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1 The Shrimper - July 2016 www.mkgc.co.uk Editor : bobgreenfi[email protected] The Shrimper THE NEWSLETTER FOR MID KENT GC MEMBERS July and August 2016 After many years of competing in the shadow of Loo Brackpool, Julia Ridley finally got to out gun Loo - taking the Cup from her by a clear margin of 3 shots. On Saturday 18th July, day 1 of the event, Julia shot a gross 78 and 82 on day 2 for a total of 160. This was 3 shots clear of Loo who had a gross 85 day 1 and a gross 78 on day 2 for a total of 163 In the Ladies Handicap Cup, Annette Fraser romped home with a superb net 67 on day 1 and a net 68 on day 2 for a total 135. Annette was 8 shots clear of the runner up, Beverley Barrow who shot a net 70 and 73, total 143. Chip off the Old Block! There was a catch in his voice on Sunday 24th July when a very proud MK Pro, Mark Foreman announced the winner of the 2016 MK Club Championship ...….. none other than his 18 year old son Barney! With rounds of 69 & 74, Barney won with a 2 shot cushion from runner up Shaun Barker who had rounds of 71 & & 74. In the handicap cup, the laurels went to Steve Barrow with a fine score of 67 & 68 nett for a total of 135. Senior winner was Clive Higgs with 2 rounds of 70 for a superb total of 140 nett. Well done all players. Pictures on page 2. Julia Ridley Ladies Club Champion 2016 Barney Foreman Club Champion 2016 Annette Fraser wins Handicap Cup

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The Shrimper THE NEWSLETTE R FOR MID KENT GC MEMBERS

July and

August

2016

After many years of competing in the shadow of Loo Brackpool, Julia Ridley finally got to out gun Loo - taking the Cup from her by a clear margin of 3

shots.

On Saturday 18th July, day 1 of the event, Julia shot a gross 78 and 82 on

day 2 for a total of 160.

This was 3 shots clear of Loo who had a gross 85 day 1 and a gross 78 on day 2

for a total of 163

In the Ladies Handicap Cup, Annette Fraser romped home with a superb net 67 on day 1 and a net 68 on day 2 for a total 135. Annette was 8 shots clear of the runner up, Beverley Barrow who

shot a net 70 and 73, total 143.

Chip off the Old Block!

There was a catch in his voice on Sunday 24th July when a very proud MK Pro, Mark Foreman announced the winner of the 2016 MK Club Championship ...….. none other than his 18 year old son Barney!

With rounds of 69 & 74, Barney won with a 2 shot cushion from runner up Shaun Barker who had rounds of 71 & & 74. In the handicap cup, the laurels went to Steve Barrow with a fine score of 67 & 68 nett for a total of 135. Senior winner was Clive Higgs with 2 rounds of 70 for a superb total of 140 nett. Well done all players. Pictures on page 2.

Julia Ridley Ladies Club Champion

2016

Barney Foreman Club Champion 2016

Annette Fraser wins Handicap Cup

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MK Locker Room

The Club Championships - as we say on our front page,

this year's Club Champion is Barney Foreman.

Barney led from the front shooting 69 on the first day and

then followed this up with a 74 on the trickier second day

when the wind got a bit more blustery.

This saw him through to a famous two shot victory over

Shaun Barker (71+74), with Darren Smith coming third

(74+76).

The Handicap Cup was also won from the front with

overnight leader, Steve Barrow who had a nett 67 in round 1,

keeping his nerve in a very tight finish on the second day, by

adding a nett 68 to win by one solitary shot!

Only two shots covered the top 4 players with Darren Drynan

(68+68) finishing Runner-Up, and Austin "Beef" Saunders

(69+68) coming third. Well played everyone!

Seniors Cup - was also played during the Championships.

Clive Higgs came out on top with two very consistent rounds

of nett 70 to win by 3 shots from Dave Manderson.

Once In A Lifetime Achievement - another great

achievement during "Club Champs" was by Paul Pharo who

had an Albatross 2 at the par 5 eighth hole! Wow!

To put this in perspective, there has only been 110 Albatross

made on the PGA Tour since 1983 (when the statistic started

being recorded), whereas there has been 106 Eagles made

this season alone.

Welcome to a very exclusive Club Paul!

