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!
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
Tommy Ashton wins Verulam Junior Open
71 junior golfers from 31 golf clubs competed in the 2011 Verulam Junior Open at the Home of the Ryder Cup.
Weather conditions were favourable however the course proved challenging. Despite this the CSS remained at 72 (73 for the girls).
The Worthy Winners
SCRATCH
T Ashton (Verulam) 74, W Symons (Brookmans Park) 75, N Ward (Redbourn) 76, Connor O’Brien (Mid-Herts) 77
NETT UNDER-18
C Lahyani (Stoke Park) 69, F Carr (Brickendon Grange) 69, M Davey (Verulam) 70, J Myers (Porters Park) 70
NETT UNDER-14
O Gronow (Berkhamsted) 69, S Sherwood (South Herts) 70, C Walker (Verulam) 71, G Avgousti (Mill Green) 72
BEST GIRL
M Doyle (Verulam) 75
NEAREST THE PIN
10th Hole - T Rose (Mill Green), 17th Hole - C Taylor (Verulam)
Download Full Results …
George wins again!
Saturday 24th September
George Archer made it a month to remember as he added the Oliver Trophy to his victories in the Hadley Wood Junior Open, the Parent-Junior Cup and the September Junior Stableford. George’s nett 68 was the stand-out round on the day.
Molly Doyle’s consistency was also rewarded as she picked her third Junior Medal in a row.
Anthony Walter retains the lead from Matt Lye and Tom Li in the Aslett Trophy for the Junior with the best hole by hole medal score for 2011.
George wins again & 1st win for Kiran!
Sunday 18th September
George Archer followed up his win in the Parent-Junior scoring 40 points to win the September Junior Stableford. Callum Walker edged Sam Donald on countback for 2nd after they both scored 37 points (same score last 9, 6, 3 and 2 holes!).
Anthony Walter moved 3 clear of Matt Lye in the Day Trophy for the Junior with the best hole by hole stableford score for 2011.
Under-11s, 11-hole Stableford
Four boys competed in the new under-11s event. Each played from the Blue Tees off a handicap of 36 and the result was very close. Kiran Malik won by 1 point from Finn Stephens thanks in part to a fabulous 3 nett 1 for 5 points on the 3rd hole!
George & Dave Archer win Parent-Junior Cup
Sunday 4th September 2011
Nineteen pairs played in this year’s Parent-Junior Cup and Under 14s Competiton. Despite heavy rain at the start the scoring was excellent.
Highlights included 9 year old Kiran Malik’s birdie 3 from the Blue Tees on the 2nd hole, 10 year old Finn Stephens’ birdie 4 from the Blue Tees on the 9th hole, and Tom Sillitoe’s eagle 2 at the 2nd hole.
Verulam Juniors finish 2nd in East Herts league
Verulam finished second in this year’s East Herts League. Our points total of 42.5 would have been sufficient to win the league in many years but Brickendon Grange had an outstanding year. They also won the scratch and handicap team competitions at Finals Day for the second year in a row.
Congratulations to all of the 16 players who have represented the team in league matches this season:
Anthony Burch (Junior Captain) Nick Marnoch Ed Morgan Cameron Taylor
Callum Walker Matt Lye Matt Davey Molly Doyle
Will Cutmore Tommy Ashton Oli Lifely Charlie Bowskill
Tom Li Ben Moore Anthony Walter George Archer
James & Tommy just miss out in County Foursomes play-off
James Surridge and Tommy Ashton finished as runners-up in the Herts County Foursomes at Old Fold Manor on Saturday 20th August. They scored a superb 1 under par 70 in the morning, followed by 76 in the afternoon to tie for the lead with 3 other pairs on 146. There then followed a 4 way play-off, which was won at the second extra hole by Paul Wilkins and Lewis Watcham from Harpenden Common.
The other Verulam pair of Paul Senior and Dave Salter scored 156 (78, 78), and our total of 302 in the overall team event was good enough for 4th place, just 4 shots behind winners Moor Park.
