Entry is now open for these competitions.
There will be:
14pt hcp (played to short rules),
18pt advanced,
Hcp doubles (league).
Enter via lawn booking system ….drop down to Winter Comps.
Bowdon Players – GC Finals – 19-20 September
Four of Bowdon’s members had progressed to the GC finals, Jack Good and Euan Burridge where in Class A being held at Nottingham; “The English National Singles Championship”. Alan Dix reached the B class finals being played at Pendle and Alex Aiton reached the D class finals being held in Eastbourne.
Jack and Euan did well in their Blocks and progressed to the Championship knockout. In the first round of which Jack was playing Ian Burridge and Euan playing Mark Stephens. They both won their games to face each other in the semi final, with Jack running out the winner by 2 games to 1. Jack went on to play Levi Franks in the final which unfortunately Jack lost two games to one. Nevertheless runner up in the National Singles Championship is not to be sniffed at. Well done Jack
Meanwhile in Pendle, Alan won 6 of his 7 games in his Block progressing to the main knockout, where he met Paul Rockall in the first round. Alan winning this game by 10 – 6. In the semi final Alan played Ian Price winning 2 – 0 to face Sally Helvey in the Final. Alan played Sally in the Block losing 0 – 7, so this was going to be an interesting final. Could Alan take his revenge or would Sally beat him again. As it happened Sally couldn’t repeat her earlier success, with Alan winning 7 – 3 and 7 – 6 to take the Trophy. Well done Alan.
The longest drive of the weekend belonged to Alex Aiton, who was playing the D Level series being held in Eastbourne. Alex won all 7 games in his Block and met Catriona Peterson in the first round – Alex winning 10 – 9. Alex then played and beat 2 games to 1 , Derek Cole in the semis and with Carol Gorvett waiting in the final. Alex went on to beat Carol 2 – 0. Well done Alex – C Class for you next year!
Well done to all Bowdon members for an impressive results across the board.
Summer One Ball – Week 23 – 19th September
Ten members arrived, with great expectations of a sliver of chocolate, in the end Gerald Fitsgerald came first with a score of 90. Louise Chayne was second with 86 and Graham Abraham was a very close third with 83 points.
Alan Dix remains out in front on the overall table, Gordon’s 4th place today moves him up into second place and Geralds win moves him up a place too. The top five looks like this:
| Position | Member | Points | Movement | Wins | Score to Beat |
| 1 | Alan Dix | 711 | = | 4 | 62 |
| 2 | Gordon Hennell | 686 | +1 | 3 | 72 |
| 3 | Sheila Dix | 685 | -1 | 5** | 72 |
| 4 | Gerald Fitzgerald | 646 | +1 | 1 | 67 |
| 5 | Tim McCoy | 639 | -1 | 1* | 65 |
You can view the full table here
Croquet England AC Eights
Over the weekend at Hurlingham, Colchester and Bath three Bowdon members were taking part in the Eights. Jack Good was in the First Eight (the Presidents Cup). Nigel Matthews was in the Fourth Eight (the Treasurers Tankard). Robert Essler took part in the Selectors Weekend Swiss.
Jack was runner up in the First Eight, winning 10 matches, Stephen Mulliner won the Eight winning 12 of his matches. As Runner up Jack received the Jaques Centenary Cup, which he also won last year.
Meanwhile in the Fourths, Nigel came first, winning 10 of his matches and the Tankard that goes with it. The first time this has been won by a Bowdon Player.
In the Swiss , Robert won 3 of his 7 games.
Well done to them all.
Here’s a picture of the Treasurers Tankard – As Nigel admitted afterwards the most useful Trophy he’s ever won. and here’s evidence of that:
Bowdon Angels lose to Chester – NWF Advanced B League – 20th September
The Angels hosted Chester in this NWF Advance B league match. Captain Charles Harding is off on his jollies, so Adrian Apps stepped in as acting Captain. The team is Brian Medley (1), Adrian Apps (4) and Mike Flannery (11).
The Chester team was Mark Lloyd (.5), David Cornes (4) and David Boyd (4).
The team worked out that they had already won the league which probably explained the 5 – 0 defeat by Chester. Not a great day for the Angels!
Match details as follows:
| Bowdon | Result | Chester | Score |
| Brian & Mike | Lost to | David B & David C | 21 – 26 |
| Adrian | Lost to | Mark | 15 – 17T |
| Brian | Lost to | Mark | 16 – 25 |
| Adrian | Lost to | David B | 16 – 24 |
| Mike | Lost to | David C | 7 – 26 |
Bowdon beat Crake – NWF Level play Golf League – 8th September
The Level Play GC team travelled up to Crake Valley for the last fixture of the season.
