Phil, with his unfair advantage with his bionic limbs wins the much awaited first event of the final year of the Society of which I will be part of. A return to the course that we first played in 2001 of the first event, so it was nostalgic. Unfortunately, I was unable to be at Kilworth Springs. With an opening of 29 points he becomes the first winner of the year, and four clear of second place.
It seems to be a déjà vu moment from last year at the first event. He won and won by 4 points. In second place was Nick with a credible 25, and just behind him by 1 point was Neil. Adjustments have been made to the way the handicaps are now affected as per the AGM. Whether that has an impact on whether the “usual” suspects still win etc time will tell.
Not much to report as I wasn’t there and not heard or spoken really to anyone about the day, but believe it was windy but enjoyable.
A big thank you to Shane for sponsoring the first event. The prizes were well received and probably drunk by now. However, it was disappointing to see only 9 players attend this event, and the membership has now dramatically dwindled to only 15 players.
Below is the link for the 2024 AGM minutes.
I believe the draws were done for all the competitions that day and they are now uploaded on the website for you all to have look at and work out how far you can go in all of them, as well as who you are partnering.
The next event which is at the Leicestershire on Sunday 27th April 2025. This one I missed last year, thus I have never played it. Therefore, looking forward to playing it. Please get your monies into me if you intend to go. See you there.
A quick reminder that we still need 3 more for the St Mellion weekend away as I have one on reserve list. He can’t go unless it becomes a 4 ball. So please get asking.
Finally, a big well done to Rory for winning the masters. Not much of a feat really as he has never ever won the Caratella Cup. Now that’s the one to win. Rather than over £4 million you win a trophy that’s worth around £20 ish. No comparison at all, and its engraved!!
CONFIRMED AS ATTENDING BY PAYMENT:
VENUE - The Leicestershire Golf Club
1. Sohail Caratella (B) | 2. Tony Hair | 3. John Oliver (B) | 4. Nick Maling |
5. Neil Bevan | 6. Phil McShane (B) | 7. Rob Luxton | 8. Shane Harrower (B) |
9. Dave Palmer (B) | 10. Sean Mitchell | 11. Geoff Rice (B) | 12. Stuart Oliver |
13. Hussein Caratella (G) | 14. Arshad Jahangir (G) | 15. Dave Harry (G) | 16. Shaun Walters (G) |
17. Richard Craddock | 18. | 19. | 20. |
21. | 22. | 23. | 24. |
B = Buggy G = Guest
CUT OFF DATE: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
THE LEICESTERSHIRE GOLF CLUB
GROUPS
Group 1 | Neil Bevan (M1) | Rob Luxton (M1) | Arshad Jahangir (G) | |
Group 2 | Huey Caratella (G) | Sanjay Pabari (G) | Dave Harry (G) |
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Group 3 | Sohail Caratella (M2)(B) | Richard Craddock (M2) | Shane Harrower (B) |
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Group 4 | Dave Palmer (M3) (B) | Nick Maling (M3) | Phil McShane (M4) (B) | Sean Mitchell (M4) |
Group 5 | Tony Hair (M5) | Stuart Oliver (M5) | John Oliver (M6) (B) | Geoff Rice (M6) (B) |
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DOES YOUR CARD LOOK LIKE THIS?