South Winchester Friday 24th July

The idea to play at this course may have got lost in the mists of time, on another topic.

Therefore, just want to confirm who would like to come along for a friendly game.

Venue. South Winchester  on Friday 17th July, tee time 12 o'clock.

John Pettitt will be doing the honours of booking the tee time. And will confirm the cost, as he can usually do some kind of deal for us as he is a Crown Golf Member

Interested players, so far, are.

John Pettitt

Myself

James Marshall

Tim Hawkins

Dennis Visser

Chris Perry

Paul Williams

David Ley, I assume, but he hasn't actually confirmed on way or the other.

So the question is...Does anybody else fancy coming along?

Would love to come but got the West Mids qualifier & YMCA within 5 days of each other.

So have I John, makes it a busy week.

I'd like to play please.

Well done, Dean, nice to have you.

Of course you can, Paul, just don't slow the rest of us down.

I'm a definite, the wife stamped my pass out yesterday!  I'd prefer one of the last tee times for two reasons

So, the definites at the moment are, David and James, Myself, Paul W, Chris P, Dean E, Dennis V and Tim H.

I can't commit regretabley have to much on that week ,have a good one.

You're 50% there Dave........

My diary is free at the minute for the 24th

Thats cool with me ........

In actual fact a change to the 24th would suit me better as with the YMCA and The West mids it would have made it a tiring week for me. But I will go with the flow.

I too would like to come down for a game. (That's if of course I can wangle a lift with Mr Hawkins !!!)

Sorry chaps, can't do the 17th or 24th, will be in Corsica with the beloveds (well leaving very early on the 18th).  Still want to do a game though but will have to pass for now... 

Unfortunately for me the 24th is a bit tricky, I’m coming off nights that morning, if there is a spare slot in the last group I might be able to make it but it would be dependent on how I feel when I drag myself out of bed!

Can't do the 24th as I will be back up in Brum and will have the kids   Majority rules and if I lose out then so be it.

I was sulking with Williams because he pulled out on me last minute.  At least the missus came tround to keep me company. 

Chris,

your last comment has just made me chuckle, I didn't think you & Paul were that friendly

"I was sulking with Williams because he pulled out on me last minute."

that's just brightned my day, cheers.

OK guys, just off the phone with the secretary at South Winchester.

I have confirmed bookings for three tee times from 1200 and a buggy for me.

The cost per head I have managed to get for £25 and I have had to pay a £50 deposit. (David will know all about that)

I will need definite confirmations asap, so that if we are short of a dozen I can try my own club to make up the numbers.

Paul,

Is this event for the 17th or the 25th of July?  Dave Ley has told me that it is set for the 25th...which is right? Alfred

Alfred,

read the title of the post

Well done, Nigel, will be nice to meet you as well.

Payment on the day, Nigel.

I expect so, David, if we all agree, and most of us will. You are always after my money.

I think James & David should just post their Direct Debit details here...................................

Paul if you don't want to travel down on your own would you mind picking me and possibly Kev up on the way????

You were lucky Govan.  If I hadn't had been in the first cut one of those boxes of balls would've been mine.  Mind you, I've seen you play, you need them more than me......

When I was told who had one the NP and LD at Donnington Qualifier I changed the prizes quickly from NP bottle of 25yr old bottle of Glenmorangie and LD a round on the old course at St Andrews ,I knew both were wasted on our celtic cousin Mr Govan . Two boxes of Srixons right up his street,any left Stu?

Shocked you didn't get a 2 on the NP though stuart.

He is joking with you, Paul. he will be there early and will be scoffing a full english by the time we arrive.

It'll be his second of the morning too John.....

Thanks Paul I knew you would if I was stuck,

Chris/JP I'm glad only two breckies were mentioned I have been cutting down ,I've become an athlete you see boyo's.

I think DM's struggling his  chauffer has Fridays day off .

As long as he doesn't destroy the cat on the way there this time......

Wasn't so dangerous the last time i saw it..........Mr winner! Did you have nice Hols you were missed at Donnington not by me of course as you were in my division , I think Mr Govan was pineing for you.

If you're going to caddy for me you should bloody do it properly then!   Although I must admit you're not as off-putting as Jo pole dancing on the flag while you're trying to line up your putt!

Guys, are then any spots left on the 24th?  Would like to join in and meet a few of you if poss.

