Hello once again from the mighty CMGC, what aweek it has been with the biggest tournament ofyear being contested this past weekend. The ClubChampionships certainly lived up to the hypewith a great buzz around CMGC both on the courseand in the clubhouse after. A big well done to SeanRaybould and Phil Lauwho won both the gross and nett trophies. Aspecial mention must also go greenkeepers whohave currently got the greens running lighteningquick. 






ClubChampionships Report

What a weekend it was for the 2015 ClubChampionships here at CMGC played over the twodays. It was fantastic to see a packed field ofgolfers all eager to get their hands on one of the most important trophies within the club. 

Day One
Day one was played over the Foxes Run and DeerPark loops with the greens staff getting thecourse looking superb with the greens quick andthe pins tucked away. It was always going to bea tightly contested championship that wouldreward the patient golfer.

After day one John Swithenbylead the way in the nett with a two under 67closely followed by Steve Scracewho had a 68. A whole host of players justbehind and in striking distance who knew a goodsecond day would throw them right in the mix. Inthe gross Charlie Edwards shota very impressive 75, Tom Pain shota 74 to also be in contention but day onebelonged toSean Raybould who despite bogeyingthe last, shot a 70 to take a four shot leadinto day two. 

DayTwo
Day two was played over the BadgersSett and Deer Park courses in near perfectconditions with glorious sunshine beating downonto the golf course. Despite this, the scoringwas far from outstanding with the pressuregetting to many. Guy Taylorwent under the radar with a nett 69 whichpropelled him into third place overall. JohnSwithenby followed up his openingaround with a 73 to finish level for thetournament and had one hand on the trophy beforePhil Lau, in the second to lastgroup shot the lowest gross of the day to finishtied with John, but a superior second day gavehim the trophy on count back. 

In the gross Charlie Edwardsfell away meaning it was between Tomand Sean.After both shot one over par 37's on BadgersSett, Sean was able to break away on Deer Parkto eventually win by 6 from Tom. 

Phil Lau had this to say on his win.  'Itis very unexpected. The gross was the one Iwas after but Sean is a great champion. I wonthis 9 years ago and am delighted to win itonce again'. 

Sean had this to say on his win . 'Ihave only been at the club since April andhave been a member at many courses in the UKand abroad. Cleobury has been by far the mostwelcoming and friendly club out of any other.The course was great and I would also like tothank my playing partners from the two daysfor their great company'. 

OverallResults
36 Hole Gross 
1st - Sean Raybould - 146 total 
2nd - Tom Pain - 152 total 
3rd - Alex Barnes - 160 total 

36 Hole Nett 
1st - Phil Lau - 138 (CB) 
2nd - John Swithenby - 138 
3rd - Guy Taylor - 143 

Saturday Best Gross - Charlie Edwards - 75 
Saturday Best Nett - Steve Scrace - 68 
Sunday Best Gross - Jack Severn - 81 
Sunday Best Nett - Rob Winnall - 71 

Nearest the pins 
Saturday 8th Foxes Run - Steve Scrace 
Saturday 5th Deer Park - Mark Southall 
Sunday 6th Badgers - James Martyn Smith 
Sunday 5th Deer - Neil Bryden 
*Note players can only win one prize to spreadthem out* 

Photos from the Club Championships

    

    


 

LadiesSingles Knockout Final

The final of the Ladies Singles Knockout betweenNina Foord and LynJinks was played on Thursdayafternoon, 3rd September. For once the weatherwas kind and the course was in good condition.The match was very close with Lyn holing outfrom off the green and both ladies holing somelong putts. Both semi finals were completedafter extra holes had been played and the finallooked to be going the same way with the matchall square after 17 holes. It was a final putton the 18th that gave Nina the hole and thematch. The formal presentation of the Cup willbe made at the Ladies Presentation evening inMarch. 


 

Don't forget the Texas Scramble Open here atCleobury is fast approaching, 25 teams have nowentered so it promises to be a great event witha big prize pot up for grabs. 1/10 combinedhandicap, minimum of four drives per person, £15 perperson to visitors and £10to CMGC members. In 2014 35 team entered soplease be quick to get your desired tee time. 

Some fantastic prizes are up for grabs and ofcourse the cut glass trophy. Email pro@cleoburygolfclub.com or call us on 01299 271112 to enter. 


 

CMGC'sGeorge takes on the diet challenge! 

Anyone who has been to Cleobury or is a memberat Cleobury knows George; he'salways around the place! 

George has decided to do a diet challenge toraise money for our club Captain JonGaskell's Rainbow Cancer Care Foundation.His target is to lose 1.5 stone (10kg) in lessthan 3 months. George's current weight is13.7stone and he is hoping to drop to 12.2stone. When speaking to George about his reasonsfor the diet challenge his main reasons aregenerally to feel healthier and prove toeverybody and himself that he can do it. 

The Diet Plan: 
George is starting his diet with the Foreverproduct Clean 9 integrating exercise and eatinga lot healthier to help shred the weight. Thismeans no more full English breakfast or mid daysnacks! Just fruit and Vegetables! 

George is starting his diet on the 14thSeptember so everybody get behind and supporthim by sponsoring as much as you can, all in aidof a good cause! Sponsor forms will be availablein the shop and in the bar or personally speakto George! 

Good Luck George we are all behind you! 


SamQatar Bound 

We are sorry to announce that Sam Painwill be leaving to take up a new position atQatar Golf Academy part of the Doha Golf Club inQatar. 

Although we will be very sad to see Sam move onwe all wish him well with this excitingopportunity in one of the best Golf Academies inthe Middle East. The academy is associated withPete Cowan and Mike Walker who between themcoach some of the worlds top tour players andDoha Golf course is of course host to the QatarMasters a European tour event. This will enableSam to gain valuable experience not only incoaching but also in the operational side of ahigh-end golf venue. 

I am sure everyone will join us in wishing Samwell; he will of course keep in contact andvisit CMGC on holidays. For those of you whohave been having lessons with Sam will havechance to take up any lessons booked before heleaves. In the meantime Rob Grier will continueto teach at CMGC and will extend the hours he isavailable at CMGC. 


 

The Cost Price Sale Returns!

The famous CMGCCost Price Sale returns on Saturday19th September 2015. Anyone that washere for last years will know it is basicallyall our summer stock will be on sale for itscost price. This is our only end of season saleand it is for justONE day only. 

Itstarts at 8.30am and will run all day until 6pm.We will be moving all the stock from the golfcentre into the match room. It also falls on theJohn Lacey Memorial Texas Scramble which alreadyhas over 100 people playing so its set to be abig day. 

Some of the items that will be in the saleinclude FootJoy clothing and shoes, Srixon bags,Stuburt shoes and clothing, Glenmuir clothing,Greg Norman clothing, Ashworth clothing and muchmore. The only items not in the sale will bewinter wear.