Well, after a flurry of activity, things seem to have settled down a little. There is still a couple of weeks (until 3rd October) to make your comments direct to the Council, which you can do most easily through the Council website. The purpose of this post is not really to provide any further information, but to give you a spot to comment, if you would like to. Please feel free to add your views below.
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Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Saturday morning comp slots
Anyone who plays Saturday comps will be aware that the half-hour slots have reverted back to the previous system of hour (OK, 50 minute) slots. In committee, it was a fairly uncontroversial move - some people said that the half hour slots limited the number of people they got to play with, and one of the great strengths of our system is that over the course of the season you have the chance to play with a lot of different people. One person said they had been drawn with the same partner three weeks in a row. That wide group makes it easier for new members to integrate into the club, they never feel as though they are intruding into a well-established group.
Since we went back, many people have said that they preferred the half hour slots. It takes away some issues both for them and the pro and the comps chairman . For the member, it means that you don't have to know exactly what time you are off, because there is only a half hour variation and you can just turn up twenty minutes before the start of the slot, the pro is not inundated with phone calls to check on times (though the web site should have the details), and the comps chairman who is making the draw doesn't have to worry about people wanting an 'early' or 'late' slot, the draw can be completely random.
So, what do you think? Post a response below, or email Martin Millichip competitions@mapperleygolfclub.org with your opinion.
Monday, 11 April 2011
Great Start for Mapperley Juniors
Yesterday was the first match of the 2011 season, and we had a beautiful day to host Ruddington Grange in Division 1 of the Junior Interclub League.
Under new Captain Sam Buck, we recorded a 3 1/2, 2 1/2 victory. Daniel Dunsby won his match very comfortably 8&7, Paul Dickson made his 4&3. Steve Allsop held his nerve to drain a tricky six-footer on the last to claim his game 1 up and the match for the team. Special mention to Jack Redwood, who only joined the club last week, but brought an active handicap with him. Drafted in at the last minute and probably knowing the course no better than his opponent, to whom he was giving two shots, Jack kept it going right to the last green.
We are again a very small squad this year, we'll need everyone's commitment all the time if we're going to stay in the top division. A great start though! Next match is Trent Lock, again at home, probably Sunday 15th May.
Food - Mapperley chocolate fudge cake, for the win!
Under new Captain Sam Buck, we recorded a 3 1/2, 2 1/2 victory. Daniel Dunsby won his match very comfortably 8&7, Paul Dickson made his 4&3. Steve Allsop held his nerve to drain a tricky six-footer on the last to claim his game 1 up and the match for the team. Special mention to Jack Redwood, who only joined the club last week, but brought an active handicap with him. Drafted in at the last minute and probably knowing the course no better than his opponent, to whom he was giving two shots, Jack kept it going right to the last green.
We are again a very small squad this year, we'll need everyone's commitment all the time if we're going to stay in the top division. A great start though! Next match is Trent Lock, again at home, probably Sunday 15th May.
Food - Mapperley chocolate fudge cake, for the win!
Monday, 21 March 2011
Medals
A snippet, and don't let anyone tell you that we don't try and educate you at Mapperley Golf Club. Do you know why a Medal competition is called that?
In the late 18th Century, a competition was inaugurated at Blackheath Golf Club in London, said to be the oldest golf club in the world. The lunch club, known as the Knuckle Club presented the 'Knuckle Club Medal', which is a strokeplay competition which is still played for every year in the Spring. First competed for in 1769, it is the oldest golf trophy in the world, and more importantly, has given us the word 'medal' for a stroke play competition. There's a picture of the medal on the Blackheath website.
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In the late 18th Century, a competition was inaugurated at Blackheath Golf Club in London, said to be the oldest golf club in the world. The lunch club, known as the Knuckle Club presented the 'Knuckle Club Medal', which is a strokeplay competition which is still played for every year in the Spring. First competed for in 1769, it is the oldest golf trophy in the world, and more importantly, has given us the word 'medal' for a stroke play competition. There's a picture of the medal on the Blackheath website.
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Thursday, 16 December 2010
More pics from the tenth
Again grateful to Gordon for the pics. Work progressing! Click on each pic to see a larger version.
Captain's Report, December 2010
‘In the bleak mid winter frosty winds made moan
Earth stood hard as iron water like a stone
Snow had fallen snow on snow’
And so the Captain’s diary gets emptier and hence my report gets shorter.
The annual Children in Need Charity Day was held on the 12th of November and was, as usual, well attended and great fun to be involved in. The club’s thanks go to Mick, Jack and Ron for continuing to organise this event as it reflects well on Mapperley Golf Club as well as raising considerable funds for Children in Need.
The following day I enjoyed attending the club’s annual Dinner and Dance. This was a well attended and well organised event and my thanks go to the Lady Captain for her major contribution to organising the evening. I would like to thank the members and guests who attended and hope that they enjoyed the evening as much as Lynn and I did.
