PHOTOGRAPHS, AND DETAILED RESULTS, FROM THE WEEKLY COMPETITIONS

NOVEMBER 2016 TO OCTOBER 2017



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THURSDAY 26th OCTOBER 2017

4 BALL BETTERBALL

21 Players


THE WINNING PAIR
Brian Best and Jack Simpson (20 points)


SECOND PLACE :- Geoff Allen and John Billington (19 points cpo)

THIRD PLACE :- Tony Boyle and Dave Taylor (19 points)



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THURSDAY 19th OCTOBER 2017

3 MAN TEAM (2 TO SCORE)

23 Players


THE WINNING THREESOME
Trevor Cash, Bill Broomhead and Peter Grimshaw (38 points)


SECOND PLACE :- Brian Best, Ken Lunn and Jack Simpson (34 points cpo)

THIRD PLACE :- John Billington, Charlie Middlewood and Dave Taylor (34 points)

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THURSDAY 12th OCTOBER 2017

3 MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE

18 Players

THE WINNING TRIO
Dave Taylor, Steve Smith and Tony Boyle (40.00 net)


RUNNERS UP :- Mike Dunkerley, Peter Grimshaw and Charlie Middlewood (41.00 net)

THIRD PLACE :-John Billington, Bill Broonhead and Jack Simpson (41.25 net)

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TUESDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2017

THE EIGHTH AND FINAL MONTHLY SINGLES COMPETITIONS TOWARDS THE 'BRIAN RADCLIFFE TROPHY'

15 PLAYERS


ALL THE SCORES HAVE NOW BEEN COUNTED AND THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND PRIZE PRESENTATION ON THE 14th DECEMBER.


Trevor Cash (centre) wins the Singles Competition with 16 points (cpo), and the Team Competition with Bill Broomhead and Brian Allen (44 points)


RUNNER-UP IN THE SINGLES COMPETITION:- Bill Broomhead (16 points)

THIRD PLACE IN THE SINGLES COMPETITION:- Peter Bennion (15 points)

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THURSDAY 28th SEPTEMBER 2017

3 MAN TEAM (2 TO SCORE)

20 Players


THE WINNING TRIO :- Charlie Middlewood, Jack Roberts and John Smith (32 points)


SECOND PLACE :- John Billington, Keith Jackson and Steve Mills (31 points)

THIRD PLACE :- Brian Allen, Brian Best and Dave Taylor (30 points)

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THURSDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2017

3 MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE

13 Players

THE WINNING THREESOME
Jack Simpson, Jim Keating and Geoff Allen (40.50 net cpo)


SECOND PLACE :- Peter Grimshaw, Ken Lunn and John Smith (40.50 net)

THIRD PLACE :- Brian Allen, John Billington and Mike Dunkerley (41.50 net)

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THURSDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2017

THE AUTUMN SHIELD

4 BALL BETTERBALL

22 Players


THE WINNING DUO
Steve Smith and Ken Lunn (43 points)


RUNNERS UP :- Geoff Allen and Martin Stimson (40 points)

THIRD PLACE :- Peter Schofield and John Wood (39 points)





THE 'NEAREST-THE-PIN' PRIZE (2nd SHOT ON THE 18th)
Jack Roberts


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THURSDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2017

THE SEVENTH OF EIGHT MONTHLY SINGLES COMPETITIONS TOWARDS THE 'BRIAN RADCLIFFE TROPHY'

18 PLAYERS


Jim Keating (centre) wins the Singles Competition with 24 points, and the Team Competition with Brian Allen and Geoff Allen (53 points)


SECOND IN THE SINGLES COMPETITION:- Geoff Allen (20 points)

THIRD IN THE SINGLES COMPETITION:- Charlie Middlewood (18 points)
THURSDAY 31st AUGUST 2017

4 BALL BETTERBALL

26 Players


THE WINNING DUO
Stuart Wagstaffe and John Billington (20 points)


SECOND PLACE :- Brian Best and John Smith (19 points)

