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SUN RATHER THAN THE GOLF SHINES IN THE BROOKER TROPHY !!
 
Lisa Gregory and Peter Cliffe Pat Richardson and Pete Sutton
Lisa Gregory and Peter Cliffe were as surprised as anyone to be the winners of the Mixed Foursomes Brooker Trophy on Saturday 2 July! Whether the sun had got to everyone is debatable, but it was a day which produced pretty mediocre performances all round, and in fact was the first time in recent years that the trophy has not been won with a score in the sixties.
Lisa and Peter finished with a net 72 just ahead on count back of Pat Richardson and Peter Sutton and in third place with a net 73 were Anne Weaver and Tony East
By their own admission Lisa and Peter had had a very ordinary round and it was Lisa who held the pair together, producing a number of good recovery shots after her partner had put her in one or two awkward positions, not least in the holly bush at the side of the 4th green where her only option was to play out with her putter to score a pretty creditable 6 on the par 4 hole!
Nevertheless it was a glorious day and the competition was well supported and enjoyed by all. Afterwards the Brooker Trophy was presented to the winning couple by Lady Captain Jean Bissell
ASHBOURNE GOLF CLUB MIXED OPEN
Hot and humid conditions were the order of the day when Ashbourne Golf club held its annual Mixed Open competition on Sunday 26 June. There were 27 pairs in the field with a number of Ashbourne players taking the honours and recording some superb sub handicap performances on the day.
Playing off half their combined handicap of 11, the winning pair was Ashbourne Junior Nathan Lee and his partner Ella Hastings from Breadsall Priory Golf Club who scored a magnificent net 62. They played with great consistency and their card included numerous pars and birdies. They took the main prize, but also scored the best gross of 73, however the best gross prize went to Sandra Maxwell and Mark Knight of Ashbourne who also played extremely well off their handcap of 11, scoring a gross 75, net 64.
 
Winners Nathan Lee and Ella Hastings Best Gross Mark Knight and Sandra Maxwell
with Club Captain Ken Bainbridge and Ladies' Captain Jean Bissell
The second net prize went to Ashbourne’s Tony Broadhurst and his partner Karen Walker, from Willesley Park G. C. who carded an impressive net 63 and in 3rd place were Sally Benn and her Partner John Cook from Astbury G.C. who were also in the sixties with a net 65.
 
Ladies nearest the pin on the 14th hole was won by Norah Craig of Brailsford G.C. and the men’s was won by Mr A Crafts from Brierley Forest G.C.
Prizes were presented by Club Captain Ken Bainbridge and Ladies’ Captain Jean Bissell.
Greensomes Win for Atkins & Roberts
The last two weeks of October has seen the Autumn Greensomes and Texas Scramble competitions take place at Ashbourne Golf Club. Y Roberts (hcp 8) and Steve Atkins (hcp 16) won the Autumn Greensomes with a nett score of 67.8 in which is a very difficult competition to win with alternate shots being played over the 18 holes. Runner's up were Andy Pearson and Martin Tunaley who came in with a nett 68. A Texas Scramble team of 3 or 4 competition was held over the last weekend of October. Team of 4 winners were Dave Peregrine (hcp 21), Mick Carter (hcp 11), Richard Walker (hcp 10) and Steve Walwyn (hcp 9) who returned a nett score of 53.3. The team had a fantastic start scoring gross birdies on the first 5 holes, scoring a nett 30 on the front 9 and 4 further birdies on the back 9 for a nett 32 coming home. Captain of the team Dave Peregrine said "It was a great end to the season, I've really enjoyed it out there today we played some cracking golf!". Runners up were Harry Seed, Ron Calladine, Pete Bembridge and Neil Mowatt on a nett 54.3. The three ball team was won by Y Roberts, Steve Atkins and K Halford with a nett 57.2 followed in by the Waring's consisting of Steve, Dan and Liam on nett 59.9.
Team Of 4 Scramble Winners - Dave Peregrine, Mick Carter, Richard Walker and Steve Walwyn
The Champion's Day Medal competition was held during mid October at Ashbourne Golf Club which saw a culmination of various winner's of competitions throughout the golfing season come to ahead. The elite field played in fine autumn conditions but new that the field would produce a fine climax to the season. Winner and crowned Champion of Champions was Ashbourne Man Michael Carter who fired a nett 67 off his 12 handicap to win by two clear shots. The front 9 holes had a bad start and finish for Michael with a double bogey on the first and ninth hole but in between that some fine golf was played to Just one over par, recording a gross 40. The back 9 holes was where the competition was won though, returning a 3 over gross 39 which included a birdie on the 13th hole to record a gross 79 and see his handicap reduced to 11. Michael reflected on his season saying "Its been a tough year as I have worked away for the most of the summer but an early win secured my spot here today and I'm delighted not only to win but to also get another shot off my handicap and it takes me into the winter on a high". Runner up was Junior member Liam Ellis who has had a fantastic season and confirmed that by playing under his handicap yet again with a nett 69 off his 7 handicap. Graham Sinclair took third place on a countback with a nett 69 off his 11 handicap which was reduced to 10.
