Ryston ParkNewsletterApril 2019

By Pam TaylorClub Secretary

Club Captain: Nigel Wagg

Hi All,We have had some really great weather for golf given the time of year; on the down side it is already making the course quite dry. This is starting to be a common theme for the last few years. We all need to be considerate to future generations and do what we can to prevent climate change. If we all do a small bit it adds up quickly, it can be a simple as not leaving the engine of your car running while waiting switching lights off when you leave a room, or fitting solar panels. These things will also save you money so it’s a no brainer!Another way we all need to be considerate on the course relates to pace of play; if you are losing ground on the group in front you should let those behind you through. I think that becomes more enjoyable for both groups as the slower group will not feel pushed from behind.Well done to the Barnard team for getting through the first round, and hopefully there will be good news from the Myhill and Cullington teams.

LadiesCaptain: Pat Blyth

Our course at Ryston Park has looked absolutely beautiful throughout April, with the trees in blossom and the grass growing back on the fairways after their winter rest. With the Masters on the telly, it was impossible not to feel inspired once again to get out there and try to play some golf!

Season 2019 started well for the Ladies Section when we managed to win our Diamond League match against Heacham Manor on their course, despite each of the three pairs giving away several shots. The actual result was one and a half matches each, with Ryston managing to win three more holes than Heacham – nerve-racking stuff, but good enough to get us into the next round, in which we play Hunstanton at home on 25th May. Please come and support us if you can.

We have also played two friendly matches, one against King’s Lynn at home which we lost 3 – 1, and the other against March away, in which we managed a very creditable half. Thank you to Dorothy for organising these games, and to everyone who played.

There have been two foursomes competitions; The Spring foursomes on 10th April was won by Tracy Russell and Marlene Simmonds, with Lady President Janet getting ‘Nearest the Pin’; and the Coronation Foursomes was won by Liz Forgan and Patsy Parker. Congratulations to these ladies and to Sue Ward, who has won the first trophy of the year, The Silver Cup.

We have completed a good month with a narrow victory over Dunston Hall in our first League match. Playing at home, we managed to win 4 –3. Onwards and upwards, ladies! Hope you are enjoying your golf, and looking forward to lots more in the months ahead.

SeniorsCaptain: Ian Buttle

The second Seniors Medal of the year was won by Mike Brown with a 71, followed by Barry Marks (74) Eric Savage (74) and Ian Palfrey (76).Friendly matches have resulted in two losses at Feltwell (6-0) and March (5 1/2 -1/2) and two home wins over Middleton (4-2) and Dereham (4-2). The month will finish with a first fixture with Girton.Roll ups continue to be very well attended and thanks go to Mike Brown for getting groups off quickly and efficiently.Among the significant Stableford scores were a 38 for Roger March and 40 points from Chris Taylor earning him a second El Bandito ball marker.Next month sees the annual SSAFA Qualifying Stableford on 2 May. By taking part we will be supporting a tri-service military charity that supports the Armed Forces Veterans and their Families. The winner and runner up in the competition will go on to play in the end of season tournament which sees all participating Norfolk clubs represented. Last season this was played at Bawburgh.

New MemberChris Taylor

MensMonthlyStableford

March 2019Liam West 40Paul Allen 37Kevin Wymer 36Dale King 34Simon Bird 33Richard Allen 32

Ladies Spring Foursomes

A draw for partners with high/low handicaps. Foursomes Stableford Competition followed by lunch.

1st: Tracy Russell & Marlene Simmonds with 35 points

Nearest the Pin: Ladies President Janet Coles.

