THE WEST COUNTRY DEAF GOLF CLUB

UPDATE:

The golf club singles knockout competition is under way and saw the first game in the first round winner Mark Shepherd narrowly winning against Graham Colenso on countback.
The first round has to be completed by all players by the end of  February, 2nd round by the end of April 3rd round by the end of June the 4th round by the end of September, we will keep you informed as the competition progresses
Bill Shepherd
 

WEST COUNTRY DEAF GOLF CLUB OPEN

Played on 15th October 2005 at Thornbury. The weather was perfect and we would like to say a BIG thank you to Mark Shepherd for arranging the match. Also a BIG thank you to the person who supplied the prizes...who prefers not to be named.
Everyone that played had a bottle of something! The winner also received £25.00, 2nd Prize £15.00, the longest drive won £10.00 and the nearest to the flag also won £10.00.

The next big match will be the Martin Beech Open next March. It is nice to see we have a few ladies joining. See below for more information.

Hi everyone,

I would like to introduce you to a few of our golf club members, from left to right,

We are a small but growing club that use the Thornbury Golf Centre Nr Bristol as our home club, although we do play other courses in and around the area.

 On this link we will try to keep you updated on all news and forthcoming events.

Martin Beech Memorial Open Golf Championship.

The 18th March was the second of an annual golf competition in memory of our dear friend, Martin Beech. There were 30 players of low and high handicaps, the weather was windy and cold but we carried on! We had a team talk from Mark Shepherd while we had coffee and then we went off to practice.

The tournament went well and as players returned to the clubhouse, Alan Cooper and Sue Shepherd entered the scores in to the computer and the winner was selected with the highest stableford points.

1st: Derek Mace

2nd: Roger Sutton

3rd: Neil Wilkins

The longest drive was won by Andy Mayers. Nearest to the flag was won by Gerald Frank.

In the ladies section.

1st: Sue Stone
2nd: Mary Humphries
3rd: Jenny Wilkins

The day was rounded off by a splendid carvery put on by Thornbury Golf Centre where there were 80 diners. The presentations and speeches were made by Hilary Sutherland, Jenny and Chris Beech. All the committee wish to thank Alan Cooper, Sue Shepherd and Ian Sutherland for their hard work during the day with scoring and marshalling.

During the day the Golf Club were able to raise some money !! This money was donated to the Palliative Care Unit at Frenchay Hospital. This was where Martin Beech was cared for and the money will help to offer a higher standard of comfort and care.

 The whole day went without any problems and the feedback was that everyone had a great time. See you all there next year, put a note in your diary the 17th March 2007!!
Bill Shepherd (Chair West Country Deaf Golf Club)

Ladies Golf

Since the fun game at the Martin Beech Open the ladies who took part have started golf lessons every other Thursday with Scott. He is the professional at the Players Golf Club. The ladies also practice themselves on other days.

If you would like to join them you will be very welcome. Please contact Hazel Shepherd:
bill.shepherd2@btopenworld.com