News
& Results: Simon Takes President Lead On
Sunday 27th April in somewhat conditions that can be described as sunshine
and showers the President's Putter 1st round was played for off the
white tees in a medal format. One of the most prestigious competitions
held at the club for member's is played over two rounds with the top
8 nett scores off a maximum handicap of 18 then progress to the matchplay
knockout stage. Ashbourne Member Simon Walwyn stole the honours in the
opening round by not only posting the best gross score seen at the club
this season but also posting his best gross score and best nett of the
competition winning Divison 1 by a mammoth 9 shots on gross and 4 shots
on nett. It couldnt of started any better for the 5 handicapper who
had birdies on holes 2,3 and 8 on the front 9 going out in a gross 33,
2 under par with the only bogey coming on the 4th hole. Coming home
in a level par 36 which included a birdie 3 on the tough closing hole
Simon posted a gross 69 nett 64 which saw his handicap reduced to 4.
S imon commented after the round saying "Thats the best ive played
around Ashbourne and im delighted with my score".  Simon Walwyn Leading The President's Putter Runner up in Divison 1 was Aiden Blake with a nett 68 off his 10 handicap followed in by Ashbourne's Dean Higton with a nett 69 off his 8 handicap. Division 2 saw another faultless performance from Sean Fernihough who has seen his handicap fall by 3 shots over the last week coming in with a nett 66 off his 18 handicap reduced to 16 after the round. Sean posted a gross 39 on the front 9 holes which did all the damage and could even afford a quadruple bogey 8 on the hardest hole the par 4 12th over the pond. Runner up was Paul Harrison with a nett 67 off his 13 handicap and Geoff Clarence back in third with a nett 68 off his 17 handicap. Jim Platt of Ashbourne shot a fine nett 67 off his 23 handicap in Division 3 seeing his handicap reduced to 21, going out in 43 and coming home in 47 Jim said "Its nice to post a good score off the whites and im hoping for another good score in the second round to try and qualify".  Jim Platt shot a nett 67
Atterbury Wins Spring Stableford Ian Atterbury continued his fine winter form into the
early season with victory in Division 1 of the Spring Stableford held
on Saturday 26th April at Ashbourne Golf Club. Ian scored 38 points
with 20 of them coming on the front 9 with a nett birdie on the par
5 8th hole gaining 3 points to the tally. The back 9 heralded 18 points
to see the 10 handicapper see off Ken McKeown by a single point who
was runner up on 37 points. Ian said "I had a good winter and ive
been hitting the ball and this is a good result for me and i aim to
get my handicap down to single figures by the middle of the summer".  Ian
Atterbury Scored 38 points Magic Mick Netts April Medal Ashbourne Man Michael "Geordie" Carter took the spoils with the best nett return in the April Medal played for on Sunday 20th April at Ashbourne Golf Club. The Medal rescheduled from its earlier slot in the month due to the snowy conditions was played for in overcast conditions with a little drizzle and showers affecting the members. Michael off his 16 handicap took advantage of some advice from a fellow member the previous evening on the range which seemed to do the trick with some very straight drives and excellent putting the tale of the day giving him a gross score of 81. Mick said after "I have hit it well through the winter months and am delighted to get a good round under my belt, just slowing my swing down a little has made all the difference. Mick saw his handicap fall to 14 after this fine performance.  Micheal Carter Division 2 Winner April Medal Runner up in Division 2 was Mayfield's Gavin Ratcliffe who only lost out by one shot, the 16 handicapper also saw his handicap fall by 2 shots to 14 after another fine round with Clifton's Paul Siddall taking 3rd place with a nett 70 off his 15 handicap and finding a bit of form after a nasty cycle accident earlier this year. Division 1 winner was Clifton Member Dennis Dawson who shot a nett 70 off his 7 handicap to post the best gross and nett score in the division. Dennis saw his handicap come down to 6 in the process had birdies at holes 4 and 15 going out in 36 and coming home in 41. Dennis known as one of the straightest hitters at the club and deadliest chippers said "I had some long putts drop in today and the ball went where I wanted it to, although im quite suprised a nett 70 took the division im chuffed to bits".  