Martin Brown from Pike Hills was the winner of the Auchterlonie Spoon with a gross score of level PAR over 36 holes. 

Gareth Johnson from Howley Hall carded the best net score of TWO under PAR playing off a handicap of 2.

All competitors this year had a handicap of 2 or better and their skills were put to the test by a combination of a northerly wind and low temperatures.  The CSS for each round came out at 74.

"Thank you for a fantastic day at Selby Golf Club.  The Course is in superb condition. I thought the fairways and greens were brilliant, congratulations to the green staff.  

I enjoyed the day - interesting Course - in wonderful condition, especially the greens, congratulations to the staff.

The Course was a credit to the Green Keepers and the Club house & meals were first rate - a smashing day out.

This is the first time I have played the course, but I hope it will not be the last!"

Richard Penistone

Chris Livsey

Nick Coultish

Ryan Crawley

Mark Webster

I must take this opportunity to formally thanks these guys for their effort, commitment and great team spirit which was generated throughout the season. Special thanks must go to my ever present partner Graham Greatorex who’s assistance, guidance and comments to both myself and the players was always valuably needed.

I must also take this opportunity to thank our first rate golf club, Selby Golf Club for their support and efforts both on and off the course, from the condition of the course throughout the season, the catering and bar and also the club for funding the players livery (for all teams). All these are cogs in the wheel and much needed to present our club and players in the best possible light – and this we do so well.

The supporters must be thanked and none more so that Mr Captain John Hurrion who was ever present with a regular supply of chocolate bars for both players and caddies, who must also be thanked. 

Let’s hope we can progress this coming season with the same team camaraderie and spirit and retain the title through 2012.

Mark Newman

Nett Team Captain

Dear Members

Please see attached the detailed weather forecast for Selby for the next 5 days.  Regrettably we anticipate that the course may be closed until at least the middle of next week, however daily inspections will continue to monitor any changes.

A further update will be sent out on Monday.

Kind regards

Sally 

The merger of the English Golf Union (EGU) and the English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) was approved today (16 November 2011) at simultaneous general meetings of both organisations.

The merger will come into effect on 1 January 2012 and will create England Golf, one national governing body to represent all amateur golfers in England.

The merger proposal was approved by 86 per cent of the voting members of the EGU, meeting at its headquarters in Woodhall Spa; and by 100 per cent of the voting members of the EWGA, meeting at the National Motor Cycle Museum at Solihull. Both organisations had to approve the proposal by a majority of at least 75 per cent for it to be successful.

The decision was immediately hailed as a triumph for golf and a vital step forward for the game. Nigel Evans, Chairman EGU and Sylvia Perrins, Interim Chairman EWGA said: “This merger is in the best interests of golf and we are delighted that it has been given overwhelming support by our members. We look forward to a new era and to realising our vision for the future.

“England Golf will speak with one voice and send out the powerful, modern message that golf is a game for all, for men and women, boys and girls.

“A unified organisation, which promotes both the men’s and women’s game, will be more attractive to new golfers, will help us to grow the game, will be more appealing to commercial partners and sponsors and will mean we can be more cost effective.”

The merger vote followed a long period of consultation and preparation, which began in 2009 when a steering group was formed of members of both organisations. Following lengthy discussions, and the involvement of ten working groups, the proposal was produced and ratified by the Boards of both organisations before being put to the voting members.

Key points of the merger

• The headquarters of England Golf will initially be at the National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa. The EWGA offices in Edgbaston will continue in use until at least October 2012.
• The counties will continue to be the voting members. Counties will be encouraged to merge their Unions and Associations, but this will not be mandatory.
• The Board of England Golf will initially include 10 stakeholder non-executive directors, six nominated by the EGU and four women nominated by the EWGA. One of these 10 will be nominated as Chairman.
• The first sole President of England Golf will be a woman. The President will be supported by the immediate Past President and the President-Elect. One of these three will always be a woman.
• Club golf will go on, from day-to-day, as it does now, but members will benefit from the positive perceptions created by the merger and by the better support available for clubs.
• All the championships and tournaments currently run by the EWGA and the EGU will continue.
• The regional and group structures of the two organisations will continue to run competitions. The decision-making role of the EWGA regional committees will end.
• Affiliation fees for men and women will be harmonised and will be equal by 1 January 2014. Women will continue to pay an additional subscription to the Ladies Golf Union.

