MEMBERS' HANDBOOK 2012

INDEX

1. INTRODUCTION:	5. ON THE COURSE:
	5.1 Course News
2. COMMITTEE NEWS:	5.2 General Course Matters
2.1 The Competition Committees 2011	5.3 Spikes and secure footing
2.2 Mens Section	5.4 Etiquette
2.3 Ladies Section	5.5 Trolleys
2.3.1 Lady Midweek Members
2.4 Seniors Section
2.5 5-Day Members	6. GOLF COMPETITIONS:
2.6 Juniors Section	6.1 Open Competitions
	6.2 Competition Formats
	6.3 Handicapping for Men
3. MEMBERSHIP NEWS:	6.3.1 Allotment of Handicaps
3.1 Membership Enhancements	6.3.2 Alteration of Handicaps
3.1.1 The SmartGolfer Network	6.3.3 Inactive Handicap
3.1.2 Courtesy at Chartridge Park GC	6.3.4 Supplementary Scores
3.1.3 Reciprocal golf at Caddington GC	6.3.5 General play
3.1.4 County Card	6.4 Mens Section Competition Rules
3.1.5 Email Newsletter to Members	6.4.1 General Rules
3.1.6 Extended Membership Offers	6.4.2 Match Play
3.1.7 Members’ Discounts/Guests Rates	6.4.3 Pre-Payment Scheme
3.1.8 Tee Booking Procedures	6.4.4 Rules of Golf & Etiquette
3.2 Meeting Other Member’s	6.5 Knock Out & Order of Merit
3.3 Avoiding Busy Times	6.6 Competition Winners 2011
3.4 Young Golfers	6.6.1 Mens Section
	6.6.2 Ladies Section
	6.6.3 Seniors Section
4. CLUB INFORMATION:
4.1 The Pro Shop	6.7 GOLFING CALENDAR 2012:
4.2 Competition Prize Credit	Calendar of Events Jan 2012
4.3 Club Professional	to Mar 2013
4.3.1 Lessons
4.3.2 Club Re-gripping & Repairs
4.3.3 Custom Fitting Service
4.4 Captains Charity
4.5 Member Charity Days
4.6 Catering
4.7 Member’s Parties
4.8 Club Opening Hours
4.9 Social Events
4.10 AVGC Website
4.11 Advertising
4.12 Personal Property & Golf Insurance
4.13 5-Day Members

WELCOME TO THE 2012 HANDBOOK

1. INTRODUCTION

This handbook contains information from the Club Management and the Competition Committees for you, the Member. It covers a range of club, membership, course and competition matters. Please speak to one of the Management Team regarding club matters, or Committee Members regarding competition matters, at any time for any further information.

This handbook can also be downloaded from www.avgc.co.uk

2. COMMITTEE NEWS

2.1 The Competition Committees for 2012

There is a slight complication – the men’s and ladies AGM are not until February this year. Hence those names not shown in bold may possibly change.

Post	Men's Committee	Ladies Committee	Senior's Committee
Captain	Brendan Langan	Kim Burnage	Jeff Ley
Vice Captain	TBA	TBA	Brian Roberts
Treasurer	David Jones	Sue Bellingham	Martin Shefferd
Competitions Secretary	David Lea	Danka Lawson/ Brenda Lee	Bernie Gogan
Admin Secretary	Roger White	Sarah Beattie	Malcolm Willetts
Handicap Secretary	Leigh Jessiman	Amy Crowson	N/A
Seniors Captain	Jeff Ley	N/A	N/A
Junior Organizer	David Lea/Shane Lea	N/A	N/A
Junior Captain	Will Shackleton	N/A	N/A
5 - Day Representative	John Kitchen		N/A
Member Post	Shaun Houghton	Gay Chandler	Social: Mike Papple
Member Post		Jean Cross	Peter Lawson
Member Post			Keith Foster
Past Captain	Rob Crocker	Jean Barnett	Mike Ewart

Many thanks to Rob, Jean, Mike and Laurence and all their committee members for last year’s efforts. As ever, the competitions seem to ‘just happen’ but it is not without a lot of work behind the scenes. We look forward to welcoming Brendan, Kim, Jeff and Will at the drive-in on 1^st April and all members are welcome to come along on that day.

2.2 Men’s Section

A full calendar exists for the men’s section. The varied range of golfing competition and formats can be found at the back of this handbook. We have the usual medals and stablefords and plenty of pairs and individual competitions for you to enter. Keep an eye on the notice board in the locker room for sign up sheets.

The club matches are enjoyable social occasions. Teams are not selected on ability. The prerequisite of selection is an ability to laugh and stand your round at the bar. If you are un-successful once, try again; we do try to include as many players as possible throughout the season. For club matches, medals, whatever – do just join in and be a part of a happy, social golf club. After a beer in the bar results seem meaningless!

2.3 Ladies Section

The Ladies Section has a great atmosphere and warmly welcomes all new members. There are competitions almost every weekend, and we are pleased to see all members taking part. There are also fun events such as those in fancy dress - the Bring and Win, and our Breast Cancer charity day. Kim will be delighted to have a chat with anyone thinking of joining in.

2.3.1 Lady Midweek Members

Ladies’ Midweek Roll-Ups are on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the year – meet for coffee at 8am from April to October before going out to play at 8.30am. In the winter season, we meet at 9.30am before going out to play at 10am. All newcomers are warmly invited to join in for coffee, social chat and a game of golf for good measure. Do not worry about your standard of golf or not having a handicap – you will be looked after!

Terry Bunyan holds regular group lessons, which are very popular, and all-comers will be made welcome. We play in the Chiltern League, open to all 5-day and 7-day members, and there are friendly matches for those who prefer less pressure! There are also lots of club competitions, EWGA medals, midweek stablefords, and the very popular competitions for those with 30–36 handicaps.

Lady 5-day members are welcome to enter the following competitions without payment of a green fee: Lady Captain’s Day, Captain’s Day, Captains’ Charity Day, Lady President’s Day, Christmas Bring and Win, Good Friday Easter Competition, Medal of Medals.

2.4 Seniors Section

POST	MEMBER
Captain	Jeff Ley
Vice Captain	Brian Roberts
Treasurer	Martin Shefferd
Competition Secretary	Bernie Gogan
Admin Secretary	Malcolm Willetts
Social Secretary	Mike Papple
Member Post	Peter Lawson
Member Post	Keith Foster
Past Captain	Mike Ewart

The Seniors Section continues as a very active part of the club with roll-ups on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. We extend an open invitation to all newcomers to the club to join in these roll-ups and meet the seniors. Non-seniors are also invited to the roll ups.

The seniors are involved in a number of internal competitions during the year with details available on the seniors’ notice board. We also play 26 matches against 13 other local clubs (home and away) and a further 8 matches in a winter league with a presentation event. We will also have two away days, a Senior Captains Charity Day and support the other sections in a number of their competitions and events. The Senior's Four Nations competition will be in aid of ‘Help for Heroes’.

Russell will hold seniors group lessons occasionally on Mondays. Watch out for details on the senior’s notice board.

We do hope you can join us over the coming year for social golf or to take part in competitions. The section is open to all male members who are 55 years or over.

2.5 5-Day Members.

John Kitchen is the representative for the male 5-day members. John will be pro-active, so seek John out or leave him a message in an envelope if you have any suggestions for the 5-day section.

2.6 Juniors’ Section

We are hoping to have a great year in 2012 with regard to the junior section. We already have some really talented juniors, with low handicaps, and many congratulations to Bradley for making the East of England Squad. However, we only have a total of 17 juniors and are aim is to encourage more youngsters to the club this year.

Russell has been taking junior group lessons throughout 2011 and has seen 75 juniors attend his sessions. He will be laying on a range of lessons for different age groups in 2012 so watch out for his flyers in the shop. He will also run small, fun competitions over the front nine on the last Sunday of each month, approximately 2 ¾ hours before it gets dark. This won’t clash with members, as the 1^st tee is quiet at this time as golfers approach the back nine. There will also be lessons on the short game as well as Vale League Training for older juniors.

David Lea has entered our juniors in a summer league along with Aspley Guise, Buckingham, Caddington, Mentmore, Millbrook and Woburn.

Juniors with a handicap of 28 and below are invited to enter the Men’s Medals. You can enter any of the junior competitions without a handicap, as we will use that round to help you to get your handicap. Please speak to the manager on duty if you would like to know how to put in a card for your handicap. Parents please note that young juniors need to have a responsible person with them at all times and it is the responsibility of the parents to ensure this before leaving their children at the golf club. The manager on duty cannot fulfill this role. Once Russell and David have them booked into a group junior lesson then they can be left.

3. MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Our ongoing philosophy is to improve the golf course as much as we can each year, to keep member’s fees at a rate that offers good value for money and to retain the friendly family feel of the club.

