Welcome
We begin this week's newsletter by welcoming the new club manager Mick O'Driscoll (pictured.)
Mick comes to us from Henlow Golf Club where he has achieved great success during his time there. Mick will start working here from Monday of next week and we in the Pro Shop wish him all the best at Brampton Park.
A message from the Board of Directors
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Mick O'Driscoll as the new manager of Brampton Park Golf Club. Mick comes to us from Henlow Golf Club where he has achieved great success during his time there. Mick will start working with us from Monday of next week and we will ensure that he meets as many of you as possible soon after his arrival. Please join me in making Mick feel very welcome at Brampton Park and I know I can rely on all of you to give him the support he needs to succeed in his new position.
Vince Weatherhead
Chairman,
on behalf of the Board of Directors
US OPEN
Congratulations to Martin Kaymer on a fantastic performance to not only win the US Open but win by the margin he did.
There were a few things we can all learn from this as Martin decided to try and change his swing a few years ago moving from his natural fade shape to a draw.
This did not work out for him and so decided to revert back with hours and hours of practice required to return to the way and shape he previously had.
Do you have a natural shape of shot if so the key may be to reduce it down rather than eliminate it?
Do you practice hitting that shape of shot on the range?
When playing the course do you take the shape into account when trying risky shots?
These are questions you may ask yourself on the way round and when you find the answer like Martin who knows what you can achieve!
US Open Draw
Congratulations to this year's U.S Open Sweepstake winners!
Thank you for entering, your winnings will be credited to your account in the Pro-Shop.
1st Mick Stone - Martin Kaymer=£120
2nd George Sharpington - Rickie Fowler =£80
Tied 3rd Simon Bottomley - Dustin Johnson =£20
Agnes Davies - Henrik Stenson =£20
Paul Sharp - Brooks Koepka =£20
David Thompson - Keegan Bradley =£20
George Sharpington - Jason Day =£20
Invitation Day
The overall winners with a very impressive 87 points were Colin Williams and Dave Wilkinson; runners up were Ray Miller and Hugh Carlisle with 80; third on a countback were JDW and John Bavister.
The AM Greensomes winners were Gabriel Power and James Legg with 42; runners up were Steve Pinner and James Dougal with 41,
The PM 4BBB winners were Neil Hewson and Paul France with 41; runners up were Chris Cuthbert and Mike Lindsey with 40 on count back
The 18 holes PM winners were Stan Marlow and Graham Walker with 40 points
We had a series of nearest the pins and longest drives out for the day,these were sponsored by Alan Wood and Dave Humphreys.
Nearest pin on the 4th was won by Richard Bond, on the 7th was Mike McFadyzean,
Nearest pin on the 12th was won by Grant Weller
Nearest pin on the 15th was Graham Gibb.
The Longest drives at 8th were by Richard Bond (am) and Barry Speed (PM)
Highlight from the day:
Hugh Carlisle (Girton) had a 2 on the 2nd holing an 8 iron shot!
Captain's Individual Stableford 15.6.14
1st Place Phil Slusar with 39 points, 2nd place Dean Legg with 39 points and third place Kevin Cartlidge with 37 points, well played!
Another win for the Ladies
Result: The Brampton Park ladies' team played a Jean Wilkinson home game vs Ramsey on Tuesday 17th June. The winning score was 9 points to Brampton, 5 points to Ramsey. Congratulations to the Brampton Ladies team who were: Roz Irons, Kay Osborne, Trina Miller, Julie Miller, Jane McGlashan, Yvonne Palfrey and Elaine Cardwell.
On Wednesday 11th June at Brampton a strong ladies team scored a 3-0 win over Links Newmarket in the 3rd round match of the Grace Norman Trophy competition. This brings Brampton Park to the semi-final stage. Congratulations ladies.
The team included: Roz Irons & Lynda Hall, Julie Miller & Fay Allison, Amanda Rawson & Ann Norman.
Brampton play in the semi-finals at Meridian GC on Wednesday 23rd July. St Neots, Ely City, and Old Nene are the other Semi-finalists. Supporters will be welcome on the day, please note it in your diary.
Result: On Sunday 15th June a large field competed in the 15th Pat Burgon Millenium Trophy, which is a Major competition. It was won by the defending champions, May Burn & Roz Irons with an excellent score of 42 points. Runners - up were Pam Lammiman & Lynda Hall, ocb, with 40 points. In 3rd place, also on 40 points were Julie Miller & Kay Osborne. Well done to the worthy winners.