Dennis Dawson Fired A Fine Nett 70 Runner up to Dennis was Tom Donnely with a nett 72 off his 11 handicap and Mayfield's Leon Lewis taking 3rd with a nett 73 off his 5 handicap. Another Local winner of Division 3 was Ashbourne Man Sean Fernihough firing a gross 87 off his 19 handicap giving him a nett 68 to win by 2 shots. Sean's season starts in winning ways and carrys on his fine form from last season which sees his handicap fall to 18. Sean said " I bought a new Taylor Made Burner Driver and its added quite a lot of yardage off the tee and I kept it very straight which always helps.  Sean Fernihough Division 3 Winner April Medal Runner up to Sean was Kniveton's Terry Brown whose run of seconditis continues with a nett 70 off his 20 handicap and must be wondering what he has to do to win, followed in by Ashbourne's Damien Jeffery who shot a nett 71 off his 20 handicap. The Wednesday 9 hole Par Competition was held on the 23rd of April with wins in Division 1 for Dean Higton with a +4 score seeing off Captain Peter Cliffe on a countback, Sean Fernihough continuing his purple patch with a +3 score winning Division 2 from Brian Bradley and D Titterton, and Division 3 won by Nick Tompkinson with a majestic score of +5 easily winning from Pete Bembridge on +3. The two sweep which was rolled over from the previous week, gave a healthy payout to J Culver, Gill Lockwood and Darren Hooley. This Weekend sees the Bagshaw Cup being played for on Saturday and the R.N.L.I. Medal played for on Sunday both off the white tees. Members are reminded the first rounds of the knockout competitions have to be played by Sun day 11th May. The members selected to play against Ashbourne Golf Club from Archerstown, Ireland on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May are now in the Men's Locker Room. All members are invited to attend the welcoming party on Friday 9th which includes Ashbourne Town Band playing and on Saturday evening all member's are urged and invited to join both sets of partys in an evening of entertainment at the clubhouse which includes a 5 course meal and comedian. Young Continues Fine Form Craig Young of Marchington won the first competition of the golfing season off the white tees by winning the first division of the March Medal by 3 clear shots and also posted the best gross score of the day by shooting a fine one under par 70 nett 67 off his 3 handicap. The Junior member who is regarded as one of the best prospects the club has seen for along time had a cracking round which got off to the best possible start by birdieing the first hole and then going on to sink another birdie at the tough 198 yard par 3 9th hole to give Craig a score of 34 on the front 9. A floorless back 9 saw Craig fire a level par 36 coming home with a birdie on the 528 yard par 5 15th hole to seal a fantastic round. Craig saw his official handicap reduced to 2.8 in the process which can only get better and better on the back of this performance. On Thursday the 10th April Craig also took part in the Derbyshire Boys Spring Meeting held at Horsley Lodge Golf Club and won the competition with a level par 71 score. Craig has now established himself in the Derbyshire 2nd team and is looking forward to his next tournament, the Fairhaven Under-18 Open International Amateur Championship on May 2nd – 4th. Runner Up in Division 1 was Dean Higton with a gross 78 to give the 8 handicapper a one under nett score of 70 and was joined by Andy Robb of Derby also with a nett 70 off his 10 handicap.  Craig Young of Marchington - Top Prospect Division 2 also had a winner with a clear 3 shot win in the form of Graham Sinclair with a gross 85 off his 17 handicap saw him score a nett 68. The hard work of Graham was done on the front 9 with a gross 40 score, which allowed a score of 45 on the back 9 not do so much damage and for him to win the division. Runner up was S Cranage with a nett 71 and Steve Atkins with a nett 72 taking 3rd place. In division 3 there was a fine tussle between two playing partners and two very good friends in the form of George Ditchfield and Terry Brown. Both members scored a nett 70 with the Calwich Man George just edging out Terry on a countback to take the spoils, with the highlight being a birdie 2 on the 6th hole for George. Ashbourne's Damien Jeffery took 3rd place with a nett 73 off his 20 handicap.  George Ditchfield - Division 3 Winner March Medal