Steve Barrow - Handicap Cup Winner

Clive Higgs - Seniors Cup Winner Paul Pharo - in the 2 club’’!! Darren Drynan - Handicap Cup Runner Up

Shaun Barker - Championship Runner Up

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Eamonn reflects on Captain‘s Week

Monday 4th July - Captain‘s Week was off to a flying start with a very well

supported Captain‘s stableford with first prize going to Steve Blackhurst with a

score of 39 points, second prize to Ian White with 38 points on a countback.

Best gross was won by Josh Browning with a very good scratch score of 73

gross.

The prize for the best Midweek player was won by Alan Robertson with a

score of 37 points.

Tuesday 5th July saw the mixed foursomes, Shaun Barker and Julia Ridley

winning with 37points on a countback from Kevin O‘Callaghan and Brid

McInerney who took second prize.

Wednesday 6th July highlight was our seniors playing for the Rose Cup. Tak-

ing he honours was Chris Byers with 39points and Michael Campbell a very

close second on 38 points.

The Wednesday Evening 10 hole competition provided its usual very high

scoring results with the Gold division won by Mark Gee on a countback, with

25 points. The Silver division was won by Tony Parker with a score of 23

points, the Ladies section by Beverly Barrow with 25 points and the Junior

section by Harry Parkhouse with a score of 24 points.

Thursday 7th July featured the Ladies Captain Prize (a relaxing day for

Eamonn but not for our Lady Captain, Rebecca) Rebecca‘s prize was won by

Kim Leigh on 37 points. Kim was unable to attend the evening and, as winner

of the Silver Division, Brid McInerney thanked the Lady Captain for her

generosity and a well organised day.

Friday 8th July continued in the traditional mould of being the Past Captains

Invitation day, very well supported with 22 visiting past captains and MKGC

captains.

This was a ―team of three‖ competition with the best two scores to count.

There was also a separate sportsball competition, the score from which could

be used for the main competition.

The best team on the day was led by Past Captain Barry Plumb with the

assistance of Past Captains Phil Skelton (Wrotham Heath) and Cliff Hall from

Eltham Warren. The sportsball best score was 36 points won by Past Captain

Sean Barker and Past Captains Dan Milligan (Corinthians) and John Grant

(Wrotham Heath).

Monday - Steve Blackhurst

Tuesday - Shaun Barker & Julia Ridley

Wednesday Chris Byers

Thursday - Brid McInerney Friday - Barry Plumb and his team

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Eamonn‘s Reflections ….continued

Saturday 9th July - Captain‘s Day started bright and breezy

and continued with a very challenging cross-wind throughout

the day. As usual though, the members of Mid Kent were up to

the challenge, as the excellent scores confirmed.

First prize went to Craig Hunt with an excellent score, on the

day, of 41points. Second prize was won by Darren Lee with 40

points on a countback from Mark Gee taking third prize.

Best Gross went to Callum Tibbs with a score of 73 strokes.

The Ladies were well represented, returning some excellent

scores. First prize amongst them went to Wendy Knight scoring

38 points. Second prize was won by Nicola Sehmi with 36

points (on a countback from Julia Ridley, Caroline Jackson,

Sonia Lord, Christine Waghorne and Sue James).

The Junior prize was won by Harry Parkhouse on 38 points.

To finish off the day‘s competitions a putting challenge took

place. Mark Harris, Fred Drynan and Harry Lewis-Perkins all

tied with 32 putts each.

Prize presentation Sunday 10th July: took place on the patio

in bright and warm sunshine with the afternoon‘s entertainment

again - by popular demand - provided by Vince Dunn and his

jazz band.

After the prize giving ceremony Vice Captain Steve Barrow

introduced his choice for Vice Captain 2017. He opened his

introduction with a long description of someone else, to mislead

the waiting members, before then introducing his choice, the

very popular Mr. Mark Davis a long time member of the Club.

Mark has represented the club in many team competitions and

is a very popular member of the Saturday golfing group.

Congratulations to Mark and have a great two years as Vice

Captain and Captain.

Saturday Craig Hunt takes 1st prize

Saturday Best Gross - Callum Tibbs

Saturday Wendy Knight Ladies1st prize

Saturday Harry Parkhouse Junior 1st prize Sunday Vice 2016 introduces Vice 2017

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‘’I want to thank all those people who supported me and helped out in various ways on Captain’s day. Starting at 8.30 in the morning with the BBQ was Past Captain Peter Brisley who was out and about from the start until his tee off time, Later I was joined by Vice Captain Steve Barrow and also Paul Johnson both of whom worked tirelessly until 5.00pm when the last competitors went through, My daughter Tracy also helped on the BBQ and some additional shopping for burgers

and sausages etc.