With the League title already secured the aim was to remain unbeaten. The team was stand-in Captain David Cornes (0), Sandra Cornes (3) and a first outing of the season for John Bagnall (6). Crakes team was Paul Galley (2), John Bowes (6) and Graham Jowett (6).
Special mention to John who won 3 out of his 6 games and Sandra for her consistent play. Bowdon ran out narrow winners 10 games to 8.
Match scores as follows:
| Paul | John | Graham | Bowdon Wins | |
| David | 3 – 7 4 – 7 | 6 – 7 7 – 1 | 7 – 3 7 – 1 | 3 |
| Sandra | 6 – 7 7 – 6 | 7 – 3 7 – 5 | 7 – 3 5 – 7 | 4 |
| John | 3 – 7 6 – 7 | 7 – 3 5 – 7 | 7 – 5 7 – 3 | 3 |
| Crake Wins | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8/10 |
Bowdon Angels beat Bury – NWF Advanced B League – 14th September
Charles Harding and his team welcomed Bury to Bowdon to play in the NWL Advanced B league. Charles’s (1.5) team were Brian Medley (1) and Mike Flannery (11). This was Mike’s first Advance experience!!. Bury’s team were Paul Kenworthy (1), Chris Alvey (6) and Richard Leach (8)
The morning started well for the Angels winning both matches; the double and singles. After Lunch, Charles and Mike won their games to take the tie 4 games to 1.
| Bowdon | Result | Bury | Score |
| Charles & Mike | Beat | Paul & Richard | 23 – 16 |
| Brian | Beat | Chris | 26 – 16 |
| Brian | Lost to | Paul | 14 – 24 |
| Charles | Beat | Chris | 26 – 11 |
| Mike | Beat | Richard | 26-20 |
John Saxby Competition – Week 19 – 9th September
Ten members arrived trying their best to win a sliver of Mars Bar!. This was the last scoring week of the competition, next week is for fun and prize giving!
Gerald Fitzgerald came first with a score of 70. This was Gerald’s first John Saxby win of the season. Second and third was very close between John Lambie and Andrew Winn, with scores of 66 and 65 respectively.
Andrew’s second place moved him up into 3rd place, Mike and Lorna dropped a place each to make way for Andrew. Alison and John stay in places one and two. The top five looks like this.
| Position | Name | Total Points | Movement | Wins | Score to Beat |
| 1 | Alison Acton | 617 | = | 5 | 50 |
| 2 | John Lambie | 556 | = | 2 | 50 |
| 3 | Andrew Winn | 533 | +3 | 2 | 41 |
| 4 | Mike Dale | 532 | -1 | 2 | 46 |
| 5 | Lorna Frost | 520 | -1 | 50 |
You can view the full table here.
Summer One Ball – Week 22 – 12th September
Eight hardy members turned out for this weeks One Ball, which was won in convincing style by Monica Young, her first win of the season, with a score of 92 points. Second place went to Adrian Apps on 80 points and Andrew Jenkins was third with 75.
No movement in the top five, Alan Dix still in first place.
| Position | Name | Total Points | Movement | Wins | Score to Beat |
| 1 | Alan Dix | 711 | = | 4 | 62 |
| 2 | Sheila Dix | 685 | = | 5** | 72 |
| 3 | Gordon Hennell | 676 | = | 3 | 72 |
| 4 | Tim McCoy | 639 | = | 1* | 65 |
| 5 | Gerald Fitzgerald | 624 | = | 67 |
You can view the full table here
Summer One Ball – Week 21 – 5th September
Twenty two members turned up, to play Saturday One Ball, but also to sample Phiips Thompson’s tea and cakes!
Maybe providing cakes is a good thing to do as Philip also won the days competition with a score of 94, second place went to Tim McCoy with 90 points and in third place on 88 points was Dave Holland.
Not much movement at the top of the table, Tims strong second place today moves him up 1 place at Gerald’s expense.
The top five of the table looks like this:
| Position | Name | Total Points | Movement | Wins | Score to Beat |
| 1 | Alan Dix | 711 | = | 4 | 62 |
| 2 | Sheila Dix | 685 | = | 5** | 72 |
| 3 | Gordon Hennell | 676 | = | 3 | 72 |
| 4 | Tim McCoy | 639 | +1 | 1* | 65 |
| 5 | Gerald Fitzgerald | 624 | -1 | 67 |
You can view the full table here