3.1 Membership Enhancements

3.1.1 The SmartGolfer Network

The network continues to grow and offers great ‘added value’ to your membership. We now have 23 clubs in the network. As a full 7-day or 5-day member of AVGC you are able to have 2 free rounds per year on these golf courses and possibly more, subject to the host club’s acceptance:

GOLF CLUB	WEBSITE www.	TEL No
BARNHAM BROOM, Norfolk	barnham-broom.co.uk	01603 759393
BOURN, Cambridge	bourngolfandleisure.co.uk	01954 718057
BRIGHTON	brightongolf.co.uk	01273 556482
BUSHEY HALL, Watford	busheyhallgolfclub.co.uk	01923 222253
CHALGRAVE, Toddington	chalgravegolf.co.uk	01525 876556
CHARTRIDGE PARK, Amersham	cpgc.co.uk	01494 791772
COLNE VALLEY, Colchester	colnevalleygolfclub.co.uk	01787 224343
EPPING, Essex	eppinggolfcourse.org.uk	01992 572282
EPSOM, Surrey	epsomgolfclub.co.uk	01372 741867
FINCHLEY, N London	finchleygolfclub.com	02083 462436
GARON PARK, Southend	Garonparkgolf.co.uk	01702 601701
GIRTON, Cambridge	Girtongolf.co.uk	01223 276169
GREAT YARMOUTH & CAISTER	club-noticeboard.co.uk/greatyarmouth	01493 728699
KINGSTHORPE, Northants	kingsthorpe_golf.co.uk	01604 710610
LEXDEN WOOD, Essex	lexdenwood.com	01206 843333
LONDON SCOTTISH, Wimbledon	londonscottishgolfclub.co.uk	02087 891207
MAGNOLIA PARK, Bicester	magnoliapark.co.uk	01844 239700
OUNDLE, Northants	oundlegolfclub.com	01832 273267
PAVENHAM, Bedford	pavenhampark.com	01234 822202
ROYSTON	roystongolfclub.co.uk	01763 242696
SOUTH KYME, Lincs	skgc.co.uk	01526 861113
STANMORE, N London	stanmoregolfclub.co.uk	02089 542599

Log onto www.smartgolfer.co.uk to find out more about the course that you are going to play.

Easy Guide to Network:

1. Get your free network ID card from pro shop. Cards need renewing from 1^st March each year to ensure that only current members can benefit.

2. Book your tee time with host club.

3. Play golf and enjoy!

1. Take a small photograph (2.5cm x 2.5cm) of yourself to Tony, in the shop, and he will make up your network identity card for 2012. The card will state whether you are a 7-day or 5-day member. There is no charge for the card.

2. All 7 and 5-day members can play for free on the other courses, Monday to Friday. Seven-day members can also play for free at weekends and bank holidays, subject to availability at the host club. Pick up the contact details from the shop. Then book your tee-time with the club of your choice between 5 and 2 days in advance.

There are two new SmartGolfer Opens that you can enter next year. Friday 20^th July 2012 is at Brighton and Hove (teams of 4) and Thursday 8^th November 2012 at Bourn GC (teams of 4). Entry sheets to be posted out by host clubs.

The more detailed rules of the network are available from the pro shop and from the website at www.smartgolfer.co.uk

SmartGolfer Network Societies

When more than 4 network golfers want to play at a host course together, this is deemed as a ‘Network Society’. There are special reduced rates for these – simply enquire at our pro shop. For example, the rate Royston quote for network society golf is £12. However, the first 4 golfers can be free on the network. Hence, in this example, if 9 AVGC network members wanted to play Royston then they would pay 9 – 4 = 5, @ £12 each, totals £60 for the 9 players.

3.1.2 Courtesy Golf at Chartridge Park Golf Club

Although Chartridge Park Golf Club has joined SmartGolfer Network, our association has worked so well over the past years that we are going to keep the old links going in addition to the new network.

We post ten dates, on which you can have courtesy at Chartridge Park, on the club notice board during April. On these dates we are not restricted to just two tee times. We will request dates that are busy here at the Vale in order to help relieve congestion on our course. Simply telephone Chartridge on 01494 791772 to request a tee time. Please note that white socks are required at Chartridge if you are wearing shorts. You will need your SmartGolfer ID card.

3.1.3 Reciprocal Golf with Caddington Golf Club

At weekends and Bank Holidays, you can book a game of golf at Caddington GC, after 11 am, at the ‘with member’ rate.

Monday to Friday (not including Bank Holidays) you can book at Caddington and there is no fee to pay.

You will need proof of your membership at Aylesbury Vale. Telephone 01582 415573 and ask for the secretary, David Isger. There is a smart, casual dress code.

3.1.4 County Card

There are many more local courses in the County Card Scheme. We are affiliated to Bedfordshire but this scheme also covers many other counties. This card costs £10, from the pro shop, and the money goes to Bedfordshire Golf Union. You can play the member courses at either 50% fee or ‘with member’ rate, as dictated by the host club.

3.1.5 E-Mail Newsletters to Members

Periodically we send e-mail newsletters out to members. These have course news, results, forthcoming fixtures, shop offers and lesson / re-gripping offers. Members wishing to receive the offers should give your current e-mail address to the member of staff in the shop. We only use the e-mail address for club matters and will not pass them on to anyone else.

3.1.6 Extended Membership Offers

We have a choice of two extended membership offers:

a.) Four Years of Membership for the price of Three

b.) Nine Years of Membership for the price of Six

These are worthwhile for the club because we reinvest funds into course improvements. The investing member also gets a really good deal with one, or three, free years of membership, and fixed prices for the full term of the membership. These savings have greatly outstripped possible returns from savings accounts and investments in recent years.

The extended membership offers are open to all categories of membership, new members and those paying monthly. Please speak to Chris, Neil or Tony if you are interested and we will give you a copy of the written guarantee that comes with the offer.

3.1.7 Members’ Discounts and Guest Rates

Driving Range tokens are discounted from £2.20 to £1.70 for a bucket of 35 balls. Buggy hire is reduced from £20 to £15. Members can also have a buggy season ticket for £300 for a year.

Any member can sign in up to three guests at the ‘with members’ rate provided that they are playing golf with them in the same fourball. Five-day members can also sign in guests at this rate on weekends and bank holidays and the five-day member pays a £13 fee.

Midweek the ‘without member’ visitors fee will be £24 and the ‘with member’ rate £17. At weekends the ‘without member’ rate is £32 until 7 a.m. and £25 after 11 a.m. whilst the ‘with member’ rate is £20. All the rates quoted above are for 18 holes but day and 9–hole tickets are all separately priced in the shop.

All members get a 10% reduction in shop prices on any items priced over £10.

Members can hire the upstairs lounge for their own parties in 2012 at greatly discounted rates. Ask for a viewing if you haven’t seen the room as it has new furnishings and round tables.

3.1.8 Tee Booking Procedures:

Monday – Friday: No tee bookings required.

Weekend or Bank Holiday: No bookings required up to 11 a.m.

Book a tee time between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

No bookings required after 4 p.m.

Club notice boards and club website www.avgc.co.uk detail all tee closures for 3 weeks in advance (matches, leagues or societies). Alternatively you can telephone 01525 240196.

To book a tee time Book a slot in the pro shop in person

Telephone 01525 240196 to book

Members can book 3 weeks in advance

On day Confirm your arrival in shop at least 10

minutes before due tee off time

‘Member only’ time periods:

(This allows members to bring guests, provided that they are playing golf with them)

Weekends and Bank Holidays 0700 – 1100

This represents quite an expansion in the ‘member only’ time period when compared to the 2011 handbook. However, we have had an increase in membership and experienced some busy week ends over the last year. It also acts as an incentive for non-members to join the club.

Check in for tee times at the shop.

At weekends, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., please ensure that you have checked in with the pro shop at least 10 minutes prior to your tee off time. If no one from the tee group has reported in, or telephoned, within 10 minutes of the tee time then that time can be re-used. Communication with the shop is the key. Do telephone if you are running late and at least we may be able to promote a subsequent group up the tee sheet and leave their tee time for you.

3.2 Meeting Other Members

An 'Availability Book' is with the other files, above the pigeonholes. Please add your name, preferred playing time and contact telephone number to the file. You can then take a look at the other entries and give someone a ring to arrange a game. Please remember that the member of staff in the pro shop is always on hand to fix you up with a game, so let us know that you are seeking playing partners as soon as you arrive and we will do our best.

You can enter a men’s medal without a handicap, as a vehicle to submit a card for handicap. You will be paired up with someone that already has a handicap and they will mark your card. You will also be given an exact tee off time. Obviously you cannot take part in the competition itself until the handicap secretary has allocated your handicap.

3.3 Avoiding the Busy Times

In the hallway, just outside the downstairs bar, are lists of all competition and society tee bookings for the subsequent three weeks. Keep your eyes on these to avoid the busy times. Club e-mails always include the next month’s forthcoming fixtures.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday are often busy between 9a.m. and 10.30a.m. with our seniors and midweek ladies.

The later you play at weekends the quieter it becomes. If speed of play is one of your primary considerations then use the weekly tee sheets at the club to avoid playing straight after a lengthy tee booking. The larger the field of golfers, whether men’s competition or society, the slower the round.

3.4 Young Golfers

Few junior members remain with the club when they are in their early twenties. We offer the following price incentives to try and reverse this trend:

Juniors (Up to 18 years) £160

Intermediates (18 – 22 years) £270

Age Percentage of Full Fee

23 40

24 45

25 50

26 60

27 70

28 80

29 90

This will hopefully encourage more young golfers to remain with us, now that the price jump from ‘Intermediate’ to full fee is not so steep. Russell will be teaching groups of juniors again in 2012 so do give his details to any junior golfers that you know.

4. CLUB INFORMATION

4.1 The Pro Shop

Thank you to all members who have used the shop over the last year. We try to keep all prices that little bit lower than other pro shops - check us out! Members also receive a 10% discount on golf equipment, clothing and accessories priced over £10!

This year we hope to provide a custom fit service through Russell, possibly Snake Eyes and Callaway.

SHOP OPENING HOURS October to March 8 am – 4pm

April to September 7.45 am – 5pm (7 a.m. W/E)

Once the shop has closed you can always ask a member of staff in the clubhouse to open up again for you.