THIRD PLACE :- Brian Spary and Barrie Robinson (18 points)



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TUESDAY 22nd AUGUST 2017

3 MAN TEAM (2 TO SCORE)

16 Players


THE WINNING TRIO
Peter Bennion, Tony Carpenter and Mike Dunkerley (40 points)


SECOND PLACE :- Geoff Beard, Peter Schofield and Jack Simpson (36 points)

THIRD PLACE :- Brian Allen, Bill Broomhead and Keith Cowell (32 points)

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THURSDAY 17th AUGUST 2017

4 BALL BETTERBALL

A PRIZE KINDLY DONATED BY THE LADY PRESIDENT - LYNN COTTON

26 Players


THE WINNING PAIR
Tony Carpenter, Lynn Cotton and Peter Schofield (21 points)


SECOND PLACE :- John Billington and Gordon Howard (20 points cpo)

TIED IN THIRD PLACE :- Bill Broomhead and Brian Spary (20 points); Jack Roberts and Steve Smith (20 points)



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TUESDAY 8th AUGUST 2017

3 MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE

14 Players

THE WINNING TEAM
Peter Grimshaw, John Smith and Jack Roberts (40.00 net)


SECOND PLACE :- Brian Allen, Trevor Cash and Jack Simpson (41.00 net)

THIRD PLACE :- Geoff Allen, Tony Boyle and Steve Smith (41.50 net)

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THURSDAY 3rd AUGUST 2017

THE SIXTH OF EIGHT MONTHLY SINGLES COMPETITIONS TOWARDS THE 'BRIAN RADCLIFFE TROPHY'

15 PLAYERS


A GOOD DAY FOR CHARLIE

Charlie Middlewood (centre) wins the Singles Competition with 19 points, and the Team Competition with Trevor Cash and Brian Spary (41 points)


SECOND IN THE SINGLES COMPETITION:- Bill Broomhead (18 points)

THIRD IN THE SINGLES COMPETITION:- Steve Smith (14 points)




THE 'COCK FLAVOUR SOUP'AWARD
John, the next time there is an 'Away Day' (as last week) do not forget to take your:- Jacket, Trousers, Shirt and Tie.

There were 2 other nominations this week!! Kevin for forgetting his Golf Shoes and Charlie for forgetting his Battery.

However the 'Panel' considered John to be the worthy winner!


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THURSDAY 27th JULY 2017

THE LES EYRE ROSE BOWL

'AWAY DAY' AT CLECKHEATON GOLF CLUB

SINGLES COMPETITION

18 Players


THE WINNER
Trevor Cash (38 points)


SECOND PLACE :- Steve Mills (37 points)

THIRD PLACE :- Geoff Allen (31 points)





THE SUBSIDIARY TEAM COMPETITION WINNERS
Charlie Middlewood, Steve Mills and Trevor Cash (106 points)




THE 'NEAREST-THE-PIN' PRIZE
Peter Grimshaw


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TUESDAY 25th JULY 2017

3 MAN TEAM (2 TO SCORE)

19 Players


THE WINNING TRIO :- Peter Bennion, Mike Dunkerley and Ken Sharp (35 points cpo)



RUNNERS UP :- Jack Roberts, Peter Schofield and John Smith (35 points cpo)

THIRD :- Brian Allen, Charlie Middlewood and Jack Simpson (35 points)

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THURSDAY 20th JULY 2017

3 MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE

15 Players


THE WINNERS :- John Billington, Ken Lunn and Frank Wardley (39.00 net)



SECOND PLACE :- Brian Allen, Geoff Allen and Jack Simpson (39.75 net)

THIRD PLACE :- Brian Best, Trevor Cash and Charlie Middlewood (41.25 net)

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THURSDAY 13th JULY 2017

THE FIFTH OF EIGHT MONTHLY SINGLES COMPETITIONS TOWARDS THE 'BRIAN RADCLIFFE TROPHY'

21 PLAYERS


GRAHAM DOES "A DOUBLE PARK"