The forum (halfway house) was managed early on by my wife Bríd, Sue James, later by Daphne Lake, and Rita Budd. Savouries and cakes were provided by the various ladies, but, special men-tion must go to Past Captain Dave Watkins who is a possible contender for The Great British Bake off with his delicious Cherry and Lemon Drizzle cakes, all were devoured by the appreciative players. In addition to the ladies in the forum there was also the putting competition to be run, this was looked after by Beverly Barrow and Jane Watkins in the early part of the day, then by Linda Carey and Margaret Beeson and in the latter part

of the day by Sheila Baker.

Thanks must also go to Paul James organising time sheets and slots for everyone, to Mark Fore-man for his help with the prizes , presentation and advice in general, to Peter Lake and Robert in setting out the furniture, BBQ and a host of other items, Lee and his staff for the presentation of the course in such marvellous condition, to Kevin and all the bar staff for their attendance throughout the week, to Leon and his staff for their attention to the various meals and also the BBQ on Sun-day. To you all for supporting this week and for your support throughout the past year. Last but by no means least to my wife Bríd and all my family

for their untiring support.

Thank you all once again. Eamonn Mc Inerney’’

A thank you from Eamonn

Vice 2016, Steve Barrow announces his Vice 2017, Mark Davis

Lady Vice 2016, Chris Galbraith announces her Vice 2017, Aileen Johnson

Jazz Enttainer Vince Dunn & his band just lets it all hang out!!

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Captain‘s Charity Day Prize Presentation 14th August 2016

Emil creates the atmosphere for Captain’s Charity Day Prize Presentation

3rd Andrew Tibbs, Lionel Lovesey, Bruce Galbraith, Barry Plumb

2nd Nicola Sehmi, Nicola Clarke, Sheila Glass, Julia Ridley

Team Prizes - not all at prize giving & in photos

First with 122 points Paul Underwood, Tony Parker,

Matthew McLennan, Mark Wright.

Second 120 points Nicola Sehmi, Julia Ridley, Nicola

Jayne Clarke, Sheila Glass.

Third 119 points, Andrew Tibbs, L.J. Lovesey, Bruce

Galbraith, Barry Plumb.

Fourth 119 points, Dan Knight, Harry Woolmer, Colin

Knight, Andy Mudge.

Fifth 119 points, Peter Blakelock, Ian White, Stephen

Ward, Michael Pettitt.

1st Paul Underwood, Tony Parker, Matthew McLennan,

Mark Wright.

4th Dan Knight, Harry Woolmer, Colin Knight, Andy

Mudge.

5th Peter Blakelock, Ian White, Stephen Ward,

Michael Pettitt.

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Locker Room

Past Captains and Lady Captains

played for the Rome Trophy on

Friday 12th August.

Winners on the evening were Peter

Brisley & Karen Watkins, our

Captains in 2015, with Runners Up

Dave Jackson & Anne Oxtoby -

Captains the year before, 2014 …..

keeping everything in its place!!

Rome Trophy winners Peter Brisley, Karen Watkins Rome Trophy runner ups AnneOxtoby, Dave Jackson

Founders Cup winner - Baljit Singh

Kent Playing Fields - Paul Roberts

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The Thursday of Captain‘s Week is traditionally our Lady Captain‘s Day ….. and what a super golfing day it turned out to be, ending with a dinner, prize giving and the eagerly awaited anouncement of the 2017 Lady Vice Captain.

The winner of Lady Captain‘s Prize (best Stableford score overall) was Kim Leigh with an excellent 37 points.

1st in Silver was Brid McInerney on 36 points and in Bronze top spot went to Karen Watkins with 35 points.

For the Best Back 9 (not already having won a prize), the honours went to Annette Fraser on 20 points. Best Front 9 went to Julia Ridley 20 points

Longest Drive on 18th went to Kirsty Galbraith, who was also nearest the pin on the 4th. Prize for the ‗Random Card‘ went to Caroline Jackson

On the putting green, 1st prize went to Chris Galbraith with just 32 putts and Julia Ridley came a close second with 33 putts.

Following prize giving, in the unavoidable absence of winner on the day,Kim Leigh, Silver winner

Brid thanked the Lady Captain for organising a great day.

The best was ‗left until the last‘ when next year‘s Lady Captain, Chris Galbraith announced her

popular choice of Vice Captain - Aileen Johnson.

