Tilgate Forest Golf Club Seniors Newsletter May 2024: Contents: 1. Weekly Reports

Tilgate Forest Golf Club Seniors Newsletter
May 2024
Contents:
1. Weekly reports – page 2
2. Golf Hooks and Slices – page 24
3. Tilgate Seniors Spotlight – page 25
4. New Senior Members – page 27
5. Tilgate Moments – page 28
6. Seniors Fixtures/Starters list for June 2024 & July 2024 – page 30
7. Cartoon of the month – page 32
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1. Weekly Reports:
Week starting Monday 29th April:
Monday 29th April – Eclectic League Round 3.
Course was closed due to course maintenance.
Wednesday 1st May – Rollup.
Only front 9 holes open, back 9 under maintenance. Most seniors played front 9
twice. No rain, pleasant day for golf.
Overall winner; Bryan Foster (14) 35 pts
Overall runner-up; Dave Hackney (17) 34 pts, last 6 holes
Overall third; Bob Usher (22) 34 pts
Star player – Bryan Foster:
Thursday 2nd May – Seniors away day at Horsham Golf.
Please see details on our website:
www.tilgateforestseniors.weebly.com/golf-away-days.html
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Week starting Monday 6th May:
Tuesday 7th May – Mayday Rose Bowl + Octogenarian Cup (over 80).
Course was closed due to previous day heavy rains.
Wednesday 8th May – Rollup.
Glorious day, sunshine everywhere.
Overall winner; Terry O’Sullivan (23) 37 pts
Overall runner-up; Keki Singporewala (28) 36 pts
Overall third; Dave Hackney (16) 32 pts
Star player – Terry O’Sullivan:
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Friday 10th May – Home match vs HOGGS (Horton Golf Park).
Competition Result:
Gordon Harrison/Richard Jameson; won 3-2
Steve Chambers/Martin Mintrim; won 7-6
Terry O’Sullivan/ Chris Burton; won 1-0
Bob Usher/Steve Allum; won 6-4
Bryan Foster/Alec Steven; lost 2-1
Bill Lowther/Keki Singporewala; won 1-0
Match won by Tilgate 5-1 (Away Match at Horton was drawn 3-3)
A most enjoyable/glorious day of golf experienced by both teams. A big thank you to
our club captain Keith White and HOGGS captain Ian Langrish for organizing the
day. Keith unfortunately couldn’t play due to a shoulder injury. The captaincy baton
was taken up by our vice-captain Gordon Harrison and Martin Mintrim played instead
of Keith.
Pictures below recorded on the day:
Tilgate Fairway – hole 1
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Group-1, first tee off at 08:45
Group-2
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Group-3
Group-4
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Group-5
Group-6
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The boys in Blue are saying – “who is that imposter in Keki’s position”
(We didn’t want Keith to miss a group photo)
“My Harley on the left, a puff of smoke and contemplating my golf shot” – what more
would a man want!
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Groups 1 & 3
Groups 2 & 5
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Groups 4 & 5
Tilgate Captain of the day, Gordon Harrison, speech
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Nearest to the pin on the 15th, prize (HOGGS golfer)
Customary joke recital by Captain Keith
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HOGGS captain speech, match result announcement and bringing the day to a close
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Monday 13th May – 3 Ball Sixes.
95%, teams of three, first six holes best stableford score counts, next six holes best
two stableford scores count, final six all stableford scores count. Winning team is the
one with highest number of points.
Glorious day, sunshine everywhere.
Overall winners; Colin Seale, Dave Hackney, Barry Preston 84 pts
Overall runner-up; Gordon Harrison, Martin Seale, Chris Burton 77 pts
Overall third; Steve Allum, Martin Mintrim, Rene Kerfante 76 pts
Star players – (L-R) Barry Preston, Colin Seale and Dave Hackney:
Tuesday 14th May – Free golf lesson with Tilgate PGA professionals, Luke Ringrose
& Lea Cooper
Those who attended were Keith White, Keki Singporewala, Alec Steven, John
Dunlevy, Dave Hackney, John Fraser, Bob Usher, Chris Burton, Peter Mulholland,
Richard Jameson, Gordon Harrison, Steve Chambers, Keith Punnett, Paul Gilliat,
Martin Seale, Rene Kerfante and Barry Preston.
Further paid (senior rate) lessons to be organised.