Graham Park (centre) wins the Singles Competition scoring 25 points, and the Team Competition with Steve Smith and Stuart Wagstaffe (52 points)



SECOND IN THE SINGLES COMPETITION:- Bill Broomhead (17 points)

THIRD IN THE SINGLES COMPETITION:- John Smith (15 points)

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THURSDAY 6th JULY 2017

THE PRIME-OF-LIFE CUP

SINGLES COMPETITION

23 Players


THE WINNER
Frank Wardley (18 points cpo)


SECOND PLACE :- Steve Mills (18 points)

THIRD PLACE :- Jack Roberts (17 points)





THE SUBSIDIARY TEAM COMPETITION WINNERS
Jack Roberts, Steve Smith and Brian Allen (45 points)




THE 'NEAREST-THE-PIN' PRIZE
Brian Spary




THE 'COCK FLAVOUR SOUP'AWARD
Remember Ken, it is gravy you pour on your meat pie, not a pot of tea!


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THURSDAY 29th JUNE 2017

NO COMPETITION



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THURSDAY 22nd JUNE 2017

THE FOURTH OF EIGHT MONTHLY SINGLES COMPETITIONS TOWARDS THE 'BRIAN RADCLIFFE TROPHY'

21 PLAYERS


TREVOR CASHES IN AND DOES THE DOUBLE

Trevor Cash (right) wins the Singles Competition with 20 points, and the Team Competition with Peter Bennion and Jim Keating (49 points)



SECOND IN THE SINGLES COMPETITION:- Jim Keating (18 points cpo)

THIRD IN THE SINGLES COMPETITION:- Tony Carpenter (18 points)

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THURSDAY 15th JUNE 2017

A 'FESTIVAL COMPETITION' CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF OLDHAM GOLF CLUB

A TEAM COMPRISING 2 GEMS AND 1 LADY

30 Players in total


THE WINNING TRIO
Jack Roberts, Janet Kershaw and Bill Broomhead (42 points cpo)


SECOND PLACE :- Wendy Cash, Tony Carpenter and Brian Spary (42 points)

THIRD PLACE :- Florence Jacks, Brian Allen and John Wood (38 points)





THE 'NEAREST-THE-PIN' PRIZE
Geoff Allen (7 inches from the Pin) receives the prize from Lynn Kershaw, the Lady Captain.


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THURSDAY 8th JUNE 2017

NO COMPETITION

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THURSDAY 1st JUNE 2017

THE SHARPE CUP

SINGLES COMPETITION

21 Players


THE WINNER
Steve Mills (38 points cpo)


SECOND PLACE :- Ken Lunn (38 points)

THIRD PLACE :- Kevin Haynes (37 points)





THE SUBSIDIARY TEAM COMPETITION WINNERS
John Billington, Ken Lunn and Gordon Howard (107 points)




THE 'NEAREST-THE-PIN PRIZE
Mike Dunkerley


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TUESDAY 23rd MAY 2017

4 BALL BETTERBALL

21 Players


THE WINNERS IN A THREE WAY TIE
Kevin Haynes and Charlie Middlewood (20 points cpo)


SECOND PLACE :- Barrie Robinson and Stuart Wagstaffe (20 points cpo)

THIRD PLACE :- Tony Carpenter and Eric Smith (20 points)



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THURSDAY 18th MAY 2017

3 MAN TEAM (2 TO SCORE)

27 Players


THE WINNING THREESOME
Steve Mills, Geoff Allen and Brian Allen (37 points)


SECOND PLACE :- Bill Broomhead, Jack Roberts and John Smith (35 points)

THIRD :- Peter Bennion, Gordon Howard and Jim Keating (34 points)





THE 'COCK FLAVOUR SOUP' AWARD
The Vice Captain promises to remember to bring his Battery next week!






