Golf: Conditions are a test for Bognor ladies

The overall winners with 73 points were Sue Monger and Sally Cameron, with 40 morning points and 33 in the afternoon. Second went to Sue Crossen and Lin Harbutt with 72 points; Chloe Court and Janet Carter were third with 69 and Chris Puddicombe Sheila Sargeant fourth with 68.

An alternative 18-hole foursomes Sstableford was played and was won with 39 points by Lynn Miller and Ann Bushell. Runners-up were Mary Hardy and Brigitte Paul on 35; third Beryl Payne and Val Robertson with 34 on countback from Jane Finch and Jackie Chamberlain.

The Langmead Challenge Trophy is a 36-hole medal competition played over two weeks. Fantastic golf was played especially by June Salt who had a nett 68 in round one.

The second week brought incredible golf by Wendy Pettie with a nett 66 closely followed by Lin Harbutt with 67. Penny Entecott had an amazing eagle three on the par-five 18th.

Results: Silver div winner Lynn Miller 142 cb, 2 June Salt, 3 Sue Crossen 145, 4 Nicki Vincent 152. Bronze A - 1 Sally Cameron 149 cb, 2 Barbara Trenchard, 3 Angela Chandler. Bronze B - 1 Brigitte Paul 151 cb, 2 Davina Rumsby, 3 Margaret Delves. Bronze C: 1 Carmel Du Plessis152, 2 Suzanne Burns 161, 3 Pat Fitzgerald 162.

Bognor’s Captain’s Day attracted well over 140 members. Simon Watts, club captain for 2015, chose The Samaritans as his charity for the year.

As usual the bar and catering staff were kept very busy at the gazebo and all players were treated to a barbecue.

After early rain, the sun finally appeared and the airflow golf provided a great distraction and the nonsense heard about swing speed, tee height, club choice, wind direction and other factors was a sheer delight. Longest airflow drive was achieved by Kevin Holland while a mighty knock from Lynn Miller secured her the ladies prize.

In the day’s competition, John Hartnett scooped the over-65s’ award, Paul Oliver was best scratch man on the day and in-form Lynn Miller won the ladies’ prize ahead of Nicki Vincent, who nicked second from Sian Southerton on countback.

In the men’s event, a three-way tie on 43 saw Dave Wood just miss out as Jason Wickham took third and Chris Hickling secured second on countback. Overall winner by a distance was Willie Dunn, whose 47 was out of sight.

Raffle proceeds went to The Samaritans.

Matt Kirby, Bognor’s professional, kindly co-sponsored the ladies’ nearest-the-pin and Heather Tidy and Sian Southerton now have appointments to sharpen up their games. Richard Longhurst grabbed the 15th nearest-the-pin and some great shots saw Billy Darby carry off two prizes.

It was a wonderful event for Watts and he thanked all for turning out and helping. A staggering £1,500 was raised for The Samaritans.

Bognor seniors hosted Corhampton on a beautiful summer’s day. The game switched from end to end and ended in an honourable 4-4 draw, though Mike Oates and John Owen threw away a three-hole advantage over the last four holes to halve their match.

Results: Allan Delves & Gary Steventon won 2 up over Micky Barber & Chris Richards, Joe Flanagan & Barry Ingate lost 2 down to Denny Carter & Trevor Tollervey, Mike Oates & John Owen halved with Vic Ettie & Roger Wildig, Jim catt & Richard Kaemena halved with Alan Harden & Bob Reeder, Alastair MacDonald & Vic Ward lost 1 down to John McStavick & Rex Carter, Brian Madgwick & Clive Millett lost 2&1 to Bob Dunckley & Glyn Walker, Paul Cooper & David Turner won 1 up over Ray Crump & Tony Hall, Roger Selway & Andy Isitt won 3&2 over Barry Painter & Norman Short.