Captains Newsletter
May 2024
Captain’s Newsletter
It’s been a few weeks since I took over as Captain and already it’s got very busy. Firstly, the Captains Drive had to be rescheduled due to poor weather, luckily, we did manage to get it in on the second time of asking. The sun came out that afternoon which made it even more memorable and thanks to all who supported and watched Lady Captain Suzanne, Senior Captain Dave Hunton, Junior Captain Stanley Williams and Myself tee off and for all your generous donations to our Captains Charity - St Lukes Hospice. Congratulations to all the winners.
This was closely followed by trying to arrange the Manchester and District Alliance (MDGA) Mixed Foursomes Archie Preston match at Home to Turton Golf Club. Again, the weather became the issue having to reschedule, however we did finally manage to get the match played after the MDGA granted an extension, unfortunately the result didn’t go our way, going down 6-1 on a shorten course of 14 holes and some couples giving away 11 shots. It was definitely not to be as 3 groups took their matches to the 18th but albeit not in our favour.
On the 18th April 38 members headed to warmer (and drier) climates to Cyprus for the annual Captains away trip, a place, I believe as a club we have never ventured. Playing the PGA National, ELEA, Minthis Hills, and Secret Valley a great time was had by all, everything went really well and right on schedule. Thanks to all who supported and your generous donations.
All our NSL teams have been in action, playing in their first matches of the season with the A team beating Wychwood A 7-3, the B team beating Leek Westwood 8-2, and the C team drawing 5-5 with Stone. A good start to the season for our Saturday players.
The Thursday VETS also had their first matches and were drawn against each other with the B team coming out on top 7-5. I’m sure there will be much rivalry on the return fixture.
Congratulations to our Juniors (Team Crewe) who represented their schools in the Cheshire Schools Championship. Morgan Bollan and Callum Woolley have now been selected to represent Cheshire Schools in the North Schools Championships. Morgan also winning the U16 best gross will now play in the National U16 Championships. Good luck to you all. Also, congratulations to Jacob Challinor on winning the Junior Wilhall Trophy.
Congratulations also to our professional Ed Parker for completing the London Marathon. Finishing in an incredible time of 3hrs.54mins. Ed raised over £3000 for his chosen charity the Stroke Association. An amazing achievement, especially considering his training injury. Well Done Ed.
Good luck and Thank you.
I would like to wish all our incoming Captains, Lady Captain Suzanne, Senior Captain Dave, and Junior Captain Stanley and our President Steve all the very best in office for the up-and-coming season. I know things have started to get busy.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing Captains Barry and Michelle for all their hard work during the last twelve months. You’ll definitely be a hard act to follow.
Social Golf:
Social golf will be starting soon, with Deputy Captain Jon sorting out all the formats and evenings themed food options. It’s a 10 holes competition and a bit of fun.
Dates:
17th May – Texas Scramble – Italian. Tee sheet already open on the V1 app
14th June – 4 Club Challenge (one to be a putter) – Mexican.
19th July – Crewe vs Alsager @Alsager – details to follow.
23rd August – Greensomes – Curry Night
6th September – Captain vs Lady Captain – Wooden Spoon Event. Shotgun Start at 5.30. Details to follow.
Dates for your Diary:
21st May - Mixed exchange day at Eaton golf club. The cost is £26 per person to include a two-course dinner. Buggies can be reserved at cost of £30. Please email Captain (see below).
8th June – Prom’s on the Grass and the lighting of the beacon to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Update to follow from our marketing team.
June sees the start of the Euro’s so watch this space for updates from our marketing team on what’s going on in the clubhouse.
20th June – In aid of St Lukes Hospice, I have had this crazy idea that on the longest day I will be playing golf from Dawn till Dusk. Teeing off at 4.40am and finishing (hopefully in the bar) at 21.40. That is 17 hours, or 1020 minutes or 61200 seconds, if you say it fast. Details on how to donate and win a prize will follow shortly.
25th July – Captains Away trip to Drayton Park GC. Please email Captain (see below). More details to follow.
Our Charity:
For this year’s Charity - Lady Captain Suzanne and I have decided for this year’s Captains Charity to support St Lukes Hospice. Based in Winsford, it has a catchment area of the whole of mid and south Cheshire (~300,000 people) and on average looks after over a 1,000 families a year.
For every patient they support they will also be supporting their partner, their children, their wider family, and their friends.
I would like to thank one of our very kind members who kindly donated a somewhat large Chocolate Egg along with a traditional Italian Easter Cake which raised well over £200 and congratulations to the winner and new member Kev Robins. Well done.
We have also introduced the Captains Bunkers on the 18th for those unfortunate golfers who find themselves in the bunkers. If you would kindly give a small donation of any loose change or alternatively use the bar code on the Charity boxes which are placed on the end of the bar. This sends one standard text message to St Lukes.
