tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170516882008-10-01T15:15:18.382ZPlaying mostly at Scarthingwell Golf Club near Saxton. Their administrative headquarters are at The Arabian Horse pub in the village.Aberfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00159482748140856547noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17051688.post-59875403554217886552008-10-01T14:54:00.002Z2008-10-01T15:15:18.401Z

Unfortunately for Chris the weather was the worst experienced for a Captain's Day ever; when the Secretary drove off at 0830 it was hammering down and got worse all morning before the end of the morning only the good will of the course management team allowed us to complete the 18 holes. The 9 hole afternoon competition was washed out. The main event was won by founder member, former long

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A great day on a wonderful course was won by The Laird on countback after he, the captain and Mike Armistead finished with 37 points each. The Secretary, and Ken Limbert recorded twos whislt Mike Armistead andwon the nearest the pin and Graham Bradley the longest drive.

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Captain's Day will be held at Scarthingwell (no surprise there then) on Friday September 5th. 18 holes will be played in the morning with the first tee at 0830 followed by a nine hole competition in the afternoon. Cost for the whole package £47 (golf £21 evening dinner etc £27). Further details can be obtained from the Secretary - rayalderson@hitsplc.com.

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A very poor turn out (perhaps due to the second day of the Open and the first day of the Headingley test) enjoyed surprisingly good weather and an excellent day at Wakefield GC (Sandal). The morning nine hole competition was won by Ken Limbert, Nick Randall and the Secretary. More joined for the afternoon where Terry Beaumont put the depression in the property market behind him to take the bronze

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Seventeen members and two guests provided the field for the second qualifying day of the season. In the absence of the Secretary,, who was playing on Spanish Soil, Paul Fryer oganised the day in a manner which belied his absence from full time employment for so long, it must be something to do with all the holidays!! With regard to the golf third place went to the Captain (33 points after

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Th e 2008 season got underway at the Forest of Galtres course near York with the traditional Lads .v. Dads Challenge on the particularly foul afternoon of April 18th, the Lads winning on the eighteenth green of the last match. Congratulations to them. We moved on to Selby on 23rd May where the morning team competition was won by John Wharton, Nick Randall and the Secretary after a count back (

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Captain's Day will be held as usual at Scarthingwell Golf Course on the 31st August with the first tee time being 0830. The 9 hole Arabian Horse Trophy pairs competition will tee off in the afternoon from 1345. The presentation dinner will be held in Dintingdales Restaurant at 1900 followed by a disco. Excellence in golf and moderation in drink is assured. A spot the ball charity in aid of

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Despite the absence of our esteemed secretary (visiting his Iberian abode) the organisation of the day (taken on by Commander Seaton) was up to its usual standard and yet again the weather was good to us. Biddles managed to remember the code to his electric gates and was able to participate. Another good turnout enabled the society to ensure a competitive day with Simon Fabry (39 points) winning,

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The next fixture is at Garforth Golf club on Friday August 17th 2007 the first tee being 1.30pm. The cost for the day is £35 and anyone wishing to play should contact Bob Seaton by no later than Tuesday 10th August. I trust the weather will again be good to us and the turnout in excess of 20 again. Let's hope that this time Mike Biddles can open his electric gates or is it a ploy of his partner

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Yet again the society's luck with the weather held and we got a rain free round in at Cobble Hall which, despite the recent deluge was in fine condition. Captain Keeney took the main competition with 38 points, John Wharton (37) and Simon Pepperell (36) occupied the other podium positions. Paul Fryer won the nearest the pin and Mike Armistead ripped out the longest drive. Simon Fabry, Rod

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The away weekend this year was held on 7th and 8th July. We visited Thirsk and Northallerton GC on the 7th and had a very enjoyable round of golf with the Captain carding a winning score of 35 points. Graham Bradley and Rod Farquhar finish joint second one point adrift. Nick Randall won the nearest the pin. After lunch the convoy headed up country to Saltburn-by-the-Sea to stay overnight at

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Our next outing is at The Leeds Golf Club, Cobble Hall, Elmete Lane, Leeds 8 on Friday 27th July with the first tee being at 1.36. The cost of the day is £35. Anyone wishing to play should contact the society secretary by e-mail at rayalderson@hitsplc.com by 22nd July 2007. Let's hope for another 20+ turnout.

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After all the recent weather we got away with a full days almost rain free golf on a fine course near Bubwith. The loosener was won by the team consisting of Jonny Hirst, Ray Alderson and Andy Pybus who, on a two to score per hole basis, carded a ten under par score for the morning nine hole competition. The serious business in the afternoon was to prove that all three had shot their collective

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The next away day is at The Oaks golf course YO42 4PW on Friday 29th June 2007. The package (£40) is made up of the following : Coffeee and Braekfast roll 9 hole competition - format to be decided Lunch of sandwiches and chips 18 hole stableford competition off 7/8th handicap Look forward to seeing another good turnout.

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On a beautiful day eighteen society members and two guests played Normanton Golf Course. John Wharton (hcp 15) won the main event with a total of 43 points (gross 80) by a staggering six points from Captain Tom Keeney and the Laird of Elvington Colin Hardaker. The nearest the pin prize went to Jonny Hirst whilst Chris Adams hit the longest drive. Tom Keeney, Jonny hirst and Alf Granelli were

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Following the loosener 'Generation Trophy' day at Scarcroft GC last month the season proper gets underway with a 27 hole visit to Normanton Golf Club (www.normantongolf.co.uk) tomorrow Friday June 1st. A nine hole competition will be held in the morning ( first tee 10.15) with the major 18 hole event teeing off from 1.30pm . Hope it is a sucessfull day. Results will be posted throughout the

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At our away day at Pontefract Captain Nick Randall recorded the Society' s first ever hole in one when he aced the 203 yards par 3 eighth hole. Congratulations Nick.

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Due to the horrendous weather the away day at Flaxby Park has been re-arranged for Tuesday September 5th 2006. First tee 10.00 am first afternoon tee 13.00. Weather permitting we will BBQ outside the Arab.

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AGS points for 2006

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1. Never try to keep more than 300 separate thoughts in your mind during your swing. 2. When your shot has to carry over a water hazard, you can either hit one more club or two more balls. 3. If you are afraid a full shot might reach the green while the group ahead are still putting, you have two options: you can immediately shank a lay-up, or you can wait until the green is clear and top a

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Scarthingwell Golf Club (home of the Aberford Golf Society) Par/SSS: 71/72 Yards: 6265 Type: Parkland Holes: 18 Scarthingwell Golf Club is located just outside of Tadcaster in West Yorkshire and was founded in 1993 after having been built to specific designs by leading contemporary golf course architect I. Webster. It is a fair test of golf that can be enjoyed by players of all abilities,

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Aberford Golf Society Honours Board YearCaptainCaptains TrophyJohn Wharton CupDon Marcus ShieldP.T.S. CupArabian Horse TrophyBarbara Whitehead Cup1994 R.M.Farquhar T.Beaumont R.M.Farquhar J. Wharton J.Wharton R.M.Farquhar & K.Wainwright B.Savage 1995 R.M.Farquhar K.Wainwright M. Hughes T.Beaumont S. Green G.W.Newton & B.Savage P.Hardaker 1996 J. Wharton N.HartleyG.W. Newton C. Hardaker & T.

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