Sadly this year, due to the bad weather, we had to cancel the annual Cheese and Wine evening. This is when traditionally the proceeds of the Captain’s Charity are handed over to the recipient charity. The event also affords the Captain the opportunity to thank the many helpers that work during the year towards the charity. Having been denied that occasion I shall take this opportunity the record my thanks to the following people.
Throughout the year I have been grateful to Lynn and her team of ladies who produce cakes, sell raffle tickets and staff the half way house. Not an easy job but thanks to them one and all.
The main charity event of the year is obviously Charity Day, which involves contributions from many of the members. I cannot name them all but my thanks go to all who played in the competition, those who sponsored the holes, the many who donated prizes, the ladies who baked and sold cakes, Martin for the publicity, Brian Robinson for his auctioneering and all the others who helped on and around that weekend.
Special mention needs to be made of Trevor Smith and Brian Bancroft.
Trevor is a wizard at producing donations and prizes for the auction. Without him the auction would not work, thank you Trev.
Brian Bancroft masterminds the whole event as well as running the betting board and selling raffle tickets on the day. Without his wealth of experience it would be so much more difficult to organise the day at all so thank you Brian for a great job well done.
As the proceeds of the charity could not be handed over on the 2nd I have sent a cheque for four thousand pounds to this years Captain’s Charity.
My and the cubs thanks go to Linda and Graham Bird who organise the club decorations for the festive season. Thank you.
Yesterday saw the annual Children’s Christmas Party, a wonderful affair that reflects very well on the club as well as bringing so much pleasure to so many children (and adults).
My thanks go to Nick and I think on this occasion especially to Danielle for a super afternoon enjoyed by all who attended.
I am sure Alistair is going to mention it but the clubs thanks go to Geoff Mantle for the great job he has done in decorating the junior locker room. It is now a room to be proud of.
In closing I would like to wish all the members of the committee and the whole membership of Mapperley Golf Club a happy Christmas and a successful and safe 2011.
Ken Shaw
Capt MGC
Earth stood hard as iron water like a stone
Snow had fallen snow on snow’
And so the Captain’s diary gets emptier and hence my report gets shorter.
The annual Children in Need Charity Day was held on the 12th of November and was, as usual, well attended and great fun to be involved in. The club’s thanks go to Mick, Jack and Ron for continuing to organise this event as it reflects well on Mapperley Golf Club as well as raising considerable funds for Children in Need.
The following day I enjoyed attending the club’s annual Dinner and Dance. This was a well attended and well organised event and my thanks go to the Lady Captain for her major contribution to organising the evening. I would like to thank the members and guests who attended and hope that they enjoyed the evening as much as Lynn and I did.
Sadly this year, due to the bad weather, we had to cancel the annual Cheese and Wine evening. This is when traditionally the proceeds of the Captain’s Charity are handed over to the recipient charity. The event also affords the Captain the opportunity to thank the many helpers that work during the year towards the charity. Having been denied that occasion I shall take this opportunity the record my thanks to the following people.
Throughout the year I have been grateful to Lynn and her team of ladies who produce cakes, sell raffle tickets and staff the half way house. Not an easy job but thanks to them one and all.
The main charity event of the year is obviously Charity Day, which involves contributions from many of the members. I cannot name them all but my thanks go to all who played in the competition, those who sponsored the holes, the many who donated prizes, the ladies who baked and sold cakes, Martin for the publicity, Brian Robinson for his auctioneering and all the others who helped on and around that weekend.
Special mention needs to be made of Trevor Smith and Brian Bancroft.
Trevor is a wizard at producing donations and prizes for the auction. Without him the auction would not work, thank you Trev.
Brian Bancroft masterminds the whole event as well as running the betting board and selling raffle tickets on the day. Without his wealth of experience it would be so much more difficult to organise the day at all so thank you Brian for a great job well done.
As the proceeds of the charity could not be handed over on the 2nd I have sent a cheque for four thousand pounds to this years Captain’s Charity.
My and the cubs thanks go to Linda and Graham Bird who organise the club decorations for the festive season. Thank you.
Yesterday saw the annual Children’s Christmas Party, a wonderful affair that reflects very well on the club as well as bringing so much pleasure to so many children (and adults).
My thanks go to Nick and I think on this occasion especially to Danielle for a super afternoon enjoyed by all who attended.
I am sure Alistair is going to mention it but the clubs thanks go to Geoff Mantle for the great job he has done in decorating the junior locker room. It is now a room to be proud of.
In closing I would like to wish all the members of the committee and the whole membership of Mapperley Golf Club a happy Christmas and a successful and safe 2011.
Ken Shaw
Capt MGC
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Developments on the Tenth
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