4.2 Competition Prize Credit

There is a card file system in the pro shop for competition prize credit. This can be spent on shop items, range tokens or buggies.

You can also add to the credit on your index card by paying cash. You can then pop in for a bag of tees / drink / chocolate bar etc. when dressed for golf and lacking change in your pocket. Flick through the card file to check the level of your credit.

4.3 Club Professionals (Russell Phillips and Terry Bunyan)

4.3.1 Lessons

We now benefit from 2 professionals at Aylesbury Vale Golf Club, each with their own unique style of coaching. Russell is a PGA qualified professional who moved to AVGC midway through 2011. He uses some of the most recent methods of coaching including his Video Equipment and Explanar Swing Ring. Russell is keen to develop the junior activity at the club and therefore offers a large variety of sessions to suit all ages and abilities. Terry has been our club professional for the past 8 years and continues to have a tremendous passion for the game. Terry has had some huge success in playing golf; one occasion was to make the cut for the first stage of qualifying for the British Open. Terry thoroughly enjoys teaching and is happy to teach all abilities.

Both professionals teach adults individually or in groups and both have their own tailor-made lesson programmes to suit your budget and lifestyle. Players who have lessons are seeing the benefits with good competition results and lowering their handicap.

There are often promotions for lessons throughout the year. These can be found displayed on the website under ‘Golf Lessons’, in the bar, changing rooms and other notice boards. So keep your eyes open and don’t miss out!

ALL MEMBERS GET 20% OFF STANDARD LESSON PRICES

Prices for each of the following can be found on the website, in the changing rooms and on our club notice boards.

Individual Lessons. This is the most effective way to better your game. Having an individual lesson gives you the professional’s full attention to look deep into your swing and to find the key swing faults that need rectifying. These can be used to develop your long game, approach shots, bunker play, chipping, putting or rules and etiquette.

Individual 9 hole playing lesson. Here you will play with one of our club professionals through 9 holes of golf. This gives them the chance to assess your game strategy on the course and gives you the chance to see how a professional plays. These are very popular!

Ladies Group Session. Terry runs ladies group sessions throughout the year. Keep an eye out for his chalkboard to find out when the next one is taking place.

Senior Group Session. Russell is running senior group sessions each month, usually on a Monday. Keep an eye out on the senior notice board for the next session.

Junior Lessons. Russell has many junior lessons available throughout the year for everyone. He runs beginner sessions, advanced sessions, grouped or individual sessions, young sessions, older sessions, all for members and non-members. To find out more, look on the website under ‘Golf Lessons’ or ring Russell on 07843692948.

CONTACT EITHER OF OUR CLUB PROFESSIONALS BELOW:

RUSSELL PHILLIPS TERRY BUNYAN

07843692948 07731966749

r.phillips@avgc.co.uk

4.3.2 Club Repairs and Re-Grips

Russell offers a full service of club repairs from broken shafts to club extensions or shortening. If you have a club that needs fixing bring it into the shop to get a quote. It is very important to have a good grip on your club! Terry offers a re-grip service and often has promotions throughout the year.

We will attempt to complete all re-grips and repairs within 48 hours!

4.3.3 Custom Fitting

Russell has brought with him the new opportunity to custom fit your current clubs to suit your swing by altering the lie angle and loft or your clubs. Having the correct lie angle is critical to help ensure the ball flies towards the target.

The professionals emphasise the importance of having the correct equipment to suit your swing. Simple checks can be done to see if your clubs are set up correctly to get the best out of the swing you have. It is important to have the correct grip size, shaft length, shaft flex, shaft torque, shaft bend point, iron head style, lie angle and loft, so make an appointment with one of our professionals now to find out more information.

We hope to work with Russell this year to sell some premium brands, like Snake Eyes and Callaway, completely custom fitted to suit your specification and needs.

4.4 Captain’s Charity

The three main sections of the club all combined together to support Willen Hospice and Leighton Buzzard ‘Otters’ Swimming Club for the disabled. The vice-captains are currently putting their heads together for the new charities from this April.

Sincere thanks to all members who raise our funds over the year. All the 50p pieces from landing in the Captain’s Charity bunker, or seeing their ball sink into the 13^th pond, really do add up!

4.5 Member Charity Days

Many of our members are involved with fund raising for their own projects. We have held events such as raising funds for a children’s play area, church steeple, cystic fibrosis, cancer care etc. Should anyone wish to organise a fundraising golf day with us in 2012, Monday to Friday, then we will donate £6 per player to your cause from the green fee. A golf day can be one of the easier and more pleasurable methods of fundraising! See Chris, Neil or Tony in the office for more details.

4.6 Catering

Heinz has become settled in now as the new club caterer and thanks to so many of the members for booking in for meals. Watch out for the Sunday roasts!

4.7 Member’s Parties – 2012 offer to members.

The upstairs lounge is a stylish venue for your party with great views over the course. You can choose between round, rectangular and horseshoe table settings. Heinz can cater for your parties, weddings, anniversaries, christenings, societies or work events. Have a chat with Neil if you would like some price quotations. We can hold weddings with all the style that you expect from a typical wedding venue but leaving you enough in the coffers for a fantastic honeymoon afterwards!

- Member booking a function for up to 60 people - £ 75

- Member booking a function for over 60 people - £ 50

- Non members - from £ 200

The room is also excellent for training courses or business conferences, so let us see if we can save your business money too! Speak to Neil for further details.

4.8 Club Opening Hours

The gate is opened by 6.45 a.m. during BST (6.30 a.m. at week ends) and 7.30 a.m. during winter (7.00 a.m. at week ends). The gate is not locked until the last car has left the car park and it is therefore imperative to speak to the manager on duty if you need to leave a car here overnight.

The Clubhouse opens at 7.45 a.m. midweek and 6.45 a.m. at weekends. Golfers teeing off earlier than this are welcome to leave their shoes undercover, by the back door, and we will transfer them to the changing room for you as we open up. You can pre pay for free format competitions, men’s and seniors, and obtain your date stamped scorecard in advance.

Russell will stay after closing times for golf lessons on the floodlit driving range, if required.

We remain open as long as there are golfers still on the course, driving range or in the Clubhouse. Once darkness has fallen the Clubhouse will be closed if there are no golfers remaining on the premises. We therefore recommend that golfers planning to arrive after dark should ring through to the Clubhouse on 01525 240196.

Please do contact us if you are planning a special event that would require a very early start or late finish and we will assist.

4.9 Social Events

We look forward to meeting with the newly elected committees in April and planning events with them. The first Member’s Christmas Party was a great success and will be repeated!

4.10 AVGC Website

The site is www.avgc.co.uk. and the e-mail address is info@avgc.co.uk .

4.11 Advertising

There are opportunities for members to advertise their business on our scorecards, entrance drive, buggies and driving range. Please see Chris, Neil or Tony for more details.

4.12 Personal Property and Golfing Insurance

Unfortunately, in common with other clubs, we cannot watch items of personal property and "The management cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to property or vehicles on the premises." We have discussed the matter of security with our local crime prevention officer and most of the advice is common sense preventative measures:

a. Always lock your car. Use steering locks, immobilisers etc.

b. Never leave anything on display but lock it in the boot. Laptops, mobile phones, sat navs and golf clubs are particularly at risk.

c. Do not leave any items of value unattended. This applies to items left within your golf bag as well as items left unattended in the changing rooms. Pay particular attention to your car keys, especially those with a remote unlock button. A thief with these keys can identify and unlock your car in an instant and will drive straight off.

Once you have finished golf for the day please ensure that you have taken your belongings home. We will have a complete clear-out of all abandoned items in the changing rooms on the first Thursday of each month, store them in black bin bags for one month and then throw them out.

On a more positive note we would recommend the use of lockers. David Jones will administer these in 2012 on behalf of the committee.

Small lockers rent for £12 per calendar year. Large lockers cost £18 (they do not take clubs). Do contact David as soon as possible on 01525 220991 or preferably by djones9253@aol.com. There is currently a waiting list for members requiring lockers but existing lockers that are not renewed may become available. Small items of extreme value can be handed to management and locked away.

We strongly recommend that all members take out a golfers’ insurance policy since everyone needs cover in the event of injuring someone on a golf course or sustaining injury yourself. We have details of the EGU Golfer’s Policy, and alternative policies, in the office and both changing rooms. We are currently liaising with an insurance company about the cost of taking out insurance on behalf of all members and visitors. Full details regarding any developments will be posted on the notice board in the bar.

4.13 Five Day Members

Five-day members pay a reduced £13 green fee in the pro shop if they wish to play the course on weekends or Bank Holidays. On Good Friday no payment is required. There are a few other specific competitions, which may detail an exemption on the entry form. These include Captain’s Day, Lady Captain’s Day, Captain’s Charity Day and Presidents Day when all members are welcome to come along and enjoy the day.

5. ON THE COURSE

5.1 Course News

We continue with the push to improve the course. Thanks must go to Luke, Rob, Andy, Ben, Jon, Tom and Steve for the steps taken last year. They can take some pride from the complements issued by Bedfordshire Past Captains, when they played this autumn, and many declared the greens to be among the best that they had played on this year!

a). Greens

We bought a Toro sprayer this year and Luke has maintained a ‘preventative spray’ regime, which has kept us disease free this year. However, we keep our eyes peeled, as you never know what is round the corner! The aim is for a relatively quick, consistent, smooth roll of the ball. We think that the green staff probably achieved that target for the very first time this year. The greens are currently better than they have been in any winter, so hope springs eternal for a good 2012.

