GOLF CLUB NEWS, EVENTS & DIARY

The latest news and events from Church Stretton Golf Club is displayed below.

22-01-2012 - Valentines Evening on Friday 10th February

Valentines Evening Menu

Friday 10th February

Starters

Rich Tomato & Pesto Soup (v)

Salmon & Prawns with Dill & Lime Aioli

Duck Liver & Gin Parfait

Main Course

Rioja Braised Lamb Shank with Chorizo & Garlic

Chicken & Mozzarella Parcel

Cheesy Baked Portobello Mushrooms (v)

Dessert

Strawberry & Passion Fruit Meringue Roulade

Chocolate Mousse with Orange Shortbread

Cheese with Pickled Pear Salad

Followed by Coffee & Chocolates

£18.00 per person

22-01-2012 - Chinese Evening

Chinese evening was a great success last night. 65 people attended. The food was excellent, well done to Jane and her team.

21-01-2012 - Captains Drive In - Waltz Result

Captains Drive In - Waltz Result

1st - Jean Black, John Fenton & Mark James = 47pts

2nd - James Rogers, Martin Nichols & Charles Mansell = 45pts

14-12-2011 - Captains Drive In on Saturday 21st January 2012

Good luck to the Captains and President when they drive into office on Saturday 21st January at 11.00am.

Club Captain - Nick Jones

Lady Capain - Suzie Trimmer

Seniors Captain - Gerry Barber

Junior Captain - Simon Riley

President - Paul Simmonds (2012 - 2014)

Best of luck to you all in 2012.

05-12-2011 - PERCY TARBUCK

It is with great sadness that the golf club has to announce the passing of Percy Tarbuck. Percy was Club Captain in 1956, President 1994-1996. He will be sadly missed by all at the club and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. The funeral has been arranged for 11.30am at St Lawrence Church, Church Stretton on Friday 16th December with reception to follow at the Parish Hall.

29-11-2011 - TOM YOUNG

It is with great sadness that the golf club has to announce the passing of Tom Young. He will be sadly missed by all at the club and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. The funeral has been arranged for 2pm at Shrewsbury Crematorium on Friday 16th December with reception to follow at the Lord Hill Hotel also in Shrewsbury. Family flowers and donations to the RAF Benevolent Fund.

13-11-2011 - Suzie Trimmer - 2012 Lady Captain

As of Thursday 10th November Suzie Trimmer has taken over as Lady Captain for 2012. Best of luck Suzie and hope you have a very enjoyable year.

23-10-2011 - Mixed Texas Scramble Result

The 2011 Mixed Texas Sramble Result

Mike Haffenden, Sue Nichols, June Jones & Miles Oakley = 52.0

Tom Morris, Anne Belshaw, John Sweeney & Rowan Farmer = 55.4

Mike Belshaw, Isabel Green, Tim Hooper & Megan Cole = 55.5

Nearest the Pin's

2nd Hole = James Rogers - 1.90m

3rd Hole = Marcus Adams - 8.83m

5th Hole = Tim Hooper - 2.91m

12th Hole = Jenny Heath - 3.98m

18th Hole = Chris Richards - 7.48m

23-10-2011 - Seniors win Offa's Dyke League

Congratulations to the Seniors on winning the Offa's Dyke League.

09-10-2011 - The Whittaker Cup Result

The Whittaker Cup was won by Pete Webber after a play off with James Rogers after both had tied on 38 points.

06-10-2011 - CSGC in the Top 100 2 fore 1 courses to play in the UK

Todays Golfer has Church Stretton Golf Club in the Top 100 2 fore 1 courses to play in the UK. www.todaysgolfer.co.uk/Golf/Courses/Top-100-Golf-Courses/Top-100-2-fore-1-Golf-Courses/Top-100-2-FORE-1-Courses-91---100/

02-10-2011 - The Autumn Texas Scramble Result

Autumn Texas Scramble

Chris Griffiths, Peter Brown, Peter Aspinall & Steve Griffiths = 50.3

Martin Heiron, Neil Boden, James Rogers & Russell Evans = 51.1

Mark Redmond, Simon Carter, Mark Robinson & John Clegg = 51.5

Nearest the Pin's

2nd Hole = Neil Boden - 1.84m

3rd Hole = Russell Evans - 2.58m

5th Hole = Willie Dent - 4.36m

12th Hole = Chris Richards - 2.16m

18th Hole = Steve Griffiths - 1.83m

30-09-2011 - Summer Eclectic Result

Congratulations to Mick Wilson on winning the Summer Eclectic with a nett score of 43 from Robert Donaldson with 44.