Longford Pair Win Winter League A shock result which suprised many in this year's Winter League Final saw Andrew Dutton and Mike Taylor of Longford overcome hot favourites and holders of the competition Ian Atterbury and James Platt of Ashbourne by 3 & 2. Played on Friday April 11th in wintry conditions of cold rain showers and a stiffening breeze, the winning couple were always ahead and closed out the opponents with holes to spare. Andrew Dutton birdied the par-4 5th hole and Mike Taylor sealed the victory with a deft pitch to within inches of the cup on the 16th.  Winter League Champions 2008 Snow Cancels Opening Medal A covering of snow in the early hours of Sunday morning meant that the first competition off the white tees for the season had to be cancelled as the course was unfortunately unplayable and the freakish weather to hit the club since the turn of the year continues with many members unable to recall the last time the course was shut due to snow in the month of April. Although the course opened at noon with the snow thawing out, the March Medal had to be cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date to be announced. Members always look forward to the first competition of the year and a full starting sheet from 7am till 12 noon had to be disappointed, and will be keeping finger's crossed that this Sunday's April Medal will not fall foul of the weather. The Mail On Sunday Men's Matchplay Competition saw the Club drawn away to Rothley Park Golf Club in Leicestershire in the second round of the competition. Although sending out a strong team the quickness of the home team's greens found out a couple of the Ashbourne lads with defeats for Dave Barrie Jnr, Dean Higton, Steve Walwyn and Jonathan Milne, with some pride only being salvaged by a fine performance by Simon Walwyn winning his match 3&2. Better news for the club was the opening scratch league match of the season played away at Bakewell Golf Club on Saturday, with the team coming away with an impressive 8-2 winning margin. On the weekend of the 29th and 30th of March a texas scramble competition was held off the yellow tees. Winners of the Team of 4 were A.Walker, Pete Walker, Malcolm Wood and Dave Nash with a nett 51.4 winning from E.Fletcher, S.McCloughlin, George Williams and R.Archer who scored a nett 53.8. The Team of 3 winners were Lee Belfield, Lee Hayes-Bradley and R.Smith with a nett 55.1 followed in by Paul Cook, Nick Prince and J.Cook on 57.1. Member's are reminded the Wednesday 9 hole Competitions are now into full swing.  Easter Winners Paul and Dean Higton Easter
Glory For Higton Brothers This weekend sees the start of competitions off the white tees with the March Medal being played for on Sunday followed by the April Medal the week after. Also member's are reminded that the Wednesday 9 hole competitions will start for the summer season with presentations in the clubhouse made after the final group arrives in the clubhouse. All members are reminded that the Men's Matchplay and Brown & Bailey Pair's Competition are still open for entrance until next week. Also Juniors are also encouraged to take advantage of membership fees which start at just £34 for the season. The Winter League Final has now been decided and will be played between Andrew Dutton and Mike Taylor of Longford and Last Years Winners Ian Atterbury and Jim Platt who only just had the better of James Bainbridge and Paul Barnett in Sunday's Semi Final winning 8&7 in a totally one sided match dominated by 23 handicapper Platt. MEET THE CAPTAIN Peter Cliffe Place of birth ? Gillingham Although I have travelled around with my job, I have lived in Marchington, Staffs, for the last 15 years. Star sign ? Gemini Family ? Wife, Elizabeth, Son, James and Daughter Rosie ( 2 grandchildren ) Occupation ? Retired Environment Manager for Forestry Commission. How long have you been a member of Ashbourne Golf Club ? 