You may not have noticed, with regular play, but we have slowly expanded the size of the putting surface at the margins, wherever the contours of the greens have allowed, over the last three years. Luke’s next plan, to improve the visual look of the greens area, is to have a neatly cut fine turf surround. This is part of the reason for moving some of the greenside bunkers a little further from the greens, to allow for a neat apron.

b). Moving trees.

We have moved a number of trees on the 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 7^th and 10^th holes. The object is to tighten up some of the more generous holes and demand a little more thought and accuracy, particularly off the tee. Rough within the tree copses: We have continued to cut the lower limbs off the trees to allow for greater upward growth. On occasions we remove trees completely where the canopies are overlapping. This gives room for golfers and cutting machinery underneath the canopies. As a result we can keep the grass shorter and well maintained so the golfer can find the ball quickly. We can also take the sprayer into these areas, which means that we can keep weeds or clover at bay. The overall effect is hopefully a healthy tree-lined fairway that is visually attractive. However, although you can find the ball quickly, you still need accuracy with the escape shot to avoid timber.

c). Pathways.

We will be laying some more areas of hard standing and further pathways this year.

d.) Clearance of waterways.

Having cleared the streams and ponds we will keep on top of them to avoid them choking up with silt and reeds. These areas look better and attract more wildlife.

e). ‘Spray curtain’ sprinklers.

The impact sprinklers have now been replaced with new ‘spray curtain’ varieties.

f). Drainage on 6^th fairway.

The drainage Rob put in just before the 6^th green has worked well. However, there is a wet area near the stream, from the 150-yard trees, which will require drainage work into the stream later this year when ground conditions are firm again.

g). Tee furniture.

We now have new tee furniture on each tee this year. There is a colour board depicting each hole, a ball washer, a towel and a bin.

h). Main greens and tees in winter.

We will continue with the policy of playing off the main greens all year round, as we have for the last 15 years. There are never any noticeable ill effects from this policy in the condition of the greens come springtime. The finances and green keeping time that is saved by not having to prepare winter greens is utilized elsewhere.

We also now try to play off grass tees all year and avoid mats. So far, half way through winter, the weather has been kind and the grass tees have stood up well. We might move onto mats for the par 3’s if the main tees need a rest. Once again, the tees will be verti-drained periodically and dressed with sand.

i). Practice chipping green.

The new chipping green should be ready to open this Easter. It was constructed with a meter of graduated drainage stone beneath the green and the irrigation system is now linked to it. Golfers will be asked not to putt on this green but to clear their balls quickly off the green so the next golfer can chip on. Indeed, the target flagsticks will be set in a length of tube, rather than a golf hole. The practice putting green is nearby.

j). Practice bunker.

The practice bunker has only been roughly dug out at present. However, one week of work, just before Easter, should see this ready for use with the green.

k). New raised practice grass tee.

Some members prefer to hit balls into the range from the grass rather than from within the driving range. To provide a better practice facility we are therefore going to build a large, flat, slightly raised grass tee. (only raised just enough to facilitate natural drainage). This will be built to the clubhouse side of the driving range.

Once the tee is ready to use, a rope will be stretched across it to denote the line to play from. We would ask all members to play from just in front of the rope so that all golfers remain in a straight line and hence safe from the shot ‘off the toe’ or ‘off the heel’. When a line of ground has several divots we will move the rope and repair the divots with a sand and seed mix.

l). Driving Range.

You may have noticed some new boards being built around the bay dividers in the driving range. These will be covered in foam protection (like a rugby post). This is to make the range safer and ensure that all balls deflect harmlessly forward out onto the range.

m). Teaching facilities in the driving range.

This year we extended the electricity up to the teaching bay at the end of the range. This means that Russell and Terry can now use video cameras for lessons so that you get great instant feedback on your swing. Russell has also bought the Explanar Swing Ring, which is a fantastic teaching aid. We have also installed a TrueStrike double berth teaching mat (for right and left handed golfers). This has gel pads in the strike zone and is the best mat that you can hit off. We are also going to board out the lower walls of the range. Russell is then going to attach mirror tiles to the walls so that you can look behind you and to the side to check on your alignment at different points of your swing. Thanks to Brendan for installing a new lights in the teaching bay.

We now have different coloured flags on small raised greens within the range to aim at. Once the back wall has been boarded out we will put up some posters indicating the various distances that each coloured flag represents. All practice balls that we now buy for the range are either Callaway or Srixon.

5.2 General Course Matters.

Protection of Young Trees - Local Rule on scorecard – The scorecard states that relief is available from young trees under six feet in height and the local rule is posted on the club notice board. Please be aware that this rule will change this spring and the scorecards and local rules will both change. The trees have grown up now and no longer need protection.

Play from White Tees – White markers on the grass tees remain exclusively for competition play. If exceptionally, mats are in use in winter, then members, for social golf, may use any mat they choose.

Signs “Greenkeepers have Priority” – We have signs for the course stating that greenkeepers have priority. We have already liaised with the greenkeepers and set up a system whereby the most intrusive jobs are completed first thing in the morning (cutting greens and surrounds) so that disruption to golfers is minimized. Then, if mowing the rough or mowing around trees is left until later in the day, there is more scope for the greenkeeper to move out of the way.

However, the task of maintaining and playing the course will inevitably clash at some point and we cannot stress strongly enough that a ball should never be struck if there is a chance of hitting a greenkeeper. Also, early birds teeing off before 8 a.m. should note that this is crucial greenkeeping time and that you may experience slight delays whilst greenkeepers finish off greenside work.

Klaxon - The klaxon will be sounded at regular intervals to indicate that golfers must walk off the course. This could be because of lightening, waterlogging or snow.

Members’ Assistance is required to progress the huge task of presenting the course well at all times. A plea from the Greenstaff - please replace divots, repair pitch marks, rake bunkers and do not discard rubbish around the course. The bins at each tee provide convenient rubbish disposal points. Please use the seed and sand mix provided on par three tees to help divot marks recover. Thanks to Mike Ewart who has provided small boxes on some tees for broken tee pegs.

Trolleys Please keep all trolleys at least 10 yards away from the greens to protect the fine turf fringes. Trolleys should NEVER pass between the green and an adjacent greenside bunker. We all play golf for the exercise - walk a little further to ensure good lies for those following.

Keeping the course in the condition expected by members is our aim. Members are encouraged to speak to Chris for any information or to proffer their suggestions concerning the course.

5.3 Spikes and secure footing.

Although we do not insist on the wearing of metal spikes for winter, and leave the choice to each individual, it is strongly recommended that metal spikes are used.

We believe they give better grip in wet or icy conditions on slopes and on tee steps. There are certain ground conditions where ice can be crushed and picked up under the splayed soft spike. These small lumps of ice then resemble rugby studs offering reduced grip and damaging greens. Please take extra care on all wood, sleeper or concrete surfaces when wet or icy. You are always at liberty to walk on the grass and avoid these steps altogether in extreme conditions.

5.4 Etiquette

The maintenance of good standards of etiquette on the course is for the benefit of all. Avoiding slow play and calling through is probably of greatest importance. Please take time to read carefully through the rules of etiquette for our club.

Rules for Calling Through:

Slower groups should call faster groups through.

Call through the following group if you are searching for a ball.

The maximum number of golfers allowed to play together is four. Five-balls are strictly prohibited.

Amplification of Calling Through Rules.

Slower groups should call faster groups through, even if the slower group thinks that they are playing at a reasonable speed. Letting golfers through depends upon their speed, not their sex! When searching for a ball, call through immediately and then use your ‘five minutes’ to continue your search as the others are playing through.

‘But they had nowhere to go!’ How often have you heard this lame excuse given by a fourball? The course is clear in front of Fourball A. Fourball B is playing behind them at the same speed. Twoball C come up behind Fourball B but are not let through because Fourball B thinks there is ‘nowhere for them to go’. Fourball B is breaching golfing etiquette. They should let faster Twoball C through, then Fourball A can do likewise and Twoball C can be on their merry way.

Civility and Good Manners when Calling Through.

Communications between golfers is all a part of good etiquette. Ideally golfers should call through without a request needing to be made. However, if a request is necessary then please make it a polite one! Hopefully, all concerned can then conduct themselves with good grace and the result will be a faster round for all golfers.

Competitions and Calling Through.

The fact that you may be playing in a competition off medal tees in no way excuses you for slow play or failing to call through. Thus competitors in medals or individual matches, where you arrange your own start time (e.g. knock outs or mixed league matches), must call faster groups through.

The realities of teeing off behind a large field of golfers.

It is simply a fact that any large field of golfers, for example, men’s competition, large society, club match, will take longer to play 18 holes than a smaller field. Therefore it makes practical sense for all members to plan to leave a time gap after any large group before teeing off themselves.

Divots. Please replace and press firmly down. On the tees divots should be filled with soil/seed mix if available. Please warm up and take practice swings away from the tees.

Bunkers. Please rake thoroughly after use. Push sand up bunker slopes.

Pitch marks. It takes 20 minutes for the grass to die in winter or summer so please repair your pitch-marks as you play.

Starting on the 10th tee There is nothing more frustrating than having your round interrupted mid-flow by golfers who are slow to start. Priority must be given to golfers already playing the 9th hole. You may start on the 10^th tee if the 9^th hole is clear but if you are subsequently caught up by golfers already 'well into their stride', then simply stand aside and call them through. The chain across the path to the 10th tee with the 'closed' sign will indicate that all golfers must start from the 1st tee only.

Dress. The rules regarding dress on the course are as follows: jeans, denim, tee shirts, tracksuits and non-tailored sports shorts are not appropriate for the course or Clubhouse. Golf shoes are required on the course.

