Tidworth Garrison Golf Club - 8th December 2022
The AGM Texas Scramble
Hello everyone,
This is my last report of the year!
Thanks to both Tony Ford and Sean Canham for all their hard work this year in managing our
calender of events without hitches!
I hope that all that played this year enjoyed our choice of courses and please encourage
any friends you have to join us next year.
Last Thursday after the AGM we played our Texas scramble
The results were as follows:-
The wooden spoon was won by Richard Brown Barrie Ward and Joe
Kearns,
Nearest the pin in 2 was Barrie Ward.
The winning team was Sean Canham, myself, Jerry Lee and Robbie
Robison.
We enjoyed a lovely breakfast at Tidworth as always and the course itself was equally
fun.
I thank you for your donations of £755 for the Andover Crisis Centre and trust that you
all have a peaceful Christmas and Happy New Year.
To Bridget and Peter in Australia I send our best wishes for good health and look
forward to seeing you both on your return next year.
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS
Marlborough Golf Club - 14th November 2022
The
Pairs Competition
Hello Everybody,
We had a very enjoyable day yesterday playing for the pairs
competition.
Marlborough Golf Club was in great condition and until the last few holes the weather was
kind.
I think everyone agreed that the catering was outstanding, so despite some of individual
efforts during the day we all enjoyed a great meal at the end of it.!!
So to the results:-
Nearest the pin on 2nd Calvin Crisp
Nearest the pin on 14th Barrie Ward
Best aggregate on the par 3's with 11 points was Robin Coupland
In 2nd place for the main competition were Shaun Rogers and Mick
Mumford
In 1st place with 42 points were Peter Portsmouth and Martin Hollis well
done!!
Wooden Spoons kindly and generously donated by Martin Hollis won by Calvin Crisp and
Richard Brown.
So now our thoughts turn to the AGM at Tidworth on December the
8th.
This is your opportunity to elect new members of the committee or keep the old
ones.
Also to voice your opinions on the courses played this year and any suggestions for how we
can have even more fun next year.
We will have a Texas Scramble on the day and hope that the weather is
kind.
Tony Ford will be in touch with all the details in due course.
Until then keep well and see you on the
8th
Regards
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS
Donnigton Valley Golf Club - 19th October 2022
Hello everyone,
Last week saw us compete for the Autumn Cup at Donnington Valley in Newbury. A course that
has been extended over the years and proved to be a substantial test of golf. Not only were the elements, primarily the wind , a difficulty but also a number of holes with exceptionally tight
driving!!
Inevitably scores were muted, but for a couple of players who managed to tame the
lightning quick greens.
The catering was good and we felt well looked after by Catherine and her
team.
So to the results:-
The guest prize was won by Russell Webber with 35
points
Par 3 aggregate prize Jerry Lee
Nearest pin in 2 on 18th Russell Webber
Nearest pin 15th Sean Canham
Nearest pin on 11th Carl Ross
Nearest pin on 9th Wayne Barrett
Wooden spoon ( kindly donated by Martin Hollis) won by Martin
Hollis!!
3rd overall Shaun Rogers on countback with 30
points
2nd overall Calvin Crisp with 33 points
1st overall and winner of the Autumn Cup with 35 points Sean Canham well
done!!
I hope that everyone who played, including our guests had a good day, and now we look
forward to our pairs competition which is at Marlborough on the 14th November. Its always a great day out so please try to let Tony know your teams as soon as you can, and please remember to invite
any guests who have played this year. All are welcome.
So until then,
Keep well and see you at Marlborough
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS 2022
Romsey Golf Club - 20th September 2022
Hello Everyone,
The weather was kind and the course challenging as we contested the
Michaelmas Trophy at Romsey Golf Club yesterday.
With over 20 players and guests the turnout was excellent, so thank
you to all those who attended.
The results were as follows:-
Guest Prize Simon Vize with 28pts
Nearest the pin on 3rd Calvin Crisp
Nearest the pin on 5th Nick Hobson-Hill
Nearest the pin on 10th Joe Kearns
Best overall par 3 score Calvin Crisp with 11
points
Wooden Spoon Barrie Ward
3rd place overall Brian Mellor (on countback) 34
pts
2nd place overall Jerry lee with 35 pts
1st place also with 35pts (on countback )
Mick Mumford.
Well done Mick!
The food was excellent and I trust everyone enjoyed their
day.
Our guest Alan who was unfortunately incapacitated after the meal
spent the night in A and E before being treated successfully and discharged all ok.
Many thanks to Richard Brown for taking him. Please pass on our
best wishes.
We have also passed on our thanks to Romsey Golf Club for their
prompt attention in the situation .
I do hope that you will be able to join us for fun, friendship and
golf of course at our next event at Donnington Valley on October 19th.
Until then, keep well.
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS
North Wilts Golf Club 18th
August 2022
Hello everyone,
What a great day we had on Wednesday where we competed for the Mid Summer
Salver,
Despite the drought, the North Wilts course was in excellent condition with true greens
that held ( if you could find them !).
An excellent turn out and a challenging course added to the competition. We were
delighted to also welcome the Whitlocks as guests.
The results were as follows:-
Guest prize Jo Whitlock with 33 points
Par 3 prizes Robin Coupland and Tony Ford both with 11
points
Nearest the pin on 13 was Brian Mellor
Nearest the pin on 6 was Tony Budd
Wooden Spoon (sponsored by Martin Hollis) Ken Sangster
3rd prize Nick Hobson-Hill 34 points on countback (bad luck Robin
Coupland)
2nd prize Tony Ford with 35 points
1st Prize Tony Budd with 37 points who played a consistent excellent round of golf
sinking some monster puts along the way. Well done Tony!
