January Stableford

In the cold conditions 48 players still competed in the competition.

Division 1 was won by J.Houlston with 39 points..... G.Annett won division 2 scoring 42 points .... A collection of 34 points was enough for P.Murphy to win divion 3 ... D.Sharp won division 4 with 37 points.

There were 4 twos D.Keasley, K.Morrow, A.Pitchford and M.Jones who will share the kitty!

The full results are posted on the results page.

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5TH AND 6TH HOLE CLOSED

The 5th and 6th holes are closed to allow removal of the overgrown trees by the 5th green and 6th tee..

The work is expected to take about 4 days,allowing for plant installation and removal. This operation will allow light and air to reach the green and tee so improving the playing surfaces.

The deciduous trees behind the 11th green could have flower bulbs and shrubs planted beneath them, but more about that at a later date!

Below you can see the work in progress around the 11th green.

The huge difference between light levels is already plain to see just by looking at the pictures.

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Much more light behind the trees, and space for flowers!.

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The 11th green after removal of the conifers -----------------------------------------------------A more open 5th green and 6th tee

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--------The 5th green in the sunshine at last----------------------------------------------------------Sunshine on the 11th green.

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---The 11th from the tee ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Logs Logs and more logs

The hollow ash tree behind the 11th green, about 150 years old and at the end of its life time.

Ash trees are valued for their hard but receptive qualities. These trees are used to make base ball bats , snooker cues, hurling bats, long bows

and all sorts of tool handles. They are used in guitar making for the acoustic quality. and for the chassis on classic morgan motor cars.

The leaves are said to repel snakes!

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Broseley Classic

Last Chance Saloon!

There have been a few amendments to the fixture list for 2010, but we have not given up on the Broseley Classic!

A new date has been fixed in a final attempt to play this competition before the serious stuff begins. It is now organised for Sunday February 7th with a shotgun start at 8am.

To make sure we have the correct amount of teams still wanting to play this event all players need to re enter in the shop.

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Pictured in the snow is "Darby House".

Although Abraham Darby III died in this house from scarlet fever in 1789 at 39 years of age, the house was originally part bought by his father who never lived there.

The name Hay or Haia (an enclosure for deer) originated in 1283 and the main building was altered by Abraham Darby in the period from 1772 to 1780.

Dawley Development Corporation bought it all 185 years later!

The house is said to be haunted by a lady in a black or grey dress with a white cap. Some of the staff at the hotel get a strong smell of tobacco smoke in certain rooms, as if someone has just walked by!

Abraham Darby II smoked, so it could be assumed that Abraham Darby III did too. Look out when you are next in the area of what were the servants stairs in this house!

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Bar Games

Despite the snow and ice over 30 people turned up on Sunday to enjoy good social contact in the club bar.

With target golf across Darby lawn, a darts match, Wii games on the big screen and a set up for Horse racing, there was plenty to do to stop anyone getting bored!

The hotel provided all the entertainment and offered a variety of food for anyone who got hungry.

An impromtu darts match took place involving 8 pairs, won by Dave Worton

and Alan Whitehead.

Some one had to collect the balls! Laura Forrest collects golf balls ready for her brave attempt at this white over target golf contest.---------------------

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The annual Review of handicaps.

The annual reveiw of handicaps has taken place and the results have been posted on the notice board. You may veiw them by clicking HERE.

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The ice age

Who is warning of global warming!

Never in the 34 years of existence have we had ice rink greens like this at Telford Golf Course. If you did not see this amazing spectacle for yourself look at the pictures below.

Skating rink greens impossible to putt on let alone pitch to!------------------------- The ice is too solid to break.

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-----------------------------------------------------------------The 12th green, a dangerous place to walk..

Since the course was built in 1976 this sight has never been seen before.The rain, and then freezing temperatures before the water could clear, has created this spectacular phenomenon. Apart from the 18th and 16th every green looks like an ice rink.

Fairways are covered with sheets of ice too making the whole place look a dangerous wilderness.

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Captains Christmas Trophy

This years Captains Christmas Trophy has been won by Mr G.Annett with a total of 36 points scored in freezing conditions that made playing the game very exciting!

The first 3 placings went to G.Annett - T.Pearce - J.Mackenzie. Click here for the full results.

The only 2 was returned by D.Powell.

Welcome to 3 new members, Mr D.Edwards - Mr A.Evans - Mr M.Hassall.

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Inactive handicaps

January 1st 2010 sees the introduction of the CONGU inactive handicap system.

Players who have not played 3 qualifying competitions in the 12 months prior to the entry dates for major competitions, will not be eligable for entry into these competitions.