Ladies Winter EclecticDivision 1: Tiff Mills Ann Fletcher

Division 2: Pam Taylor Susan Filby

Division 3: Melanie Martin Caroline Cotterell

12 cards 30.312 cards 33.0

7 cards 32.312 cards 33.0

12 cards 33.0 9 cards 34.3

Mens MedalThis competition was brought forward from 6/7th April to 30/31st March

Jon Lewis 86-19=67Liam West 85-18=67Simon Bird 80-12=68David Weeds 76-6=70Johnny Clements 85-14=71Gary Rider 83-11=72Richard Taylor 90-18=72Ken Newman 90-18=72

Some excellent scores. Jon Lewis won the Saturday score and also the combined score with 2 birdies & 6 pars. Liam West won the Sunday score going out in 43 and back in 42

with 1 birdie and 7 pars beating Simon Bird by 1 shot.wwwwwwwwiiiiiiittttttttthhhhhhhhh 111111111 bbbbbbbbbbbiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrdddddddddiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and

Ladies Stableford

Winners

The Stableford competition on Saturday combined scores with the Wednesday competitions for both 9H and 18H.

18 Hole Trish McManus 34 Points

9 Hole Melanie Martin18 Points

Six Handicapper David Weeds has been a member at Ryston Park for 32 years and on Saturday 6th April he scored an Eagle on the 1st hole for 4 points using his driver and an eight iron.

Seniors Medal

Mike Brown 71

Barry Marks 74

Eric Savage 74

Ian Palfrey 76

Ladies Friendly v King’s Lynn

Dorothy MarchLiz Forgan

Mary WilsonJanet Yeomans 3/2

Maggie WardCaroline Cotterell 3/2 Julie Proctor

Jenny Ebbs

Susan FilbyMai Osborn

Sue GriffinJane Reavell 4/3

Dang KittisakMarlene Simmonds

Jaqui ReeksJoan Collison 4/3

The match was lost 3/1

Forgan Salvers

1st: David Weeds/Gordon Carter 66.52nd: Geoff Matthews/John Wake 71.0

Mixed Friendly v FeltwellJoel Wagg/Susan Filby A/S Alan Groombridge/Denise

Whiting A/S

Ted Filby/Maggie Ward Malcolm Fuller/Christine Fuller 6/4

Roger March/Patsy Parker Graham Wilson/Anita Jessop 2/1

Bryan Parker/Dorothy March 4/2 Malcolm King/Diane King

Paul Allen/Janet Rice 6/4 Colin Waters/Sharon Fuller

Nigel Wagg/Pat Blyth 4/2 Andy Smyth/Sue Smyth

Ryston Park won the match 3 1/2 to 2 1/2Many thanks to the team who signed up to play and special thanks to Joel Wagg who

stepped in at the last moment to replace John Rice who was too ill to play.First friendly match of the season with a win. Well done all.

Seniors Roll UpTuesday 9th April

Robert Parker 37Mike Brown 35Ray Bigwood 35

Seniors Roll Up11/4/19

Another busy roll up for the morning Stableford Competition.

Roger March scoring 38 points took first place with Ian Palfrey in second with 35 points

Ladies Silver Cup1st: Sue Ward 35

2nd: Fran Johnson 32

3rd Caroline Cotterell 31

4th Trish McManus 30

5th Janet Coles 30

Mens Midweek Medal

David Rider 92-24=68Nick Chase 83-14=69Joel Wagg 90-19=71Brian Cook 95-22=73

RNLI 4day CompetitionFriday: G Carter 32 Saturday: R Ives 37 on c/bSunday: D Jefferson 37 on c/bMonday: K Cave 36

OVERALL WINNER: Robert Ives 37 (On count back)

One hundred and Fifty Four Pounds raised for the RNLI. Thanks to all members who supported this competition.

Twenty Five Pounds given by Tracy Russell to Bob Ives who also won the Cup which was donated to the club by Mick Ward.

