SEASON 2025
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Christmas Cup
Unfortunately the weather at Vale Royal Abbey was very wet, so the competition was limited to 12 holes. Despite this members were warmed by a nice meal after drying out. The Captain attended, but was unable to play, as she was suffering with a heavy cold, but 12 members competed.

Best of these was Chris Cooling with 21 pts followed by Captain Elect Craig Hughes with 19pts. They both also had special Farm Shop prizes from the Captain.

The "Mystery Pairs" was won by John Bentley & Chris Cooling.
The club donated a courtesy fourball and David included all who originally entered. Alan White was the surprise winner despite not attending the event due to Buggies not being allowed.
Thanks to David, Chris Barry and the Captain for their organisation.
Pics are under Gallery/Other/2025

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President's Day
The weather was kind to us at Eastham Lodge and with the greens running true some good scores were achieved. The best being Geoff Washburn with 36pts, closely followed by Alan White 35pts, Graham Fifoot 34 and Ian Lawrence 33pts.
Two's were scored by John Bentley (3rd) and Craig Hughes (10th).
The Golfer Of the Year trophy was close with lots in contention, but was also collected by Geoff Washburn.

The AGM went smoothly and Craig Hughes was unanimously elected Captain for 2026.

A minutes silence was held to remember Ian Ramsay, who did so much for the Society since it's very early days.

Our thanks go to David, Barry, Graham & Captain Lynda
Pics are under Gallery/Other/2025
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Summer Trophy

A gorgious summer day greeted our trip to Blundells Hill for a course in exellent condition. Scores generally were very high.

The wimnner with 41 points was Elaine Warwick, just out pointing Malcolm Clowes and Barry Bennett with 40 pts each. Fourth was Dave Asprey with 38pts.

The only two was Elaine on 17th which gained her 5pts.

A minutes silence was held to remember our friend Ian Ramsay.

Thanks to David, Barry, Lynda and anyone else who contributed to the day.

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AutumnTrophy
Was held at Aldersey Green in good conditions.
This was won by Jon Hume 38pts, from Geoff Washburn 36pts, Dave Thompson, Barry Bennett & Alan Welch all on 34pts.
I have no other details.
Our thanks go to David, Barry, Graham, Dave T and Captain Lynda.
Pics are under Gallery/Other/2025

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Golf Holiday

Held at Hawkstone Park, where
16 players turned up on 3 September to find the weather very unpromising!
- raining quite heavily up to the point when we were due to tee off. BUT the prayer mat delivered and the sky cleared for a sunny afternoon although the ground condition was very wet.

Scores on that first day from first to last had a range of 12 points. With Steve Brown and Phil Lockett on 31 points but Keith Hawthorn winning Pieters Pot on 32 points. Phil scored the only 2 that day.

Day 2: weather was less kind with persistent rain from the start. So much so that a number of players retired at the half way stage. The weather brightened up but teased us with more rain as the afternoon progressed.

Another tight comp for the Rhodes Bowl with Sarah Parr pipping Craig Hughes on a card play off on 30 points.

The Ray Gellatly (scratch) trophy for the 2 days was won by Phil Lockett with 51 points

The Tony Parsons Trophy was another tight affair with Steve Brown 4th on 58 points, Phil Lockett 3rd on a card play off with 58, Craig Hughes 2nd on 59 points and the winner Keith Hawthorn on 60 points.

An extra prize (bottle of port) was added for nearest the pin on the 17th hole - won by Mark Greaves.
Phil Lockett was again the only one scoring a 2 on the second day.

Thanks go to Dave Thompson for the organisation of this holiday.

Pics in Gallery, Nefyn 25
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Ian Ramsay
It was with great shock and sadness that we heard of the sudden death of Ian Ramsay. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Ian joined CCOGS in 1970 and was the longest serving active member. Having known many of the founders personally and been very integral to the administation from the early days, it was natural for Ian to become our historian. His expertise and knowledge can been seen in the history of the Society section. A prolific winner in his early days and Captain in 1983, Ian was also a prime mover in the various Anniversary celebrations arranged by the society. In the last decade he had provided prizes for both regular events and tours. The Society will be a poorer group without his enthusiasm, knowledge and hard work. Thanks Ian.

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Remenham Trophy
This held at Helsby Golf club and was won by David Owen from Dave Thompson, John Bentley and Chas Evans.

Barry Heaps took the golf balls with the only two.
I have no other details.

Our thanks go to David, Barry, Graham, and Ian Ramsay, who deputised for the Captain at the presentation.
Pics are under Gallery/Other/2025
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Captain's Day at Mold
A great day seems to have been had by all, and the results turned out to be historic for CCOGS.

Winner with 36pts was Olive Watson on a CPO from Captain Lynda Mellor, Third was Elaine Warwick on 35 pts on a cpo from Ann Tapp.
Elaine Warwick won closest to pin on 9th while Sarah Parr had the only two.

So the ladies scooped all the main prizes, a unique day in CCOGS history.

The only crumb of comfort for the lads was that Craig Highes won the longest drive and Phil Lockett won the Scratch Trophy.

Many thanks to Captain Lynda, David, Barry, Mark and all others who helped to make the day so successful.
Pics Gallery- Capts- C25
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TSB Trophy at Hazel Grove
There could not have been a greater contrast with the weather at our last event. It was very warm, the sun shone and spirits were uplifted.
Star of the show was undoubtedly guest Pete Tomlinson with 38 pts off a handicap of 5, who also scooped the two's pool.

Another guest Sarah Parr was next with 34 pts. Sarah has now joined the Society - so welcome Sarah.
The most uplifted member was Geoff Washburn, who won the trophy with 33 Pts on a CPO from Jeff Matthews.
Graham Fifoot was 5th on a cpo from Dave Asprey, and Olive Watson was the best lady member with 29pts.
Thanks to David, Barry & Graham plus our Captain Lynda for the organisation.
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Spring Trophy at Denbigh

Sadly the weather was not at its best for Lynda's Drive-in. However, a good number were gather round the first tee to see her on her way.

With some rain, winds upto 40mph and a temperature nearer 4 degrees than the forecast 9, the conditions proved tough for many.
However, New member Phil Lockett after hitting the flag with his second shot on the first, went one better a few holes later scoring the only two of the day on a par 4 !

Not surprisingly with shots like that, Phil went on to take the Spring Trophy with 36 points, an excellent effort in the conditions. Second was David Owen on 34pts with Olive Watson third with 33, and Omry Bailey with 30 on a cpo was fourth.

Best front 9 was Allan Simon, Best back 9 was John Bentley (welcome back John), The Captain's special new comers prize went to Chris Cooling.

Thanks to the Captain for the much needed whisky she provided when we got back.

After this, and an excellent meal we set off home in much better spirits.

Our thanks go to The Captain, Dave Owen, Barry Heaps, Mark Greaves and Steve Brown for organisation of the day.
Pics are under Gallery/Other/2025
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Best Wishes to Lynda
for her year as Captain.
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Sad news Lionel Jones passed away last November, but we have only just found out. Lionel originally came as a guest on the Nefyn Holidays, but later joined as a full member.
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