Hello everyone, 


 

Kent Amateur Championships
Last weekend R&CPGC was being represented by 6 of its members; Mike Bush, Rob Osmond, Bob Florence, Ryan Godwin, Shaun Macklin & George Crow. The tournament started on Friday with 36 holes of stroke play where the top 16 players would go through to the matchplay knockout over the weekend.

Once again, R&CPGC was represented in the knockout stages with both Mike Bush & Rob Osmond coming in the top 16! The players were then seeded based on where they came and it just so worked out that Mike & Rob would play each other in the quarter-final.

Mike came out on top in the battle of R&CPGC and would then go on to play Mark Collins from Littlestone GC but unfortunately would go on to lose 1 down. However Mike can take the positives out of his loss in that he lost to the eventual winner and took Mark the furthest on his way to victory.

Alongside the main event, there was also a team event where the top 3 scores from each golf club would go on to represent Kent in the National Finals at East Devon Golf Club in September. So with Mike Bush, Rob Osmond & Bob Florence's combined scores R&CPGC lifted the team trophy! Well done lads and we'll keep you posted on how they get on later in the year.


 

Oakleigh Cup
Last Saturday we had the Oakleigh Cup, one of the few competitions where the members get their playing partners and tee times designated to them. In previous years the entry level hasn't been as high as the usual competitions but this year was different with 122 golfers taking part which is a 15% increase on last year and a whopping 30% increase on 2015. Here's how the guys got on...

The best of the bunch in Division 2 was Terry Bennett who come in with a respectable 37 points, a round where he came out the blocks rapidly with 20 points on the front 9 and more steadier back 9 of 17 points. Although I'm sure Terry will put his performance down to skill, I think it's just a bit too coincidental that his sudden turn in form has come just as he's treated himself to the brand new Callaway Epic driver!

The winner of the Oakleigh Cup has come from Division 1 in the form of Neil Butcher who knocked in a whopping 41 points playing off a 5 handicap which would be equivalent to level par in stroke play, great golf Neil! 

His round didn't get off to the best of a starts with a 0 pointer but he kicked into fifth gear from then onwards with 21 points on the front 9. Neil didn't take his foot off the gas, he wanted to get his name in gold leaf which he proved with a 20 point back 9 to take a 2 point victory.

Neil's handicap took a mighty 0.7 slash but on the bright side he did make a birdie 2 which will add to his winnings and make his ProShop account look healthy. Well done Neil!


 

R&CPGC Par 3 Championship
The US Open is ready to get underway next week and so that can only mean 1 thing, the return of the R&CPGC Par 3 Championship! A new addition to the Blue Tee Series which was only added 2 years ago and has proved to be a big hit each time!

On Friday 16th June at 5:30pm we will be doing it all again, the front 9 will be transformed for just one evening into a fun quirky little par 3 course where you will be faced with shots you wouldn't even think were imaginable...well for most of you anyway!

In previous years we've played from the 1st hole blue tee into the 3rd green, we've also had a tee next to the 5th men's tee to the 4th green (yes, that does involve hitting over or under the trees next to the green) which actually yielded a hole in one last year from Bernie Mullins! 

I think the trickiest shot we've had before was from the top of the pitching area to the 7th green...with danger looming all around the green this is definitely not one for the feint hearted!

Once your nerves have recovered from the action on the golf course you will head into the clubhouse for the presentation where the winners will receive some USA inspired prizes which they must wear for the duration of the evening, don't worry it's nothing too embarrassing. We finally settle down with some delicious dinner whilst watching the US Open on the big screen.

So if you're at a loose end and fancy some fun in the sun (hopefully) then let us know in the ProShop, entry will cost £12 which will include food and prizes. You can enter as a team of 4 or individually and we can always find you a team.

Pro-Am
In just a matter of 3 weeks the best of the best PGA Professionals will be coming to R&CPGC to do battle in the annual Pro-Am on Thursday 29th June. If you would like to see how they ply their trade then why not enter as a team to play alongside them. The PGA Professionals will be more than happy to give you hints and tips on how you can maybe improve your game.

As an R&CPGC member's team it will cost £270, just £90 per person this will include breakfast, 18 holes with a PGA Professional & carvery dinner after play as well as prizes if you bring your A game that is!

We also have a VIP package where for a small increase in price you can get so much more! You will be assigned one the best PGA Professionals according to the Order of Merit, you will also have a champagne breakfast on arrival in the VIP section of the clubhouse, a welcome gift set with the essentials for the day and preferential parking closer to the clubhouse.

There is space for 3 more teams so if you would like to enter then click on the entry form to enlarge and print off or you can let us know in the ProShop and we can reserve you a slot.

Please click here to download the entry form.


Captain's Charity Day
Last week we reported on the Captain's Charity Day for which we now have the full results along with the winners and their prizes. Click here or on the picture to enlarge and see if your team is one of the lucky ones! 

The presentation will take place on Sunday 25th June alongside the Captain's Prize presentation. 
We also now have the total figure for what was raised for the Captains' Charity from the halfway hut, putting competition & the R&CPGC generosity elsewhere at the club which is £2917.00 so a big thank you must go to everybody that donated.


 

Dates For The Diary - Callaway Experience Day 
We still one more slot available for the Callaway Experience Day at the National Fitting Centre on Thursday 29th June. So if you're thinking about changing your clubs and want to take advantage of the state of the art facilities to try new weapons then contact the ProShop in person, by phone or by email and we can get you booked in. Please see the times below... 

1:30pm David Wingrove 
3:00pm Steve Brown 
5:00pm AVAILABLE