Halfway through February already … how did that happen!
On Saturday we held our (slightly belated) 2022 prize giving and congratulations must go to the following trophy recipients:-
Drawn Trips: Mike Scheffer, Bob Chetty & Jeanette James
2 Bowl Trips: Colin Burden, Bob Chetty & Malcolm Tait
Mixed Pairs: Peter Burton & Jeanette James
Ladies Pairs: Lisa Nagel & Wendy Smith
Men’s Pairs: Peter Burton & David Mainprize
Novice Singles: Kevin Palmer
Most Improved Player: Shared by Arlene Malloy & Pippa Griffin
Ladies Singles: Pippa Griffin
Men’s Singles: Colin Burden
Victrix Ludorum: Jeanette James
Victor Ludorum: Peter Burton
Well done to all our members who took part in the 2022 competitions and to our winners on their victories!
As for our 2023 club competitions, the mixed pairs are almost through the first rounds with the following games having been played:
Graham Sharp & Melanie Ross won against Koos Marais & Sheridan Schraader. Well done to Graham and Mel, who picked up an 8 on their 17th end which put enough of a shot difference between the teams to make catch up quite a challenge.
Colin Burden & Chantal D’Hotman won against Neil Wright and Lisa Nagel. Theirs was a very close game with the teams going into the last end peeled on 17, however Colin and Chantal picked up one shot to win.
In the drawn trips, Colin Burden, Pat Ciro & Sheridan Schraader won their game against Lisa Nagel, Grace Mainprize and Arlene Malloy.
Well done to all players on great games!
Over the weekend, we had three teams enter the NIBA Trips competition. It was a very hot, and quite humid day, with some challenging greens and strong opposition.
Steve Smith, Neil Wright & Kevin Palmer played at Collegians and won against both Lynwood and Maritzburg West but lost to Howick.
Colin Burden, Bob Chetty & Koos Marais played at Maritzburg West and lost to Maritzburg West and Howick but picked up a win against Lynwood.
Lisa Nagel, Wendy Smith & Ann Cacho played at Lynwood and lost to Lynwood and Howick but went on to win against Maritzburg West.
All the players gave their best and an enjoyable day was had by all!
The snooker club is starting to take shape with games being played on alternative Friday's and also on Wednesday evenings. As we get more players we'll formalize things a bit more and start running some competitions so watch this space for more information!
Lastly, Steve Smith who is our new greenskeeper is settling in nicely with only one hiccup…. GOATS! Only in Africa do you have to chase goats off the greens!
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, 21 February : J Leslie Smith Drawn 2-4-2 Nominated Mixed Pairs. Tabs In 08h15
Friday, 24 February : SGK Nominated 2 Bowl Trips. Tabs In 08h45
Wednesday, 1 March : Halfway Toyota Drawn Trips. Tabs In 13h15
Saturday, 4 March : Greendale Spar 3 Bowl Trips. Tabs In 13h15
Regular tabs in times are:-
Tuesdays at 08h15
Wednesdays at 13h15
Saturdays at 13h15.
Visitors are always welcome. For more information contact Wendy on 071 353 2866
Coaching by registered coaches is available: Contact Colin or Bernice on 071 164 3162 for further information.
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