Indoor shoes are required within the Clubhouse (no golf shoes or stocking feet). Outdoor waterproofs should be left in the changing rooms and not brought into the bar. All members should also inform their guests of the dress standards.

However, should a guest be genuinely unaware of the required dress on their first visit then they will not be turned away. Please bring them to the pro shop where we have a range of washed and ironed clothing that they are welcome to use for the day without charge. A member of the Management will request appropriate dress on subsequent visits. Please advise your guests to carry their spikes up to the clubhouse and to change in the changing rooms so that they have their shoes for the bar and restaurant.

The new captains take office on 1^st April 2012 and may liaise updates to the dress codes with management at that point. Any changes will be clearly promulgated within the club.

Dogs Dogs are banned from the course. Guide dogs for the blind are allowed.

5.5 Trolleys

The three trolley states, dependant upon the severity of rainfall, are;

1. ALL TROLLEYS IN USE.

2. NO TROLLEYS. This means trolleys cannot be used unless;

a. You have a doctor's exemption certificate registered with the Secretary. (A photocopy of medical action taken, or similar, will suffice to avoid taking up a doctor’s time just for a golf certificate.)

b. You are over 65 years of age.

3. ABSOLUTELY NO TROLLEYS. This means that all trolleys are banned, regardless of medical certificates or age.

The course is assessed at 8 a.m. each morning to determine the trolley status. Telephone calls are welcomed after 8.15 a.m. to discover the ruling. All trolleys should be kept at least 10 yards away from the greens, all year round, to ensure that the fine fringe grasses are not flattened for your delicate chip shots.

6. GOLF COMPETITIONS

6.1 Open Competitions

The open events went well in their inaugural year of 2011 and we are pleased to repeat them this year.

Member’s Guest Day Saturday 26^th May 12 – 0900 tee

Junior Open Monday 30^th July 12

1300 for 18-hole Open, 1430 for 9-hole Open

Ladies Open Tuesday 4^th September 12 – 1030 tee

Senior’s Open Thursday 6^th September 12 – 0830 tee

Mixed Open Tuesday 18^th September 12 – 1030 tee

6.2 Competition Formats

There is a file above the pigeonholes that gives details of all AVGC golf competitions and formats.

6.3 Handicapping for Men

Whilst it is not compulsory to hold an official handicap, you must have one to compete in club competitions. Some clubs require visitors to provide proof of handicap before allowing them to play their course.

The Standard Scratch Score and Handicapping Scheme administered by The Council of National Golf Unions is devised to achieve a uniformity and equity in handicapping throughout Great Britain & Ireland and has been in use since 1926.

There are ‘active’ and ‘inactive’ (i) handicaps. Any member who has not played in 3 qualifying competitions will have an (i) after their name to indicate that they are not eligible to play in Opens etc.

The main points regarding the allotment and alteration to handicaps is given below:

6.3.1 Allotment of Handicaps

The maximum handicap is 28 and a handicap can be allotted only to a member of an affiliated club.

To obtain a handicap a player shall submit three cards, each of which shall be signed by a responsible person acceptable to the handicap committee.

The cards should be put in the Competitions Box on the day the round is completed. The cards should be marked clearly with ‘FIRST HANDICAP CARD’, ‘SECOND HANDICAP CARD’ or ‘THIRD HANDICAP CARD’ at the top and the date, your name and your membership number in the relevant places.

The HANDICAP COMMITTEE may allot a player an initial whole number EXACT HANDICAP less than the best score if it has reason to consider that a lower handicap is more appropriate to the player’s ability. In exceptional circumstances a higher handicap may be allotted than that indicated by the best score

If a player fails to return cards justifying an EXACT HANDICAP of 28.0 he may at the discretion of the HANDICAP COMMITTEE, be given an EXACT HANDICAP of 28.0.

6.3.2 Alteration of Handicaps

After each QUALIFYING COMPETITION the COMPETITION SCRATCH SCORE (CSS) is calculated as laid down by the Council of National Golf Unions (CONGU). The CSS takes into account the conditions of the day by reflecting the scores returned by players in categories 1, 2 & 3. Handicaps are adjusted against the CSS. Handicaps can be viewed on the computer in the downstairs bar.

6.3.3 Inactive Handicap

To maintain an active handicap a member must play in at least three qualifying competitions per January-to-January period. Not all competitions are qualifying and the competition secretary will confirm the competition status on the day of play. For a competition to be a qualifier it must be an individual stableford or medal and be played over the full length of course in conditions (course and weather) seen fit by the competition secretary to be fair to the whole field.

If your handicap has fallen inactive it is easy to return it to active status. You play in three qualifying competitions, you will not be able to enter to win but your scores will be used for regaining your handicap. You can also enter some supplementary scores and details of how to do this are posted on the information boards. For further questions please ask Leigh Jessiman.

6.3.4 Supplementary Scores

Supplementary scores are used, as the name suggests, to supplement your competition scores to enable the maintenance of a correct and active handicap. They must not be used as the only means of handicap maintenance.

For a supplementary score to be valid the following guidelines should be followed:

1. Log your intention to complete a supplementary round in the folder provided in the pro shop. This must be done before the round, and once logged in, the round must be completed and the card returned. Failure to return the card will result in a ‘no return’ and 0.1 adjustment up.

2. The round must be played from the white tees and under full medal stroke play rules.

3. The round must be witnessed by a valid Aylesbury Vale Golf Club member or PGA professional.

4. Only one supplementary round can be played per week.

6.3.5 Submitting General Play Scorecards

Leigh Jessiman is the current Men’s Handicap Secretary. The following guidelines may be of use to you.

· Please write ‘General Play’ clearly on top of the scorecard and not ‘For Handicap’.

· Members should submit any card where their score is better than nett par, even when playing off yellow tees. This also applies to games played on courses other than AVGC.

· Any card with a nett score of nett par or worse should NOT be submitted for handicap revision in General Play. Handicap adjustments upwards are only made on Qualifying Competitions.

· You will be cut less than you think under General Play. It is easier to perform well when you set off relaxed, with friends, in the weather of your choice, off yellow tees.

6.4 Men's Section Competition Rules

6.4.1 General Competition Rules

1. All entrants must hold membership of Aylesbury Vale Golf Club relevant to the day of the competition.

2. Entry to all competitions is restricted to members holding an official handicap on the closing date for entry to the competition.

3. Junior and intermediate members with a playing handicap of 28 of less may compete in Men’s competitions.

4. Members must pay for competitions by the closing date or have sufficient credit to cover the competition fee.

5. Competitors who wish to withdraw from a competition after the starting times have been posted must record their Name and Tee Time on the Cancellation List for the relevant competition or notify the Golfing Secretary before the start of the competition.

6. In all competitions a competitor must not leave the course before completing his round unless retiring through injury or illness. In any case, a competitor who is unable to complete a competition round must notify the Men’s Committee of the reasons in writing at the earliest opportunity.

Penalty for breach of this rule is suspension from competition for the next full month.

7. Competitors must always return a scorecard (including No Returns) immediately on completion of their round. (Rule 6-6b applies).

Penalty for frequent breach of this rule is suspension from competition for the next full month.

8. In all competitions with allocated tee times competitors must check in at least 10 minutes before their starting time (Rule 6-7 applies).

6.4.2 Match Play

1 Entry qualification is now in place for those wishing to in play in Singles or Doubles Knockout Match Play competitions; this includes men and seniors competitions. To qualify for entry players must have played in at least three qualifying competitions, one of which must be a medal, during the twelve months prior to the closing date for entry.

2 Competitors are expected to arrange their matches as soon as possible after the draw is published. The onus to do this is placed on both parties in the draw.

3. Matches must be played by the round closing date. The 'played by date' will not be extended for any reason other than 'COURSE CLOSED'. Course closed only occurs if on the FINAL day of the round the course is deemed unfit for play, in this instance the round shall be extended by one week. The decision that the course is unfit for play is the sole responsibility of the Golf Secretary.

4. Players who experience difficulty in arranging their match should contact the Competition Secretary well before the 'play by date' to explain the problem. No extension will be given but due to circumstances brought to his attention the Competition Secretary is authorised to put an individual or team from an unplayed match into the next round.

5 The Committee may, at its absolute discretion, extend a round closing date if the course is closed for an extended period.

6 If no result is posted on the notice board by the round closing date, and neither party has contacted the Competition Secretary, then both parties will be eliminated from the competition.

6.4.3 Pre-Payment Scheme

1. The pre-payment scheme applies only to entry fees for competitions that are not run through the Pro Shop (See each Entry Form for details).

2. Put your money in an envelope marked with your name, membership number, amount and “Pre-payment Scheme”. This money will be credited to your account and will be shown in the next update of the credit list.

3. Cheques should be made payable to “Aylesbury Vale Golf Club Men’s Section”.

4. The credit list is updated to show who has paid for which competition from their account.

5. Payment of entry fees from Pre-payment accounts will take place in sequence of competition closing dates.

6. Part payment of entry fees is not allowed. Accounts will not be overdrawn to pay competition fees.

7. The Scheme applies only to entry fees. Two’s Clubs will not be paid from your Pre-payment account.

6.4.4 Rules of Golf and Etiquette

1. It is the responsibility of all competitors to know the Rules of Golf and the current Local Rules.

2. Any dispute, or query, regarding the Rules must be reported to a member of the Committee as soon as possible. If a Committee member is not available, this should be done in writing (in the competitions box), before leaving the course.

