B Team friendly v Sleaford C on Sat 2 Apr 11:

On a blustery but fine afternoon Sleaford C team entertained our B team in a pre-season friendly. In a closely contested match Sleaford ran out winners by 4 matches to 3. All the matches were contested in a competitive but friendly atmosphere and the team were well hosted by our opponents after the match. The team look forward to entertaining Sleaford at South Kyme on Saturday 28 May. The full results as follows:

1. Bob Palmer and Wayne Sexton lost to John Marriott and Stuart Pretty - 2&1
2. Mick Dolby and Roger Mead lost to John Rosie and Stuart Boylan - 1 down
3. Alan (Cisco-Kid - 2 under gross!) and Andy Clarke beat Peter Gigson and John Webster 7&5
4. Paul Hocking and Stu Butler beat Greville Price and Pat Govind 3&2
5. Nick Fewings and Ray Neal beat Roly Wright and Tim Saunders 2&1
6. Pete Zammit and Cliffe Smith lost to James Grocock and Mr Tucker 7&6
7. Paul Elliott and Neil Lindsey lost to Bob Brabon and Lee Morton 3&2




CAPTAINS DAY - SUNDAY 5 JUNE

Captains Day will be held on Sunday 5 June commencing with a Stableford Competition (Shotgun Start) at 0830 this will be followed by a Families Bar - B - Q at 2 pm (approx).
There will be a raffle, music, a rock & roll Karaoke and putting and chipping competitions. The list and competition rules etc for entering is up in the clubhouse for golf and for the Bar -b-q.
I look forward to seeing as many of our members there as possible.


SOUTH KYME B TEAM DRIVE OFF SUTTON BRIDGE!

Saturday 30 April saw the opening match of the league for the B Team against a strong and determined Sutton Bridge B Team. In blustery if not gale force conditions, the team all played exceptionally well driving home an early advantage to run out winners by 4 games to 2 and getting our season off to a flying start in our bid for promotion. The full results as follows:

1. John Stephenson & Mick Dolby beat S Shippey and M Bell 3 & 2
2. Ray Neal & Nick Fewings beat M Garner and J Anker 3 & 2
3. Alan Wells & Andy ("The Beast") Clarke beat E Warner & P Warner 2 & 1
4. Steve Barlow & Neal Lindsey lost to R Ambrose & R Hotton 3&2
5. Paul (Mr Chairman) Hocking & Stu Butler beat R Morton & K Howling 2 up
6. Wayne Sexton & Pete (who!) Allitt lost to A Broughton & P Gilbert 4 & 3

Unfortunately in our courtesy match yours truly and Pete Zammit lost 4 & 2 to Stein (Cisco Kid!) and Terry.

Sutton Bridge were worthy and generous opponents and complimented South Kyme on the condition of the course and for the excellant meal put on by our catering staff, Amanda and Jennetta.
We look forward to our return match at Sutton Bridge on Saturday 9 July.
The next B Team match is away at Gedney Hill on Saturday 14 May starting at 1300hrs

B TEAM FIND IT A TOUGH "HILL" TO CLIMB!

The B Team found Gedney Hill a tough challenge last Saturday but managed to scramble a well earned 3 - 3 draw on a course that few had played before and definitely favoured home knowledge. The full results are as follows:

Mick Dolby & John Stephenson lost to Mike Page and Peter Orbine 1 down

Ray Neal & Nick Fewings beat Andy Davies & Adam Britton 4&3

Bob (anyone seen my ball!) Palmer & Wayne Sexton beat Jim Starbuck & Colin Rust 1 up

Andy Clarke & Alan Wells beat Eddie Wasey & Peter Evans 5 & 3

Neil Lyndsey & Paul Elliot lost to David Lord & Rob Newns 7 & 6

Terry Brumpton & Paul Hockng lost to Eddie Grange & Eric Cowles 5 & 4

CAPTAINS DAY - SUNDAY 5th JUNE 2011

There are still plenty of places left for Captains Day Stableford - full handicap open to Ladies and Gents - lots of prizes - £5 entry fee to include B-B-Q afterwards for 7 day Members, (£20 for 5 day Members) £2.50 for those just attending the B-B-Q. Please put your name down on the list in the Clubhouse foyer - please annotate if you are staying for the B-B-Q so I know numbers to order food. Free Halfway House, Raffle, putting and chipping competitions and Music and Karaoke courtesy of Les Askew prize for best Elvis impression! Come along and enjoy the fun for more details see Peter or the Captain.

CLUB AWAY DAY AT OAKMERE PARK - FRIDAY 24 JUNE 2011

The Club have been invited to play at Oakmere Park GC on Friday 24 June. They can accommodate up to 30 players, the cost is just £15 and includes coffee and Bacon roll on arrival, a round of golf and a 2 course meal afterwards. Great value i'm sure you will agree. The List is in the foyer and your £15 secures a place. This offer is open to all members, male and female. See notice board in the Clubhouse foyer for more details.


South Kyme slay Sleaford (B Team that is!)