Lady Captain‘s Day 7th July 2016

Chris with her Vice, AiIleen Johnson 1st in Silver Brid McInerney 1st in Bronze Karen Watkins

Best Back 9 - Annette Fraser Longest Drive 18 & Nearest Pin 4 - Kirsty Galbraith Best Front 9 - Julia Ridley

1st putting - what me? Chris Galbraith

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The Shrimper doesn‘t normally cover Births, Deaths & Marriages but Tuesday 23rd August was

something special and probably totally unique, a little bit of golf club history when a current Lady

Captain gave birth during her year of office.

Just a few days before, our Lady Captain was to be seen hard at it hosting the Pow Trophy lunch

and presenting Janet Harbroe with the trophy.

We feel sure that the Shrimper talks for every member at Mid Kent in sending Becky Sherrin and

partner Tom congratulations on the birth of son, Riley.

Winston Trophy - on 14th June, past Lady Captains played for this

prestigious trophy (to be honest a garden gnome!) on their away day (to be

honest, just up the road to Southern Valley GC!).

Winston was carried off by Carol Murray - pictured left - to adorn her trophy

cabinet (to be honest, her garden in The Drive) for the next 12 months!

Ladies Locker Room

Now! That’s what I’d call ‘’Devotion to Duty’’

Thursday 18th Presenting Pow Trophy Tuesday 23rd August presenting Riley to the world!

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MK Ladies - doing us proud!

Bradley Cook 2016 - after completing the Round Robin

initial round of the Bradley Cook Ladies Scratch five a side.

MK Ladies went through to the quarter finals and were

drawn against Canterbury.

The first leg was played at home on 22nd July in which MK

had a fantastic result beating the visiting team 4/1. The

team were Loo Brackpool, Julia Ridley, Nicola Sehmi, Brid

McInerney and Annette Fraser.

The away match on 24th July proved a difficult course with

the ball bouncing all over the place - not lush and green like

Mid Kent. Although losing on the day MK won overall 6

matches to 4 go through to the semi-finals on 27/28th

August, again home and away against Chart Hills - some

challenge as Chart Hills had knocked out Sundridge and

have strength in depth sufficient to field two teams. With no

lack of pride and determination our Ladies came up short

out can take pride in their achievement in the tournament as

a whole. The team who played on Saturday were, Kirsty

Galbraith, Loo Brackpool, Nicola Sehmi, Sheila Glass and

Brid McInerney but captain Brid takes this opportunity of

thanking all squad members, caddies & Members for their

Mid Kent A: Shaun Barker with Adam Clarke,

Mid Kent B: Adrian Brett with Mucky Garcher

Mid Kent C: Mark Gee with Liam Cook.

Support.

The team put on a very good show,

for which they can feel justifiably

proud.

MK romp home in Medway Trophy

Played at Kings Hill in somewhat hit

& miss weather on 28th August,

there was some impressive scores

considering the conditions and the

foursomes format which is not used

that often nowadays.

After the first 18 holes Dartford, with

98 points, held a slender 1 point

advantage over Sheerness on 97

points, with Gillingham a close third

with 96 points.

The afternoon round saw Mid Kent

come from 6th place in the

morning with 93 points to claim the

Medway Trophy with a 36-hole total

of 198 points.

Great comeback, well done guys !

Our team photo of Saturday’s team - left to

right back - Nicola Sehmi, Loo Brackpool,

caddy Wendy Jackson, front - Kirsty

Galbraith, Captain Brid McInerney, Sheila

Glass and Chris Galbraith.

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Forthcoming Events SHRIMPERS AGM 2016 - in the Robbie Bar on

Monday 10th October at 12 noon.

There will be a pre-AGM 10 hole Stableford off

the yellow tees on the morning of the AGM.

ENTRY IS FREE to all members of the Shrimpers with prizes for first, second and third of £30, £20

and £10, which will be put on your bar card.

Make up your own 4 balls and tee off when ready, bearing in mind that you must be back with your

card by 12:00 noon for the start of the AGM.

If you are not present at the AGM when the results are announced, your prize will go to the next player who is present. Count back will be on

the last three holes.

There will be a discussion and vote on whether to continue awarding trophies for the annual competitions or to put prize money onto the winners’ bar cards. If you would like to voice your opinion on this, then come to the AGM as this will

be the only chance you will get to have your say.

We look forward to seeing you for both the competition and the AGM, where tea, coffee and

biscuits will be laid on for those attending.

