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)

 

Meridian gets through to the Finals of Cambs Friendly League

The semi finals of the Frienly League was played on Saturday 1st August. Meridian were placed alongside Longstanton Golf Club in this semi. This is a greensomes format competition where the winners of four mini-leagues play in a semi-final to gain a place in the finals. The two winning teams then play in a final match for the trophy.

Meridian beat Lonstanton Golf  Club 3 – 1.

The team was:

Dave Reid & Vince Green (won 3 & 2)

Peter Laughlin & Gary Wilson (won 2 & 1)

Brian Whitelaw & Steve Gedny ( won 1 up)

Paul Crawford & Jhon Chisholm (lost 2 & 1)

At this present time we do not know who we will be playing in the final.

 

Nick Does it again

Nick Bosher Club Champion 2009

Saturday &  Sunday 8th & 9th  August was the weekend for the Club Championships. All members of the club who had played in at least 3 qualifing competitions over the year, were invited to play for the title of “Club Champion 2009″. The weekends competition were looking to crown 2 new champions. The Club Champion (gross) and the Net Champion.  With the course in an excellent condition and the weather was also on our side with bright sunshine and not a drop of rain insight. The members of the club who had signed up, started out in this drawn competition. Saturday saw the first days play return some very good scores with the top 3 scores going to Nick Bosher (who was defending his title) with a score of 75, Dave Reid and Ian Cochrane with a score of 76. These three scores would mean that they would be the last to leave the clubhouse on Sunday and play to take the title “Club Champion”. Play on Sunday went ahead as expected and the weather although a little cloudier than the day before it heralded some excellent playing conditions for the golfers on the second days play.  After a nailbiting couple of hours it was becoming obvious that there were only going to be 3 people in contention for the title. The leaders from Saturday were playing out of thier skins but there was one name who was coming to the fore, Nick. After some excellent golf over the weekend from all members of the club the competition was drawing to a close with the last group putting out on the 18th. After a check on the scorecards the winners were announced. 1st place, Nick Bosher with 75 giving a score of 146 for the weekend, 2nd place Ian Cochrane with 78 giving a score of 154 for the weekend and in 3rd place was Dave Reid with 80 giving a score of 156 for the weekend.

Dave Reid (Club Captain) presenting Mick Saunders with the Nett trophy

Mick  Saunders came in with the best net score to be named Net Champion 2009.

Micks net score for the weekend was 143 and he won on count back with Ed Sandford also with a score of 143 to be named runner up. In 3rd place and with a net score of 144 was Dave Reid.

Thanks have to go to all the members who took part and making this weekends Championships a great success.

Congratulations to both our new champions Nick Bosher and Mick Saunders. 

 

Seniors Open 2009

Derek Filler with Vice Captain John Tudor

The Seniors Open was held on Wednesday 5th August. With 84 competitors from clubs across the region, the day got off to a good start. The conditions on the day were excellent and even the rain stayed off.  The standard of play returned some outstanding scores in this four ball, better ball, stableford competition. The overall day was rounded off with a great meal and a beer or two in the clubhouse and some serious tales of that nearly “holed in one” or just missed it by a whisker stories. As the score were starting to come into the clubhouse it was obvious that the leaderboard was going to be a close one. The winners on the day were Steve Lythell and Derek Filler from “Manor of Groves” Golf Club with a brilliant score of 48pts. Unfortunately Dereks playing partner Steve had to leave before the presentation. The picture shows Derek Filler on the left being presented with the first prize form John Tudor the Vice Captain of the Seniors section. In  second place with a score  of 46pts was Doug Misson and Cuth Suttle from Newmarket Links Golf Club. Third place on count back went to Colin Bell and John Banks from Bury St Edmonds with 45pts. This years longest drive which was on the 14th went to Jim Lawlor with an amazing 260yd drive the nearest the pin which was on the 3rd was won by Keith Cady. All in all the day was a great success and a good day was had by all.

 

English Ladies’ International Senior Open

2009 Winner Chris Langford

July saw the second “English Ladies’ International Senior Open” take place at Cambridge Meridian Golf Club.

The 3 day, 54 hole event which was played over 14th, 15th & 16th July, saw competitors arrive from as far afield as the USA, France, Germany, Belguim, Netherlands and from across the UK.  Last years winner, Rica Comstock also flew in from the USA to defend her title. 

Heavy rain was seen during the first days play but this did not stop some excellent scores were being returned. The leader for the day was Chris Langford with 73 gross and closely behind her was Cathy Panton-Lewis and Helen Reid both with 76 gross.

The second days play proved to be just as diffiercult with some very strong winds but again this did not deter the golfers. Chris Langford again had an excellent round and stretched her lead with a score of 75 gross for the day, which gave her an overall combined score of 148 gross over the 2days so far. In second place with an combined score of 154 gross was Cathy Panton-Lewis and Jane Rees in third with 157.

The weather for the last days play couldn’t of been better. With the sun shining  and the course in excellent condition, the competitors played to close the gap between the top of the leaderboard and the bottom.  At the turn some good golf had been played by all and this was proved with the gap between the three top positions  closing.  Corinne Reybroeck played a blinder of a game and returned as the winner for the day and a new course record holder with a score of 72 gross. In second place for the day was Rica Comstock with 73 gross and in a close third place was Jane Rees with 74 grosss. However with a score for the day of 78 gross and a combined overall score for the event of 226 gross Chris Langford was crowned as the winner for the tournament.  In second place overall was Cathy Panton-Lewis with 230 gross. Overall net winner for the competition was Jane Rees with a score of 222. Chris Langford came second with a score of 226.

Closing the tournament Chris thanked everbody at the club and all her competitors for an excellent standard of golf which had been played over the 3days. She wished all well and said: “I look forward to coming back next year to see you all again and defend my title”