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----2009 Bring and Win ----

The Christmas bring and win has been played.

This shotgun start, played on a frosty morning,was well attended with some good scores considering the weather condititons

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Its a 6:45am start for the organising team. ------------------------------------------------------------At 1:30pm the presentations begin.

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December Stableford

Congratulations to the divisional winners of the December Stableford.There were 3 two's. Monies due will be credited to their shop accounts

Division 1 D.Powell 40 points ----- Division 2 A.Whitehead 43 points ----- Division 3 J.Mackenzie 36 points ----- Division 4 M.Mackenzie 37 points.

S.Powell --- Z.Morris and P.Nolan scored two's.

The full results can be veiwed on he Stableford results page.

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Sports Bar out of action

Due to a water leakage under the concrete floor, the bar has been closed until repairs can be carried out.

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January 09

The Winter Tour

The first Winter Tour has been played.

Played on a dry but increasingly cold day some high scores were recorded. Despite bunkers designated GUR and preferred lies operating on a throuigh the green basis it was hard going!

The first 10 points of the tour went to Mick Cooper and Brian Devey who scored 804 net.

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It may be approaching mid November but the course is still looking in good condition.

Definition is still very clear looking down the 1st fairway, despite the fact that preferred lies are in operation.

The earth quaking of the 12th fairway has been completed and now earth quaking attention is turned to the rough in front of the 4th 5th and 6th tees.

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Have you played enough cards?

To see if you have played the 3 cards you need to stop your handicap becoming inactive on January 1st 2010 CLICK HERE

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The 2009 dinner dance and Trophy presentation is Saturday November 21st starting ar 7:30 pm.

Tickets are £30 and are available for sale each Sunday lunchtime in the sports bar.

It's Official!

The summers over and we are back on the front winter tees.

From now until the end of April we can enjoy some fun competitions in these cooler winter months. Preferred lies are back and the annual handicap reviews will take place in this period of time.

Get ready for the "Winter Tour" - "Bring and Win" - "Captains Xmas Trophy" and in the height of the Christmas period the famous "Brosley Classic".

Get out your mittens and hand warmers and don't forget that hip flask!

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Christmas is coming

If you have not thought about your plans for Christmas yet you could just leave it to someone else!

On December 24 - 25 - 26 you can book a room at the hotel for £40 a night. So book your Christmas fare and enjoy the rest!

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David Thorp golf lessons

We could all use a lesson, so attached is the range of lessons given by David over the winter months.The first lesson is half price so open the attachment and read the reviews from some of his pupils.

OPEN ATTACHMENT

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The Terry Osborne Memorial Trophy 2009

The Terry Osborne Trophy has been played.

Over 2 days the playing conditions could not have been more different!

On Saturday it was a glorious, sunny and warm autumn day. On Sunday we were reminded how natures elements still rule our lives. From a balmy autumn we were treated to heavy rain, giving way at times to gale force winds that lifted leaves high into the air to give it's own autumn display of power!

Pictured are the winners B.Pickstone and P.Mathews who scored 294.

In second place came B.Fowler and C.Payne who returned a score of 308 beating the Captain Trevor Allsopp and his partner J.Tranter, who returned 309 by one shot.

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October Stableford

Congratulations to everyone who competed in the final stableford competition off the white tees in 2009.

The winners were .......

Division 1 : N.Grove 36 pts ----- Division 2 : K.Morrow 36 pts ----- Division 3 : J.Mackenzie 33 pts --- Division 45 P.Leng 38 pts.

Mr. P.Leng was the only player to receive a playing handicap cut!

The golfers who scored two's were:

S.Brazier --- A.Whitehead --- I.Ward --- A.Smallman --- B.Devey --- P.Leng.

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Bacon burgers are now on sale through the golf shop at £3.50 each

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October Stableford Results:

Congratulations to the winners of the first Stableford of October.

Roy Morgan won Division 1 with 38 points --- Division 2 was won by Harold Hoof who collected 39 points --- Jamie Mackenzie won Division 3 with 37 points and Division 4 was won by Pete Roberts who returned 36 points.

This was a qualifying competition for handicap purposes, which leaves 4 more rounds, for anyone, who has not returned enough cards to avoid carrying an inactive handicap from January 1st of next year.

The qualifying rounds are :

A medal next weekend --- A Stableford the following weekend --- 2. rounds in the Terry Osborne Memorial Trophy.

Those who scored two's at the weekend were:

B.Fowler --- S.Powell --- R.Morgan --- Jas Christian --- D.Kearsley --- G.Heighway --- G.Annett --- J.Christian and L.Annett.

