Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort
Captain's Log
CAPTAIN: Paul Robinson
LADY CAPTAIN: Jean Walker
Here we are again, I handed over to my Vice Captain Sue Harvey at the AGM on 12 October 2009. Good luck Sue and enjoy your year.
Well, since the last newsletter the ladies competitions have been well supported and trophies keenly fought for, the results are:
The Millennium Bowl
(Sponsored by Jenny Swain) was won by Jackie Bollman
The Anniversary Trophy
(Sponsored by Helen Scruton) was won by Louise Browne and Helen Scruton
The Belton Bogey
(sponsored by Chris Belton) was won by Liz Herbert
The Marshall Cup
(Sponsored by June Marshall) was won by Jacqui Edwards
The Summer Knock Out
was won by Louise Browne
The Longdon Bowl
(trophy hand made by Gerry Longden) was won by Liz Herbert
The ladies league team have played superbly all season, and I am very pleased to say the ladies of Forest Pines won the league this season. Following that, we played against Blankney at Market Rasen for the League County Championships shield at the beginning of September - it was a tremendous win again for Forest Pines, our ladies just do not give up! Forest Pines has a small ladies membership compared to all our neighbouring clubs which makes the winning all the more victorious.
On that note a mention must go to Cathy Wheatley who managed to pour a little more salt into the wounds of Blankney having a 'hole in one' on the 14th to take them to four up - there was no turning back then. Well done and thank you to everyone who played and supported the league throughout the year, it was well worth all the effort. The 'Play to Win' vein runs through us all - may it continue for a long time yet.
On a different note Forest Pines is hosting the SkyCaddie PGA Fourball Championship Final on 7th, 8th and 9th October, confirming that Forest Pines is indeed a championship course.
On to the forthcoming entertainment - the Christmas Party has now been booked for the 11th December 2009. Tickets will soon be available from the committee and the Pro Shop. Following the huge success of the Summer Ball, this is not to be missed.
Finally yet importantly, may I say a huge thank you to you all at Forest Pines, members, committee, green staff, pro staff, rangers, bar staff and management for all your help and support over the past year. It has been an honour to work with you all.
Regards
Jean
Lady Captain
Greenkeeper's Log: Completed by David Norton
Name: Jared Clement - Doble
Age: 41
Married with 4 Children
Has worked at Forest Pines for 3 years.
Ex County golfer for Hertfordshire – Best handicap plus 1 – still plays off a low single figure handicap. Previously caddied on the Ladies PGA tour for 4 years for Sophie Gustafson which included a US Open.
Forest Pines Maintenance for the forthcoming months:
October to December: Leaf Clearing will take the vast majority of the work.
December to March: Verti draining all tees, Fairways & Semi rough. Path work on course – can't be started until all leaves have been cleared. Stripping, shaping and re turfing of several bunkers.
Cutting regime changes to the following: Greens, tees and Aprons are all hand mowed. Fairways are cut with triples. This high level of presentation ensures we attract golfers through the winter and we run a series of winter events.
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