-ENDS-
For further information please contact:
Lynne Fraser, EGU Marketing and PR Manager
Email: lfraser@englishgolfunion.org
Tel: 01526 354500

EDITORS NOTES

The English Golf Union Limited (EGU) has served as the governing body of male amateur golf in England since it was founded in 1924.

Responsible for the training of England’s top amateur golfers the EGU organises all the major English amateur championships.

Based at the National Golf Centre in Woodhall Spa, the EGU is one of the largest sports governing bodies in England looking after the interests of over 1,900 golf clubs and 650,000 club members. The EGU also works to increase the continued interest and participation in golf through their golf development initiative ‘Get into Golf’.
For a comprehensive list of English Golf Clubs and Golf Courses in England visit EGU GolfCentral.

The EGU is a founding member of The England Golf Partnership (EGP) along with the English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) and the PGA and is supported by the Golf Foundation and Sport England. The Whole Sport Plan for golf identifies how the EGP will achieve its vision of becoming ‘The Leading Golf Nation in the World by 2020’ from grass roots right through to elite level.

Ellie Goodall played in this event - here is a write up from Janis.

Hi all

What a fantastic place Lough Erne was, apart from the weather.

It was a very tough course, we said it was the best one we had ever seen. Boys were playing off blue tees and girls off yellow and whites, the conditions made it even harder during the first two days as we had the tail end of Hurricane Katia.

After day one Ellie shot 80 which was 8 over but the par was 72 for everyone, this comp did not count for handicap purposes and the sss and css were not calculated. Ellie was in joint 2nd place in the under 16girls after the first round. The average score for the day was 85 we were told and one poor lad shot 33 over. I don't think that anyone not there could understand how bad the weather was. Balls were moving on the greens and it still went ahead.

After all three rounds Ellie finished 5th in the Under 16 girls and 37th overall out of 77 boys and girls up to 21 years of age. The experience was really good for her and they also had the pressure of SKY Sports cameras on several of the greens.

I am attaching a few photos so you can see how gorgeous the place was.

We were told that the programme will be broadcast on Sky Sports on either the 1st or 2nd of October but if we hear any different will let you know.

bye for now

Janis

ps . I could wake up to that view every morning!
 

Hi All,

          As you are all aware Ellie is playing for England versus Spain next week at Pannal Golf Club, tee times are 08:00 for the start of the foursomes and 13:00 for the singles. Please come along and support if you can and see some fantatstic golf. SEE YOU THERE

Ellie played some great golf on the day losing in the morning foursomes but winning 2 up in the afternoon singles after being 4 up at one stage , she was level par at the conclusion of the match . Ellie was supported by over 20 members from Selby.

Photos attatched taken by Jack (AKA Yorkshire Press) Gorbutt

Paul Langley

Todays Selby Junior Open Trophy  was won by our own Max Faulkner with a nett score of 63. More winners details to follow

Regards

Paul Langley 

Scores for the Selby Junior Open are attached for handicap purposes

Paul Langley

Great  news Ellie Goodall wins the Northern Girls under 18 Championship  at Durham Golf Club.

Ellie's achievement at the EWGA Northern Girls Champs where she won the Northern Girls Championship which comprises of all the under 18 girls in the Northern Counties (Cheshire, Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland and Yorkshire) She had a first round of 74 (l over) and a second round of 69 (4 under). Ellie was the only competitor to finish under par. The course was a good test as they have recently had a lot of rain and it  was playing long.

Please find the start sheet for the above event attatched

regards

Paul & Ross

Hi All

Please click on attached document to see winners and top 20 places for the Over 55 Mixed.

