Congratulations to Matt Brookbanks, who won the Club Championship with two 5 over par rounds of 73. Matt's 36 hole total of 146 gave him a comfortable nine shot victory over nearest challengers Peter Mason and Nick Sharp (both 155). Matt's first round score was particularly impressive as he had a sextuple bogey 9 on the 5th hole. He followed this with three straight birdies to quickly get him back on track!
The Silver Jubilee, awarded to the player with the best 36 hole net score, was won by Greg van Vuuren. Greg's net 36 hole total of 133 including a superb net 59 in the second round - an impressive score any week but particularly so on Club Championship day. Tommy Tighe came second, also scoring a net 133 but losing out on countback. Jeff Sands finished third.
There was some consolation for Tommy Tighe, as he emerged triumphant in the Gordon Coombs Trophy, awarded to the 10+ handicapper with the best 36 hole gross score. Tommy's 36 hole total of 161 earned him a two shot victory over Gordon Hay (163), with Fazil Rafice in third place (165). It's Tommy's fourth victory in the Gordon Coombs, and his first since 2004.
Well done to all of our winners, and to all 40 entrants who played 36 holes and helped to make it a great day. A special mention for Don David, our oldest entrant, who once again played both rounds and returned a score.
World Cup Fantasy Football
It's been pointed out that we neglected to include the League PIN for the World Cup fantasy football mini-league. The details you need are:
PIN: 8151382
Passcode 1865
To enter, just click the link below, select your team, select Leagues / Private / Join Private League and enter the PIN and passcode.
https://fantasyfootball.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/home
Please also remember to enter the World Cup predictor, and encourage your friends and family to enter too. The more who enter, the more we raise for the club and have in the prize fund. You can either submit your entries via the following link - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LSGC_WorldCup
- or complete one of the forms at the club and hand it in at the pro shop. Your £10 entry money should also be paid in the pro shop.
Club Championship 2018
The 2018 Club Championship will be played on Saturday 26 May. For anyone who has not previously played in the event, this is one of the best days of the year at the club. It's played as a 36 hole medal event, with players going out in handicap order. The title of Club Champion is awarded to the player with the best aggregate gross score, and there are also trophies for the best aggregate net score (the Silver Jubilee) and the best gross score by a 10+ handicapper (the Gordon Coombs Trophy), as well as a host of other prizes. Food and drink will also be plentiful on the day.
The Club Championship is open to all members. If you'd like to play just sign up on the sheets that will be up at the club soon. If you can't make it to the club to sign up you can email us and we will add your name.