Presidents Foursomes
The Presidents Foursomes has reached the semi-final stage and the draw pits Bush Hill Park against Muswell Hill and North Middlesex versus Hendon. The matches to be played on August 2
Ross Dickson gets call up
With rounds of 70 + 74 and overall 7th place in the National Schools Finals at Fulwell GC Ross Dickson (Crews Hill) has been selected to play for the English Schools against Scotland in September at Westerwood GC near Glasgow.
More success for Middlesex players
Last week 15-20 June in the British Amateur held at Formby and West Lancs golf courses Tommy King (Sudbury) shot 73 + 68 in the qualifying event. In the match play which followed he was beaten in the last 32 by the eventual semi-finalist. At the Berkshire over the week-end Luke Goddard (Hendon) shot scores of 67,71,63 and 71 to finish 2nd in the high quality field
Luke Goddard Runner-up in the Berkshire Trophy
Captains and Secretaries
The MCGU Captains and Secretaries held their annual competition at Muswell Hill GC on Friday 19 June. An event generously sponsored by the English Golf Captains, it proved to be a successful day if not in numbers certainly in comeraderie and competitiveness.
Before the prize-giving Vice President Win Ellis presented to Muswell Hill's Head Green-keeper, Matt Plested, an award from the STRI for implementing ecological initiatives on the golf course.
The winner, who goes through to regional qualifying, was Colin Lynes (Bush Hill Park) and the runner-up was Nigel Lipscomb (Horsenden Hill). The guest prizes went to Adrian Hobbs (Muswell Hill) - course knowledge -and Patrick Walsh (Whitewebbs).
Colin Lynes MCGU Captains Champion 2009
Runner-up Nigel Lipscomb receives his prize from Win Ellis MCGU Vice President.
Harry Casey selected
Harry who recently retained the MCGU Under 16 Championship has been selected to represent the 3 boy EGU Team in the German Junior Masters in Heidelberg on 5-7 August.
Harry looking forward to his trip to Germany
West Middlesex Junior Open
The Junior Open was played on 28 May with the winner Ben Smith from Sandy Lodge shooting 147. Paul Doyle of West Mid. was runner-up with 150 - Liam Ainsworth won the am gross round and Matthew Nagle the pm round.
Highgate Scratch Open
The above event takes place on Friday 17 July - 36 holes with a handicap limit of 6. Contact the Secretary at Highgate GC 020 8340 3745 or e-mail: allisonhart@highgategc.co.uk.
Luke helps to win the Ashes
Luke Goddard was part of a 5 man EGU Team which after 2 unsuccessful attempts finally beat the Aussies 11-3 at Royal Birkdale. Good omens!
Luke has been in very consistent form so far this Walker Cup year - 5th in the Irish, 5th in the Welsh, 4th in the Scottish Open and 4th in the St Andrews Links.
Luke practising for the British Amateur at Formby beginning 14th June.
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