Selby Juniors played a very strong Howley team on Tuesday evening. James Sykes lead the team out playing a 6 handicapper, receiving 2 shots James struggled on the night with his driver usually his strong point and was beaten 6&5.Tom Coultish was out second receiving 4 shots, going quickly 3 down Tom then showed his fighting spirit to draw level only for his opponent to have a run of pars and win 4&2. Hannah Goodall completed the team line-up receiving 2 shots off a boy playing  off  11( who receives Yorkshire coaching) , there was never much in this match which with a little luck exiting a bunker on the 17^th Hannah would have won but eventually halved earning  the only point on the night. Jake Taylor tuned out as reserve . Thank you all for your efforts.

 The final score 5-1 to Howley Hall.

The last 3 weeks of the season are now upon us with 2 away matches, Woolley Park on Tuesday 26^th, 2^nd August no match and Horsforth on Tuesday 9^th the team find themselves in the relegation zone in a very tight league.

The support this season from Selby members home and away has been second to none.

Please make an effort to attend these last two matches if you possibly can to support the Juniors in their attempt to remain in Division 1

Paul & Ross  

Please see attached Week 11 league tables for the Juniors section 

The scratch team's promotion hopes were dealt a blow last night as they went down to the league leaders.

First up was Robbie Wardle who was up against the reigning Auchterlonie Spoon champion Richard Laws, Rob started well and after 14 holes held a 2up advantage, unfortunately he was pegged back after his opponent made a birdie at the last to square the match.

Next up was Anthony Dobson who was up against Scott Hartley, Anthony battled hard against tough opposition and after going 4 down at the turn showed all his battling qualities reducing the deficit to only 1 after 16, only for his opponent to make a 2 at 17 to seal a 2&1 victory for his side.

Next up was our team captain Chris Ramsey up against Robert Edson, Rambo struggled to find his best consistent form and the match was very tight with only ever 1 hole in it, when they reached the eighteenth Rambo needed to win the hole to square the match but after they halved the hole in birdies the match was lost 1 down.

Thanks to tonights caddies Ken Barrett, Barry Townend and Frank Farmer.

Thanks also to Richard Taylor of Keith Taylor Estate Agents for sponsoring tonights match and also to the fantastic support we recieved from the Selby members.

Regards Craig/Chris

Click HERE to be taken to the Yorkshire Ladies web site which has some extensive coverage of the exploits of Ellie and Hannah Goodall. 

Feedback received following the visit of this society on Friday 8th July:

On behalf of the Bay Horse Golf Society I would like to thank you, your Captain, your colleagues and your golfing members for the fantastic friendly welcome that we received on Friday, it really was over and above anything that we have experienced in the past. Your golf course was in tip top condition and for a real change everyone of our members defiantly enjoyed the day (as you know golfers can be a special breed and often hard to please!). 

Selby Juniors play Barnsley at home on Tuesday evening , their final home game of the current campaign.  The team this week will be  Alfie Griffiths(Alfies last home game as Junior Captain) , James Sykes and Tom Coultish with Hannah Goodall playing as reserve.

 T he support by  members of the Juniors this season  has been second to none  and your  support for this last game would be greatly appreciated by the team and the Organisers.

THIS WEEKS MATCH BALL SPONSOR IS CHRISTINE ROBERTSON MANY THANKS CHRISTINE.

Regards

Paul & Ross

At the team match held between Selby and Leeds Golf Clubs, the captain was approached with respect o a Charity event being held at their club on 15th July.

The event is in support of Mark Bedford's fund raising campaign to create the world's first research institute for Motor Neurone Disease. It is a four-man team event including a scratch golfer, and there are sponsorship opportunities around the course on the day.

Full details of the event, and booking forms, are included as attachments.

Selby take the Heritage Trophy against Garforth at the first attempt.

A strong Selby side came out well on top in this 24 a side team match. Professional Nick and I enjoyed a win, Nick doing the bulk of the work as he shot a 65 in a bogey free round carding no less than 6 birdies.

The match format for this home and away fixture was 18 hole BB matchplay with all the games played out to the end, the team with the highest aggregate score being declared the winners. Selby had a slight advantage from the away fixture being 8 holes to the good going into our home match. Yesterday saw us win by 22 holes giving us a 30 hole winning margin over the two legs!

