The results of the December 2022 draw are: 1st - 320 - Debbie Baldwin 2nd -250 - Sam Liddle 3rd - 264 - Jeanie Bailey Thank you as always for your support.
On 26 March, Member Martin Emery, will once again be abseiling down the Bake House Tower of Arundel Castle. This time, on behalf of our Junior Captain, George Gilgenkrantz to raise funds for his chosen charity, the children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House who provide care across the county for children with short life conditions, both at home and in the hospice. Donations would be gratefully received either through the Junior Organiser, Chris Bailey or through Just Giving at: www.justgiving.com/Martin-Emery5. Martin gives his heartfelt thanks in advance.
Our General Manager, Gary, celebrated his 50th Birthday last weekend and was treated to a surprise event at West Hove GC on Monday. He was lured onto the course with a proposal of a quiet fourball with Kevin Brown, Karen Dobson and Martin Emery, behind what he thought was a fairly large society. As he was playing, he began to notice that this society seemed to consist of various staff, committee and board members and after three hours of play it dawned on him that something was going on! At the end of the round on the 18th green, there was a raucous rendering of “Happy Birthday” from all the players on the balcony. Everyone then gathered in the lounge for sandwiches and chips, a small presentation and a golf themed birthday cake, courtesy of Debbie and Nick. We would like to thank all who took part in this event for keeping it under their hats until the day and also Gary’s family who were aware of what was going on but had not mentioned a word!
A great turnout for the Captain’s Drive In on what was a somewhat grey and grizzly November day. The new Club Captain, Steve Chipp drove in on his beloved motorbike alongside his children in a buggy driven by new Club President, Norman Milburn. After falling foul of the exploding ball, Steve eventually managed an impressive drive of 208 yards, 2 feet! Congratulations, Steve, sincere wishes for your year. The respective senior’s and junior’s Captains, Gordon Pedersen and George Gilgenkrantz also drove in. Well done to both and best wishes for the upcoming year.
The West Hove Junior Open took place on Sunday the 16th October which was an amazing success. This was down to the whole club pulling together, from the President and Captain, to everyone in the office, the catering team, the club professionals, the pro shop, the green staff, the bar staff, the volunteers and my team, Annika, Abigail & Thierry. I cannot thank everyone enough for making this the best Junior Open in the south east if not the country.
Congratulations to this year's Club Champion, 16 year old, junior member, Morton, who has been offered a place in the England Golf South East Regional Squad. He made it into the last 16 boys and had a trials day on Saturday. He was the only new player invited in this year and joins the other 6 South East Regional players. We would like to wish Morton all the best going forward in what promises to be an exciting chapter of his golfing journey.
MARTIN'S SECOND ABSEIL DOWN ARUNDEL CASTLE! On 26 March Member, Martin Emery will once again be abseiling down the Bake House Tower of Arundel Castle. This time, on behalf of our Junior Captain, George Gilgenkrantz to raise funds for his chosen charity, the children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House who provide care across the county for children with short life conditions, both at home and in the hospice. Donations would be gratefully received either through the Junior Organiser, Chris Bailey or through Just Giving at www.justgiving.com/Martin-Emery5. Martin gives his heartfelt thanks in advance.