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Friday, 22nd March 2013

BEN GREEN MEMORIAL TROPHY

After a delayed start of an hour and a full English breakfast, the Texas Scramble event got underway in the very cold but dry conditions. Despite the rain starting part way through competition, the event was won by the team of Mark McGirr, Brian Mills, Pramod Mistry and James Farley with a very impressive score of 5 under for the 9 holes.

After a quick turnaround at lunch, allowing just enough time to eat the sandwiches and chips, the afternoon session got underway in heavy rain conditions. The course with it’s newly formed water features, especially on the greens, made play very difficult but despite this and the cold and windy weather most participants completed the 18 holes with the last groups finishing in darkening conditions.

The competition was won by Roger Hall with a notable score of 38 points in the very tough conditions with Mark Parkhurst coming second on 35 points and Ajay Mistra coming third on 33 points.

The division winners were Mark Graham (Div 1), James Farley (Div 2), Stuart Perry (Div 3) and Adrian Shilston (Div 4). Adrian also took home the prize for the Par three competition.

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22nd February 2013

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The 2013 season finally got underway after the snow delay with the first event of the year at Ogbourne Downs near Marlborough, Wiltshire, in freezing conditions.

Twenty Seven members braved the biting winds that whistled over the chalky, Marlborough Downs, plenty of layers, gloves, and woolly hats was the order of the day.

2012 Order of Merit Champion, Derek Freeman-Jones got the defence of his title off to a great start with the top score of 39 points to win the Wallace Trophy, ahead of Jon Ager with 36, with Darren Williams taking 3rd place on count-back ahead of Damian Orton and Brian Mills.

Jon also added the Par 3 competition to his winnings, whilst new captain, Gary O’Connell took the Longest Drive down the 14th signature hole, and the Nearest the Pin on the very tricky 17th was won by James Farley.

The divisional winners were; Tony Griffiths (Div 1), Damian Orton (Div 2), Stuart Perry (Div 3), and Brian Mills (Div 4).

The day was completed with a meal of Chicken and vegetables, followed by Apple Tart and custard, the presentation by the captain, and the monthly raffle (3 prizes), which were won by Brian Mills, John Essom and Chris Wilson.

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THE 2012 ORDER OF MERIT

Final Positions

(Best 6 scores counting)

LEAGUES

Friday, 7th December 2012

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The last event of the year was held over the rolling but sodden slopes of the Rolls of Monmouth. Another good turn-out of 27 players saw Gurdeep Litt take his first win with an impressive 42 points, just pipping the in-form Derek Freeman-Jones on 40 and Guy Greening on 35. Derek’s excellent 2nd place saw him raise the Order of Merit again he has successfully defended, whilst Guy took the knockout competition, the ‘Guillotine’.

A number of other prizes were up for competition which included; Captain’s Whisky (Stuart Perry), Divisional Playoffs, One (Derek), Two (Mark Willicott), Three (Rich Allen), Four (Gurdeep). There was also a play-off for a bottle of wine which was won by Adam Jones. Gurdeep also took the Par 3 and Nearest the Pin whilst Mark Graham took the longest drive.

Have a great Christmas and New Year – see you all in 2013.

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Friday, 9th November 2012

The Old Course at St. Pierre was in splendid condition for the regular Autumn Nomads event which saw another new winner, Phil Robbins with 33 points, with a five way tie for second place on 32 points which went to Rich Allen on count back just ahead of Adam Jones.

Other winners on the day were; Nearest the Pin – Adam Jones, a mighty 330 yard drive on the 17th by Michael Griffiths saw him take the longest drive, with Phil also taking the Par 3 competition.

The divisional winners were; Steve Graham (Div 1), Jitesh Mistry (Div 2), Wayne Stewart (Div 3) and Stuart Perry (Div 4).

The day was concluded with a lovely meal of sausage and mash followed by cheesecake, and the after match presentations.

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Friday, 12th October 2012

Twenty-seven members turned-out on the fine Kendleshire course, just north of Bristol on a day that saw sunshine, rain, lightening and hailstones.

It was a first win for Jitesh Mistry with 36 points just ahead of former captain, Simon Howlett with 34 and also making the podium was club member, John Essom with 31 points.

Nearest the Pin went to Tony Griffiths, longest drive to Manny Virdi whilst the Par 3 prize was shared between Carolyn Griffiths and Damian Orton.

The divisional winners saw Manny (1), Damian (2), Wayne Stewart (3) and Tony Burris (4).

The day was completed with a meal of turkey followed by strawberries and cream.

Following today’s results, Wayne Stewart has clinched the Anglo Cup for the best scores over all the English course played throughout the year.

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Links Pairs – September 7th 2012

Twenty four members turned-up at Peterstone Lakes for the annual Pairs competition on a glorious late summers day.

The Best Pair prize went to Chris Pulfree and James Farley while the best individual round of the day was by Guy Greening with a score of 40 points in only his second outing with the Nomads. Captain Steve Graham was second just ahead of Vice-Captain Gary O’Connell on 37 points beating Rich Allen on countback.

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The 2012 Tour event was played over two rounds (Moorland and Priory courses), with the average score seeing Mark Willicott take the Tour Trophy for the second year running.

At last summer arrived over the rolling fairways of the green swathed fairways of Dewstow. Twenty six members enjoyed a day-out with a 9 hole Texas Scramble as a warm-up on the Valley course before the main event of the day, the Stableford competition over the road on the Park course.

A stunning even par round of 69 saw Ziggy Niblett take the spoils with a Stableford score of 38 points, closely followed by Surj Halaith with 37 points and Darren Williams winning a three-way tie on 33 points to take 3^rd place on countback.

The divisional winners were; Gary O’Connell (Div 1), Chris Pulfree (Div 2), Wayne Stewart (Div 3) and Tony Burris (Div 4), whilst the nearest the pin was won by Ziggy, the longest drive by Luke Sandford and the Par 3 competition by Carolyn Griffiths.

The event saw two new members; Guy Greening and Nick Phillips, welcome lads, and the day was completed with a meal of fish and chips washed down with beer, and the prize presentation by captain, Steve Graham.

Members of the committee also came to a decision on the vice-captaincy for 2013, which was offered and accepted by Jon Ager. Jon will lead the Saxons team in the 2013 edition of the Newton Cup.

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Friday, 22nd June 2012

2012 NOMADS SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP

On a dreary windswept day, 31 of the societies finest teed-it up on the Crown Course at Tracy Park near Bath.

The players arrived early to tuck into the Bacon Baguettes and coffee, some fortitude to brave the elements. Three newcomers to the society were on parade, John Gauci, Paul Meaker and Mark McGirr’s young son, Matthew. Despite the conditions, I think they all enjoyed themselves and hopefully they will be returning for more fun.

On the scoring front, the conditions kept the scores down and it was former captain and scorer, Simon Howlett came out on top with 32 points, just beating on count-back, Derek Freeman-Jones and Bob Hale. The Divisional winners saw Tony Bourne (Div 1), Chris Pulfree (Div 2), Wayne Stewart (Div 3) and Matthew McGirr (Div 4), take the money. There were also other prize winners; Nearest the Pin (Darren Williams), Longest Drive (Paul Meaker) and a share of the Par 3′s (Tony Bourne and Dave Curtis).

The meal was simple but effective, Ham, Egg and Chips followed by Sticky Toffee Pudding was enjoyed by all.

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