As ever the course was in superb condition and drew much sincere praise from our visitors, Neil and Ann provided a magnificent post match meal which was also given high accolades by all participants, in total 45 players ate and all gave a very enthusiastic thumbs up. Mandy and John ensured we were all well watered too on a very hot day.

Although this match is essentially a social match given the friendly rivalry the two clubs have it was very nice to come out on top.

Well done team Selby and many thanks to all who took part.

Gary.
 

Selby Set sights on top of the table

Selby continued their superb run of form to secure a 4-2 win over Garforth. Selby are now at the top half of the table, in third position and are now looking to progress even further up the table.

First on the tee was Selby’s Jake Taylor against Garforth’s Sam Tudor. Jake has not been playing for the juniors for a while, but with the consistent play on the first couple of holes you couldn’t tell. However Sam Tudor soon turned up the heat and before Jake knew it he was 4 down at the thirteenth, his opponent being 3 under par through 12 holes. Jake unfortunately lost on the 14^th with a scorline of 5&4.

The next match was contested by Selby’s Junior Captain Alfie Griffiths and Garforth’s Matthew Burril. Alfie looked good through the first few holes and it looked like the two week break had helped him. Alfie continued this good play, winning the next few holes. After sinking two 20ft birdie putts on the 12^th and 13^th consecutively, his win was virtually guaranteed. Alfie eventually won 3&2.

The last pairing out were Selby’s Hannah Goodall and Garforth’s Laura Morrison. This match was hyped up to be the closest match, due to both of these girls being the same handicap of 12. Hannah started well and won 3 of here opening 5 holes. Hannah’s steady play was the key to the rest of the round. However Laura Morrison started coming back into it on the last few holes, doing just enough to take the game down the 18^th, but Hannah was too good for her down the last and she eventually won 2up

In reserve was Kieran Turnbull and Tom Coultish of Selby against Garforth’s Jake Ward and Tom Crosvil. This was Kieran’s first game for the junior team and he was looking to impress. He did just this on the par three 5^th when his tee shot rolled just to the side of the pin. This match never looked in doubt with Kieran and Tom dominating and eventually winning 7&6.

An extra thank you to tonight’s ball sponsor Alan Wilson. Selby Juniors next game will be away at Headingly next Tuesday.

Current standing in Leeds and District Junior’s Division One:

By Patrick Gouldsbrough

MANY THANKS PATRICK A VERY COMPREHENSIVE REPORT

Paul & Ross

Selby visited Horsforth for this weeks away fixture on a very hot and humid evening. The team, comprising of Richard Penistone, Mark Webster and Ryan Crawley were hoping to continue the teams winning form and come away from an away match with some points - a difficult task in any circumstances.

Richard Penistone was first out and played some very controlled golf through the first 9 holes, with not much between the two players. However on the back 9 Richard took his game up a gear birdying 3 of the first four back nine holes to cement a great 4 & 3 victory over a talented and very experienced opponent.

Ryan, playing second had a tough match working hard throughout but coming from 2 down to level the game only to lose by 1 hole down the last

Mark Webster was the anchor man for the team, his game being delayed 45 minutes as his opponent was stuck in traffic. His game was against a tough and once again experienced opponent, the game being fought hard Mark coming from 2 down with a great up and down par on the 17th to level the game only to lose the match by 1 hole on the last

Selby must take positives from this result losing 4-2, taking 2 points away from home to reinforce our league placing

A big thank you must go firstly to the players for their efforts, the caddies for their support on such a hot evening and once again Mr Vice - John Hurrion for his much appreciated support

Thanks also to last nights ball sponsor Dave Shaw - many thanks

The Nett Team has no game next week so we will have to sit and see how the other teams perform, particularly Wakefield who are pressing us hard

Many thanks, Mark & Graham

Great night as we took all six points on a difficult warm evening in Leeds.

First up was Kav Smith, he and his opponent struggled to find any early form and halved four of the first five holes with bogies, his opponent then had back to back birdies at 6 and 7 to turn 3up, and as they went through 13 holes he still held his 3 hole advantage

And as we all know its difficult to sometimes get over the finish line and it proved so again as he hit a series of poor shots and lost all the remaining holes to solid pars and a near hole in one at the last for a 2up victory.