3. Any complaints regarding competitions must be submitted, in writing, to the Committee. These will be dealt with at the next meeting of the Committee and the decision will be notified to those concerned, in writing.

4. Members are expected to conduct themselves properly at all times. The Committee will review instances of poor etiquette and take appropriate action.

5. Members are expected to adhere to the dress code of the club.

6.5 Knock Out and Order of Merit Competitions

1. In addition to the events on the Calendar, the Men's Section also arranges a wide range of other competitions: -

Starting Month Competition Description

April Brook Furlong Trophy Summer Singles KO

April Stewkley Cup Summer Pairs KO

April Seniors Order of Merit

April Eric Woodward Trophy Seniors Singles KO

April Derek Hall Trophy Seniors Pairs KO

April 5 day Summer Singles Knock Out

April 5 day Summer Pairs Knock Out

October Cublington Cup Winter Singles KO

October Tofield Trophy Winter Pairs KO

October Iceberg Trophy Best 4 from 6 Winter

Medals (Oct to Mar)

October 5 day Winter Singles Knock Out

October 5 day Winter Pairs Knock Out

November Seniors Winter Eclectic

PLEASE SEE THE NOTICE BOARD FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING THESE COMPETITIONS.

6.6 2011 Competition Winners

6.6.1 Mens Section – 2011

COMPETITION	WINNER(S)	COMPETITION	WINNER(S)
ZODIAC SCRAMBLE	A. CONNELL, K. McGOVERNE G. MILLINGTON	CUBLINGTON CUP	N. WELLING
EASTER BUNNY RUN	M. LEA	TOFIELD TROPHY	L. JESSIMAN K. MATTHEWS
FOURSOMES CUP	M. HORNE D. HORNE	BROOK FURLONG TROPHY	T. SWAIN
COMMITTEE CUP	G. MILLINGTON	STEWKLEY CUP	T. SWAIN A. WARD
BURCOTT TROPHY	S. PAGE J. CAMPBELL	BARBER SPORTS SCRATCH TROPHY	M. CULLEY
PRESIDENTS CUP	B. FINCH	5 DAY SUMMER SINGLES	M. SHEFFERD
PROFESSIONAL CUP	S. LEA	5 DAY SUMMER PAIRS	J. BRYDON I. SINCLAIR
MARSTONS TROPHY	P. MATTHEWS A. MATTHEWS	5 DAY WINTER SINGLES	B. HORNETT
GREENSOMES STABLEFORD	S. LEA H. BOND	5 DAY WINTER PAIRS	S. MONTAGUE N. BOND
SECRETARY CUP	A.FALLON E. PETRIE	MIDWEEK CLUB CHAMPION	M. CULLEY
MEDAL of MEDALS	S. CHANDLER	MIDWEEK CLUB CHAMPION (NETT)	S. CHANDLER
FOUR NATIONS	WALES	JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPION	B. FINCH
DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES	S. CHANDLER M. CHANDLER	JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPION (NETT)	Miss N. RENDLE
INAUGURAL SHIELD TEXAS SCRAMBLE	A. FRANKUM, K. MATTHEWS, G. SHACKLETON, J. KIDD	CLUB CHAMPION (GROSS)	M. CULLEY
PENNY CUP	J. LOWE	CLUB CHAMPION (NETT)	D. HORNE
MICKY LAWLOR TROPHY	A. ASHALL

6.6.2 Ladies Section – Honours Board 2011

COMPETITION	WINNER(S)	COMPETITION	WINNER(S)
MIXED SPRING FOURSOME	A. CROWSON G. LOWE	CLUB CHAMPION (GROSS)	S.BELLINGHAM
SENIOR CUP	D. LAWSON	CLUB CHAMPION (NETT)	S.BELLINGHAM
BARBARA CARR PLATE	J. HOAR	MIDWEEK CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP	J. HOAR
LADY PRESIDENTS DAY	J. LEA	7 DAY SUMMER SINGLE	V. BOND
PROFESSIONALS CUP	S. BEATTIE	7 DAY SUMMER PAIRS	G. WICKERSHAM J.HOAR

6.6.3 Seniors Section - 2011

COMPETITION	WINNER(S)	COMPETITION	WINNER(S)
APRIL MEDAL	BILL NEALE	MAY MEDAL	MARTIN SHEFFERD
JUNE MEDAL	HUGH FROOD	JULY MEDAL	TERRY MORTON
AUGUST MEDAL	BOB BACON	SEPTEMBER MEDAL	MALCOLM BOSCOTT
PAST CAPTAINS TROPHY	JOHN BARTON	ORDER OF MERIT	MARTIN SHEFFERD
COMMITTEE v THE REST	COMMITTEE	SENIORS V LADIES	MATCH HALVED
FOUR NATIONS	ENGLAND	SUMMER 6 STABLEFORD	PETER NIGHTINGALE
CLUB CHAMPION GROSS	MICK PARSLOW	CLUB CHAMPION NETT	VIC TURNER
ERIC WOODWARD TROPHY	JIM MULHEARN	COMMITTEE CUP	JEFF LEY
ED BURNS PUTTER	TOM HOBBS	WINTER ECLECTIC	HUGH FROOD
RABBITS v THE REST	THE REST	DRAWN PAIRS GREENSOMES	ERIC BROWNING ERIC PETRIE
DRAWN PAIRS FOURSOMES	KEITH FOSTER WALLACE McCOLL	DEREK HALL TROPHY	TONY SWAIN ALAN WARD
DRAWN PAIRS TEXAS SCRAMBLE	JEFF LEY BRIAN SEATON	SENIOR CAPTAINS WHISKEY GLASS	BRIAN ROBERTS
WINTER LEAGUE	PETE MATTHEWS TONY HENDERSON	PLAYER OF THE YEAR	BILL NEALE
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER	JOHN DUDMAN	HOLE IN ONE	BRUCE FINLAYSON
MEMORIAL TROPHY 2010	VIC TURNER	MEMORIAL TROPHY 2011	MALCOLM BOSCOTT

6.7 Golfing Calendar 2012

The Calendar of Golfing Events has List Opens and List Closes columns so that you know when you can add your name to competition entry lists.

Those members looking to avoid the booked times can use the ‘1^st Tee Closed From and To’ times as a guide. The times given represent our best estimate, based upon the number of entries for each competition in 2011. The exact time taken up for competitions in 2012 will be known, based upon the number of entries, by the List Close date. At this point we will update the Tee Reservation Board, in the clubhouse, with the more accurate information. (for example, how much tee time a men’s medal may occupy). We encourage all members to read this information, which is in the corridor just outside the downstairs bar. It will also detail times of visiting societies and club matches (Scratch League, Mid - Handicap League, Winter Scratch Foursomes, etc), which are not included in this handbook. Members can also telephone 01525 240196 for information that is updated daily or log onto www.avgc.co.uk and click on AVGC Golfing Calendar for weekly updates.

JANUARY 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Sun	1	All	9-hole Roll Up from 12 noon	11.45	13.00
Mon	2
Tue	3
Wed	4	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	09.45	10.30	3 Dec	31 Dec
Thur	5
Fri	6
Sat	7	Mens	Medal	08.45	11.00	12 Dec	28 Dec
Sun	8	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	3 Dec	31 Dec
Mon	9
Tue	10
Wed	11
Thur	12
Fri	13
Sat	14
Sun	15
Mon	16	Mens	Winter Stableford (16 to 22 Jan)	Free	Format
Tue	17
Wed	18
Thur	19
Fri	20
Sat	21
Sun	22
Mon	23
Tue	24
Wed	25	Ladies	EWGA Ladies Medal	09.45	10.30	24 Dec	21 Jan
Thur	26
Fri	27
Sat	28
Sun	29
Mon	30
Tue	31

FEBRUARY 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Wed	1	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	09.45	10.30	10 Jan	28 Jan
Thur	2
Fri	3
Sat	4
Sun	5	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	1 Jan	28 Jan
Mon	6
Tue	7
Wed	8
Thur	9
Fri	10
Sat	11
Sun	12	Mens	Medal (Shotgun start at 08.00)	06.00	12.00	16 Jan	1 Feb
		Mens	Mens AGM @ 13.30
Mon	13	Mens	Winter Stableford (13 to 19 Feb)	Free	Format
Tue	14
Wed	15
Thur	16
Fri	17
Sat	18	Mens	Zodiac Texas Scramble	08.45	11.00	23 Jan	8 Feb
Sun	19
Mon	20
Tue	21
Wed	22	Ladies	EWGA Medal	09.45	10.30	21 Jan	18 Feb
Thur	23
Fri	24
Sat	25
Sun	26
Mon	27
Tue	28	Ladies	AGM (7.30 for 8pm)
Wed	29

MARCH 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Thur	1
Fri	2
Sat	3
Sun	4	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	28 Jan	25 Feb
Mon	5	Seniors	Captains Roll-up	09.00	10.00
		Mens	Midweek Stableford (5 to 9 Mar)	Free	Format
Tue	6
Wed	7	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	09.45	10.30	4 Feb	3 Mar
Thur	8
Fri	9
Sat	10	Ladies	Helen Rowley Plate	08.45	09.45	4 Feb	3 Mar
Sun	11	Mens	Medal	08.45	11.30	13 Feb	29 Feb
Mon	12	Seniors	Captains Roll-up	09.00	10.00
Tue	13
Wed	14	Seniors	W/L Match: v Chartridge Park GC	09.15	10.30
Thur	15
Fri	16
Sat	17
Sun	18	Ladies	Medal of Medals	08.45	09.30	11 Feb	10 Mar
Mon	19	Seniors	Captains Roll-up	09.00	10.00
		Mens	Midweek Medal (19 to 23 Mar)	Free	Format
Tue	20
Wed	21	Ladies	EWGA Medal	09.45	10.30	18 Feb	17 Mar
Thur	22
Fri	23
Sat	24	Mens	Stableford	Free	Format
Sun	25	Mixed	Spring Foursomes	08.45	09.45	18 Feb	17 Mar
Mon	26	Seniors	Captains Roll-up	09.00	10.00
Tue	27
Wed	28
Thur	29
Fri	30
Sat	31	Mens	Committee Cup	07.45	10.00	5 Mar	21 Mar
		ALL	PRESENTATION NIGHT (1930)