Brian Allen receives a Tie for his recent 'Hole-in-One'


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TUESDAY 9th MAY 2017

3 MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE

23 Players

THE WINNING TRIO
Dave Dawson, Ken Lunn and Kevin Haynes (35.00 net)


SECOND PLACE :- Brian Allen, Martin Stimpson and John Wood (39.75 net cpo)

THIRD PLACE :- Bill Broomhead, Tony Carpenter and Jack Simpson (39.75 net)

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THURSDAY 4th MAY 2017

THE THIRD OF EIGHT MONTHLY SINGLES COMPETITIONS TOWARDS THE 'BRIAN RADCLIFFE TROPHY'

21 PLAYERS


BILL DOES THE DOUBLE

Bill Broomhead (centre) wins the Singles Competition with 17 points, and the Team Competition with Charlie Middlewood and Mike Dunkerley (42 points)



SECOND IN THE SINGLES:- Jack Roberts (15 points)

THIRD IN THE SINGLES:- Mike Dunkerley (14 points)

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THURSDAY 27th APRIL 2017

4 BALL BETTERBALL

19 Players


THE WINNING PAIR
Kevin Haynes and Mike Dunkerley (20 points)


SECOND PLACE :- Geoff Allen and Bill Broomhead (19 points)

THIRD PLACE :- John Billington and Jim Keating (16 points)



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THURSDAY 20th APRIL 2017

3 MAN TEAM (2 TO SCORE)

21 Players


THW WINNING TEAM :- Tony Boyle, Steve Smith and John Wood (33 points cpo)


SECOND PLACE :- Charlie Middlewood, Jack Roberts and John Smith (33 points cpo)

THIRD PLACE :- Trevor Cash, Mike Dunkerley and Kevin Haynes (33 points)



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THURSDAY 13th APRIL 2017

3 MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE

22 Players

THE WINNING THREESOME
Steve Smith, Peter Grimshaw and Mike Dunkerley (37.75 net)


SECOND PLACE :- John Baines, Ken Sharp and John Wood (38.00 net)

THIRD PLACE :- Kevin Haynes, Ken Lunn and Charlie Middlewood (38.25 net)

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THURSDAY 6th APRIL 2017

THE SECOND OF EIGHT MONTHLY SINGLES COMPETITIONS TOWARDS THE 'BRIAN RADCLIFFE TROPHY'

25 PLAYERS


A GOOD DAY FOR JOHN

John Baines wins the Singles Competition with 19 points, and the Team Competition with Kevin Haynes (55 points)



SECOND IN THE SINGLES:- Graham Park (18 points cpo)

THIRD IN THE SINGLES:- Kevin Haynes (18 points)

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THURSDAY 30th MARCH 2017

3 MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE

16 Players

THE WINNING TRIO
Gordon Howard, Barrie Robinson and Stuart Wagstaffe (39.25 net)


SECOND PLACE :- Peter Grimshaw, Ken Lunn and John Smith (39.75 net)

THIRD PLACE :- Geoff Allen, Mike Dunkerley and Charlie Middlewood (40.25 net)

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THURSDAY 23rd MARCH 2017

NO COMPETITION


Note from Teacher to the Club. Please check the grammar on your signs.




Good luck in the future Andy. Thanks for all the help you have given to the GEMS.


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THURSDAY 16th MARCH 2017

THE ARTHUR BURGESS TROPHY

4 BALL BETTERBALL

16 Players


THE WINNING DUO
Brian Spary and John Wood (26 points)


SECOND PLACE :- Gordon Howard and Charlie Middlewood (24 points)

THIRD :- Brian Best and Barrie Robinson (23 points)





BRIAN COMPLETES HIS DAY BY WINNING THE 'NEAREST-THE-PIN' PRIZE


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THURSDAY 9th MARCH 2017

THE FIRST OF EIGHT MONTHLY SINGLES COMPETITIONS TOWARDS THE 'BRIAN RADCLIFFE TROPHY'

17 PLAYERS


WAGGY DOES THE DOUBLE

WINNER:- Stuart Wagstaffe (21 points cpo)


SECOND PLACE:- Brian Spary (21 points)

THIRD PLACE:- Gordon Howard (20 points)





THE SUBSIDIARY TEAM COMPETITION WINNERS
John Billington, John Baines and Stuart Wagstaffe [who also won the Singles competition] with 58 points





JOHN'S CELEBRATIONS 'FALL FLAT' WHEN HE RETURNS TO HIS CAR......



