Captains Report

Fellow Members

Summer has definitely gone.

We had extreme heat for a long period but we can all see now that the nights are drawing in, temperatures are dropping and the rain has arrived.

I believe that the course not only has held up well with some torrential rain but improved. Having visited several other clubs and seeing the damage the rain or the heat has caused to their greens I must praise what Dave Willis and staff do to protect our greatest selling point. As members we also have a responsibility to protect our greens by repairing your own pitch marks and not taking your ball out the hole with your putter.

Derek Thomas has also been working hard with Dave Willis to set up a winter programme which includes the ground under repair next to the 10^th green. The 11^th green fringe surrounding the drainage covers. ground under repair in front of the 12^th green bunker .Tee box repairs to various mens’ and ladies tees and the clubhouse surroundings.

An update on our junior members. We currently have 26 boys and 4 girls so Dennise will be organising to get their own board put up and reserving certain weekend tee times to encourage their continued participation in this club, please encourage them yourselves.

A random draw was made for the presidents prize and hearing everyone’s views, the committee have agreed that next year comps 1-6 will be random divisional draws and all club majors including pairs will be completely random.

Congratulations in comp day 5 winners

Danny Mcevoy 64,Tom Manneh 65,Johnny Jones 65

Congratulations go to comp 6 winners

 Peter Miles  43 points,Ian Smallman  39 points,Colin Turner 39 points

I would like to say a personal congratulations to the Presidents prize winner John Parke 40 points. A true gentleman and favourite of most members including mine. Hard year but someone’s looking down on you my friend.

Mitcham hosted the return fixture of North Downs and trailing 3.5 to 0.5 it was an uphill task but Keith Lewis who took my captaincy for the day and rallied his troops to a 4-1 victory and retaining the trophy.

Mitcham also hosted the return fixture of Farleigh court and taking a lead of 4.5 to 1.5 into this fixture we had great hopes. We didn’t disappoint and although the result was 3-3 we won overall and can proudly keep a new trophy for this year at least.

Ladies results included Mitcham taking a draw at home against Tilgate. Richmond Park unfortunately beat Mitcham at home and Addington Court was a draw at their course.

Congratulations to Judith Grigg on winning the Presidents prize with 41 points.

A note of importance. All golfers should abide by the dress code on the course but occasionally that lapses. Being rude to members or guests about this is not acceptable but making them aware is important, so if there are concerns please let the pro know or a member of the committee.

Jim Lawrence has sadly resigned from his position of Chairman and committee member. Since taking on this role Jim’s work has been commendable so wish him well in concentrating on just playing golf with no hassle. A replacement will not be chosen until the right candidate with equally great attributes has been found with the position open to all applicants.

Your Captain