I look forward to seeing you all at Romsey at our event next month on September the
20th. If you've not played there before I'm sure you will enjoy it.
All the best
Nic Artiss
Captain
CUMBERWELL PARK 20th July 2022
Hello Everyone,
For those of you who were unable to make yesterday's event, you missed a treat, playing
for the Claret Jug.
The organisation at the club was excellent , they run a very slick multi faceted set of
9 hole courses and a challenging 9 hole par 3 course as well.
In the morning there were 6 players who took on the 9 hole par three course. Sean Canham
won both the nearest the pin on the treacherous 8th, and the event with
19 points. Tony Ford second, and the rest lagging behind.
In the afternoon we had Ken Sangster as a guest and 12 players therefore contested the
yellow and blue loops.
The course was dry however the greens were true and well watered so made for an
enjoyable afternoon. The weather was also kind , and although mightily sultry we didn't get wet .
The results were as follows :-
Nearest the pin on 13th Nic Artiss
Nearest the pin on 16th Nic Artiss
Nearest the pin on 24th Martin Hollis
Nearest the pin on 26th Ken Sangster
Best aggregate score par 3s Nic Artiss with 10 points
Guest prize
Ken Sangster with 22 points
Wooden spoon Tony Ford with 24 points
3rd place overall Sean Canham with 35
p[oints
2nd place overall Jerry Lee with 37 points ( cut
1)
1st place overall and winning the Claret Jug was me with a rather embarrassing 43 points
( cut 2)
So as you can see I had a great day.
The catering was excellent and I hope that should we decide to visit again that we can
encourage a larger turnout .
Our next event is at North Wilts on August 17th and I hope we get a good response to
this one as its a tremendous test of golf. Tony will be writing to you imminently to invite you to join us.
I look forward to seeing you all there and in the meantime enjoy the
summer.
Nic Artiss
Captain AGS
Hartley Wintney AGS meeting 31st May 2022
Hello everyone,
Yesterday we enjoyed a very successful day at Hartley Wintney Golf Club. The
course was in excellent condition and proved to be a real challenge for all but 2 players.
We were there for the David Randall Memorial Trophy and were grateful for the attendance
of Bob, William, Edward, and Michael.
The results were as follows
Guest prize to Bob Randall with 38 points
Par 3 prize to Graham Francis with 10 points on countback.
Nearest the pin in 2 on the 2nd ( infact the only contender!!) Mick
Mumford
Nearest the pin on the 9th Robbie Robison
Wooden Spoon Peter Quilliam.
3rd overall Carl Ross on countback with 32 points
2nd overall Brian Mellor with 34 points
Our 1st place winner by quite a margin Robbie Robison with 38 points . Well done
Robbie and for that you will be cut 2 for the next event!
The catering and staff members we interacted with were all delightful and we enjoyed an
excellent meal.
A small reminder for all those who have yet to pay for any of events to sort this out
with Sean please.
Our next event will be the Captain's Cup on June 22nd at Newbury And Crookham Golf
Club which sadly I will miss due to pre-booked holiday plans, so in my absence Martin Hollis will be acting Captain.
I do hope you will be able to support this event as the course is
excellent.
So until next time enjoy the Jubillee celebrations!!
Nic Artiss
Captain
Salisbury & South Wilts AGS meeting 21st April 2022
Hello Everyone,
A belated report for our event at Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club.
Thanks to Tony Ford for organising and Sean for computing the results!
What a magnificent day we enjoyed. The weather was perfect and the course in immaculate
condition. The catering was excellent and the standard of golf elevated to match.
Speaking of which the results were as follows:
The guest prize went to Peter Portsmouth with an excellent 37 points
The par 3 prize Calvin Crisp with 11 points
Nearest the pin in 2 on the 14th Jerry Lee
Nearest the pin on the 8th Robin Coupland
The wooden spoon generously donated by Martin Hollis went to Ray Wakemen
For the main competition in 3rd on countback with 37 points Mick
Mumford
In 2nd with 39 points Sean Canham,
And to the strains of Tijuana Brass playing in the background ( only joking) Jerry Lee
came first by trouncing us all with a magnificent 42 points!!
Very well deserved Jerry , the proud recipient of the President's Cup awarded By Peter
Quilliam.
Thank you all for your generous donations to my charity - The Andover Crisis Centre, and
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at our next event which is the David Randall Memorial Trophy to be held at Hartley Wintney Golf Course on May 31st. We're delighted that
David's family will be joining us on the day and for those of you who have not played there before, I can assure you, you are in for a treat. See you there!
Nic Artiss
Captain
Tidworth AGS meeting 8th March 2022
Hello everyone,
We had a great time at Tidworth and thanks to all who attended.
The course was in excellent condition and the catering was equally
satisfying.
Thanks to all our guests that attended and I hope we will see you again at our next
meeting as members!
For the record the results were as follows:-
1st Place Mick Mumford 37 points on countback 18 on the back 9
2nd Place Ray Wakeman 37 points on countback 15 on the back
9
3rd place you 36 points on countback 20 on the back
9
4th place Carl Ross 36 points on countback 18 on the back
9
Wooden Spoon Mark Hyson
Nearest the pin on the 13th - Guy
Archer
Nearest the pin in 2 on the 7th - Robin
Coupland
Par three prize - Calvin Crisp - 10 points
Guest prize - Adam Dunney 34 points - on countback 17 on back
nine V Phil Antrobus 14 on back 9
I omitted to mention that we are retaining our season long
competition of 'chip ins' so if anybody managed to get the ball in the hole from off the green in one go then please let Sean know either by email or at our next meeting on 21st April at Salisbury
and South Wilts Golf Club where we will be playing for the President's Cup!
Keep well and I look forward to seeing you next
month.
Nic Artiss
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