10 yrs Previous to that I was a member at Uttoxeter and before that I have been a member at Coombe Hill, Tavistock, Bramshaw, Stover and Blackmoor. What is your handicap ? 7.5 The lowest I have been is 4 when I was a member at Stover. Interests / Hobbies ? Philately and gardening. Music ? I have a very broad range of taste from jazz to light classical. Favourite holiday destination ? Cornwall. As a family we have spent many years self-catering in Cornwall, enjoying cliff walking and generally the great outdoors. What are your ambitions for Ashbourne Golf Club ? I feel it is important for the Club that we raise the standard of the course by improving the quality of the greens and continue shaping the fairways to give a greater perspective to the holes. The higher the standard we achieve the more likely we are to retain and attract new members.  Dave Lowe ACES HIGH David Lowe, of Derby Road, Ashbourne had a hole-in-one on the 16th hole on Saturday 29th December. Playing with Peter Bye, David, 11 handicap, used a 4 iron to ace the 176 yard par 3. This is his second hole-in-one in as many months as David (Captain 1995) previously aced the 3rd hole playing in the Winter Eclectic. Winter Eclectic 2007 Results Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Winner - R STONE Winner - A WARR Winner - A GARDNER Wilson is Ace!! Ashbourne Golf Club Member Steve "Wal" Wilson had a great start to the new year by managing what some golfers never acheive by scoring a hole in one on the par 3 6th hole at Ashbourne Golf Club on Saturday 5th January. Playing off the winter mats the hole is some what reduced in length than what it normally plays, however Steve pitched the ball about an inch from the hole only then for him to see it disappear into the hole for an ace. Wal received congratulations from playing partner John Dumpleton who commented by saying " It looked in all the way from tee to hole and I was delighted to witness the feat!". Normally a hole in one gets the reward of buying a drink for all playing members on the course at the time of the ace but Wal kept things close to his chest by saying "I didnt think anyone saw it!", so his achievement went relatively un-noticed but has promised to treat anyone in the clubhouse this weekend after going public about this brilliant shot. Well done Wal.  Ashbourne Man -Steve "Wal" Wilson - hit an ace at the 6th hole  NEW CAPTAIN'S DRIVE IN - (L-R) Gill Lockwood, Bernie Brown, Peter Cliffe, Ashley Young The first day of the New Year at Ashbourne Golf Club also meant a new Club Captain aswell as in the sections of Seniors, Ladies and Juniors. The annual Captain's Drive In was held on the first tee at 12 noon to celebrate the incoming captains. First to tee off in front of a healthy crowd was the new Club Captain of Ashbourne Golf Club elected at the AGM in December which was Peter Cliffe of Marchington who plays off a handicap of 8. Following Peter was Senior's Captain Bernie Brown of Ashbourne who plays off a 20 handicap with both having drives they would rather forget, putting it down to the large gallery and first tee nerves. Ladies Captain is Gill Lockwood of Ashbourne who hit a fine drive off the first tee, and finally last but not least was this year's Junior Captain Ashley Young of Marchington who plays off a 12 handicap and hit a monster drive landing just 50 yards short of the first green taking the tiger line approach. Each Captain was greeted by warm appl ause from the galleries and then treated to a light buffet in the clubhouse. During December member's have had a chance to win a year's subscription by choosing a number and then seeing it being picked out of a tombola for a pound a go, and the lucky winner was Ron Hill of Derby holding ticket number 421 and claiming the prize
Men's Matchplay Final 2007 Steve Walwyn beat Andy Robb by 1 hole Congratulations
to Steve Rob Inglis & Craig Murphy Beat Gary & Mick Beech by 4 & 3 Congratulations to Rob and Craig John Hammond beat Tony Broadhurst McBean Matchplay Knockout Final Result Andy Pearson beat Jim Platt Jones Matchplay Knockout Final Result Ruth Clift beat Ian Buckley Presidents Putter Result Rob Hancock beat Scott Cummings At the first extra hole - congrats to Rob See news archive here See Winter 2007 Results archive here |