30-09-2011 - Longmynd Foursomes Final Result

Congratulations to Tim Hooper & Mark Robinson on winning the Longmynd Foursomes Final 1 up against Steve Johnson & Paul Taylor.

28-09-2011 - Seniors Tarbuck Trophy Final Result

Congratulations to Andrew Price on winning the Seniors Tarbuck Trophy Final against Ken Willis 2 & 1. Well done from all at the club.

26-09-2011 - Longmynd Singles Final Result

Congratulations to Steve Griffiths on winning the Longmynd Singles Final against Paul Comben 2&1. Well done from all at the club.

26-09-2011 - Greensomes Stableford Result

Congratulations to Marcus Adams & Malcolm McCulloch on winning the Greensomes Stableford with a score of 37 points from Kevin Davies & Simon Carter with 36 points.

25-09-2011 - The 2011 Brian Lewis Cup Result

The 2011 Brian Lewis Cup

1st 36 Gross - Will Jones & Kris Williams = 135

2nd 36 Gross - Ashley Chesters & Barry Ruddick = 135

1st 36 Nett - Tim Corfield & Tom Benbow = 130

2nd 36 Nett - Shaun Basra & John Williams = 131

AM Gross - Ryan Forrest & Phil Murphy = 71

AM Nett - Lee Bush & Mick Corfield = 65

PM Gross - Wayne Frost & Alan McCafferty = 68

PM Nett - John Fenton & James Rogers = 62

21-09-2011 - Ladies Phillipps Bowl Result

Congratulations to Jenny Heath on winning the Phillipps Bowl with a score of nett 73 from Suzi Trimmer with a nett 74.

19-09-2011 - The 2011 Professionals Plate

Congratulations to Miles Oakley on winning The 2011 Professionals Plate (Order of Merit) with 80 points, from Nick Kelly with 60 points and Simon Carter with 58 points.

11-09-2011 - Club Championship Final Result

Congratulations to Tony Tyson on winning the Club Championship Final against Keith Williams 3&2.

11-09-2011 - Anniversary Trophy Result

Congratulations to Steve Robinson on winning the Anniversary Trophy after a play off with Ken Williams.

05-09-2011 - The Mixed Foursomes Result

Congratulations to Jane Storrie & James Rogers on winning The Mixed Foursomes Final against Isabel & Tony Tyson.

05-09-2011 - Ladies Wheatley Cup Result

Congratulations to Loiuse Beaumont on winning the final of The Wheatley Cup by 1 Hole against Di Coles.

05-09-2011 - 2011 Captain's Day Results

2011 Captains Day Results

1st = Paul Carter - 43pts

2nd = Alex Sherratt - 41pts

3rd = Tony Tyson - 41pts

4th = Keith Morris - 40pts

Past Captains = Pete Brown - 40pts

Front 9 = Paul Taylor - 21pts

Back 9 = Paul Jarrett - 21pts

Team

Secretaries 652

Vice Captain's 650

Captains 649

Presidents 628

NTP 2nd = Neil Boden - 0.27m

NTP 3rd = Tom Morris - 1.34m

NTP 5th = Derek Bennion - 1.87m

NTP 12th = Paul Dawson - 1.40m

NTP 18th = Tony Tyson - 1.36m

29-08-2011 - Gerry Bennion Trophy Result

Congratulations to Tony Fox who won the Gerry Bennion Trophy with 41pts from John Fenton with 40pts.

21-08-2011 - Hole in One for Geoff Hodgkiss

Congratulations to Geoff Hodgkiss on achieving his 1st Hole in One on the 2nd Hole on Friday 19th August 2011.

21-08-2011 - 2011 Caradoc Cups Result

Congratulations to Hilary Fowles & Roger Ratcliffe on winning the Caradoc Cups with a score of 33 points from Lynne Breakell & Charles Beaumont with 31 points.

17-08-2011 - Ladies Fairgreen Trophy Result

Congratulations to Hilary Fowles on winning the Fairgreen Trophy with a score of 36 points from Isabel Green with 35 points.

14-08-2011 - Iron Lady Result

Congratulations to Jane Storrie on winning Iron Lady with a score of 27pts.