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THURSDAY 2nd MARCH 2017

NO COMPETITION




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THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2017

NO COMPETITION


Storm 'Doris' wins the day


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THURSDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2017

3 MAN TEAM (2 TO SCORE)

19 Players


THE WINNING TRIO
Brian Spary, Peter Bennion and Jack Simpson (40 points)


SECOND :- Brian Best, Jack Roberts and John Smith (34 points)

THIRD :- John Baines, Bill Broomhead and Stuart Wagstaffe (33 points)



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THURSDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2017

THE 'COCK FLAVOUR SOUP' AWARD
'Batteryless Bill' receives his Award.




3 MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE

19 Players

THE WINNING TRIO
Gordon Howard, John Billington and John Baines (40.50 net cpo)


SECOND PLACE :- Brian Allen, Bill Broomhead and Steve Mills (40.50 net)

THIRD PLACE :- Mike Dunkerley, Charlie Middlewood and Brian Spary (40.75 net)

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THURSDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 2017

THE MONTHLY SINGLES COMPETITION

17 PLAYERS

CHARLIE DOES 'THE DOUBLE'
WINNER OF THE SINGLES COMPETITION:- Charlie Middlewood (25 points)


SECOND PLACE:- Bill Broomhead (22 points)

THIRD PLACE:- John Billington (19 points)




THE SUBSIDIARY TEAM COMPETITION

WINNERS :- Ken Lunn, Charlie Middlewood and John Smith (60 points)


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THURSDAY 26th JANUARY 2017

3 MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE

16 Players

THE WINNING THREESOME
Bill Broomhead, Geoff Allen and Trevor Cash (35.25 net)


SECOND PLACE :- Mike Dunkerley, Charlie Middlewood and John Wood (36.25 net)

THIRD PLACE :- Ken Lunn, John Smith and Frank Wardley (38.00 net)

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THURSDAY 19th JANUARY 2017

OPEN DATE

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THURSDAY 12th JANUARY 2017

NO COMPETITION

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THURSDAY 5th JANUARY 2017

THE MONTHLY SINGLES COMPETITION

22 PLAYERS

FIRST PLACE
Peter Bennion (21 points)


SECOND PLACE:- Charlie Middlewood (19 points cpo)

THIRD PLACE:- Frank Wardley (19 points)






THE WINNERS OF THE SUBSIDIARY TEAM COMPETITION
Bill Broomhead, Jack Simpson and Trevor Cash (52 points)


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THURSDAY 29th DECEMBER 2016

4 BALL BETTERBALL

13 Players


THE WINNING DUO
Charlie Middlewood and Brian Allen (28 points)


SECOND :- Trevor Cash and Steve Smith (23 points)

THIRD :- John Billington and Jack Simpson (21 points)





THE 'COCK FLAVOUR SOUP' AWARD
The GEMS Captain reminds Steve not to leave his Golf Shoes and his Mat at home next week.....


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THURSDAY 22nd DECEMBER 2016


THE NEW CAPTAIN IS WELCOMED INTO OFFICE
Peter Grimshaw (left) receives the GEMS Briefcase from Jack Simpson, the retiring Captain.



3 MAN TEAM (2 TO SCORE)

18 Players


THE WINNING TRIO
John Billington, Tony Carpenter and Mike Dunkerley (44 points)


SECOND :- John Baines, Jim Keating and Steve Smith (37 points)

THIRD :- Peter Bennion, Ken Sharp and Stuart Wagstaffe (35 points)




THE 'COCK FLAVOUR SOUP' AWARD
Jack, you must remember to put the flag back in the Hole when finishing on the Green.
The Group following you do not want to have to walk up the fairway to find where the Hole is!.