APRIL 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Sun	1	All	Captain's Drive-In	13.45	14.15
Mon	2	Seniors	Seniors Medal (1)	08.45	10.15
		Mens	Midweek Stableford (2 to 6 Apr)	Free	Format
Tue	3
Wed	4	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	08.15	09.00	3 Mar	31 Mar
Thur	5
Fri	6	All	Easter Invitation	10.45	12.15	19 Mar	2 Apr
Sat	7	Mens	Easter Cup	07.45	10.00	12 Mar	28 Mar
Sun	8	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	3 Mar	31 Mar
		Mens	Stableford	Free	Format
Mon	9
Tue	10
Wed	11	Seniors	Match: v Windmill Hill GC	08.45	10.00
		Juniors	Juniors Open Competition	12.00	14.00
Thur	12	Ladies	Match: v Princes Risborough GC	10.15	11.30
Fri	13
Sat	14
Sun	15	Mens	Medal	07.45	11.00	19 Mar	4 Apr
Mon	16	Ladies	3 Clubs & Putter	08.15	09.00	10 Mar	7 Apr
		Seniors	Summer Six Stableford (1)	09.00	10.15
		Mens	Midweek Medal (16 to 20 Apr)	Free	Format
Tue	17	Ladies	Match: v Tilsworth GC	10.15	11.30
Wed	18	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.30	09.30	17 Mar	14 Apr
Thur	19
Fri	20
Sat	21	Mens	Foursomes Medal	07.45	09.30	26 Mar	11 Apr
Sun	22	Ladies	Coronation Foursomes	09.30	10.15	17 Mar	14 Apr
Mon	23	Seniors	Captains Roll-up	09.00	10.00
Tue	24
Wed	25	Seniors	Match: v Tilsworth GC	08.45	10.00
Thur	26
Fri	27
Sat	28	Mens	Burcott Trophy	07.45	10.15	2 Apr	18 Apr
Sun	29	Ladies	Spring Stableford	08.45	09.30	24 Mar	21 Apr
Mon	30	Seniors	Captains Roll-up	09.00	10.00
		Ladies	Match: v Chiltern Forest GC	10.15	11.15
		Mens	Midweek Stableford (30 Apr to 4 May)	Free	Format

MAY 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Tue	1	Mens	Midweek Stableford (30 Apr to 4 May)	Free	Format
Wed	2	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	08.00	08.45	31 Mar	28 Apr
		Seniors	Match: v Three Locks GC	08.45	10.00
Thur	3	County Ladies	Beds v Northants (Present/Past Capts)	12.30	13.45
Fri	4
Sat	5	Mens	Medal	07.45	11.30	9 Apr	25 Apr
Sun	6	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	31 Mar	28 Apr
Mon	7	All	Men v Ladies v Juniors	09.15	10.45	9 Apr	25 Apr
Tue	8
Wed	9	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.30	09.30	7 Apr	5 May
Thur	10	Seniors	Match: v Weston Turville GC	08.45	10.00
Fri	11
Sat	12	Mens	Club Match: v Aylesbury Park GC	09.45	11.00
Sun	13	Ladies	Harries Shield	08.45	09.30	7 Apr	5 May
		Mens	Stableford	Free	Format
Mon	14	Seniors	Seniors Medal (2)	08.45	10.15
		Mens	Midweek Medal (14 to 18 May)	Free	Format
Tue	15
Wed	16	Seniors	Match: v Aylesbury Park GC	08.45	10.00
Thur	17
Fri	18
Sat	19	All	Lady Captains Day	06.30	10.30
		All	Lady Captains Day	13.30	15.30
Sun	20	Mens	Scratch Cup Qualifier	07.45	09.15	23 Apr	9 May
		Mens	Scratch Cup Qualifier	13.30	14.45
Mon	21	Seniors	Seniors Summer 6 (2)	08.45	10.15
Tue	22
Wed	23	Seniors	Match: v Caddington GC	08.45	10.00
Thur	24
Fri	25		Snoz Baker Memorial	09.00	10.30
Sat	26	All	Members Guest Day	09.00	12.00
Sun	27	Ladies	‘PING’ Foursomes	08.45	09.30
Mon	28	Seniors	Captains Roll-up	09.00	10.00
		Mens	Midweek Stableford (28 May to 1 Jun)	Free	Format
Tue	29
Wed	30	Ladies	‘Australian Spoons’	08.45	09.30
Thur	31

JUNE 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Fri	1	Mens	Midweek Stableford	Free	Format
Sat	2	Mens	Medal	07.45	11.45	7 May	23 May
Sun	3	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	28 May	26 May
Mon	4	All	Derek Hall Memorial Trophy	07.45	11.00	7 May	19 May
Tue	5
Wed	6	Ladies	EWGA Ladies Medal	08.15	09.00	5 May	2 Jun
		Seniors	Seniors Medal (3)	08.45	10.15
Thur	7
Fri	8	Seniors	David Jones Drawn Pairs Foursome	09.00	10.15
Sat	9	Mens	Captains Day	06.00	17.00	N/A
Sun	10
Mon	11	Seniors	Captains Roll-up	09.00	09.45
		Mens	Midweek Medal (11 to 15 Jun)	Free	Format
Tue	12
Wed	13	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	08.30	09.30	12 May	9 Jun
Thur	14
Fri	15
Sat	16	Ladies	Summer Cup	08.45	09.30	12 May	9 Jun
Sun	17	Mixed	Midsummer Madness	06.00	07.45	12 May	9 Jun
Mon	18	Seniors	Seniors Summer 6 (3)	08.45	10.15
Tue	19
Wed	20	Ladies	Drawn Greensomes	08.30	09.30	19 May	16 Jun
Thur	21	Ladies	Match: v Princes Risborough GC	10.15	11.30
Fri	22	Seniors	Match: v Chartridge Park GC	08.45	10.00
Sat	23	Mens	Professional's Cup	07.45	09.30	28 May	13 Jun
Sun	24	Seniors	Seniors Club Championship	08.45	11.00
Mon	25	Seniors	Captains Roll-up	09.00	09.45
		Mens	Midweek Stableford (25 to 29 Jun)	Free	Format
Tue	26
Wed	27
Thur	28
Fri	29
Sat	30	Mens	Greensomes Stableford	07.45	09.30	4 Jun	20 Jun

JULY 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Sun	1	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	26 May	23 Jun
Mon	2	Seniors	Seniors Medal (4)	08.45	10.15
		Ladies	Match: v Weston Turville GC	10.15	11.30
Tues	3
Wed	4	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	08.15	09.00	2 Jun	30 Jun
		Seniors	Match: v Kirtlington GC	09.45	11.00
Thur	5
Fri	6	Seniors	Drawn Pairs Greensomes Stableford	08.15	10.00
Sat	7	Mens	Marstons Trophy	07.45	09.30	11 Jun	27 Jun
Sun	8	Mens	Medal	07.45	11.30	11 Jun	27 Jun
Mon	9	Seniors	Seniors Summer 6 (4)	08.45	10.15
		Ladies	Seniors Shield	10.15	11.15	2 Jun	30 Jun
		Mens	Midweek Medal (9 to 13 Jul)	Free	Format
Tue	10
Wed	11
Thur	12
Fri	13	Seniors	Ladies Invitational	08.45	10.00
Sat	14	Ladies	3 Club Stableford	09.45	10.30	9 Jun	7 Jul
Sun	15	All	Presidents Day (1st & 10th tee)	07.45	12.30
Mon	16	Mens	Midweek Club Championship	07.30	10.30	18 Jun	4 Jul
Tue	17
Wed	18	Ladies	Joan Farquharson Mystery Pairs	08.15	09.30	16 Jun	14 Jul
Thur	19
Fri	20
Sat	21	Mens	Club Match: v Mt Pleasant GC	09.45	11.00
Sun	22	Ladies	Seniors Cup	08.45	09.30	16 Jun	14 Jul
Mon	23	Seniors	Senior Captains Day	08.45	13.00
		Mens	Midweek Stableford (23 to 27 Jul)	Free	Format
Tue	24	Juniors	Bogey Competition	11.15	11.45
Wed	25	Seniors	Match: v Chalgrave Manor GC	08.45	10.00
Thur	26	Ladies	EWGA Ladies Medal	08.30	09.30	23 Jun	21 Jul
Fri	27	Seniors	Committee v The Rest	08.45	10.00
Sat	28	All	Club Captain’s Charity Day (1st & 10th Tee)	06.00	13.00
Sun	29	Mixed	Mixed Invitation	08.45	10.00
Mon	30	Seniors	Captains Roll Up	09.00	10.00
		Juniors	Juniors Open Competition	13.00	15.00
Tue	31

