Daily Mail National Classic

On Saturday 30th January 2010 Cambridge Meridian took on  John O’Gaunt in the Daily Mail National Classic.

The Team consisited of Steve Gedny, Gubby Panesar, Chris Drake, Tony Merrion and Sam Cranwell. Trevor Middleton attended as non playing captain to provide some welcoming moral support.

On a tough course away from home against strong opposition, the team gave a very good account of themselves.

Gubby winning 4 and 3

Steve winning 3 and 2

Tony Merrion losing 3 and 1

Sam Cranwell losing 6 and 5

Chris Drake halving the final match.

This meant Chris had to go down the 1st in a sudden death play off, which he was unlucky to lose to a birdie.

Well one to John O’Gaunt and good luck to them in the next round.

 

2 Wins on the trot for Lee

Ass Pro Lee Laughlin

Lee Laughlin our very own assistant professional is doing well in the Cambs and Beds Pro Am season.

Lee has come in on the last two pro am’s with some excellent positions.

At the “Bedford Pro Am” he came in second place and just recently at the “Thomson Tour Portugal Vila Sol Open” a very respectical fourth place.

It appears that some of his golfing skills are starting to rub off on his team mates, as Team Laughlin beat all the other competitors at the “Thomson Tour Portugal Vila Sol Open” to take first place.

Those who took part in Portugal to make it a number one, were Lee Laughlin(Assistant Professional), Pete Laughlin, Simon Baker and Jason Landells. Well done to all the team.

 

Captains Drive-In 2010

Mens Captain Steve Gedny

Sunday 3rd January 2010 saw the club section Captains take thier place for the first drive in of the new year. The day was a success with all the sections being represented by a good field of players. Although the course was being played on the short nine circuit due to the adverse weather seen all over the country, the spirit of all the players were high. The weather although very cold was bright and sunny which helped bring in some good scores considering the very conditions under foot.

Willy Wilson took the day’s play with a score of 36 pts in this Stableford format. Bill Heslop came in second with a very respectable 35 and Darren Gilhart came home with a 35 on countback.

 On the drive-ins by each of the captains, it was Sam Cranwell the junior captain that led the way with an outstanding 259yards drive. Steve Gedny the mens captain shot an 199yd drive and John Tudor the senior captain drove  162yards.

Congratulations to all that took part in the day and the day rose £200 for the Captains project .

 

 

 

Christmas Cracker & Presentation 2009

Sunday 13th December saw a field of over 63 take part in this years Christmas Cracker. The competition was started with a shotgun start. The weather conditions were a little on the cold side and with the threat of some rain, the field moved with some ease and thankfully with no major hold ups. The competition was good humoured and it took about 4hours and fifthteen minutes to complete the Texas Scramble format. The winning team was “Gubby Panesar, Steve Gedny & Andy Breaker” with a score of 65.4. In a close second place was “Chris Mertens, Dave Proctor & Nick Boulton” with 66.1 and with a score of 69.4 was “Andy Phillips, Tony Merrion & Vince Green” in third place. The astmosphere in the clubhouse afterwards was excellent with most of the competitors staying for the “Christmas lunch”. It was great to see so many members stay for the presentation afterwards. Most of the trophies were presented and recieved. The picture show’s “Nick Bosheer receiving the Champions Shield from the Club Captain Dave Reid”. A good day was had by all the day was finished with the traditional Christmas Cracker raffle. A list of the raffle winners can be found of the members board in the foyer.

 

Whiffin and team take the title Pro-am winners 2009

Sean Whiffin, Wayne Richardson, Toby Tye with Vivien Saunders OBE

Friday 18th September had 27 teams playing in this years Pro-am. The pro-am was the final event in a three day tournament, which had the top Golf Club professionals from around the region playing in the PGA East Region “Order of Merit”. The Meridian Classic.

With the professionals selected from the previous two days “Order of Merit” the teams were matched up.  The playing conditions couldn’t have been any better with the course being in bright sunshine and very little wind the day got under way.

The PGA set the tone with some professionalism, announcing the teams as they were timed to tee off and refereeing the match throughout the day.

The day was closely fought by all and this showed in the returning scores and only 12 shots between the top of the board and the bottom.

The overall winning team on the day were Sean Whiffin (Professional from The Hertfordshire Golf & CC) Wayne Richardson, Toby Tye and Adam Etock with an excellent score of 130.

In 2nd place all with 133 were Richard Beadles, S Moses, J Roake & P Vater.

In 3rd place also with 133 were Mark Sturgess, K Bryce-Smith, M Marx & G Mortimier.

Richard Beadles from the Royal Worlington & Newmarket GC was the overall winning professional on the day with a score of 67.

The nearest the pin on the 17th went to Toby Tye from the Cambrdge Meridian Golf Club.

The longest drive on the 14th ladies’ went to Ruth Lindley from the Hartlepool Golf Club

The longest drive on the 14th gents went to Richard Lee from the Cambridge Meridian Golf Club

But the day must go to Kathy Stewart from Cooden Beach Golf Club, who took the nearest the pin on the 3rd hole with a hole in one.

Kathy Stewart (on left) wins with a hole in one

The whole three day tournament was a brilliant success and all that took part left the club a little happier.