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Wednesday 15th May – Home match vs B&H (Brighton and Hove).
Competition Result:
Chris Burton / Martin Seale; won 4-3
Gordon Harrison / Richard Jameson; won 8-6
Terry O’Sullivan / Bob Usher; won 7-6
Steve Chambers / Martin Mintrim; lost 2-0
Steve Allum / Alec Steven; won 8-7
Bill Lowther/Keki Singporewala; won 8-7
Match won by Tilgate 5-1 (Away Match at B&H scheduled for 3rd Oct 2024)
A most enjoyable/glorious day of golf experienced by both teams. Thank you to our
club captain Keith White and B&H captain Bob McKellar for organizing the day. Keith
unfortunately couldn’t play due to a shoulder injury. The captaincy baton was taken
up by our vice-captain Gordon Harrison and Chris Burton played instead of Keith.
Pictures below recorded on the day:
Tilgate’s picturesque and challenging 17th Fairway
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Group-1
Group-2
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Group-3
Group-4
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Group-5
Group-6
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Tilgate Glendale staff that served lunch – Chicken pie with gravy, new potatoes &
peas. Pudding was Apple crumble with custard.
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Captain of the day, our vice-captain Gordon Harrison speech and customary joke recital
B&H captain speech
Nearest to the pin on the 15th, B&H winner
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Monday 20th May – Whitsun Trophy.
Singles, 95% handicap.
A glorious day of golf.
Overall winner; Bill Lowther (15) 37 pts
Overall runner-up; Dave Handley (24) 34 pts
Overall third; Terry O’Sullivan (22) 34 pts
Star player – Bill Lowther:
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Wednesday 22nd May – Summer Trophy Round 2.
Singles, 95%, Stroke Play. Best 3 nett scores of 5 rounds.
Rainy day.
Overall winner; Gordon Harrison, 91 – 21 = 70
Overall runner-up; Colin Seale, 95 – 24 = 71
Overall third; Bill Lowther, 88 – 15 = 73
Winner:
Gordon Harrison
Nearest to the pin winner on the 15th:
Shane Manser
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Tuesday 28th May – Captains Cup.
Singles, 95% handicap.
A rainy day.
Overall winner; Gordon Harrison (19) 33 pts, last 9 holes
Overall runner-up; Colin Seale (23) 33 pts
Overall third; Dave Hackney (15) 32 pts
Star player – Gordon Harrison:
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Wednesday 29th May – Brian Cowie Round 3.
Singles, 95%, Stapleford. Best 3 nett scores of 5 rounds.
Rainy day.
Overall winner; Shane Manser (35) 46 pts
Overall runner-up; Bryan Foster (17) 39 pts
Overall third; Martin Seale (21) 37 pts
Winners: (L-R) Martin Seale, Stand-in for Shane - Roger Taylor, Bryan Foster
Winner of nearest to the pin on the 15th was Terry O’Sullivan. Nearly a hole-in-one,
ball hit the flagpole and eventually a birdy by Terry:
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2. Golf Hooks and Slices
The second major of 2024, the US PGA Championship was won by Xander
Schauffele. Thrilling PGA victory over Bryson DeChambeau, portrayed major golf in
the best possible light at the end of what had been a troubled week for the
championship.
Xander Schauffele secured his first major title. The tournament took place
at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Schauffele’s victory came after a
dramatic weekend, where he and Collin Morikawa were tied going into Saturday.
They maintained a narrow lead, with challenges from Bryson
DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland. The championship was decided on the 18th hole,
where Schauffele’s skilled stroke allowed him to make a birdie and clinch the title.
His mental focus and determination played a crucial role in his success. Before this
win, Schauffele had played in the PGA Championship for eight consecutive years,
accumulating seven career wins but none at major tournaments.
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3. Tilgate Seniors Spotlight
John Fraser
John was born in Edinburgh (parentage was from Shetland), age 68.
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[The earliest known human habitation in the Edinburgh area dates to approximately
8500 BC, during the Mesolithic period. Later during the Bronze Age and Iron Age,
Celtic (original Britons who came over from Europe) settlements were established.
Just before the 7th century AD, descendants built a hillfort in the area of modern
Edinburgh. By the 14th century it was recognised as the capital of Scotland.
The history of the Shetland Islands has a rich past shaped by the Vikings.
‘Norwegian Norsemen’ these Vikings mainly invaded and occupied the islands north
and northwest of Britain. Norsemen ruled the Shetland islands until the 15 th century,
the islands were eventually annexed to the Scottish crown in 1472. The principal
language of the islands until the 18th century was ‘Norn’ derived from old Norse.]
John semi-retired at age 61 and fully retired at 67. Many of you would have noticed
John working part-time at Tilgate Golf Centre (Glendale) for 6 years.
Having attended University and not liking it, John left to earn him daily crust, first as
a labourer, then as a barman and as a fitter’s mate at British rail. Eventually seeking
a career, he joined Dan Air at ‘Sumburgh airport’ in Shetlands, which then brought
him to ‘Gatwick airport’ until the end of 1992, Dan Air ceased operations in 1992.
John then spent a few years as a salesman for Rock oil distributor. Eventually John
drove a Private Hire Car for 20 years with various local companies in Crawley before
joining Glendale on a part-time basis.
John has many childhoods happy memories whilst on holidays at grandparent’s croft
(small agricultural landholding with dwelling) in Shetland. Grandma milked the one
cow, made butter, and collected eggs each morning, although sheep was the
mainstay. Cooking was over flames from burning peat in a range cooker. When they
wanted fish, there was trout in the loch plus plenty of haddock, cod, saithe, and
mackerel in the local bay. According to John, these were great holidays.
Also, as a child in Edinburgh, John walked through ‘Leith Links’ which was the
original home of what became the ‘Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers’ who
wrote the original rules of golf.
John joined Tilgate Seniors during the 2020-21 season and is currently happy to stay
on his 28 handicap.
Hobbies include Golf, football, politics, puzzles, reading and DIY. Also playing ‘Call
of Duty’ on Xbox.
Married to Judie (John met her at Crawley Folk Club), they have 3 sons and 4
grandchildren.
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4. New Senior Members
No new members joined in May 2024
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5. Tilgate Moments
As per ‘Jon Dummett’ (Head of Golf at Parkwood Leisure/Glendale Golf),