08-08-2011 - Gilbert Longland Salver Result

Congratulations to Kevin Davies & Tony Wiles on winning the Gilbert Longland Salver with a score of 44 points from Charles Mansell & Graeme Cockcroft who scored 43 points.

06-08-2011 - 2011 Captains Away Day

Everyone enjoyed the day at Henlle Golf Club on Friday 5th August. The weather was superb and there was some very good scores. In the morning 9 hole competition Dan Kelly, Kevin Davies and Terry Elvins won with a score of 71 and in the afternoon 18 Hole Stableford Mark Redmond won with a score of 40 points from Dean Richards 39 points and Ben Heiron in third also with 39 points.

06-08-2011 - The 2011 David Goff Shield Result

Congratulations to Jeremy West on winning The 2011 David Goff Shield. This is the order of merit for the Thursday Evenings (10 x 18 Hole Stablefords). Jeremy scored 42 points, from Tim Pote with 39 points and Martin Nichols with 37 points.

03-08-2011 - Ladies Gleneagles Trophy Result

Congratulations to Hilary Fowles on winning the Gleneagles Trophy with a nett score of 70 from Jean Black with a nett 75.

31-07-2011 - Captains v Club Result

The Club won the Annual Captains v Club match 5 1/2 - 2 1/2. Congratulations to Vice Captain Chris Richards and his team.

29-07-2011 - Ladies & Seniors Loving Cup Result

Ladies & Seniors Loving Cup Result

Bryan Jones, Bernard Southern & Chris Jones = 64.0

Jim Bason, Dave Rawlinson & Louise Beaumont = 64.4

David Morris, Mel Green & Jenny Heath = 64.6

25-07-2011 - Marcus Adams wins the Centenary Trophy

Congratulations to Marcus Adams on winning the Centenary Trophy with a excellent score of 71-14 = 57 nett from Mark Redmond with 71-12=61 and Simon Carter with 69-08 = 61 nett.

20-07-2011 - 2011 Senior Open Results

2011 Senior Open Results

1st = David Elcock & Keith Smith 46pts

2nd = Terry Yale & Chris Broad 43pts

3rd = R Thomas & J Morgan 42pts

4th = Pete Webber & Alan Holhurst 42pts

F9 = Bob Smith & Peter Townsend 21pts

B9 = Graeme Cockcroft & John Cockcroft 22pts

LD = Tom Stockton

NTP = Tony Hampson 1.19m

18-07-2011 - Chris Griffiths wins The Presidents Cup

Congratulations to Chris Griffiths on winning The Presidents Cup after a play off with Tim Davies.

13-07-2011 - Ladies Club Championship & Cardingmill Cup Results

Congratulations to Hilary Fowles on winning The Ladies Club Championship with a score of 174. The winner of The Cardingmill Cup was Isabel Green with a nett score of 81.

10-07-2011 - Senior/Junior - John kelly Cup Results

Congratulations to Richard and Nicholas Pepper on the winning the Senior/Junior - John Kelly Cup with a score of 39 points.

R Pepper & N Pepper = 39pts

S Trimmer & S Riley = 36pts

M Nichols & H Jervis = 36pts

C Beaumont & M Beaumont = 35pts

S Nichols & M Pepper = 24pts

04-07-2011 - 2011 Invitation Open Results

2011 Invitation Results

1st = PM Webber & P Gibson 43pts

2nd = D Somerville & C Mabbutt 43pts

3rd = CJ Graham & D Bell 40pts

4th = T Morris & B Davidson 40pts

F9 = P Simmonds & E Gladdon 21pts

B9 = M Sherratt & T Jones 23pts

NTP 13th = N Apperley 1.95m

NTP 18th = N Apperley 1.75m

26-06-2011 - Summer Shotgun Result

Summer Shotgun Result

John Povall, Keith Hedger, David Oliver & Paul Taylor = 83 (43)

Nick Kelly, Paul Simmonds, James Townsend & Keith Williams = 83 (40)

James Rogers, Charles Beaumont, John Fenton & Chris Griffiths = 82 (43)

20-06-2011 - Miles Oakley wins the Stretton Double

Congratulations to Miles Oakley on winning the Stretton Double with scores of 64+63=127 from Ray Poiner with scores 60+69=129. Well done Miles on another superb performance.

