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Thursday 19th August

Seniors' Captain's Day saw a field of 76 seniors taking part on what was a remarkably good day as far as the weather was concerned. The overall winner, with a score of 39 points, was George Ross. George beat John Robinson into second place on countback. In third position was Bill Stonier, in fourth was Colin Eades and in fifth was Stan Poole, all three of whom scored 38 points. The competition standard scratch was for the day was 72. At the presentation later in the day Peter Morley announced that his vice-captain for the next year would be Derek Green.

Saturday 7th August

With four months to go things are hotting up in the Seniors Roll Up League with Roger Fry scoring 13 points in July and establishing a 9 point lead over his nearest rival. Chris Cawthorne leads the chasing pack with the three “J,s”, Dave Hills and Derek Isaac’s still in the hunt. Big point scorers this month – Doug Bray 10, Derek Isaac 11, Ray Snell and Clive Miller 9.

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Thursday 5th August

For the second time in a fortnight The Blankney Seniors had an away day. This time it was the regular annual trip to Thorpe Wood. On this occasion there were 33 seniors partaking. The weather was kind, in that it stayed dry in spite of "iffy" weather forecasts the night before. The winner was Ian Smith with a score of 39 points. Second was Derek Isaac who beat Roger Lugsdin on countback, both having scored 37 points. Prizes for "nearest the pin" went to Mike Merrison on the first, and Clive Miller on the sixteenth. Thanks and once again congratulations to Doug Riddell for all of the organisation and hassle that went into a splendid day.

Thursday 22nd July

Today was the day that 42 members of The Blankney Seniors' Section ventured forth for the annual Seniors' Captain's Day competition. The venue for this year was The Lincoln Golf Club at Torksey, and what a good choice this turned out to be. The course was superb, the food was excellent and for most of the seniors the bonus was, in spite of dire weather forecasts, that rounds were completed without a soaking, except for the unfortunate last couple of three balls. The overall winner was Bob Khan with an excellent score of 40 Stableford points, which included a "blob" on the last hole. In second place, on countback, was David Stanley who scored 37 points as did John Robson who came in third. Fourth place, again on countback, this time with 36 points was Peter Morley, with Derek Green coming in fifth. The prize for "The Best Par 3s" went to Steve Langley, "Nearest The Pin" on the sixth went to Cyril Bray, "Nearest The Pin" on the twelfth was Ian Smith, and the prize for "The Hidden Holes" was won by Bill Salmon. A very big vote of thanks is due to Doug Riddell for an extremely well organised day, which must have entailed a lot of hard work.

Thursday 22nd July

Blankney Seniors Roll Up League

For the DOUGLAS BRAY SHIELD

The idea for a league was introduced in 2008 by Ian Smith as a simple way of furthering competitive interest in the Senior Social competitions and rewarding those members playing consistent and regular golf throughout the year.

Individual league positions are determined by the number of points accumulated throughout the year which runs from the 1^st December to the 30^th November.

Points are awarded to players who receive prizes on each of the social competition (Roll-Up) days.

Points are allocated as follows:

4 prizes 1^st 4 2^nd 3 3^rd 2 4^th 1

3 prizes 1^st 3 2^nd 2 3^rd 1

2 prizes 1^st 2 2^nd 1

Each month the results together with the years running total are recorded and displayed on our web site and the Senior Members notice board.

It has been agreed the League will run from the beginning of December to the end of November with the winner and runner up being presented with their prizes at the Club’s AGM in December.

To help finance the League, members wishing to participate are requested to make a £2 contribution towards the running costs and prizes. Thank you for your support.

Tuesday 13th July

There was a fairly respectable turnout of 62 seniors competing for The Bert Newman Shield. In spite of an "iffy" weather forecast, the rain held off and everybody seemed to get in fairly dry. Reliving some of his past glories the winner was Elwyn Barton with an excellent score of 41 points. In second place was Roger Pring who scored 40 points. Adrian Turner came in third with 39 points. Fourth and fifth places went to Maurice Hopkinson and Colin Eades, both on countback, and both on 38 points. The CSS for the day was 71 points.