“Tilgate Forest is deserved of its place in the Golf World Top 100 Best Value
Courses for the third year running. Its mature treelined fairways have drawn
comparisons to the UK’s finest woodland courses. Yet at less than £40 a round you'll
still have change to enjoy a pizza & beer, overlooking the 2000-acre country park.”
A poem about ‘Tilgate Golf Course’ by Keki Singporewala:
“Amidst Crawley residential neighbourhoods and helicopters overhead, where dew-

kissed grasses sway, lies the Tilgate Golf Course, where golfers find their way.
Fairways stretch like emerald ribbons, winding through the trees, A canvas for
dreams and challenges, where golfing spirits seize.
At the first tee, anticipation hums in the morning air, Golfers grip their clubs, hearts
beating with care. The sun peeks through leaves, casting shadows on the ground, as
they address the ball, seeking that perfect sound.
Wooded fairways beckon, a sanctuary for the wild, where squirrels scamper, deers
and rabbits roam, untamed and mild. The ancient trees stand sentinel, whispering
tales of old, as golfers navigate the doglegs, their stories yet untold.
Birdsong accompanies their journey, a sweet serenade, as golfers read the slopes,
their focus never swayed.
The greens await, their undulating contours a mystery, Each putt a dance, a delicate
balance of skill.
And when the round wanes, Golfers gather memories - the birdies, the pars, the
bogeys, the bold. The 18th green awaits, a final challenge embraced.
So, here’s to Tilgate Golf Course, where dreams take flight, where friendships are
forged, and the love for golf burns bright. May our fairways remain lush, our greens
forever true, A haven for golfers, under skies of endless blue.”
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Tilgate Golf Course in Bloom
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6. Seniors Fixtures/Starters list for June 2024 & July 2024
Eclectic League 4
Monday 03-Jun-24 Handicap 95%, Singles. Stableford
(Starter – Dave Hackney)
Wednesday 05-Jun-24 Roll Up
Greensomes Shield
Teams of Two, both players tee off one ball is selected to play
Monday 10-Jun-24 then alternate shots starting with player whose shot was not Stableford
selected. Handicap, 60% of Lowest + 40% Highest.
(Starter – Dave Handley)
Summer Trophy Round 3 Stroke

Wednesday 12-Jun-24
Handicap 95%, Singles. Best 3 NETT Scores of 5 Rounds. Play
Four ball Better Ball Shield

Two Ball Team, both players play their own ball. Best
Monday 17-Jun-24 Stableford score on each hole is used to determine points Stableford
total. Handicap 95%.
(Starter – Richard Jameson)
Wednesday 19-Jun-24 Was Rookwood – Home, now cancelled, instead Roll-up
Foursomes
Two Ball Team, only one Ball is played from Tee, taking
alternate Tee Shots, team decide who Tees off first. After
Monday 24-Jun-24 Stableford
Teeing off alternate shots are taken till the ball is holed.
Handicap 50% of combined.
(Starter – Rene Kerfante)
Wednesday 26-Jun-24 Farleigh - Away
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Eclectic League 5
Monday 01-Jul-24 Handicap 95%, Singles. Stableford
(Starter – Bill Lowther)
Wednesday 03-Jul-24 Roll Up
Jim Roberts Trophy