Next up was our team captain Chris Ramsey, Rambo continued his fine form from our cup win on Saturday and claimed a hard fought match 3&1 with a birdie at 17.

Last out tonight was Ashley Simpson who again showed great form shooting 6 birdies on a difficult night to defeat his man 4&2.

Thanks to the ever present caddies of Ian Simpson and Frank Farmer who did a great job on a warm difficult evening, and the support we recieved from the Selby members.

Thankyou to our Club Captain Gary Emerson for sponsoring tonight's match.

No match next week 04/07

The documents attached show the results achieved on the day, and also the comments received from visitors about our club.

A superb win against a strong Moor Allerton side see us progress through to the semi finals of the LDUGC Scratch KO.

First out again was Kav Smith who played well but unfortunately had one of those days on the greens and went down 2&1. Next out was our team captain Chris Ramsey, Rambo got back to winning ways in fine style by playing some great golf!, when he sealed his 4&2 win he was -2. Anchoring the team was Ashley Simpson, Ash is a real solid dependable performer for us this year and today was no exception. After going 1 down early in his match he then reeled off six holes in a row to take control of his match and came through with a 4&3 victory and by doing so sealed our semi final spot.

Thanks to the caddies today Ian Simpson & Mark Smith and also to Neil who stayed on to provide us with a meal.

Regards
Chris & Craig

Hi All,

Just a note to all members who have relatives who are Junior Members, the blue tee markers for the shorter course are now in place on all 18 holes.

If any Junior who is going through or has completed Adams academy, who wants taking on the course we have several members who have volunteered to show you the way around the course and teach some basics in respect of the Rules of Golf , Golf Etiquette , Pace of Play and Safety. In order to progress onto a C.O.N.G.U. (Official) handicap and play of the main tees Juniors playing of the blue tees will start with a Club Handicap of 3 shots a hole, and will be assessed by the Junior Organisers from cards submitted , please mark for assessment/ blue tees.

Regards

Paul & Ross

Another great result on Monday for the Scratch Team against a strong Wike Ridge team as they continue their push up the league.

Leading the team out was Kav Smith who played superbly cruising to a comfortable 6&5 win. Next out was Ash Simpson who after his recent success in winning the Club Championship again played solidly winning his match 1up. Anchoring the team tonight was our team captain Chris Ramsey who unfortunately struggled to find his game but battled hard only to go down 2&1 to a solid opponent.

Next week sees us back on the road at Leeds GC.

Many thanks to the caddies tonight who were M Smith & I Simpson and the superb support we received from the Selby members.

Big Thankyou to tonight's match sponsor who was John Bland.

Chris & Craig

PS - Full Scratch results for week 6 attached

The Nett Team entertained Garforth in a home fixture last night and i am delighted to say kept up the teams momentum with a 6-0 crushing of Garforth.

The team of Chris Livsey, Mark Webster and Ryan Crawley all had convincing victories over their Garforth opponenets - all winning their games by 5&4.

This was Chris Livsey's first outing this season for the team and he certainly came up with the goods defeating a young and ambitous Sam Tudor(3), Chris playing in his renowned calm, masterful style, pressurising his young opponent at every opportunity, with some first rate play to see Sam's challenge slowly fading under the pressure. Both Mark and Ryan continued their fine vein of league form performing what can only be described as a demolition job of their respective opponenents, to seal a great team victory.

A big thank you must go to the players and also the caddies who were very influencial and supportive of their players - something that was evidently lacking for the Garforth players. Thank you to all spectators and both Mr Captain Gary and Mr Vice John our ever present supply of team snacks.

A big thank you must go to Gordon and his team for presenting, yet again a first class golf course that all Selby members can be truly proud of. Thanks to the caterers for a lovely post match meal and our apologies for stirring you guys into action earlier than planned - but I must say I hope this becomes the norm!

Next week sees the team visit Horsforth and barring injury the team will remain unchanged. It would be great to come away from a tough Horsforth fixture with points and the way the team is performing and the team spirit that is evident throughout the squad should make this a realistic objective

Keep up the good work everyone - it feels great

Many thanks

Mark & Graham

PS - Full results sheet attached