19-06-2011 - Match v The Herefordshire

Well done to all who took part in the friendly match away at The Herefordshire. They came away with a great result of 3 - 3.

06-06-2011 - The Sherratt Spoon Result

Congratulations to Steven Gardner on winning The Sherratt Spoon with a net score of 61 (B9), from Charles Beaumont also nett 61.

05-06-2011 - Junior Longmynd Cup Results

Congratulations to Simon Riley on winning the Junior Longmynd Cup wih a score of 37 points, from Hugo Jervis 34 points and Nicholas Pepper in third with 33 points.

04-06-2011 - James Townsend's new email address

This is to confirm that James Townsend has changed his email address from jtownsendpga@csgc99.fsnet.co.uk to pro@churchstrettongolfclub.co.uk

04-06-2011 - Ian Barnes wins The Phillipps Bowl

Congratulations to Ian Barnes on winning The Phillipps Bowl after a play off against Keith Williams. Well done from all at the club.

29-05-2011 - Miles Oakley wins the Presidents Putter

Congratulations to Miles Oakley on winning the Presidents Putter with a very good score of nett 64 from Richard Pepper with nett 66.

22-05-2011 - Open Texas Scramble Results

Well done to everyone who played in the Open Texas Scramble and survived the extremely windy conditions. Congratulations to all the prize winners.

1ST = G HUGHES, M WILSON, A HUGHES & J CRUMP 55.35

2ND = NJ KELLY, ND JONES, M KELLY & J KELLY 57.4

3RD = J SWEENEY, D HEMS, A PREECE & C OAKES 58.5

4TH = J ROGERS, P ROWSON, C GRIFFITHS & M CLIFTON 58.5

NTP’S WORTH £25.00 EACH

2ND = TONY WILES 0.90M

5TH = JOHN MADDOX 4.70M

12TH = JOFF LITTLETON 3.12M

18TH = KEN WILLIAMS 4.05M

16-05-2011 - Phillipps Bowl Result

The Phillipps Bowl will be decided by a play off after Keith Williams and Ian Barnes returned scores of nett 64. Best of luck to you both in the play off.

15-05-2011 - Golf World's Top 100 Courses

Church Stretton Golf Club is in Golf World's Top 100 2 fore 1 Courses.

15-05-2011 - Captain's Competition Result

Congratulations to Pete Webber on winning the Captain's Competition with an excellent score of 42 points from Keith Morris with 37 points.

11-05-2011 - John Povall wins S&H English Club Captains

Congratulations to John Povall on winning the Shropshire & Herefordshire English Club Captains event at Worfield Golf Club with a score of 36 points. John won by 4 shots. Well done form all at the club.

11-05-2011 - Top four Qualify for The Chronicle Cup Final

Congratulations to Tony Fox, Tim Pote, Tony Robinson and Keith Morris on qualifying for The Chronicle Cup Final at Oswestry Golf Club on Saturday 6h August. Best of luck to you from all at the club.

09-05-2011 - Stanyeld Cup & Scratch Competition Results

Congratulations to Tony Fox on winning The Stanyeld Cup with a nett 63 and Glyn Hughes on winning the Scratch Competition with a gross 66.

08-05-2011 - Short Game Lessons with James Townsend PGA Professional

PGA Professional James Towsnend is offering 2 x 1 hour short game lessons for only £30 BARGAIN!!!!! Phone 01694 722281 to book.

08-05-2011 - Match v Hawkstone Park

Well done to Church Stretton on winning their 1st friendly match 3 1/2 - 2 1/2 against Hawkstone Park at Home.

01-05-2011 - New Buggy Signs on Course

The new buggy signs will be in place from 1st of May. A very big thank you to Mark James for producing these high quality signs.

30-04-2011 - Champagne Brunch and Phil Rowson Golf Day

The Champagne Brunch and Phil Rowson gof day on Friday 29th April were a great success. Thanks to all who helped on the day especially to Suzie Trimmer and James Rogers.

30-04-2011 - Shropshire Magazine

You hopefully have seen the Shropshire Magazine where the golf club is shown on the front cover and on 3 inside pages. Thank you to John Fenton for setting this up with the magazines journalist Neil Thomas.

24-04-2011 - Peter Brown has a Hole in One on the 15th Hole

Congratulations to Peter Brown for achieving a Hole in One on the 15th Hole. This means he also scored the rarest of birds an 'Albatross'. Well done Peter from all at the club.