Monday 7th July

Thirty-seven Seniors started the July Qualifier and thirty-six finished. Celebrating a win this month was Roger Fry, after an excellent third place last month, this time he scored 42 points. Second place with 40 points was Derek Isaac, in third on 39 points was Vic Harrod. Fourth and fifth places were Barry Creasey and Paul Ashmore respectively, both of whom scored 37 points. The CSS for the day was 72.

Monday 15th June

The June qualifier saw a field of 41 Seniors take part. The winner this month, with a score of 40 Stableford points, was Roger Heywood. In second place, on 38 points, was John Watson. In third, fourth and fifth places respectively, were Roger Fry, David Stanley and Colin Mumby, all with scores of 37 points. The CSS for the day was 72.

Tuesday 8th June

On a pretty dismal day 58 Seniors took part in The Stuart Blythman Salver. If anyone taking part got round dry they were exceedingly lucky. Dave Hills improved upon his second place in The Ken Williams by winning this time on countback with 38 points. Second place went to Alan Conway, again on countback from Peter Bennett who was third. The CSS for the day was 72.

Tuesday 1st June

The 2010 Blankney Seniors Open took place today with the met men forecasting a lot of rain, but although we had a little rain it was not as bad as forecast and certainly a lot better than we had in 2008. There were 155 players taking part of whom ther were 84 visitors representing 30 clubs from around the East Midlands. The first three places in each age group were as follows: 65 - 69 year group, in first place was Mick Young of Blankney with 43 points, second Geoff Parker of Toft Hotel with 38 points and third was Bob Fisher of Blankney on countback with 36 points; for the 70 plus age group, in first place was Jim Keable of Blankney with 40 points, second place Jim Toomey also of Blankney on countback with 37 points and in third place Brian Olner of Burghley Park; in the 55 to 64 age group, first place went to Rick Streeter of Blankney with 40 points, in second place on countback on 38 points was Gerry Walsh of Sleaford, in third place, also on countback, was Peter Bennett. Well done Malcolm Earney for the organisation ofhis first Seniors Open as secretary, and thank you to all of his helpers especially Margaret and Anthea supplying very welcome refreshments in the halfway house all day.

Sunday 9th May to Friday 14th May

The Spring away trip took in a new venue this year, at The Forest of Dean golf course. Fifteen Blankney members ventured into the unknown, and were in the most part pleasantly surprised. The competition took part over four days, with one round per day. The Wednesday round was at the beautiful (if difficult) Forest Hills course. The overall winner was John Bryant with a four round total of 141 Stableford points. The ladies runner-up was Pat Lugsdin with 138 points, and her husband Roger was the gents runner-up with 137 points. Well done Paul, ably assisted by Anthea, for an excellently organised golfing/social holiday in the best Colin Cartwright traditions.

Tuesday 24th April

The first of this years annual competitions, The Ken Williams Cup, was held today. Out of a field of 66 seniors the clear winner was Alan Burgess with 40 points. In second place, on countback, was Dave Hills, followed by John Bryant and Mick Brothwell all on 38 points. In fourth place with 37 points, again on countback, was Bill Stonier. The CSS for the day was 71.

Captain v Vice-Captain 4th March

On what was probably the best day for weather so far this year, the annual curtain-raiser for the Seniors section took place today. Forty-four members took part in what turned-out to be a very close match. The final result being a win for the Captains side by one match.

Valentines Dinner

Friday 12th February Blankney Seniors, accompanied by their ladies, held the annual Valentines dinner in the Blankney club house. An excellent meal was followed by speeches from Seniors Vice-captain Peter Morley and Seniors Captain George Foster, and the response on behalf of the guests by was given by Club Captain Giles Harvey. An extremely enjoyable evening was had by all, thanks to Doug Riddell who organised this splendid evening once again.