Ladies Coronation Foursomes

Stableford 1/2 Combined HandicapHC POINTS HC POINTS

Patsy ParkerLiz Forgan

2328 26 35 Sue Ward

Marlene Simmonds1329 21 28

Pam TaylorFran Johnson

1819 19 34 Dorothy March

Lyn Kirk2826 27 28

Anne EmmersonDang Kittisak

1819 19 32 Janet Coles

Liz Harvey1919 19 28

Tracy RussellTrish McManus

1015 13 32 Pat Blyth

Janet Rice1428 21 27

Susan FilbyMaggie Ward

1918 19 29 June Norgate

Greta Good2934 32 26

Tiff MillsAnn Fletcher

210 6 29

GrandNationalThe third place has not been claimed yet

(£5.00 will go to Captain’s Charity)

Barry Marks£25.00

Geoff Matthews£15.00

Ladies Diamond LeagueTeam: Sue Ward/Susan Filby: Trish McManus/Anne Emmerson: Pat Blyth/Pam Taylor:

(Captain: Ann Fletcher)

Three pairs competed against Heacham Manor Ladies at Heacham on Monday 1st April in a County Competition winning the match 3 up. Ryston are drawn at home in the next round against the winners of Dereham/Hunstanton. The team appreciated

the Ladies President Janet Coles and Janet Rice for supporting the match throughout and Captain Ann Fletcher for her support.

In Club colours after we had removed our winter coats, hats and scarves !!

D Leake, G Rider, I Palfrey, D Weeds (Capt) E Savage, R Martin, S Harvey, G Carter

BARNARD TEAM WINNERS

BARNARD TROPHYRyston Park Wensum Valley

at Home

David Weeds Gordon Carter

6 9 8 2 Up

J NortonS Kearns

11 12 12

David Leake Gary Rider

5 11

8 3 UpC SturmanS Palmer

1015

13

Steve Harvey Dick Martin

811 10 A/S

A BlundallT Bray

1211 12

Ian Palfrey Eric Savage

1416

15 1 Up M LambertD Yaxley

1318

16

Result 6 Up

Congratulations - a great match to watchRound 2: Fakenham (away) 5th June

The Masters SweepFifty Pounds given to the Captains Charity

1st: Tiger WoodsDick JohnsonThirty Pounds

Joint 2ndDustin JohnsonRoger Means

Brooks KoepkaDavid Rider

Xander SchauffeleJohn McCarthy

Each received Seven Pounds

Cullington TeamTop: Richard Taylor, Richard Cave, Lee Osler, Johnny Clements

Bottom: Tony Cowell, Robbie Mills, Drew Cameron, Andy Ware.

CULLINGTON CUPRyston Park v Fakenham

AwayAM PM TOT AM PM TOT

Lee OslerJohnny Clements

14 3 up4

down

1 downJason OlleyIan Ridge 15

3 down 4 up 1 up

Richard TaylorRichard Cave 18

4 dow

n2 up 2 down

Phil JonasGraham Baker 17 4 up 2

down 2 up

Tony Cowell Robbie Mills 15 4 up

4 dow

nA/S

Peter PageColin

Humphrey13 4 down 4 up A/S

Andy WareDrew Cameron

155

down

A/S 5 downRobert Greaves

John Reeve14 5 Up A/S 5 up

Cullington Team lost by 8 down

RYSTON PARK MYHILL TEAMDanny Kew, Dale King, Dave Wright, Tam Payne, Richard Allen, Simon Bird, Dave Leake, Jack Gould

CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT WINThe Next round is on Sunday 16th June at Home

to either Caldecott or Eaton.

MYHILL TROPHYRyston Park v Mundesley

(Home)

AM PM Total AM PM Total

Richard Allen Danny Kew

4up 8down 4 down

P MurphyR Clarke

4 down 8 up 4 up

Dave LeakeTam Payne

2 dow

n1

down 3 downA CarterJ Lester 2 up 1 up 3 up

Dale King Dave Wright

5 up 1 down 4 up

P CraskeS Craske

5 down 1 up 4 down

Jack GouldSimon Bird

6 up 2 up 8 upD ClarkeB Smith

6 down 2 down

8 down

Ryston Park won the match 5 up

Ladies County League v Dunston

at Home 26/4/19Ann Fletcher 10 HALF Sue Henderson 6 HALF

Tracy Russell 10 6/5 Chrissie Owens 12Sue Ward 13 Sue Hill 16 3/2Pat Blyth 14 4/2 Jane Wheeler 17

Trish McManus 15 HALF Jane Watson 23 HALF

Pam Taylor 18 3/2 Mandy Wickinson 23

Maggie Ward 18 Pam Anderson 28 5/4

RYSTON PARK WON 4/3a great result for our first match of the season

GRAZIERCUP

Only 8 entries for this competition.There will be a play off for the Cup.