Cheers.

Consider yourself entered Andrew, Great that you are willing to play.

Thanks John, looking forward to it.

These are the confirmed names so far, can take another three players. Do we know if Kevin H and Martin M are going to be able to make it?

John Pettitt, James Marshall, David Marshall, David Ley, Wayne Santorini, Paul Williams, John Flood, Andrew Guyton, Nigel Gray.

You will not be disappointed, Nigel, I can assure, all the guys are great to get on with and the course is a cracker, not easy, but a cracker.

I have not heard from Dennis either, David, but I am sure he will surface shortly.

I might have to see if I'm allowed down, but it depends on the little lady.  Williams will be happy as we can share a car. 

I would be up for car sharing depending on what time people were setting back?

John,

Have to decline this time, have a club knockout match now arranged for the Thursday and am playing Weds as well in a club league match so will pass this time. will try and get downin the future.

No problems, Martin. There will be another time.

Hello guys, sorry I have not been around for a while. Ongoing issues at home Im afraid. Still work is good and the weather - well what can I say.

Put me down for the 24th guys. I could really do with a decent day out. If it rains though I wont be happy!

Speak soon...

ps. We'll catch up soon John...

Well done, Dennis, Assuming Chris P can make it, we only need one more player for a full complement

It took that long for her to finally give in Stu

Still looking for another 1/2 players if Chris P cannot make it.

Kev not playing John?

Will you ask him, Dave, it would be nice if he could make it.

no probs I will ring him tomorrow

found out today the missus is taking the kids away for the week w/c 21st July so I'm a deffo, deffo & I won't have to shoot off!!

Paul & Chris P if you want a lift then I've room in the car.

John,

I've got that week off, we may have to meet up for a couple of knocks....

Sounds good to me.

JP, Kev's playing ok.

Paul,

how much would a round on the brab cost in the twilight??

That is correct, David, we need one more.

List of players as I know it:

David Marshall, John Pettitt, David Ley, Kevin Hewett, Paul Williams, John Flood, James Marshall, Wayne Santorini, Andrew Guyton, Nigel Gray and Dennis Visser.

Looks like I'm joining you guys for a game.  Hope I live up to your collective abilities.

Looking forward to it already. Time to checkout the course - think I'm right in thinking it will be a bit of a test!

Well done Andy. it is you who has the better of us with your fine Golfshake qualifying result.

Yes, the course is a test, but I am sure you will enjoy it.

All 12 spots now filled. 

I am not traveling down to South Winchester just to donate to your coffers, David.

Sherfield seems to suit the Marshall family too well, I will have to think of  some cunning ploy to stop this continual robbing of poor people.

Unfortunately, David Ley has had to withdraw from the game at South Winchester next Friday 24th July and I am therefore looking for another person willing to take his place.

An excellent course in every respect.

It seems as though I have suddenly become a pariah as another player has dropped out.

Looking for 2 reliable players who would like a game at South Winchester.

I am the other unreliable player to drop out if anybody was wondering

Why would anyone be wondering, John?

As I have to confirn exact numbers on Monday would those who intend to attend please confirm soonest. Thank you.

I was looking at it from my view that I would want to know who else had dropped out. Curiosity & all that.

Paul / Chris, as previously mentioned I won't now be able to give you both a lift.

Just rub it in why don't ya

I'll be there.

Be wary, David, Wayne is swinging the club very well at the moment.

I would've gone but you moved the date and I can't

Very much looking forward to South Winchester.

The 9th looks a cracker.  Lay up for a 5 or drive the lake for a 4? mmm    Depends upon conditions on the day I guess.  Hope the back is up to a full on drive.

On pic below the black arrow is 250yds of the yellows.

I have never seen anyone drive over the lake. It is a tough hole for sure.

Andy, what you don't see on Google Earth is the elevation and this hole rises very steeply from the lake to the green. A very tough hole indeed

Played sensibly, Nigel, no worse than a five should be recorded.

In the clubhouse, probably having a cup of coffee. I will be there early and I am quite sure you will recognise me.

or me...

Guys, sorry have not been able to be on the forums this past week....work have cut down internet access :-(

 Hope there is still a place for me?  If so I will be the other bloke looking lost.... 

yep

Great to find that you are still going to attend, Andrew G.

