Medal 4th
September 2015
A stunning round by Keith Potter, who defied the years, by
scoring a net 66 in Division 1. He was only matched by Danny Dowell who also
scored a net 66 but was beaten into 2nd place by virtue of handicap.
Barrie Heath was third, five shots adrift.
In Division 2, scores were a lot closer with Jerry Stephens
winning with a net 69. Robin Flower was second on 70 and Alan Davis a further
shot behind. There were 3 “2”s each worth £7.80, scored by Keith Potter, Roger
Stone and Mike Hone.
Division 1
|
1
|
Keith Potter
|
66
|
£25.00
|
|
2
|
Danny Dowell
|
66
|
£18.00
|
|
3
|
|
71
|
£8.00
|
Division 2
|
1
|
Jerry Stephens
|
69
|
£25.00
|
|
2
|
Robin Flower
|
70
|
£18.00
|
|
3
|
Alan Davis
|
71
|
£8.00
|
The full set of results can be found on the Club web site
My appeal to members to input their scores, regardless of
their performance, has fallen on deaf ears. For a full 45 minutes after the
last players had completed their rounds, I was searching for missing cards.
Under the new computer system, if you enter a competition, the system expects
you to enter your score. Without every score, the competition cannot be
finalised (closed). When it is obvious that a card has been “torn up”, only
then will the competitor be disqualified. It is unreasonable to expect the vice
Captain to run around the club house searching for your card when you have
ripped it up. Furthermore, your poor score may well impact the Standard
Scratch.
Whilst I am having a moan, please make sure that you
complete your card correctly in a medal competition. There were many cards
which, frankly, were unacceptable, some unsigned. Before the next Medal, brief
guidelines will be available on the web site.
I
have analysed the cards from the Medal competition on the 4th
September.
There
were 50 entries. 48 cards were found in various places. Some were placed in the
box next to the computer terminal (all seniors cards should be put in the gray box
next to the filing cabinet in the locker room. Not returning a card is
extremely inconvenient for the scrutineers.
All
cards should be entered into the computer regardless of whether your score is
good or bad. Without your score, the competition cannot be closed. If the
computer is down and you are unable to enter your score, hand your card
to the pro shop.
One
card was illegible and even disagreed with the markers column on his partner’s
card. It is not the scrutineer’s responsibility to cross check scores. This
will be disqualified in future.
·
One card had no scores in
column A. This will be disqualified in future.
·
One card was incomplete in
column A (Hole 18). This will be disqualified in future.
·
One card had incorrect
addition. This will be disqualified in future.
·
One card was unsigned. This
will be disqualified in future.
·
Please remember it is the
player’s responsibility to check his card thoroughly including the addition
(not the marker’s) and to sign his card.
·
In summary, 7 cards out of
50 were either missing or wrong.
I received a complaint about petulant behaviour and bad
language on the course. This is unacceptable. Please be conscious of your
playing partners and pay due respect.
Nick Hill 4th September 2015