David Rider 33Joel Wagg 33

Both must have a marker and play on the same day. To be played before 31/5/2019 on a mutually agreed date.

The Ladies Section have financed the improvements to their changing facilities which has a more modern style. The pheasant material adds a lovely touch and brought the old furniture to life again.

Ladies Changing Room

Daily Mail Foursomes

Tiff Mills (2) & Ann Fletcher (9) were drawn at home in the 2nd round of the Daily Mail Foursomes against Feltwell pairing of Diane Bunten (9) and Barbara Greatbatch (26).Giving 12 shots the Ryston pair lost the match 2/1

Richard Taylor (18) & Richard Cave (17) were drawn at home in the 2nd round of the Daily Mail Foursomes against Middleton pairing of Tony Thaxton (7) and Andy Thaxton (15).Receiving 7 shots the Ryston pair lost 3/2

Paul Carrington1942-2019

Sad to hear that Paul passed away in hospital on 2nd April. For many years I worked with Paul at W.H. Johnson (Mann Egerton) in King’s Lynn where he worked in the cost office. When I moved to Downham in 1967 I met up with him again through the football club. Paul was a member for many years and usually played on a Sunday afternoon. He did a lot of work with the Cricket Club and was involved with the annual cricketer’s golf society played at Ryston Park.His cremation on 25th April was followed by a service at St Edmunds Church. Pam Taylor

Tiff MillsFormby Golf Club 2019 Leveret Trophy 36 HolesRound 1: 73 Round 2: 74 = 147Tiff came 22nd out of 56 entriesWinner was Emily Slater from Gog MaGog 68+69=137

Delamere Forest Golf ClubComboy Scratch 36 Holes Round 1: 79 Round 2: 72 = 151Tiff came 13th out of 55 entriesWinner was Jessica Baker with 72+70=142

North Hants Golf Club The Hampshire Rose8.24 Tee (am) - 761.24 Tee (pm) - 7476+74=150 (+6)Tiff came 9th out of 50 entries (good result)Winner was Cara Gainer with 72+68=140 (-4)

The Norfolk County Ladies played their annual match against Norfolk Senior Men at Gt Yarmouth & Caister.Team Norfolk were: Tiffany Mills & Chloe Gibbs, Jo Herd & Eve Neild, Vanessa Mann & Jess Rutherford and Sammy Martin & Imogen Leeder.It was a hard fought match, 4 BBB format played off scratch. The men narrowly winning 2.5 to 1.5.

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Campbell Cup 1st Round

Results

Eric Savage v Paul Allen Paul Allen

Andrew Ware v Nigel Wagg Nigel Wagg

Dale King v Richard Cave to be played on 30th

Dave Stennett v Rob Mills Rob Mills

Jon Lewis v Kev Barnes Kev Barnes

Johnny Parkes v Dave Wright Dave Wright

Richard Allen v Roger Sloper Roger Sloper

Simon Bird v Phil Jones Phil Jones

Richard Taylor v Jim Marsh Richard Taylor

Liam West v Lee Osler Liam West

Drew Cameron v Jack Gould Drew Cameron

Kev Wymer v Phil Scotney Kev Wymer

Andrew Hodges v Ian Palfrey Andrew Hodges

Joel Wagg v Dave Green Joel Wagg

Danny Kew v Johnny Clements Danny Kew

Tony Cowell v Gordon Carter Tony Cowell

Great result for Norfolk ladies in the East Region Foursomes at Three Rivers Golf Club, Chelmsford.Jo Ashmore & Vanessa Mann 1st place am scratch

Tiffany Mill & Ann Fletcher 1st place pm scratch Maisie Farrelly & Beth Buckingham 2nd place pm scratch.

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