I hope the sun will be shining at that location - looks a wee bit dodgy at the mo.

On the way down to South Winchester thisa morning the heavens opened up like hell on earth. The M3 was a river. On entering the club I noticed that the 11th green was totally submerged under water and I really thought that the course would have to be closed. However, the greens drained very well and at mid-day six of us ventured onto the course with torrential rain still hammering down. The front nine was pretty miserable, but thereafter the sun came out, it turned rather warm and the rest of the round was fine.

Mr Marshall once again took the money with a very good 36 points, I managed to take second place overall with 34 points and Andy Kenyon with a 33 was third.

Kevin and Andrew Guyton did not fare as well, but then they do not have the shots to play with.

Andy played exceptionally well from the tee but was generous to us all with his rather errant short game. 24 handicap is way to high for his abilities

It was nice to meet Nigel Gray and he played nice and steady.

The course was its usual immaculate condition and considering the amount of rain that was dumped on it, the fairways and greens were superb.

They kind words John, thank you.

It was a rather damp start but turned sunny and dry for the end of the front and the whole of the back 9 and testament to the quality of the course that is was playable both during and after the heavy rain.  What an excellent course it is too.  Every hole a cracker with fast greens and gullies mounds bunkers and ponds in all the wrong places!  That said, managed to avoid most of the hazards and hence can't blame them for my not scoring better.

Pleased with my round and it was brill to play with John and with Nigel too. As John said I was, on the whole, driving well.  It was my own fumbling at the greens that put paid to a terrific round.  Looking back, I frittered away at least 10 shots on just 4 holes by truely awful pitching and chipping.

By way of example.  On the 15th I played a magnificant drive off the tee (even if I say so myself) of over 300yards to leave a short pitch to the green.  6 shots later the ball finally dropped and then not before I'd nearly taken David Marshall's head off on the 16th tee.  Oh well, that's golf.

Great day.  Great course. Great company.  I so like this game.

Thanks all. Andy

The last hole at South Winchester is a par five downhill and turining left all the way with out of bounds all down the left and a green guarded by a small pond.

I decided to try my hybrid off the tee, a G5 19deg and hit it fat resulting in a straight shot of some 120 yards. I then decided that I would use it again for the second shot, this time nobbling it very close to the out of bounds.. My third shot I selected a five iron hoping to place it within a shot of the green and on the fairway, but the hooking gods were still with me and I nearly went out of bounds again, even though the shot was adequate for length. The GPS in the buggy told me that I now had 94 yards to the hole and being all downhill I selected my Gap wedge. I promptly struck the shot straight into the hole for a birdie 4.

You tapped in from 10 feet and I tapped in from 94 yards, same result.

I took an altogether different approach on the 18th.

I didn't want to overhit a driver off the tee so went with a 5iron which I promtly hooked onto the driving range and out of bounds.  I then used the same club and did vitually the same thing again but at least stayed in bounds but only 100yds from the tee.

4th shot then was an 8 iron pitch over the corner of the range and down the hill to just short of the lake leaving 110yds or so to the green with the pond on my right.  I then duffed the pitch short which promptly rolled into the lake.

At this point I picked up in disgust.

17th hole, did not hit it hard enough to carry the front bunker, but managed to get out first time to the fringe, chipped up to within three feet promptly missed the putt left as I had done on about four occasions previously. In fact, David you were very fortunate to win the money. Andy should have won it by a mile.

I should've made a better job of knobbling you on the 16th tee.

I agree, Andy, he only plays with us so that we can run his Jag for him.

How come only 6 people turned up? What happened to the others?

You tell me,  I haven't a clue.

Fair weather golfers John!!

I am a fair weather golfer John and do not normally play with the threat of rain looming. Unfortunately for me, once I have committed, then I have to put up with it.

John P,

Just like to say thanks for organising this, I had a great day even though I didn't play so well.  Certainly is a cracking course, congrats to you and David for taking the money!

 Thanks also to David and Kevin for an enjoyable round.

 Sorry it has taken a while to post this...I have been in bed with the flu (not the swine variety I am hoping) since Friday!

It was very good of you to turn up considering how awful the weather was. At one time I thought maybe they would close the corse as the greens ere all under water, but they soaked it up fine and the greens were fast and true.

Glad you enjoyed the course, should have suited your power.

Perhaps you will get down to Sherfield when we play next.