Saturday 28th May saw our illustrious B Team slay Sleaford C Team (a win is a win!!) in a return friendly fixture by 4 and a half points to 1 and a half points. The match as always was keenly contested and played in a friendly but competitive manner. Both teams fielded junior players, which was nice to see, and they all played well and conducted themselves with great aplomb and were a credit to both clubs. Abby Evans from South Kyme played particularly well and contributed fully to the result (ok she carried the Captain!). The full results are as follows:

Wayne Sexton & Paul Elliott lost to John Marriott & Stuart Pretty - 2 down
Neal Lyndsey & Nick Fewings beat H Harrison & P Ruffey - 5 & 4
Andy Clarke & Alan Wells halved with Pete Gibson & John Webster
Bob Palmer & Abby Evans beat Brian Cuthbert & Jake Wiles - 5 & 3
Mick Dolby & Steve Barlow beat Roly Wright & Dylon Grocock - 5 & 3
Pete Zammit & Cliffe Smith beat James Grocock & Pete Tucker - 1 up

The B Teams next fixture is away to Thorney Lakes on Saturday 11 June starting at 1300 hrs - please remember no i-phones!


CAPTAINS DAY - SUNDAY 6th JUNE 2011

A big thank you to all those members and families who came along and supported my Captains Day last Sunday. I hope you all enjoyed the golf and the Bar-B-Q beautifully cooked by Paul Smith and the excellent entertainment provided by Les Askew. The weather stayed kind for us apart from the rather blustery conditions on the golf course itself which was reflected in the scores. Jules and I thoroughly enjoyed the day and would like to thank everyone who advised/assisted etc in making the day a success. The results were as follows:

Overall winner - Mel Moxon - 38 points
Second place - Paul Smith - 37 points
Third place - T. Howard - 37 points
Cat 1 winner - Nick Millward - 36 points
Cat 2 winner - Paul Elliott - 37 points
Cat 3 winner - Colin Bee - 37 points
1st Lady - Jean Parkinson - 36 points
1st Guest - Rod Clark - 32 points
Nearest the Pin (14th hole) - Mick Mawson - 36 and a half inches
Nearest the Pin in Two (16th hole) - Nikita Walley 3 feet 2 inches
Winner of the Putting competition (cleverly devised by Connor Facey) - Peter Chamberlain
Winner of the Chipping competition (expertly run by Nikita Walley) - D Facey

Once again a big thank you to everyone.

B TEAM TO PRICKLY FOR THORNEY

South Kyme B Team were again successful in their League match at Thorney Lakes on Saturday 11 June running out winners by 4 points to 2. The team again came up trumps against a strong Thorney Lakes team - no "i-phones" were in use but the team certainly had their fingers on the button! The list of results were as follows:

Terry Brumpton & Paul Elliott lost to L Howson & W Jupp - 4 & 3
Ray Neal & Nick Fewings halved with I Fane & M Birch (Ray & Nick lose their winning streak!)
Bob Palmer & Wayne (Wonderful!) Sexton halved with J Zatac & S Leonard
Andy Clarke & Alan Wells beat P Ripon & I Macdonald - 4 & 3
Steve Barlow & Neil Lyndsey beat R Marshall & L Jones - 3 & 1
Mick Dolby & John Stephenson beat B Harrison & N Wilkins 3 & 2

The B Team's next fixture is away against Sutton Bridge on Saturday 9 July at 1300hrs, team to meet at Sutton Bridge by 1215 hrs


B TEAM CLIMB ALL OVER GEDNEY HILL!

Last Saturday saw our B Team entertain Gedney Hill in the return League fixture and what a result! In blustery conditions South Kyme scored a resounding 6 games to nil victory. Despite what the score line suggest this was by no means a walkover with the team having to dig deep and in most cases turn around a deficit score. This excellent victory puts us within one game of achieving our goal of promotion - the final game taking place at South Kyme against Thorney Lakes GC on Saturday 27 August where a win will definitely give us the League Title. The full list of results is as follows:


Mick Dolby & John Stephenson beat Rob Newns & Jim Starbuck - 4 & 3

Paul Elliott & Terry Brumpton beat Lee Douglas & Grant Rider - 1 up

Bob Palmer & Wayne Sexton beat Dean Wright & Ray Wright - 2 & 1

Andy Clarke & Alan Wells beat Mark Staite & Eddie Grange - 2 & 1

Ray Neal & Nick Fewings beat Eddie Wassey & Roy Britton 3 & 2

Neil Lindsey & Steve Barlow beat Mike Page & Pete Orbine 4 & 3



SOUTH KYME B TEAM SINK THORNEY LAKES TO CLINCH LEAGUE AND GAIN PROMOTION

A 50 foot put (ok it might have been 15!) by John Stephenson clinched the vital half to see our B Team win by 31/2 points to 21/2 against a determined Thorney Lakes side last Saturday.
After a long season our B Team have finally gained promotion and cancelled out last years disappointment; pushed all the way by a very capable side our team dug deep to secure victory
and seal promotion by just one point from Sutton Bridge. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those players who have represented the team this season, they have all been magnificent and the excellent team spirit displayed by them throughout has certainly contributed to the teams success and we should all be proud of them. The Team now look forward to next season and the challenges ahead against what I am sure will be tough opposition.

Saturdays results are as follows:

Terry Brumpton and Paul Elliott beat P Hunter and J Drury - 1 up

Ray Neal and Nick Fewings lost to C Todd and A Todd - 4 & 2

Bob Palmer and Wayne Sexton beat I McDonald and D Mann 3 & 2

Andy Clarke and Alan Wells beat P Rippon and J Zajac 4 & 2

Steve Barlow and Neal Lindsey lost to P Howard and W Jupp 4 & 2

Mick Dolby and John Stephenson halved with P Harford and A Clack