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THURSDAY 15th DECEMBER 2016

THE COMMEMORATIVE CUP - PLAYED IN MEMORY OF PAST GEMS MEMBERS

2 MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE

28 PLAYERS

THE WINNERS
The GEMS Captain, Jack Simpson [right], ends his year of office by winning the Cup with Geoff Allen (38.25 net)


SECOND PLACE:- Barrie Robinson and John Wood (41.50 net)

THIRD PLACE:- Stuart Wagstaffe and Frank Wardley (41.75 net)




THE 'NEAREST-THE-PIN WINNER
John Billington




TWO PRIZES WERE PLAYED FOR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

THE RESULTS WERE ANNOUNCED AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDED AT THE ANNUAL DINNER.


THE HOBSON BALL was won by Brian Allen THE BRIAN RADCLIFFE TROPHY was won by Bill Broomhead
("First b***** thing I've ever won...")




RAY WORKS UP AN APPETITE





LADIES AT T'BAR

Our thanks to all of the Ladies who have looked after us during the year.
The Soups, Chips and Butties you have provided is much appreciated by us all.


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THURSDAY 8th DECEMBER 2016

NO COMPETITION

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THURSDAY 1st DECEMBER 2016

THE MONTHLY SINGLES COMPETITION

19 PLAYERS

THE WINNER
Charlie Middlewood (19 points)


SECOND PLACE:- Jack Roberts (18 points)

THIRD PLACE:- John Billington (17 points)






THE SUBSIDIARY TEAM COMPETITION WINNERS
John Smith, Steve Mills and Jack Roberts (48 points)




AND THE 'COCK FLAVOUR SOUP' AWARD IS PRESENTED TO BRIAN SPARY
Bring the correct keys with you next week....


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THURSDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2016

4 BALL BETTERBALL

16 Players


THE WINNING PAIR
Frank Wardley and John Billington (21 points cpo)


SECOND :- Brian Allen and Bill Broomhead (21 points)

THIRD :- Jack Roberts and John Smith (19 points)







A WOULD-BE TEAM SHARE THE 'COCK FLAVOUR SOUP' AWARD!!!!


THERE ARE NOT MANY RULES IN THE GEMS, BUT...

1. Always take a Scorecard with you.

2. Check who has it and will be doing the scoring.

3. Make sure the scores are entered after every hole.

4. Don't wait until the round is completed before checking the scores have been entered.

5. Don't leave the scorecard in your back pocket thinking someone else is filling it in.

6. Don't blame your playing partners for the scorecard not being completed after each hole.

7. Don't hand in a blank scorecard.

8. Apart from the above, enjoy the round!!


A WELL DESERVED AWARD TO GORDON, BRIAN AND STEVE.




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THURSDAY 17th NOVEMBER 2016

3 MAN TEAM (2 TO SCORE)

12 Hardy Souls


THE WINNING THREE
Jack Simpson, Brian Spary and John Wood (39 points)


SECOND :- Ken Lunn, Charlie Middlewood and John Smith (33 points)

THIRD :- Brian Allen, Geoff Allen and Harold McGuinness (32 points)



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THURSDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2016

3 MAN TEXAS SCRAMBLE

13 Players

THE WINNING TRIO
Geoff Allen, Brian Best and Jack Simpson (33.00 net)


SECOND PLACE :- John Billington, Charlie Middlewood and John Smith (37.00 net)

THIRD PLACE :- Brian Allen, Jim Keating and Steve Smith (38.25 net)

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THURSDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2016

SINGLES COMPETITION

18 PLAYERS

AND BRIAN PROVES TO BE THE BEST....


WINNER:- Brian Best (19 points)


SECOND PLACE:- Harold McGuinness (18 points)

THIRD PLACE:- Peter Bennion (17 points)





THE SUBSIDIARY TEAM COMPETITION WINNERS
Harold McGuinness and Brian Best [who also won the Singles competition] with 55 points


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