The month of October has seen a very busy end of season competition climax at Ashbourne Golf Club. The October Medal was played earlier on in the month with divisional wins for Simon Walwyn 73-4-69 in division 1, Max Lee 82-15-67 in division 2 and Peter Bembridge 89-21-68 in division 3. The Chainsaw Stableford was played off the white tees and saw division 1 won by Dave Barrie Junior 36 points, John Mabbott won division 2 with 37 points and Phil Reynolds with 30 points took division 3. The George Wilson 9 hole competition was won by Ashbourne's Ray Storer with 22 points who beat Roy Atkinson who returned 21 points.
Mick Carter Champion of Champions 2010
Tony Elected W.A.L.G. President
Ashbourne Golf Club member Tony Broadhurst has been honoured with the Presidency of the World Association of Lefthanded Golfers. The Ashbourne Golf Club member who was Captain of the club in 1985 and President in 2008-09 has Just been made president of the W.A.L.G. during a presentation in Orlando, Florida. Tony who will now hold the presidency for the next two years is looking forward to his term in office and also organising the next W.A.L.G. championship which will be held in Dundee in 2012. Anyone interested in playing in the event should contact Ashbourne Golf Club on 01335 347960 or the website www.leftiesgolf.org.uk
From left to right, Jon Flowers Chairman N.A.L.G USA. Frank Hunter W.A.L.G. outgoing President. Doug Crosby Chairman W.A.L.G Tony Broadhurst New President W.A.L.G , Peter Read Sec W.A.L.G.
Liam Crowned President's Putter Winner
Ashbourne Golf Club held its Interclub Knockout Final's Day on Sunday 12th September with various finals being held. The President's Putter Final was between Brailsford's Liam Ellis and Belper's John Mabbott with Junior Member Liam winning by 2 and 1. The President's Putter is held as the most prestigious competition to win at the club and it was a fantastic win for Liam who plays off a 7 handicap. Liam battled his way through two rounds of medal play to qualify in one of the top 8 positions and then go on and win three rounds of matchplay to claim the Trophy which is even more incredible being as he is a Junior member. Liam said after "Its an amazing feeling and has to be the highlight of my golfing career to date and I also won it on my birthday which makes it even better". The men's matchplay final was contested between Derby's Julian Setford and Ashbourne's James Bainbridge with Julian coming out on top winning 3 and 2. David Peregrine of Mickleover found himself in two finals but unfortunately was runner up in both, Roger Dear winning the Jones Cup and Bernhard Weetman winning the McBean Cup against David. The Broadhurst over 60 cup was won by Lister Cumming. Sally Benn and Stuart Knight won the mixed knockout. The Captain's Tankard was played over both days of the weekend with a countback required to split a 3 way tie. Wirksworth's John Taylor and Derby's Mike Prince claimed victory on a countback score on the back 9 of plus 4 seeing off Ashourne's Les Birkett and Dave Barrie Jnr and also Sean Fernihough and Will Austin who all came in with a plus 6 score. A Friday medal saw divisional wins for Tom Donnelly, Ben Taylor-Grout and P Curley and last week's Friday Stableford saw wins for Dave Barrie Jnr, Les Birkett and J France. Last Sunday saw a Yellow Tee Stableford held with victory in Division 1 for Simon Griffiths with 39 points, Dave Nash in division 2 with 42 points and Ashbourne's Roger Barnett with 34 in division 3. This Saturday sees a yellow tee medal played for and on Sunday the Autumn Stableford off the white tees will be held
 Liam Ellis - President's Putter Winner 2010
Murphy is Ace
The Lexus September Medal played for on Sunday 5th September will always be a very special day for Ashbourne Golf Club Member Martin Murphy who scored a hole in one on the third hole. A terrific roar was heard in the valley of Clifton village and beyond at around 7.55 on the morning of the competition as Martin drew back his trusted 5 iron and pitched the ball onto the front of the green and had a lovely hop forward over the small ridge on the green and gently hit the pin and sunk out of sight into the bottom of the hole. Martin commented after saying "the moment is still so surreal and I have to keep pinching myself to still believe it happened. It was an amazing feeling and I'm sure the whole of Clifton village heard my roar after holing out but its what us golfers often dream about doing and to achieve it is fantastic". Martin unfortunately could not get his round going after the feat blaming it on the euphoria of the moment!!. James Robinson of Derby fired a fine gross 71 off his 7 handicap to return a 7 under par score and saw his handicap reduced to 5. Birdies on holes 2, 10, 15 and 17 saw to his fine round and a place in Champion's Day secured. Tom Donnelly continues his fine run of form returning a nett 66 off his 7 handicap and Junior member Max Marshall scored a nett 68 off his 11 handicap. Former Captain of Ashbourne Golf Club Clive Coles had a welcome victory in division 2 with a nett 68 off his 16 handicap. A good run of pars on the back 9 which included a birdie 3 on the par 4 thirteenth hole secured a win over Don Mcintosh on a countback with Martyn Wild next in. Ashbourne Man Ben Dusanjh was the division 3 winner with a nett 68 off his 23 handicap. Highlight in Ben's round were back to back gross birdies on holes 7 and 8 on the front 9. D Hurt and D Harrison were next in with nett 69 and 72 respectively.
