Dear Members,

WOW!!!

Just a quick note to thank the members, guests and Heydon Grange Management who contributed so generously to Captains Charity day yesterday. In conditions that again defied the weather forecasters you have achieved a fabulous result in raising a record breaking £1,500.00 towards the funds of our two charities; Ataxia and Air Ambulance. Your Captains are very grateful.

Winners for the day in the Senior’s section were Roy Bell (11) on count-back from Seniors Captain Ron Webster (12) with 39 points, Nearest the Pin went to Ron Webster and Ray Clarke achieved the longest Drive.

The Ladies section was won by Helen Leigh (pictured below with the Captains) with an astonishing 46 points giving her a deserved 4 shot cut of her handicap; reducing her handicap by 10 shots so far this season. Second place went to Sue Slater (29) with 41 points and third to Tammini Hurst (21) with 39 points. The Ladies guest prize went to Mo Webster (5) on count-back from Val Barrett (29) with 34 points.

Matthew Barrett (19) secured the Junior prize with 39 points from Adam McKenzie (27) with 34 points.

The Mens section was won by Ian Brushett (4) with an astonishing 41 points from Andy Sawford (10) on 39 points and Roger Brigham (9) third with 38 points. Ian Brushett also won the Longest drive and Mike Desmond Nearest the pin. Mervin Aho (9) took the Men’s guest prize with 41 points. David Brewer (14) took second prize from Brian Cousins (24) on count back with 36 points.

Winners of the team prize went to Ian Brushett, Andy Sawford Paul Carter and Barry Carter.

If you were unable to take part on the day but would still like to make a donation to this worthy cause, then please let us know or put a donation in the competitions box. Our sincere thanks to all those who contributed to make the day such a success.

Roz, Ron and Malcolm.