LADIES' SECTION
DOROTHY RODENHURST WINTER KNOCKOUT
Congratulations to Liz Dutton and Rachel Cope who took the trophy beating Sue Robson and Angela Gwilt in the delayed winter knockout. An up and down match - well done to you all
KNOCKOUT DRAWS
| David Lyon Mixed | Jubilee Trophy | Club Championship |
| Rhys-Jones Cup | Jones & Allman Trophy |
2021 LADY CAPTAIN - Mrs Wendy SImpson
Off the golf course I can be found working on the farm rearing a few chickens or at home looking after my great nieces and nephews who haven’t started school yet.
I would like to thank President Dale, Captains Stuart, Christine, Gerald & Max and the rest of the Management Committee for all their hard work in circumstances that they haven’t encountered before.
I look forward to working with President Dave, Captains Terry, Roger & Leo and keeping fingers crossed that we will be able to organise some social events in the summer.
Take care everyone, keep safe and I look forward to seeing you all on the golf course soon.
WHAT A CRACKER!
LADIES LESSONS
Over the past 6 weeks Golf Professional and Director of Golf Lewis Baker has run a series of ladies lessons for lady members and non-members of all abilities. They have been very well received and supported and were informative as well as fun.
HPGC has the Women in Golf Charter and we are dedicated to promoting golf to women, girls and families so please approach us if you are interested.
Lewis is now re-starting his junior lessons on a Saturday morning.
SENIOR MEN V LADIES SEPTEMBER 2020
Team match details ...
A fun and competitive day was had and the winners were the 'Dream Team' of Dave Samuels, Julie Wales, Paul Harris and Wendy Simpson. Well played everyone.
Pictured are Julie, Roger, Paul and Wendy.
Seniors' Vice Captain Roger commented, "Although the men fought tenaciously, the Ladies were generally considered as being the best putters, most colourful, and most attractive. They were therefore voted by all the men to be the overall winners on the day."
LADIES INVITATION DAY - AUGUST 2020
Results of Invitation Day 3rd August 2020
1st Liz Dutton with Jenny Lloyd (Oswestry)
2nd Chris Apperley with Sue Newborough (The Berkshire)
3rd Louisa Goff with Sue Smart (Carden Park)
4th Angela Boxall and partner
5th Carole Charmley and partner
The day also raised £137 for the Captains’ Charity
WINTER LEAGUE 2020/21 - MIXED PAIRS
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* Betterball stableford points to be played off yellow/red tees with 85% handicap allowance. Ladies to receive 4 courtesy shots - add before the 85% handicap allowance and play off their own stroke index.
* Maximum of eight rounds to be completed by 31st March 2021
* Games to be played against at least 2 different pairs participating in the competition
* Winners will be the pair with the highest number of points from their best 4 rounds
* In the case of a tie the last played card used to find the top 4 scores will count to find the winners
* Should the course be 'shortened' over the winter with bucket holes, scores will not be accepted.
Any questions should be directed to Mike Powell (mike@mp-hire.com)
WINTER LEAGUE 2020/21
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* Betterball stableford points to be played off red tees with 85% handicap allowance
* Maximum of eight rounds to be completed by 31st March 2021
* Games to be played against at least 2 different pairs participating in the competition
* Winners will be the pair with the highest number of points from their best 4 rounds
* In the case of a tie the last played card used to find the top 4 scores will count to find the winners
*Should the course be 'shortened' over the winter with bucket holes, scores will not be accepted.
Any questions should be directed to Louisa Goff (secretary@hpgcgolf.com)
MATCHES
Matches organised by the County include scratch and handicap teams. We also play other local clubs in friendly matches, both ladies and mixed teams. Within our own club, the ladies play the Senior men and this is always a fun event. We also enter some National competitions which can test your golfing ability. There is certainly enough golf to keep you busy here at Hawkstone!
COMPETITIONS
Here at Hawkstone our Ladies Section has a very active, competitive and friendly playing membership both during the week and at weekends. Weekly competitions are held on Mondays with an alternate day of either Saturday or Sunday. Throughout the winter months, we hold weekly competitions with a more 'fun' element, playing Texas Scramble, Greensome and general roll ups. This helps maintain your swing over the winter and also still meeting lady members for an informal round. From April to October you can participate in a monthly Medal and Stableford competition. Trophy competitions are played on a Monday, with an alternate day at the weekend. Our Honours Board Trophies are presented at the Club's Annual Prize Presentation evening at the end of November.