On collecting thier presentations from Vivien Saunders OBE.  Toby Tye from the winning team, thanked all the Professionals and ametuer golfers who took part. The sponsors of the event. To Jenny Wisson and Vivien Saunders the owners of Cambridge Meridian for hosting the tournament. To the PGA  East Region and to all the staff at the Meridian for an excellent tournament. He also said he looked forward to defending the title next year. 2010

 

Cambridge Meridian Classic 2009

Sean Whiffin, Jenny Wisson (Co Owner) Luke Eggleston

Luke Eggleston takes the Crown

Wednesday and Thursday 16th & 17th September saw the club host the PGA East Region “Order of Merit” for the second year.

102 Professionals from across the region took part in this 2 day event.

The weather conditions on Wednesday were extremely windy and left a lot for the competitors to do the chase a good round. The scores coming back into the clubhouse reflected this with only eight players being able to come in under par or par the course.

The overnight leader for the first days play was Luke Eggleston of Orsett Golf Club with a score of 69 at 3 under. Luke was followed by Stuart Lunn-Walker (Rayleigh Golf Range), Jason Levermore (Clacton Golf Course), Andrew George (Ely City Colf Club), Chris Nunn (St Clere’s Hall Golf Club) and Andrew Tokley ( Stoke by Nayland Golf Club) all with a score of 71 at 1 under.

Thursday 17th Day 2 of this event had the pack out in overcast and slightly colder conditions than the day before but this did not deter the players. Sixteen of the golfer’s proved the conditions were better by returning scores coming in under par or paring the course.

The last three to go were the overnight leakers Luke Eggleston, Stuart Lunn-Walker & Andrew George. All three played some excellent golf during the day, but the day and event went to Luke Eggleston by returning a score of 70 at 2 under to complete the tournament with a score of 139 at 5 under for the 2 days.

The final positions for the competition were, first place Luke Eggleston from Orsett Golf Club with a score of 139 at 5 under. In second position was Andrew Clapp from Brickendon Grange Golf Club with a score of 141 at 3 under and in joint 3rd postion was Noel Quinn from Whipsnade Golf Club, Mark Baker from Colchester Golf Club and Stuart Lunn-Walker from Rayleigh Golf Range all with a score of 143 at 1 under.

With the presentation of the trophy from Jenny Wisson co owner of Cambridge Meridian Golf Club, Luke thanked the players, sponsors, PGA and the Golf Club for an excellent tournament.

With a score of 144, at par for the competition. Sean Whiffin, from the Hertfordshire Golf Club, becomes the overall winner of the PGA Eas Region “Order of Merit” 2009

 

Funeral of Adam Barker

Adam Barker

13th July 1987 – 22nd August 2009

It is with great sadness, that we have inform our members of the death of Adam Barker.

Adam, his fatherPhil and his twin brother Scott, played regularly together on a Saturday and Sunday in the Swindle and would been seen supporting most of the clubs events and competitions.

Our thoughts and sympathies go to his twin brother Scott, his parents Philip & Geraldine, to  all his family and friends.

Adam, you will be greatly missed.

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Adams funeral will be held at

“Cambridge City Crematorium”  West Chapel.

 Friday 4th September 2009 at 12.45pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations can be made to the Nuro Critical Care Unit, Addenbrookes Hospital.

A wake will be held at “Cambridge Meridian” Golf Club after the service.

All are welcome.

 

Edwards & Worth keep marching on!!

Norman Edwards & Roger Worth

Roger Worth & Norman Edwards are keeping the flags flying for the “Cambridge Meridian Golf Club” in the National Seniors Golf Association Pairs.

Roger and Norman met Jim Murray and Graham Hoskin of “Olton Golf Club” from the west Midlands, at the Meridian on Friday 21st August.  After a very closely fought match, Norman and Roger finally took the game on  the 18th to win by  one hole.

Our pair are now through to the Semi – Finals.  Their opponents are still to be announced.

The finals for the National Seniors Golf Association will be held at The Tewksbury Golf Course 4th – 6th October 2009.

I am sure you will all wish our pair the very best for the Semi final.

KEEP MARCHING ON BOYS!!!!!!

 

Ladies Open 2009

Winners of the Ladies Open 2009

A gathering of 48 ladies made up the day for this years “Ladies Open”

Once again the weather wasn’t on the side of the lady golfers but  they battled on, to bring in some excellent scores considering the conditions. Playing a Stableford competition in the 3-2-1 format, the scores were as follows. In 1st place with a score of 70 pts were Lesley Lewin, Audrey Pollard & Jane Richie from Stevenage Golf Club.  Runners up with 66 pts were Janet Kilsby, Sue Anderson & Stella James from Menzies Golf Club in 3rd place with 63 pts were Mair Quartley, Chris Coots & Celia Twigg from Wyboston Golf Club. Both Helen Sargent and Brenda Davies made the day a great success with their organisational abilities and friendliness during the event.

The picture shows from L – R: Brenda Davies, Lesley Lewin, Helen Sargent, Audrey Pollard & jane Ritchie

 

Seniors Knock-Out Final

Friendly Seniors Knock-Out Cup winning team.

Tuesday 11th August had the “Meridian” Seniors fight it out against “Thorpe Wood” seniors in the final of the “Friendly Seniors Knock-Out”. All in all, it was a close fought battle but “Cambridge Meridian” Seniors finally took the trophy by winning 2 & 1. Bob Batty & John McGivern beat David Asher & Dennis Stimson 5 & 4. Roger Harrison & Brian Whitelaw lost to Colin Bagley & Bill Rust 1 up. Mark Grant & Roger Worth beat Bill Hennigan & Charlie Dickson 3 & 2.

The phot show’s the winning team with the trophy from L – R: Mark Grant, Brian Whitlaw, Roger Worth, John McGivern, Roger Harrison & Bob Batty (Senior’s Captain)