It was a hairy time in Movember!
You may have noticed rather a lot of ‘taches’ appearing on male faces all over the country during November. It was all to do with ‘Movember’, when men are asked to grow a moustache and get sponsorship for doing so. The money raised benefits Prostate Cancer Research.
That charity has been chosen for his year by Neville Custance, our 2011/2012 Captain. So, a group of Verulam members (pictured right with Neville) left their top lips unshaven for the 30 days of November and raised a tidy sum in the process.
The ‘Demon Barber of Verulam’, Billy Austin, was called in to perform a mass shave-off on December 1st (pictures below). Steve Craig, who just turned up to witness the shave-off, lost his whiskers too – and James Dunne took the opportunity for an eyebrow trim! Mike Kemp’s wife Val was so keen for his ‘tache’ to be history that she applied the shavingsoap!
Rosemary sets sail!
Rosemary Stephenson is our new Ladies’ Captain and it was her Drive-in on 16th November. In addition to golf, Rosemary is a keen sailor. So, our lady members dressed suitably (in some instances it appeared with a French flavour) to welcome her to the tee. In addition to the new Ladies’ Captain, it is traditional for the outgoing Ladies’ Captain (Ann Havard) and new Ladies’ Vice-Captain (Maureen Roe) to strike a ball and we are pleased to report that all three hit long and straight! Good luck and have fun in your year Rosemary.
2011 Winners receive their trophies…
Our Presentation Night took place on Saturday 22nd October. Captain Bryan Peirson presented the trophies to the worthy 2011 winners. Below are photographs from the evening in ‘trophy name alphabetical order’. Hearty congratulations to all the winning Ladies, Juniors and Men!
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- 1998 Captains’ Trophies – Ruth Pike & Bryan Peirson
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- Acquisition Day Trophy – Matt Davey
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- Artisans Jubilee Cup – Tommy Ashton
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- Beardow Trophy – Tommy Ashton
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- Bolino Trophy – Julia Bashford & Allan Havard
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- Campbell Cup – Mark Brown
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- Captain’s Day Trophy – Rob Hill
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- Centenary Cup – Guy Lemon
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- Clark Cup – Louis Matamala
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- Cox Salvers – Julia Bashford & John Wells
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- Coyote Pad Trophy & Ryder Claison Trophy – Nick Burch on behalf of Gerald Hill
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- Crosbie Shield – Sue Bone & Robin Farrer
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- Durant Goblets – Matt Bliss & Jamie Pollard
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- England v Scotland Trophy – England
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- G S Myers Trophy – Tina Bowe & Peter Kirby
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- Gillies Quaich – Ruth Pike & Alan Thomson
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- Gillies Stag Trophy – Rob Hill
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- Goldie Cup – Adam Uttley
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- Herts Advertiser Goblets – Stephen Clarke & Richard Hill
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- Intersport Trophy – Ed Morgan
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- Ivan Imber Trophy – Ian Bone & Billy Austin
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- Jubilee Salver – Frank Rios
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- Junior Bolino Greensomes – Matt Davey & Sam Donald
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- Kellard Trophy – James Surridge
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- Marten Cup – Kevin Ralfe
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- Miskin Salver – Jim Neville
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- Morton Cup – Mollie Wallis & Alan Thomson
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- Oliver Trophy – George Archer
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- Parent & Junior Cup – David & George Archer
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- Prince William of Wales Trophy – Adam Uttley
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- Queen Elizabeth Cup – Adam Uttley
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- RAFA – Alvin Mullan
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- Rollings Rose Bowl – Angel & Louis Matamala
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- Roy Skillman Rose Bowl – Julie Howells & Phil Yapp
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- Ryder Trophy – Guy Fisher
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- Ryland Trophy – Cameron Taylor
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- Scorer Trophy – Tommy Ashton
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- Scratch Matchplay Knockout Bowl – James Surridge
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- Seniors Millennium Trophy – Robin Farrer & Bob Veal
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- T Anderson-Davies Trophy – Cameron Taylor
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- The Bob McMillan Trophy – Artisans
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- Thomson Trophy – Anthony Burch
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- Veal Salver – Matt Lye
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- Victory Bowl – Richard Hill
Our new Captain Drives-in!
Sunday 6th November 2011 was the date; Neville Custance was the man; our new Captain’s Drive-in was the event…
A guard of honour formed by members of our new Captain’s Saturday Swindle and knocked into shape by Corporal Billy Austin – plus the melodic tones of saxophonist and friend Paul Brookes – ushered our 2011/2012 Captain, Neville Custance, to the tee for his Drive-in. This traditional event at the start of the Captain’s year saw him strike three drives from the first tee using one of legendary Abe Mitchell’s hickory shafted woods. Each strike was followed by a glass of purely-medicinal nectar.
Members will be pleased to hear that Neville performed! Three mighty blows will have placed dread in the hearts of all Captain/Pro challengers for the coming year! Heaving a hefty sigh of relief, Neville returned to the Clubhouse for lunch with his guests. And a highly successful lunch it was with the sincere wish from all: good luck for your year Captain Neville!
It was a Halloween of a party!
More than 70 members and guests partied into the small hours at the Club on Saturday 29th October. It was a double celebration to mark Halloween and, more importantly, a highly successful year for our outgoing Captain Bryan Peirson. As you will see from the pictures below, there were some fantastic fancy dressers on parade which all added to the atmosphere. A fine meal including pumpkin soup and ghoulash was washed down with large amounts of various colours of nectar. The meal was followed by live music from the Beagles which appeared to go down as well as the food! An excellent time was had by all. Well done Bryan and thank you for a great year!
Roll-ups/Swindles open to all members
Verulam has a number of roll-ups/swindles (see list below) which are open to all members. These are a great way to meet other members and enjoy some friendly competition. No pre-booking is required, it’s just a case of turn up and play!
Roll-ups & Swindles open to all members at Verulam -
TATS (Tuesday And Thursday Swindle): Meet by 8.15am for tee off from 8.30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Winter Eleven Hole Stableford: Meet by 12.45pm for tee off from 1pm on Wednesdays (end September to mid April)
Captain’s Saturday Roll-up: Meet by 8am for tee off between 8am and 8.30am on Saturdays when there is no Club Competition
Junior Trophy Winners 2010
The Captain presented the Junior Trophies to the winners on Presentation Evening.
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- Winner: JUNIORS
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- Winner: CAMERON TAYLOR
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- Winner: TOMMY ASHTON
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- Winner: CAMERON TAYLOR & ANTHONY BURCH
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- Winner: TOMMY ASHTON & PAUL ASHTON
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- Winner: ANTHONY BURCH
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- Winner: TOMMY ASHTON
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- Winner: NICK MARNOCH
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- Winner: MATT DAVEY
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- Winner: MATT DAVEY
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- Winner: CAMERON TAYLOR
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- Winner: ED MORGAN
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- Winner: NICK MARNOCH
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- Winner: TOMMY ASHTON
Look out for Verulam at David Lloyd
Next time you visit the David Lloyd clubs in Hatfield or Bushey look out for the Verulam Golf Club advert which will be shown regularly over the next 12 months.
For those of you who can’t wait (or don’t plan to visit!), click on the video below.
An offer fit for the Monarch
Monarch Airlines have come up with a fantastic offer for Hertfordshire golfers. If you are in a party or group of 12, you can fly with no charge for golf clubs. Simply email: groups@monarch.co.uk or telephone 0871 225 5586 and quote ‘Herts Golf Union’.
No Easy Ryder
Nick Burch was interviewed by the PGA for a special feature on Verulam Golf Club.