Lady Captains Day is held in June and is one of the most popular days in our playing calendar which includes 18 holes of golf and a dinner and prize presentation in the evening. There are two Opens in May, a Ladies Texas Scramble and a Mixed Team Stableford. We also hold a Mixed Team Texas Scramble in September. Our Ladies Invitation Day is at the beginning of August and is also a popular event.
At Hawkstone we pride ourselves on having a very good relationship with the Mens section and make sure that there are lots of mixed events planned for all to join in with.
LADIES LESSONS
Ladies ... ladies ... ladies
These will be on each Thursday in September, 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th. There will be 2 sessions, 5-6 & 6-7pm.
They are open to members and non-members of all abilities from beginner to the more accomplished golfers. Each session is limited to 6 people and all Covid-19 regulations have been followed.
They include the practice balls and sessions are £7.50.
Sign up required - please feel welcome to come along, contact the Secretary Louisa (secretary@hpgcgolf.com) to book your place and join in
Recent results ...
Trophy competition results
The victors were Pam Hiles and Kath Thorneycroft (right), who beat Angela Boxall and Lorraine Lowe 2-1. Well played ladies!
Thank you to Val Jones-Roberts for refereeing.
Recent results ...
Trophy competition results
Pictured Julie (left) with Carole Charmley
Women in Golf Charter
Action Plan compiled by England Golf and HPGC
LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP KNOCKOUT
Draw for Knockout
| Draw for Knockout |
ANGELA B IS ON WINNING FORM!
This followed her win in the delayed Grace Easter Cup on the 15th June when she shot a net 74 from Louisa Goff 75 (9) and Liz Dutton 76 (22).
Between these wins she beat Angela Gwilt in the knockout final of Miss Weaver’s Brooch On 19th June.
Well played Angela!
Pictured (right) with Angela Gwilt at the final of the Miss Weaver’s Brooch
Lady Captain's Fun Stableford
On Monday 1st June Lady Captain Christine ran a fun Stableford Competition after our Lockdown break from golf and competitions. We had a great turnout of 28 ladies playing on the Hawkstone Course in glorious sunshine and lots of run on the ball. Some great scores, well played.
The winning scores were:
Division 1
1st Julie Wales 33pts
2nd Val Jones-Roberts 32pts
3rd Louisa Goff 31pts
4th Francine Nutt 31pts
5th Pam Hiles 29pts
Division 2
1st Cheryl Greaves 35pts
2nd Caroline Hollins 35pts
3rd Liz Dutton 34pts
4th Jane Benbow 34pts
5th Elaine Brown 33pts
WOMEN IN GOLF CHARTER
June 2nd 2020 is the Virtual (due to Covid-19) Women in Golf Day so the perfect day to celebrate this fantastic achievement. September 1st 2020 will now act as Women in Golf Day.
2020 CENTENARY LADIES' CAPTAIN Christine Apperley
I am married to Mr Captain Stuart and we are looking forward to being the second married couple in office, after the Chesters in 2014. We are extremely proud to be in post as the Club celebrates the magnificent milestone of its Centenary. As members of the Centenary Committee we have had many meetings over the past 2 years to help produce a full and varied programme for our Club members to enjoy. Along with the fabulous facility of the new Club House, Lyles Bar and our stunning golf courses, Hawkstone Park really is the place to play your Golf this year.
I am a busy person, but I have always made time for the Club and served on several committees. For the last seven years I have chaired our House and Social Committee and along with my merry band, we have been responsible for all things Social within the Club.
On a personal note I trained, qualified and worked as a Chartered Physiotherapist at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt (RJAH) Orthopaedic Hospital at Oswestry and for the last 30 years I have successfully run my own Private Practice. I am proud to announce that our chosen Captains’ Charity for this year will be the League of Friends at RJAH Hospital. It is such an amazing place and we are so lucky to have this resource in Shropshire, but as always they rely on fundraising to provide the best for their patients.
On meeting Stuart I was introduced to the magic of Hawkstone Park, as the Apperley family have a long association with the Golf Club. We celebrated our wedding reception here 40 years ago and have enjoyed other family celebrations here over the years.
We have two children who we are immensely proud of, and along with their spouses, they are always supportive and will be helping us along the way this year.
Throughout this year I am keen to promote the Ladies' section, be approachable, have a fully competitive and fun year and hopefully welcome more ladies to this great sport.