Shrimpers Committee

Monthly medal

Monday 3 October

Monday 7 November

Monday 5 December

Friendlies

Friday 23 September – Cherry Lodge - home

Wednesday 5 October - Sheerness – home

Friday 21 October -Sundridge Park - home

League

Thursday 15 September – Bearsted - Jamboree

Super Seniors

Monday 12 September – Gillingham – home

Wednesday 28 September – Gillingham –

jamboree

Shrimpers Net 1

SHRIMPERS AWAYDAY

Sweetwoods Park Golf Club

Colestock Road, Cowden, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7AY

Tuesday 4th October 2016

Cost £40.00

Arrive: 10.00 for coffee. First tee time: 10.44

Dinner and prize giving: 16.00

Dress code: Jacket and tie

The competition is stableford format with the main prizes for

front nine, back nine and overall. A player can only win one

of the three main prizes. The overall winner will be presented

with the Shrimpers Captain‘s Trophy. There will also be

prizes for two nearest the pins. The £40.00 entrance fee

must be paid by 9th September by placing it in an envelope

marked Shrimper‘s Awayday and handing it in to the office.

Do not forget to put your name on the envelope.

This is a good opportunity

to play a quality course

….. at a reduced price!

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Shrimpers Membership If you are a male mid-week or full member of the club and 60 years old or older, you can join the Shrimpers section by paying £10 for life

membership.

This will allow you to participate in all the Shrimp-ers events – turkey trot, Shrimpers open, captains awayday, Cobb cup, Lewis trophy, Costen Putter, Owen Jones trophy and the shrimpers monthly medals, where 50% of the medal entry fee goes

to the winner’s bar card and 25% to the second.

There are also league, super seniors and friendly matches. To join put £10 in an envelope with your name and Shrimpers membership on it and

hand it into the office.

Thank you and farewell, Peter.

After 3 years of writing the Shrimpers Net, Peter Hooker will be standing down at the AGM to let someone else take over. He has enjoyed writing the Net and hopes it has kept you informed … and entertained ….about what is happening

within the Shrimpers section.

Peter thanks you all for taking the time to read his articles and wishes everyone good luck with their

golf.

Shrimpers Net 2

Shrimpers Results

June Medal & Owen Jones Trophy – the biggest turnout this year so far with 52 players. The scoring was good with 35 players in the 30‘s. Alan Robertson took first place with a modest 39 points, leaving Len Sharp to take second with 37 points. July Medal – By contrast there was only 30 players in the July medal and only 11 players broke 30 points. Derek Foreman won with 40 points beating Steve Blackhurst into 2nd place with 38 points August Medal – another good turn out with 49 players competing for the prize money. Very good scoring with 35 players getting over 30 points. Alan Lipscombe took 1st prize with 42 points, closely followed by John Bryan on 41. Well done to all the winners and runner-up‘s. As from June, your prize money has been put straight onto your bar card by the office. Other results Friendlies Sittingbourne – away – lost 4-2 Dartford – home – draw (match abandoned course waterlogged) Sittingbourne – home – lost – 3½-2½ Sheerness – away – won – 4-2 Gillingham – away – won 3½ - 2½ League Rochester & Cobham – home – won - 4½-1½ Gillingham – away – draw – 3-3 Bearsted – away – lost - 3½-2½ Bearsted – home – won – 5-1 Gillingham – home – won 5-1 Rochester & Cobham – away – lost -3½-2½ Super Seniors Gillingham – away – won -3-2 Sittingbourne – home – won – 4 - 1 Redlibbets – away – lost – 3-2 Redlibbets – home – lost - 3½ - 1½

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Inroducing Mark Davis

Our Captain 2018 Born in Dartford in 1964 and moved to Gravesend when he was 3 years old. He attended Northfleet School for boys before moving on to Springhead Tech. During his time at school he captained both the football and cricket teams, representing

Gravesham district football team for 5 years.

As a golfer he followed in the footsteps of his Father, Grandfather, Aunt & Uncle who have all been members of Mid Kent. 41 years ago his

Father won The Club Championships.

2017 Captain Steve Barrow’s choice for his Vice captain has been a member of Mid Kent for 40 years. During this time he has represented the Perman Shield team, A – Team, B- team and also

the Sundridge Park & Wilding Cole teams.

In 1986 he won the Doust scratch knockout com-

petition.

On the social font, Mark is Mid Kent’s answer to

Bet 365 and Paddy Power.

Often to be found holding court in the Robbie Bar, Mark can be accurately described as the John McCririck of Mid Kent ….. your very own Club

Saturday afternoon tipster!