15-04-2011 - Maintenance Work carried out behind bar

Thank you very much to Dave Malcolm, Tom Morris, Chris Griffiths & John Fenton for the work that has been carried out to the floor and sink area behind the bar.

10-04-2011 - The Grand National Golf Day Results

Congratulations to Rob Justice, Martin Nichols, Steve Beal and Tony Beal on winning The Grand National Golf Day with a excellent score of 46.35. 20 Teams competed and the weather was superb.

Golf Results

R Justice, M Nichols, S Beal & T Beal = 46.35

J Rogers, J Fenton, M James & S Cornes = 50.95

M Robinson, J Morgan, J Woodall & R Woodall = 52.0

K Worrall, S Young, M Robbins & T Fitzpatrick = 52.1

Nearest the Pins

2nd = K Williams = 10cm

3rd = N Pepper = 2.1m

5th = M Clifton = 2.4m

12th = J Fenton = 1.4m

18th = C Richards = 3.9m

Race Prizes

1st = G Hodgkiss

2nd = S Shenton

3rd = J Rogers

4th = C Richards

This event was a fantastic success. Thanks to everyone who played and to all who helped to organise and make this event very special.

30-03-2011 - Keith Morris wins Annual Draw for Car Park Space

Congratulations to Keith Morris for winning the Annual draw for the car park space. Keith has decided to share this with John R Beach for the year. This parking space is to be used by Keith and John alone, unless others have been given permission.

27-03-2011 - The 2011 Mick Doggett Trophy Result

The 2011 Mick Doggett Result

Jon Gidney, Ed Spragg, Steven Gardner & Martin Foster = 48.55

Tony Tyson, Tim Hooper, Chris Watson & Mark Robinson = 51.35

James Rogers, John Fenton, Malcolm McCulloch & Chris Griffiths = 52.9

Kevin Davies, Mark Hall, Russ Evans & David Somerville = 53.05

Nearest the Pin's

2nd Hole = Tony Tyson - 3.10m

3rd Hole = Jon Gidney - 1.06m

5th Hole = Russ Evans - 5.55m

12th Hole = Tom Morris - 5.94m

18th Hole = Derek Bennion - 2.34m

13-03-2011 - Maintenance Work carried out behind changing rooms

Thank you to the Maintenance Party and Ken Williams for all their hard work erecting the wall behind the changing rooms. The work was carried out on Saturday 12th March ready for the buggy arrival at the end of the month.

02-03-2011 - Maintenance Work carried out around the clubhouse

A big thank you to our Greenkeepers Pete Bason & Trevor Jones for the work they have done to the back of the clubhouse and to Tom Morris and Dave Malcolm for the work carried out to the wash basin in the gents toilet in the clubhouse. Also last but by no means least to the Maintenance party for all their hard work removing the wall at the back of the changing rooms. All the work is very much appreciated by all the members of the club.

18-02-2011 - CAPTAIN'S CHARITY BUNKER FOR 2011

The Captains Charity Bunker

If your ball lands in the bunkers on the 15th Hole please donate 50p to the Captains Charity - Shrewsbury Ark.

Payment to be made behind the Bar. Thank You Very Much, Martin Heiron 2011 Club Captain.

29-01-2011 - Presidents Plate Result

Congratulations to CSGC 'A' on winning through to the Semi-Final of the Presidents Plate. They beat Hawktone Park 'B' 3 1/2 - 2 1/2 over the two legs. They will now play Wrekin 'A' at home on Sunday February 6th 9.45am - 11.15am and then the 2nd leg will be played away on Sunday 20th February. Best of luck from all at the club.

23-01-2011 - Mark James wins The Christmas Hamper

Congratulations to Mark James on winning The Christmas Hamper Draw. Mark correctly drew out number 380 which represented the number of 2's in all competitions from 2010.

15-11-2010 - Work to the Path on the 3rd Hole

The White/Yellow 3rd tee will be closed until further notice due to the work being carried out on the path. Please use the old tee directly behind the 2nd green. A big thank you to all who carried out the work over the weekend on widening the path, a tremendous job to do that much work in a short space of time. This will be such a fantastic addition to the course.

06-11-2010 - Course featured in Today's Golfer Magazine

Great news for the club as we have featured in the December edition of Today's Golfer (pages 114-115). This will hopefully provide more visitors to our wonderful golf course.

NEWS SUMMARY