2024 season finally gets underway

Our 25th Season finally got underway at Bromsgrove which was our 4th fixture of the season. The first 3 fixtures being abandoned or postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Only 16 members contested the Stapleford competition and by all means it was a very...

Proposed Handicap changes for next season 2024

Following my comments on the 4th Aug 2023 post, regarding World rules and Old R&A rules and no suggested alternatives. The best way going forward is to stick with the World rules, but for it to suit our Society we can adjust it slightly without causing any issues...

Cleobury 11th and final fix Winter Challenge

Our final fix took us to Cleobury Mortimer where the GOTY. would be settled between 5 possible players. A Medal comp lay ahead on a very overcast day which turned out to be a very wet day. The course was not in its best condition with cored greens, temp tee off mats,...

10th Fix Bridgnorth Banks’s Cup

Our penultimate fixture took us to Bridgnorth G.C. following a very hot week greeted us to another hot and muggy day mixed with out breaks of heavy rain a task by itself. 23 members turned out for a stapleford comp around a testing course, fairways and greens in...

9th Fix Ludlow Raden’s Shield

Our 9th fix saw us at Ludlow Golf Course which is inside the actual race course. Condition was excellent and greens very good. 19 players contested the stapleford event for the Raden’s Shield (Cor count cup) and after a superb bacon bap best this season id say,...

Comparison handicaps after 8 events using R & A Rules

The World Handicap System calculator which our Society uses at present in MY opinion was designed for club golfers who are likely to play at least once a week. Together with questionable course slope ratings which can affect your handicap by 4 shots for an high...
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