Ladies are invited to attend a fun social evening on Thursday, 15th March commencing at 6.30 pm. Glass of wine on arrival and cheese and biscuits provided. Information will be provided regarding new rules for 2012, changes to the competition standard scratch calculation and test your golfing knowledge on our 'ladies only' questions and more - double your quiz points with your putting skills! Please add your name to the list in the ladies locker room. If you have any queries please contact Pam Etchingham.
The ladies have been drawn away at Glen Gorse and the gents have been drawn away at Whetstone. The ladies 2nd round was played on Saturday, 18th February and unfortunately Lutterworth lost. The men's 2nd round is to be played on Sunday, 26th February at 12.30 pm.
This match was not played due to snow. The result will be decided on the toss of a coin by the Tournament Referee this evening and the result notified in the next few days. Lutterworth won the toss and the venue will be notified shortly.
The first semi-final of the men's winter league was won by Chris Wormleighton and Steve Moonan against Mike Perry and Nigel Pearce, 3 and 2.
Well done to the ladies team of Bernie Dolan, Kate Frankham, Mary Hawkes, Jacqui Knight and Christine Ratcliffe in the Mail on Sunday first round, they beat Ullesthorpe 3-2.
The winners of the December draw were Keith Jones who won the first prize of £100 and Ken Barker who won the second prize of £25.
Your Captain Allan Simmonds, Ladies Captain Sally Hollis and Junior Captain Jamie Hirst took part in the traditional drive-in. The Captain's tee shot raised £110 for Geoff Yates' widow's selected charity, the British Heart Foundation.
The winners of the November draw were Sue Fletcher who won the first prize of £100 and Craig Collins who won the second prize of £25.
The winners of the October draw were Louise Enderby who won the first prize of £100 and Richard Husband who won the second prize of £25.
The winners of the August draw were Ben Benoist who won the first prize of £100 and John Sullivan who won the second prize of £25.
The September draw was won by Mark Frankham, with the second prize going to Bubbles Emmett.
For the first time since 1984 Lutterworth Golf Club won the County Mixed Foursomes at Park Hill today defeating Birstall Golf Club, officially 12 up with Birstall conceding defeat in the 36 hole final with 4 holes remaining. Sam Mayfield and Mary Hawkes were 3 up after 18 holes and drew steadily ahead to be 6 up when the match was conceded. After 16 holes in the morning Sam Skerratt and Kate Frankham were 4 down in their match but started powering ahead in the afternoon and were also 6 up at the time of the concession. Congratulations to all those that played both in the final and to Jacqui Knight, Bernie Dolan and Craig Butterfield who also played in the earlier rounds.
Sam Mayfield continued his outstanding form by winning the gross prize at the recent Mercury Cup held at Rothley Park with a score of 70.
Lutterworth secured a well deserved victory against local rivals Cosby in the semi-final of the County Mixed Foursomes competition at Whetstone. Supported by a significant number of members from both clubs, Sam Mayfield and Mary Hawkes stormed to a win by 5 holes whilst Sam Skerratt and Jacqui Knight were just overhauled to lose by one hole, but only after the match was already won. The team would like to thank everyone for their support on the night and hope that we can get as much support for the 36 hole final which will be against Birstall at Park Hill Golf Club on Sunday 18th September.
Thank you to all who helped during the Festival Week. Compliments were received from our visitors and we are hopeful that we may even gain a few new members. A full list of those who helped in making it a great week can be found in the club house.
In the last match of the season, the 1st team lost to a powerful Willesley Park outfit by 5.5 points to 2.5. There were wins for Sam Mayfield and Huw Phillips and a half from Peter Brough. This result leaves Lutterworth in third position in Division 3 behind Glen Gorse and the promoted Rothley Park, who secured promotion by halving their match at Lingdale.
In the penultimate round of Scratch League matches Lutterworth defeated Ullesthorpe Court 6 games to 2. This defeat results in the relegation of Ullesthorpe to Division 4 and keeps alive the prospect of promotion for Lutterworth to Division 2. The winners for Lutterworth were Huw Phillips, Ian McGahan, Sam Mayfield, Sam Skerrett and Josh Holmes with the final point secured through the halved matches of Darren Peace and Matt Horton. The final round of matches take place on Thursday August 18th with Lutterworth playing Willesley away and current favourites for promotion, Glen Gorse, visiting Ullesthorpe.
Congratulations to the winners of our Men's Open Liam Morton and Dan Steward from Glen Gorse with a net score of 62.
The winners of the July draw were Brian Asbury who won the first prize of £100 and Lee Challinor who won the second prize of £25.
Well done to Bernie Dolan & Sam Mayfield and Jacqui Knight & Sam Skerratt who beat The Leicestershire away 6 up - an excellent result. Semi-final will be against Cosby at Whetstone Golf Club on Wednesday, 24th August. All available support will be most welcome.
Congratulations to Sam Mayfield who is the new County matchplay championhip winning the Wykes Bowl, his first County major, beating Steve Sansome of Birstall 3 & 1 in the 18 hole final at Willesley Park.
The second social golf event took place amid sunshine & showers on Friday evening. Inspite of the challenge some brilliant scores were achieved with only 2 clubs & a putter over 10 holes!
First was Kyle Kalym with 20 points (B5). Graham Burrell came second with 20 pts and Jackie Allen was third with 19 pts. Some interesting sights of Cowboys & Indians were seen around the course. An excellent evening.
The draw has been done for June. The £100 prize goes to Michael Calow and £25 to Tony Benn.
Lutterworth enjoyed a successful day against Melton Mowbray in the County Mixed Foursomes with an overall win of 6 up. Sam Mayfield and Mary Hawkes finished 1 up in their match and Sam Skerratt and Kate Frankham won 5 up.
Winner of the £100 prize in the April Draw was Louise Burrell with Graham Burrell winning the £25 prize - obviously keeping it in the family - and in May, John Faulks won the £100 prize with Mike Herdman winning £25.
Well done to Mary Hawkes and Craig Butterfield and Kate Frankham and Sam Mayfield who beat Kilworth Springs in the 1st round of the Mixed County Foursomes at Kilworth 1 up after extra holes.
Lee Challinor and Sam Mayfield secured a solid win in the County Pro-Am Foursomes against local rivals Ullesthorpe Court. They won 6 and 4 and face Rothley Park in the second round on a date to be decided.
Lutterworth secured a resounding win against local rivals Cosby in the 1st round of the Mens County Foursomes. Despite Cosby putting out a very strong team, Lutterworth won 10 up with Pete Brough and Sam Mayfield winning 6 up and Matt Horton and Craig Butterfield winning 4 up. In the next round Lutterworth play Ullesthorpe Court who beat Glen Gorse in the 1st round.
Following assessment of our procedures and facilities by the golf authorities we have been awarded Golf Mark status. The assessors considered LGC junior arrangements and procedures were of the highest order and have additionally awarded the Club "High Achiever" status.
E-mail addresses from all of our members to improve communication via our newly designed Newsletter are still required please.
Many of you have now provided these, however, for those of you who do not visit the clubhouse regularly, but regularly look at our web site, I would be most grateful if you could forward your e-mail addresses to sec@lutterworthgc.co.uk so that your records can be updated.
Many thanks.