Hi All, 

As we approach Christmas it's been another fun packed and busy week at the club. On Saturday we held our first Winter Open of the season with 45 players taking part, on Sunday we had our Captains Drive In Competition which was a great festive occasion attended by well over 50 in total. 

This was followed by the Junior Trophy Presentation, Christmas Raffle Draw with Tea Party and the visit of Santa. 

On Monday we staged the Jack FM Christmas Texas Scramble in aid of Helen and Douglas House Hospice supported by 15 teams taking part in the day. 

We even managed to schedule a staff Christmas Night out last Thursday! 

We begin this week's newsletter with results from our December Winter Open.

December Winter Open 

It was fantastic to see a total of 45 players braving the rain and taking part in our first Winter Open of the Season, a big thank you to both Graham Fullagar and Jon Edwards for their help with the scoring for members and visitors on Master Scoreboard. 

Of the 45 players this was made up of gents, ladies and juniors with 32 Members and 13 Visitors, resulting in some excellent Voucher Prizes. 

Members Voucher

Prizes ranged from £55 for the winner, £40 for second place and £27 for third! 

In the Visitor category this was £27 for the winner with £15 for second place and £10 for third.

Members Top 3 were as follows: 

1st Tom Stevens 41 Pts, 2nd Peter Newin 40 Pts and 3rd Mike Thompson

Visitors Top 3 were as follows: 

1st Philip McIntyre (Tewkesbury GC) 44 Points, 2nd Marc O'Leary (Magnolia Park GC) 36 Points and 3rd Brian Wheeler (Burford GC) 35 Points. 

For full results from the day please click here. 

Upcoming Winter Open's here at Kirtlington Golf Club

Sunday, 29 January & Sunday, 26 February

Jack FM Christmas Texas Scramble in aid of Helen & Douglas House Hospice Thanks to all these teams along with sponsors on the day, all proceeds raised throughout the day going to Helen & Douglas House Hospice. 

Following the golf and before the 3 course Christmas Dinner Oxford Magician Sam Strange once again entertained the golfers with his many tricks and wizardry skills! 

Some great scores were posted with the top 3 teams being: 

1st ISIS Rescue - Nett 55.2, 2nd Speedcut - Nett 56.4 and 3rd Santa's Little Helpers (Dave Titcombe) - Nett 57.2

Pictures below include: The Lounge all ready for the players to enjoy their Christmas Dinner after their golf and some fantastic prizes, a big thank you to Glenmuir. And also Luna helping on the drinks buggy...

       

Captain's Drive In - Sunday 11 December

A fantastic day was had at the club on Sunday as the New Captain's drove in followed by the visit of Father Christmas.

First picture below: New Club Captain Richard Carr on the 1st Tee

Second picture below: Senior Captain Larry Blackwell

Third picture below: Junior Captain Izy Edwards

Great fun was had by all and the best of luck to our new Captains. 

       

Seniors Stableford

On Thursday, 8 December a total of 70 Seniors braved poor early conditions and played in the monthly Stableford. Later starters had the best of the conditions and the majority of the good scores came then. 

Graham Kelly had the lowest gross score with 77 posting 40 points and winning Division 1 on countback from Ian Gordon. 

Stuart Rose had the best score of the day with 41 points winning Division 2. 

Results were: 

Div 1 1st Graham Kelly 40 Pts (cb), 2nd Ian Gordon 40 Pts and 3rd Geoff Smailes 39pts 

Div 2 1st Stuart Rose 41 Pts, 2nd Peter Wood 40 Pts and 3rd Mike Ashmore 38Pts

Upcoming Competitions

Plenty of upcoming competitions coming up in the next week: 

Saturday 17 - Gents Par/Bogey & Ladies Stableford 
Sunday 18 - Gents Par/Bogey & Ladies Stableford 
Monday 19 - Seniors Texas Scramble 
Tuesday 20 - Ladies Stableford 
Wednesday 21 - Gents Winter Midweek Stableford 
Thursday 22 - Seniors Medal Staff Christmas Night Out

Staff Christmas Night Out 

A great night was had last Thursday at the Thaikun Thai Restaurant in Oxford which we would certainly recommend.

It was also great to catch up with Lidia!

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