Many thanks
Ian Bossons
Captain 2024
Crewe Golf Cub
ibossons@gmail.com
07881581362
It’s been a few weeks since I took over as Captain and already it’s got very busy. Firstly, the Captains Drive had to be rescheduled due to poor weather, luckily, we did manage to get it in on the second time of asking. The sun came out that afternoon which made it even more memorable and thanks to all who supported and watched Lady Captain Suzanne, Senior Captain Dave Hunton, Junior Captain Stanley Williams and Myself tee off and for all your generous donations to our Captains Charity - St Lukes Hospice. Congratulations to all the winners.
This was closely followed by trying to arrange the Manchester and District Alliance (MDGA) Mixed Foursomes Archie Preston match at Home to Turton Golf Club. Again, the weather became the issue having to reschedule, however we did finally manage to get the match played after the MDGA granted an extension, unfortunately the result didn’t go our way, going down 6-1 on a shorten course of 14 holes and some couples giving away 11 shots. It was definitely not to be as 3 groups took their matches to the 18th but albeit not in our favour.
On the 18th April 38 members headed to warmer (and drier) climates to Cyprus for the annual Captains away trip, a place, I believe as a club we have never ventured. Playing the PGA National, ELEA, Minthis Hills, and Secret Valley a great time was had by all, everything went really well and right on schedule. Thanks to all who supported and your generous donations.
All our NSL teams have been in action, playing in their first matches of the season with the A team beating Wychwood A 7-3, the B team beating Leek Westwood 8-2, and the C team drawing 5-5 with Stone. A good start to the season for our Saturday players.
The Thursday VETS also had their first matches and were drawn against each other with the B team coming out on top 7-5. I’m sure there will be much rivalry on the return fixture.
Congratulations to our Juniors (Team Crewe) who represented their schools in the Cheshire Schools Championship. Morgan Bollan and Callum Woolley have now been selected to represent Cheshire Schools in the North Schools Championships. Morgan also winning the U16 best gross will now play in the National U16 Championships. Good luck to you all. Also, congratulations to Jacob Challinor on winning the Junior Wilhall Trophy.
Congratulations also to our professional Ed Parker for completing the London Marathon. Finishing in an incredible time of 3hrs.54mins. Ed raised over £3000 for his chosen charity the Stroke Association. An amazing achievement, especially considering his training injury. Well Done Ed.
Good luck and Thank you.
I would like to wish all our incoming Captains, Lady Captain Suzanne, Senior Captain Dave, and Junior Captain Stanley and our President Steve all the very best in office for the up-and-coming season. I know things have started to get busy.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing Captains Barry and Michelle for all their hard work during the last twelve months. You’ll definitely be a hard act to follow.
Social Golf:
Social golf will be starting soon, with Deputy Captain Jon sorting out all the formats and evenings themed food options. It’s a 10 holes competition and a bit of fun.
Dates:
17th May – Texas Scramble – Italian. Tee sheet already open on the V1 app
14th June – 4 Club Challenge (one to be a putter) – Mexican.
19th July – Crewe vs Alsager @Alsager – details to follow.
23rd August – Greensomes – Curry Night
6th September – Captain vs Lady Captain – Wooden Spoon Event. Shotgun Start at 5.30. Details to follow.
Dates for your Diary:
21st May - Mixed exchange day at Eaton golf club. The cost is £26 per person to include a two-course dinner. Buggies can be reserved at cost of £30. Please email Captain (see below).
8th June – Prom’s on the Grass and the lighting of the beacon to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Update to follow from our marketing team.
June sees the start of the Euro’s so watch this space for updates from our marketing team on what’s going on in the clubhouse.
20th June – In aid of St Lukes Hospice, I have had this crazy idea that on the longest day I will be playing golf from Dawn till Dusk. Teeing off at 4.40am and finishing (hopefully in the bar) at 21.40. That is 17 hours, or 1020 minutes or 61200 seconds, if you say it fast. Details on how to donate and win a prize will follow shortly.
25th July – Captains Away trip to Drayton Park GC. Please email Captain (see below). More details to follow.
Our Charity:
For this year’s Charity - Lady Captain Suzanne and I have decided for this year’s Captains Charity to support St Lukes Hospice. Based in Winsford, it has a catchment area of the whole of mid and south Cheshire (~300,000 people) and on average looks after over a 1,000 families a year.
For every patient they support they will also be supporting their partner, their children, their wider family, and their friends.
I would like to thank one of our very kind members who kindly donated a somewhat large Chocolate Egg along with a traditional Italian Easter Cake which raised well over £200 and congratulations to the winner and new member Kev Robins. Well done.
We have also introduced the Captains Bunkers on the 18th for those unfortunate golfers who find themselves in the bunkers. If you would kindly give a small donation of any loose change or alternatively use the bar code on the Charity boxes which are placed on the end of the bar. This sends one standard text message to St Lukes.
Many thanks
Ian Bossons
Captain 2024
Crewe Golf Cub
ibossons@gmail.com
07881581362