean Canham also with 39 points. Very well done.
We raised an additional £115.00 for my charity the Andover Crisis Centre and we will be shortly auctioning a week's stay at Bridget and Peter's wonderful
apartments in Thurlestone Devon. Details to follow, and a very big thank you to you both for such a generous gift to the charity.
In the meantime we look forward to our next event which is at Romsey Golf Club on August 10th.
Hope to see you there!
Yours
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS 2023
Cumberwell Park - The Presidents Cup - 22nd June 2023
Hi everyone,
What a great day we had yesterday in glorious weather!
We played for the President's Cup proceeded by a hard fought par 3 competition. There were 4 guests
during the day.
In the morning our par 3 competition was won by Alex Moody with an impressive 24 points!
The nearest the pin on the notorious 8th was won by Sean Canham
We also had a wooden spoon for Nick Hobson-Hill!
In the afternoon we played the blue and yellow courses that were presented in excellent
condition.
The President's Cup went to Robbie Robison with 35 points
Second was Carl Ross with 33 points
Third was Keith Williamson with 32 points
Nearest the pins were as follows:
26th hole Guy Lowton
22nd hole Shaun Rogers
16th hole Martin Hollis
10th hole Gid Wells
Par 3 prize went to Mark Hyson 12 points
The guest prize was won by Gid Wells with 37 points
Wooden spoon was won by Joe
Kearns.
The club looked after us very well and with great catering I hope we can enjoy their hospitality again
in the future.
Our next meeting is at South Winchester on July 11th so I look forward to welcoming as many members
and guests that can come for great
company, fun golf, and
lets hope the weather is kind.
Until then I wish Peter
Quilliam a continued and sustained recovery so that we can see both him and Bridget at future events!!
Yours
Nic
Artiss
Captain AGS
2023
Sherfield Oaks Golf Club - 10th May 2023
Hello everyone,
Yesterday we played for the Captain's Cup at Sherfield Oaks.
Despite the weather forecast, we managed to avoid the showers and although the course was very boggy,
managed a dry round of golf.
It's fair to say that scores were hampered by the terrain however the greens were excellent and
challenging.
We also enjoyed a hearty meal .
The results were as follows:-
Guest Prize Alec Jones with 23 points on countback
Par 3 Prize Allan Higgins with 11 pts
Nearest the pin on the 8th Nick Cobb
Wooden Spoon Nic Artiss 21 pts
3rd Prize with 28 points Nick Hobson-Hill
2nd Prize with 28 points Jerry Lee
1st Prize with an excellent 33 points Sean Canham
Our next event is on June 22nd and is our 27 hole event at Cumberwell park.
I urge as many members as possible to come to this great day out. The par 3 course is especially
varied and challenging and makes for a worthy warm up to the course in the afternoon. Tony Ford will be contacting you all in due course with costs etc and in the meantime, keep well and enjoy
Spring!
Regards
Nic Artiss
AGS Captain 2023
Test Valley Golf Club - 11th April 2023
Hello everyone,
Thank you for those who attended the David Randall Memorial Trophy Competition on Tuesday.
Despite appalling weather we managed to produce some excellent golf for the most part and were
looked after very well by all at the Club.
The results were as follows:-
The winner with 39 pts Robbie Robison (and retaining the trophy!)
Second was Mark Hyson with
35 pts
Third was Shaun Rogers with 34 pts
Wooden Spoon 22 pts Nic Artiss
Nearest the pin 9th Robbie Robison
Nearest the pin in 2 on the 15th Nic Artiss
Par 3 prize Alistair Baker and Shaun Rogers tied.
Guest prize Bob Randall
and 2nd to Bob was Alan Biles
We look forward to our next event at Sherfield Oaks on May 10th. I hope as many of you as possible can
attend and bring welcome guests.
Regards
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS 2023
Salisbury & South Wilts - 15th March 2023
Dear All,
Welcome to our new season of friendly golf!
We had a great turnout at Salisbury yesterday where the course was in great condition
with some very tricky greens , but despite this we enjoyed some excellent scores. The catering was excellent and I hope that our 5 guests really enjoyed themselves.
We're still pinning down some dates for the back end of the year and Tony will be
sending out the final list in due course.
So to the results :-
1st place with 37 pts Jerry Lee who wins the Alan Potter Cup
2nd place Robi Robison with 36 pts
3rd place Shaun Rogers with new knee!! and 33 pts
Wooden Spoon 18 pts Richard Brown ( thanks to Martin Hollis for the wine and spoon and
balls)
Nearest pin 8th Ray Wakeman
Nearest pin in 2 on 14th Peter Reeves
Par 3 prize Jerry Lee with 11 pts
Guest prize Peter Portsmouth with 33 pts
There were also 4 chip ins , so keep it going .
A great day all round where we continue to raise funds for the Finding Freedom from
Abuse charity in Andover.
Yesterday raised £59.40, and on that note I attach a photograph of
last year's donation of £755.00 mad recently at the Andover office of Finding
Freedom.
Thanks again for supporting this worthwhile cause and I look forward to seeing as many
of you as possible at next month's event at Test Valley!
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS 2023
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