Vice Captain's Away Day.

This year the Vice Captain, Barrie Ramsbottom, has arranged his away day at Greetham Valley Golf Club on Thursday 7th August.  The cost for coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, 9 holes - 3 Ball team stableford in the morning, lunch - soup and sandwiches, 18 holes individual stableford in the afternoon, 2 course dinner and prize presentation is £45.  If you only want to do 18 holes in the afternoon the cost is £35 and this includes a 2 Course Dinner.  Please contact Barrie or book your place in the Spike Bar.

Captain's Thank you.

 I would like to thank everyone who took part in the Captain's weekend, members who played in the Saturday competition and members and their families to attended the Sunday activities.  I congratulate all the prize winners and in particular Keith Longmire who won my Captain's Prize.
The weekend significantly contributed to the Air Ambulance Charity.
I wish to express my thanks to my Vice Captain Barré Ramsbottom who took responsibility for organising the weekend activities,
My wife Alison and I thank you all for making this a memorable occassion for us.  Visit the Gallery.

Regards
Malcolm Smith
Club Captain

Competition Score Entry

Score Entrry on the computer will now take place in the Spike Bar.  Signing in to the competition on the day will continue to take place in the Professional Shop.

Members Car Park

The Board of Directors remind members that it would be appreciated if medium/large commercial vehicles/vans were parked in the larger visitors car park, not the front members car park.  Thank you for your co-operation .

ePromotions for non-members.

Non Members of Newark Golf Club can now register their email address to receive information on Open Competitions, Green Fee rates, Winter and Summer Packages, other events and special offers.  Click here.

2008 Visit to Newark Ohio -  25th to 28th September .  Book your place now.

The dates have been arranged for this years visit to Newark Ohio and the Moundbuilders Golf Club; this is always a week of superb hospitality and great golf.  Any Club Member who would like to take part should contact David Britton on 702172 or email him at david@dbritton.freeserve.co.uk   The matches have a format resembling the Ryder Cup; during the week there are social events, practice rounds and away games.

On Course Tree and Distance Markers

The markers on the trees visible to the right of the fairway from the 7th Tee are to enable you to locate your ball as quickly as possible.  The distance markers on each hole are to the centre of the green.  They are also being utilised for starter Juniors teeing areas, which is why they are on the Par 3's.

Buggies

With effect from Sunday 12th of August the Competitions Committee are allowing all members the opportunity to use a buggy in competitions.

This is a 2 month trial period and there is no requirement to produce a Medical Certificate.

Vouchers

Prize winning vouchers are now credited to members cards.

Voucher amounts can only be redeemed in the pro shop.

Sunday Lunch

Book your table with Phil in the Clubhouse; telephone him on 01636 626241; or send an email to reserve your place.

The following items are available from The Secretary

• The History of Newark Golf Club Price: £9.50   £5
• Newark Golf Club's Centenary Plate Price: £10  £5
• Newark Golf Club Tie Price: £12.50
• Newark Golf Club Blazer Badge Price: £10

A poem from a relatively new member........ 

O Newark Golf Club! Newark is my type of course
Should have put my name down sooner, I still sigh with remorse
A club to die for, ten minutes from town
O silly me, I've been such a clown
What rounds I have played there, with Gary and Wayne
Also Kevin, Jim and John without pain

I know of no fairways greener or so lush
With woods full of wildlife under every bush
A picture postcard on every fairway to view
Early in a morning, or late evening greets you
The spring heather to admire, or the autumn leaves to see
So many pheasants and squirrels around, they all fascinate me

Shouts of eye on the ball, and follow the club through
Now air shots have gone, and my ball out of bounds are few
But I still hear the crack, and rattle of my ball with a tree
Getting my handicap down now fills me with glee
Punching the air, when I par a hole from the rough
A birdie for me, is still possible but tough

Wednesday evenings we wager one pound, just playing nine holes
At times we come wondering in, looking like lost souls
But approaching the eighteenth green, we all start to hurry
As from the clubhouse kitchen we can smell, Phil's curry
Hand on heart, I solute the flag if it's at half-mast
Flown in tribute and respect, for a member past

What's this! A phone call to me, from a Mr. David Collingwood
Do I still want to be a member, you bet I would
Oh, if accepted will I fit in, and make my mark
Now, is there room for me in the member's car park?
Retirement now, is long walks down along the pleasant fairways
With new golf trolley, and a set of Ping golf clubs to spend my days

Roy E. Williams