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Don't give up on summer yet!

With the golf course in such good condition, and after a massive 1st stage leaf removal programme completed by Matt Robbins and his team,it is a shame to stop using the white tees at this time.

During October, unless the weather deteriates quickly, there will be 2 more competitions (both Stablefords) played from these teeing grounds.

The first competition will be over the weekend of the 10th and 11th. The second competition will be played over the weekend of the 24th and 25th.

Both these Stablefords will be qualifing competitions for handicap purposes.They will give everyone 2 more chances to avoid having an inactive handicap on January 1st 2010.

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September Stableford results and Glenchannel Final Winners

Congratulations to the winners of this years Glenchannel Rose Bowls.

Division A was won by Niel Grove with 41points and division B was won by Martin Mackenzie with 36 points.

Div 1 in the stableford competition was won by J.Reynolds 36 pts -- Div 2 N.Grove -- Div 3 M.Mackenzie and Div 4 was won by D.Defriend who scored 40 stableford points.

Players who scored a 2 were T.Kirk -- J.Reynolds --S.Lester -- N.Grove --K.Morrow -- and S.Powell who had a 2 on the 15th hole.

The full results can be found on the results page.

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Great Hay V Little Hay

The Autumn meeting of the two clubs has taken place at Telford.

Played over 2 days Telford made a clean sweep in the 4 ball matches, winning 6 - 0 on the first day.

On day two, 12 singles matches took place with Little Hay gaining 4 points. The final result was 14 -4 in Telfords favour!

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This years Maxim Trophies

The Maxim trophies, played for in September of each year, have been won.

Division A was won by N.Grove with a nett 67 and Division B has been won by M.Mackenzie who scored nett 68. These palyers can now look forward to having their names placed on the trophies and on the honours boards

Congratulations to the September Medal winners.....

Div 1 J.Houlston 69 ----- Div 2 N.Grove 67 ----- Div 3 C.Haddon 71 ----- Div 4 M.Mackenzie 68

People who scored two's were T.Kirk --- R.Morgan --- J.F.Corbett --- C.Patterson --- P.Leng --- J.Rae and G.Dobson who had 2!

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A Million Hole in Ones

Hollow tining and verti draining has been completed.

Working 12/13 hour days, and enlisting hotel staff to clear the debris, this nescessary task has been finished in record time.

Hollow tined to a depth of 4 inches to remove thatch and verti drained to 9 inches the greens were then overseeded with bent and fescue grass's, top dressed with sand, and dragged to encourage the filling of the holes that had been created.

The cores from this operation were then used to fill holes and other crevices around the course.

Hollow tining and verti draining completed!

After over seeding came tons of sand for top dressing the greens.

Put to good use, cores across the 5th faiway.

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18 - 17

So Close!

This years Captain V President competition, played over the weekend, finished with only one game difference in the score line.

With the Captain holding a 7-3 lead after the first day, the President's team roared back into contention and the scores were tied at 17-17 with one match left on the course.

Fred Davies, ex Wolves goalkeeper "saved" the Captain's blushes by winning the last match,bringing the competition to an exciting end!

More of the same!

The Captain V President event proved very popular because of the fact that golfers got to play with what will amount to new friends, and calls for holding this type of event more often were echoed from all people.

The new score board screen got it's first outing and is an exciting step forward in this "modern world" of Telford Golf Club.

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Telford in Daily Mail Foursomes Final!

Well done to the Captain Trevor Allsopp and Steve Brazier for reaching the final of the Daily Mail Foursomes.

Playing through all the KO stages their semi final opponents came from Royal Liverpool Golf Club "Hoylake" with intentions of winning against

their midland opponents. After a courtesy round to familiarize them selves with Telford they lost to the Captain and Steve Brazier 4-2.

The Telford duo have to now spend 3 days at the Forest of Arden contesting for the top prize!

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ON COURSE FORUM

The promoted On Course Forum with the course manager Matt Robbins and his team has taken place.

This forum allowed golfers to see and learn about course machines, attachments and maintenance.

The 1st hole was lined from tee to green with machines that cut, verti drained, verticut, sliced, micro tined,hollow tined, scarifyed, vibrated and rolled.

A stimpmeter reading taken on the 18th green showing people present how it is done took place. A reading taken 12 hours after the cut and at the dew point showed a speed of 8.5.

------Bunker raker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fairway mower set at a height of 15mm

Man on the tee! The tee mower on display. ------------------------------------------------ Vibrating rollers about to be shown in use.

Toro Toro!

The in tree line mowing machine, back in action after the new leveling parts arrived from America.