 Martin Murphy - King Pin
Bank Holiday Win For Matt
Individual medal play was the order of the day on Sunday 29th August at Ashbourne Golf Club off the white tees in very testing conditions. Due to the high winds and frequent showers it was no suprise the standard scratch rose 2 shots to 72 on the day. Matt O'Shaughnessy won division 1 with a solid 2 under par gross score of 69 nett 64 off his 5 handicap. The front 9 produced a fantastic 4 under gross 31 after 4 consecutive birdies from holes 5 to 8 set him on his way. The back 9 couldn't of started any better with a birdie on hole 10 and 14, although Matt let it slip a little on 11 and 12 it was still a great score in the conditions. Matt said after "It was most definitely one of the finest rounds of my life in that wind and rain, the course is playing superb and the new contacts have worked a treat!". Matt saw his handicap reduced to 4. Neil Glover nett 71 and Chris Sothers nett 72 were next in. Dave Nash won division 2 with a nett 70 off his 14 handicap and D Branson won division 3 with a nett 71 off his 23 handicap.
 Matt O'Shaughnessy
Griffiths Claims Centenary
The Centenary Cup was played for on Saturday 28th August off the white tees in an individual medal format. The 2010 winner was Simon Griffiths who has carried on his fine form of recent weeks to lift the cup. The front 9 gross of 34 a one under par score returned birdies on holes 1, 5 and 8, likewise the back 9 also returned a gross 34 a two under par score with birdies on holes 15 and 17 seeing the 2 handicapper return a gross 68 nett 66. Simon saw his handicap reduced to one after this fine performance and put his recent fine form down to a relaxing honeymoon with his newly wed wife. Division one winner was Rob Hancock who shot a gross 77 off his 9 handicap which included a fine birdie two on the par 3 fourteenth hole. Mark Rayner and Liam Ellis took the minor places with nett 68 and 69 respectively. Division two was decided on a countback with P Roworth being declared the winner with a nett 68 off his 16 handicap seeing off Denstone's Dougie Sellers with Barrie Hayer next in. Andy "Shrek" Nicholls won Division 3 in another closely contested division, seeing off Phil Taylor after both were tied on a nett 68. Andy saw his handicap reduced to 18 after this fine round with the consistent Mel Godfrey taking third place. This weekend sees the Captain's Tankard being played for over both days of the weekend. Ashbourne Golf Club has released a new membership offer of 18 months for the price of 12 which is available now in all categories. Contact Andrew Smith on 01335 347960 for further details of this fantastic offer.
 Simon Griffiths
Young Claims Course Record
The Burkhill Cup was played for on Saturday 21st August in which the course record by an amateur was broken by Marchington's Craig Young. The Ashbourne Golf Club course yardage was re-measured by the Derbyshire Union of Golf Clubs in the early spring and its length off the white tees set at 6306 yards and Craig who has Just returned from a recent hand injury stepped upto the plate and recorded the new course record. Craig playing off a plus 1 handicap fired a gross 65, a 6 under score in a card which was littered with birdies. On the front 9 holes 4, 5 and 7 were birdie holes in which a gross 33 was recorded and the back 9 saw birdies at holes 11, 13, 15, 17 and 18, coming home in 32 shots. Craig said after "Im delighted with that round and it could of been even better, but to return after injury and shoot that score is great, especially as I now know its the course record and I'm very proud to be the holder of the that". Craig's handicap is now plus 2 and will have his name etched onto the winners board of the 2010 Burkhill Cup. Division 1 winner was Tom Donnelly who continues his fine form of recent weeks with a gross 75 nett 66 off his 9 handicap with Sean Fernihough and Graham Sinclair next in on nett 67's. Peter Sutton was the winner of division 2 shooting a nett 68 off his 13 handicap with Simon Knight and Phil Jessup taking the runner up spots. Dave "Pengy" Peregrine is enjoying a fine season and his nett 66 off his 23 handicap in division 3 was good enough for him to win the honours in the division and saw his handicap fall to 21. Brian Hayer with a nett 69 and Pete Wood nett 71 were next in. This weekend sees a mixed competition take place on Saturday with the Cliffe/Lockwood Trophy and the September medal played for on Sunday. The new membership offer of 18 months for the price of 12 is available from today. Contact Andrew Smith on 01335 347960 for further info.
 Craig Young Gross 65 - New Amateur Course Record
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