Jokers Winter Crib League

Fancy Playing Crib?

Looking for a new hobby to fill those dark Winter evenings?

Do you know how to play crib or would like to learn?

Well, here‘s your chance at Mid Kent with a jolly crowd of

golfing & social members…… on Friday evenings at 7:30 or

so, in the 7 months from early October to early April. You

won‘t need to play every week, you‘ve just got to fit in

around a dozen league & knockout game in those twenty

odd weeks. No pressure!

If you‘re put off by not knowing the rules here‘s a simple

guide. It's one of the easiest card games to learn and

certainly one of the most satisfying. Once you've read

through them, you'll be playing in no time!

Crib belongs to the family of card games known as 'adders' -

that is, games in which the idea is to add successive card

values to a running total with the aim of making certain totals

- in this case, 31. In the first phase of the hand, players take

turns playing a card from their hand which is added to the

running total. Two points are scored for making the total 15

or 31. Pairs and sequences also earn points. Once the

hands have been played out in this way, the players then

score points based on the pairs and sequences in their

hands, plus the combinations that add up to 15, and record

the score on the cribbage board.

Want to know more? If so, please contact the Shrimper

editor, Bob Greenfield on 01474 363315, the crib league

President, Aubrey Phillips or any of the current members

such as Brian Weston, Howard Lambie, Cliff Jones, Richard

Smith, Jack Pender and John O‘Toole.

You‘ll be most welcome!

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MK Clubhouse Dress Regulations

Mid Kent has a smart casual dress policy for which Members

are at all times responsible for their & their guests‘ attire.

In the clubhouse & dining room - at some events, it will be

necessary for gentlemen to wear jackets and ties. Otherwise

the ―smart casual‖ policy applies. If in any doubt, about the

dress code for any event, please check with the organiser

prior to the event whether jackets and ties are necessary.

The Ladies Committee are responsible for Ladies‘ dress

code which will be in keeping with the general code of the

club.

Track suits, trainers, collarless vests or T-shirts and

flip-flops are not permitted in the clubhouse or on the

terrace. Smart sandals, without socks, are permitted. Bare or

stockinged feet are only permitted in the changing rooms.

Smart jeans are permitted as part of our Smart Casual poli-

cy as long as they are clean and not distressed or torn.

Shorts worn on the course should be tailored and may also

be worn in the Clubhouse. Shirts must be tucked into

trousers or shorts at all times in the clubhouse and on the

course. Caps and other headgear must not be worn in the

clubhouse - on the course they must be worn with any peak

facing forward.

Coats and Jackets must be hung in the appropriate area

and not on the back of chairs.

Valuables - the Board reminds members and their guests

that the Club will not be responsible for the security of any

valuables left unattended.

On the course: Proper golf clothing and golf shoes must be

worn on the course. Clothing worn on the course must be

clean, smart and tidy if it is to also be worn in the Clubhouse.

However no jeans are allowed to be worn on the course.

When on the course tailored shorts of a reasonable length

and style are required.

Industrial shorts with numerous patch pockets or combat

types are not permitted.

Socks (in white only) of any length that are worn with shorts

are permitted.

Trousers should not be tucked into socks.

Prams and pushchairs are not

permitted in the lounge or dining

room unless approved by the Club

House Manager. Children under

the age of 10 years are not allowed

in the clubhouse after 20.00 unless

accompanied by an adult. In the

normal course of events, children

under the age of 16 years will not

be permitted to remain at the club

once any scheduled entertainment

commences unless the Social

Committee have agreed otherwise.

Mobile phones must not be used

in the lounge, dining room, Robert-

son bar or on the course during

play, unless there is an emergency.

They must be switched off.

Whilst Managers & Staff have

discretion on the above based upon

any religious or medical grounds,

they may also refuse entry to those

who are not suitably attired.

The above regulations are for all

members to adhere to and to en-

sure are upheld.

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Social Events

Saturday 3rd September

Annual Ball at Cobham Hall

Black Tie

7:00 for 7:30pm — Carriages 1:00am

Friday 16th September

Thai Evening, pre-booking essential

Thursday 29th September

Lady Captain‘s Drive-In 1.30pm

followed by entertainment by Kitch45

Sunday 2nd October

Captain‘s Drive-In & Finals Day

followed by entertainment by Chris

Till

Saturday 19th November

Men‘s Club Supper with comedian

Gary Marshall

What‘s On at MK

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