And now those who attended the forum know how it's done!

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Presidents Day

Presidents Day was a great success with both the 9 hole scramble and the 18 hole s-ford / bogey event played in good weather conditions.

AM RESULTS ------------------------ DIVISION ONE -------------- DIVISION TWO -------------------------- DIVISION THREE ------------------------ LADIES

Fifty players took part in the nine hole scramble, the biggest turn out ever for this event! with over eighty taking part in the 18 hole singles competition.

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Texas Scramble winners Alan Smallman John Tranter Captain and Kevin Appleby- --------------- Ladies winner Susan Gregory

Past Captains of Telford Golf Club

Trecvor Allsopp Mick Boyd Lyn Price John Gregory David Ball Peter Roberts and James Hollins

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August Medal Results

Congratulations to the divisional winners of the August medal.

Division 1. K.Appleby 68 nett ... Division 2. J.Tranter 67 nett ... Division 3. J.Christian 74 nett Division 4 G.Cadwallader 69 nett.

Golfers sharing two's were ... J.Showell ... J.Patterson ... D.Child ... B.Fowler ... M.Challener ... N.Murphy ... M.Mackenzie.

The qualifying list for the Maxim Final has been updated .

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Is your handicap Inactive in 2010?

Under this years new addition to the CONGU rules, if you have not played 3 or more qualifying rounds, your handicap will become inactive.

Read how to avoid or rectify this by using the new supplementry scores system. CLICK HERE

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Check out those Links

Are you checking the above links?

See your exact handicap ... See the full results from competitions ... Use the link to book online .. No need to search for your rule book when there is a link above ... See how the KO matches are going .. and now ...

See the monthly Telford QHotel news page with archived results ... Captains Report and Course Managers letter and other news.

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On Course Forum Monday August 17th 6:30 pm

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Daily Mail Foursomes

Does our Captain Trevor Allsopp understand what defeat at golf is!

Riding high in the 4 ball KO and winning a County Captains meeting at Bridgnorth, he is undefeated in the league ... has won a prize on Lady Captains day, and now he and partner Steve Brazier have won through to the 6th round of the National Daily Mail foursomes, their latest victims were from local club Patshull Park Golf Club.

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Telford win through in League

Telford are heading in the right direction in the 2009 Shropshire and Herefordshire handicap league.

Having topped the zone league to go into the KO stages they have beaten Severn Meadows in a tough encounter.

Losing 4.5 to 1.5 in the away leg they stormed through with a convincing 5.5 to 0.5 return leg win at Telford.

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Foursomes Championship

This years Foursomes Championship played in tough conditions has been won by Passed Captain Steve Lester and partner Nathan Blank.

With a score of 76 - 6.5 their 69.5 was enough for a 1.5 shot win.

2nd were Darren Millward and Steve Brazier with 71 and coming 3rd were Doug and Steve Powell with 72.5.

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The Famous Grouse

A much larger entry field than was expected, played this whisky orientainted event on the Wednesday evening of the 15th July.

A shotgun start played from the back tees, was a test of friendship and nerve in this foursomes competition.

Pictured are the eventual winners, although some without their playing partners!

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Presentation was made by honorary member P.Gajjar.

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Club Championship and Whitehouse Trophy

The Championships have been contested on a warm sunny weekend.

Early morning starts left everyone weary by the end and ready for a relaxing week at work!

The Club Championship was closely contested with Darren Child coming out as the eventual winner with scores of 73 + 78 for a total of 151 just beating Gary Turner by 1 shot.

A fantastic 14 under par first round of 58 by Andy Hotchkiss left everyone else trailing in his wake in the Whitehouse Trophy, and a second round 70

made him the 2009 winner with a 16 under par total of 128!

James Showell won the Championship nett prize with a score of 145.

Full Championship Results --------------------------------- Full Whitehouse Trophy Results

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Greens speed

No one is trying to break any records here! We appreciate the greens need to run quicker but we also know at this early stage of new grass growth, the plant health is paramount.

We have increased stimpmeter readings this week from 7.4 on Monday to 8.3 on Thursday at 10:30am.

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Sunday, the inaugural Peter Wyatt memorial trophy was played and was won by Darren Child. Scoring 43 points off 4 handicap he scored 69 gross and now plays of 2.7.

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AN ODE TO A HERO

Ode to Peter Wyatt

As every one should by now know, Fred Snape along with Terry Osborne were the instigators of Telford Golf Club but to give you an insight into his life which is now in its 88th year click the title above and share with us his memories.The poem was written in 1997.

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The History of the Mahogany Sheild.

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