AUGUST 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Wed	1	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	08.15	08.45	30 Jun	28 Jul
		Seniors	Match: v Mount Pleasant	08.45	10.00
Thur	2	County	Beds v Cambs v Northants (Present/Past Capts)	12.45	15.00
Fri	3
Sat	4	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	30 Jun	28 Jul
Sun	5	Mens	Secretary Cup	07.45	10.30	9 Jul	25 Jul
Mon	6	Mens	Midweek Medal (6 to 10 Aug)	Free	Format
Tues	7
Wed	8	Seniors	Match: v Banbury	08.45	10.00
Thur	9
Fri	10	Seniors	Seniors v The Ladies	08.15	10.00
Sat	11	Ladies	Professional's Cup	08.45	09.30	7 Jul	4 Aug
		Mens	Club Match: v Chalgrave Manor GC	09.45	11.00
Sun	12	Mens	Medal	07.45	11.30	16 Jul	1 Aug
Mon	13	Seniors	Seniors Medal (5)	08.45	10.15
		Ladies	Match: v Oakland Park GC	10.15	11.30
Tue	14
Wed	15
Thur	16	Ladies	Fun 9 Hole Competition followed by Mini Presentation	16.00	16.30
Fri	17	Seniors	Memorial Day	09.00	10.30
Sat	18	Juniors	Juniors Club Championship	11.15	12.00
Sun	19	Mens	‘Penny’ Cup	07.45	11.00	23 Jul	8 Aug
Mon	20	Seniors	Seniors Summer 6 (5)	08.45	10.15
		Mens	Midweek Stableford (20 to 24 Aug)	Free	Format
Tue	21
Wed	22	Ladies	Match: v Aylesbury Park GC	10.15	11.15
Thur	23	Seniors	Match: v The Bedford	08.45	10.00
Fri	24
Sat	25	Mens	Club Championship (1st Round)	07.45	13.00	30 Jul	15 Aug
Sun	26	Mens	Club Championship (2nd Round)	07.45	10.00
		Mens	Club Champs (FTQ Plate) 10th Tee	08.30	09.45
Mon	27	All	Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Day	08.45	11.00
Tue	28
Wed	29	Ladies	EWGA Ladies Medal	08.30	09.30	4 Aug	25 Aug
Thur	30
Fri	31

SEPTEMBER 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Sat	1	All	Junior Captains Day	08.45	10.00
		Mens	Club Match: v Caddington GC	10.15	11.30
Sun	2	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	28 Jul	25 Aug
Mon	3	Seniors	Seniors Medal (6) + Ed Burns Putter	08.45	10.15
		Mens	Midweek Medal (3 to 7 Sep)	Free	Format
Tue	4	Open	Ladies Open Competition	10.30	11.30
Wed	5	Ladies	Autumn Cup – ‘Iron Lady’	08.30	09.30	4 Aug	1 Sep
Thur	6	Open	Seniors Open Competition	08.30	10.30
Fri	7	Seniors	Rabbits v Rest of Seniors	09.00	10.15
Sat	8	Mens	Medal	07.45	11.15	13 Aug	29 Aug
Sun	9	Ladies	Club Championship (1st Round)	07.45	09.15	4 Aug	1 Sep
		Ladies	Club Championship (2nd Round)	13.30	15.00
Mon	10	County Ladies	Bedfordshire 4BBB Championship	09.15	11.30
Tue	11
Wed	12	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	08.15	08.45	11 Aug	8 Sep
		Seniors	Drawn Pairs Texas Scramble	09.00	10.15
Thur	13
Fri	14
Sat	15	Mens	Four Nations	09.30	11.15	20 Aug	5 Sep
Sun	16	Mixed	Ladies Mixed Invitation	08.45	10.00	11 Aug	8 Sep
Mon	17	Seniors	Seniors Summer 6 (6)	08.45	10.15
		Mens	Midweek Stableford (19 to 23 Sep)	Free	Format
Tue	18	Open	Mixed Open Competition	10.30	11.30
Wed	19	Seniors	Match: v Leighton Buzzard GC	08.45	10.00
Thur	20	Halton	Halton v Apprentices	12.00	13.30
Fri	21
Sat	22	Ladies	Barbara Pincherle Cup	08.45	10.00	18 Aug	15 Sep
Sun	23	Mens	Medal of Medals	07.45	09.00	N/A	N/A
Mon	24	Seniors	3 Clubs and a Putter	09.00	10.15
Tue	25	Seniors	W/L Match: v Oaklands Park GC	09.15	10.30
Wed	26	Ladies	EWGA Ladies Medal	08.30	09.30	25 Aug	22 Sep
Thur	27
Fri	28	Seniors	Four Nations Trophy	08.45	10.30
Sat	29
Sun	30	All	Inaugural Shield Texas Scramble	08.45	11.00	25 Aug	22 Sep

OCTOBER 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Mon	1	Ladies	Midweek Club Championship	08.45	09.30	25 Aug	22 Sep
		Mens	Midweek Medal (1 to 5 Oct)	Free	Format
Tue	2
Wed	3	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	08.15	09.00	1 Sep	29 Sep
Thur	4	Society	Society Cup	09.00	10.00
Fri	5
Sat	6	Mens	Medal	07.45	11.00	10 Sep	26 Sep
Sun	7	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	1 Sep	29 Sep
Mon	8	Seniors	Captains Roll Up	08.45	10.00
Tue	9
Wed	10
Thur	11
Fri	12
Sat	13	Mens	Daily Mail Foursomes	07.45	10.00	17 Sep	3 Oct
Sun	14	Ladies	Hi-Lo Pairs	08.45	09.30	8 Sep	6 Oct
Mon	15	Seniors	W/L Match: v Winter Hill GC	09.15	10.30
		Mens	Midweek Stableford (15 to 19 Oct)	Free	Format
Tue	16
Wed	17
Thur	18
Fri	19
Sat	20	Ladies	Daily Mail Foursomes	08.45	09.30	15 Sep	13 Oct
Sun	21	Mens	AVGC v SAS	07.45	10.00
Mon	22
Tue	23
Wed	24	Ladies	EWGA Ladies Medal	09.45	10.30	22 Sep	20 Oct
Thur	25
Fri	26
Sat	27
Sun	28	Mixed	Matrimonial Greensomes	09.45	11.00	22 Sep	20 Oct
Mon	29	Seniors	W/L Match: v Richings Park GC	09.15	10.30
		Mens	Midweek Medal (29 Oct to 2 Nov)	Free	Format
Tue	30
Wed	31

NOVEMBER 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Thur	1	Mens	Midweek Medal (1 to 2 Nov)	Free	Format
Fri	2
Sat	3	Mens	Stableford	Free	Format
Sun	4	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	29 Sep	27 Oct
Mon	5
Tue	6
Wed	7	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	09.45	10.30	6 Oct	3 Nov
Thur	8
Fri	9
Sat	10	Ladies	Winter Stableford	08.45	09.30	6 Oct	3 Nov
Sun	11	Mens	Medal	07.45	10.30	15 Oct	31 Oct
Mon	12	Mens	Midweek Stableford (12 to 16 Nov)	Free	Format
Tue	13
Wed	14
Thur	15
Fri	16
Sat	17
Sun	18	Ladies	Barbara Carr Plate	08.45	09.30	13 Oct	10 Nov
Mon	19
Tue	20
Wed	21	Ladies	EWGA Ladies Medal	09.45	10.30	20 Oct	11 Nov
Thur	22
Fri	23
Sat	24
Sun	25
Mon	26	Mens	Midweek Medal (26 to 30 Nov)	Free	Format
Tue	27
Wed	28
Thur	29
Fri	30

DECEMBER 2012

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Sat	1	Mens	Medal	07.45	10.30	5 Nov	21 Nov
Sun	2	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	27 Oct	24 Nov
Mon	3
Tue	4
Wed	5	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	09.45	10.30	3 Nov	1 Dec
Thur	6
Fri	7
Sat	8	Mens	Turkey Trot	08.45	10.30	12 Nov	28 Nov
		Seniors	Presentation Night Dinner (19.30)
Sun	9	Ladies	Bring & Win (9 Holes)	10.45	11.45	3 Nov	1 Dec
Mon	10	Mens	Winter Stableford (10 to 16 Dec)	Free	Format
Tue	11
Wed	12
Thur	13
Fri	14
Sat	15
Sun	16
Mon	17
Tue	18
Wed	19	Ladies	EWGA Ladies Medal	09.45	10.30	17 Nov	15 Dec
Thur	20
Fri	21
Sat	22
Sun	23
Mon	24
Tue	25		CHRISTMAS DAY COURSE and CLUBHOUSE CLOSED
Wed	26	All	Boxing Day Roll-Up (Stableford)	10.00	11.00
Thur	27
Fri	28
Sat	29
Sun	30
Mon	31

JANUARY 2013

Date		Type	Description	1st Tee Closed From To		Entry List Opens Closes
Tue	1	All	9-hole Roll Up from 12 noon	11.45	13.00
Wed	2
Thur	3
Fri	4	Ladies	30+ Handicap Competition	09.45	10.30	1 Dec	29 Dec
Sat	5
Sun	6	Ladies	EWGA Medal	08.45	09.30	1 Dec	29 Dec
Mon	7
Tue	8
Wed	9
Thur	10
Fri	11
Sat	12
Sun	13
Mon	14	Mens	Winter Stableford (14 to 20 Jan)	Free	Format
Tue	15
Wed	16
Thur	17
Fri	18
Sat	19
Sun	20
Mon	21
Tue	22
Wed	23	Ladies	EWGA Ladies Medal	09.45	10.30	22 Dec	19 Jan
Thur	24
Fri	25
Sat	26
Sun	27
Mon	28
Tue	29
Wed	30
Thur	31

FEBRUARY 2013