Monday 08-Jul-24 Handicap 95%, Singles. Stableford
(Starter – Shane Manser)
Summer Trophy Round 4 Stroke

Wednesday 10-Jul-24
Handicap 95%, Singles. Best 3 NETT Scores of 5 Rounds. Play
Alliance Stableford
Handicap 95%, Teams of Four, best Two Stableford scores
Monday 15-Jul-24 Stableford
count on each hole.
(Starter – Ian Mecrow)
Wednesday 17-Jul-24 Surrey National - Home
Four Seasons - Summer (Committee Meeting)

Handicap 95%, The scores of all Four Seasons Cards are added
Monday 22-Jul-24 Stableford
as an Aggregate Score for an Annual Competition.
(Starter – Steve Mecrow)
Wednesday 24-Jul-24 Roll Up
Club Championship Round 1

Handicap 95%, Winner is best Total Net Score over the two
rounds, countback applies to best second round, followed by Stroke
Monday 29-Jul-24
normal countback rules on second round. NOTE Maximum Play
course Handicap for this event is 32 at 95% this equates to 30.
(Starter – Terry Phillips)
Club Championship Round 2 Stroke

Wednesday 31-Jul-24
(Starter – Peter Mulholland) Play
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7. Cartoon of the month
End
Keki Singporewala (TFGCSS Hon. Secretary)
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1. Weekly reports – page 2

2. Golf Hooks and Slices – page 24

3. Tilgate Seniors Spotlight – page 25

4. New Senior Members – page 27

5. Tilgate Moments – page 28

7. Cartoon of the month – page 32

Monday 29th April – Eclectic League Round 3.

Course was closed due to course maintenance.

Wednesday 1st May – Rollup.

Overall winner; Bryan Foster (14) 35 pts

Overall runner-up; Dave Hackney (17) 34 pts, last 6 holes

Overall third; Bob Usher (22) 34 pts

Star player – Bryan Foster:

Thursday 2nd May – Seniors away day at Horsham Golf.

Please see details on our website:

Course was closed due to previous day heavy rains.

Wednesday 8th May – Rollup.

Glorious day, sunshine everywhere.

Overall winner; Terry O’Sullivan (23) 37 pts

Overall runner-up; Keki Singporewala (28) 36 pts

Overall third; Dave Hackney (16) 32 pts

Star player – Terry O’Sullivan:

Gordon Harrison/Richard Jameson; won 3-2

Steve Chambers/Martin Mintrim; won 7-6

Terry O’Sullivan/ Chris Burton; won 1-0

Bob Usher/Steve Allum; won 6-4

Bryan Foster/Alec Steven; lost 2-1

Bill Lowther/Keki Singporewala; won 1-0

Pictures below recorded on the day:

Tilgate Fairway – hole 1

Group-1, first tee off at 08:45

(We didn’t want Keith to miss a group photo)

Tilgate Captain of the day, Gordon Harrison, speech

Nearest to the pin on the 15th, prize (HOGGS golfer)

Customary joke recital by Captain Keith

Monday 13th May – 3 Ball Sixes.

Glorious day, sunshine everywhere.

Overall winners; Colin Seale, Dave Hackney, Barry Preston 84 pts

Overall runner-up; Gordon Harrison, Martin Seale, Chris Burton 77 pts

Overall third; Steve Allum, Martin Mintrim, Rene Kerfante 76 pts

Further paid (senior rate) lessons to be organised.

Chris Burton / Martin Seale; won 4-3

Gordon Harrison / Richard Jameson; won 8-6

Terry O’Sullivan / Bob Usher; won 7-6

Steve Chambers / Martin Mintrim; lost 2-0

Steve Allum / Alec Steven; won 8-7

Bill Lowther/Keki Singporewala; won 8-7

Pictures below recorded on the day:

Tilgate’s picturesque and challenging 17th Fairway

B&H captain speech

Nearest to the pin on the 15th, B&H winner

Monday 20th May – Whitsun Trophy.

Singles, 95% handicap.

A glorious day of golf.

Overall winner; Bill Lowther (15) 37 pts

Overall runner-up; Dave Handley (24) 34 pts

Overall third; Terry O’Sullivan (22) 34 pts

Star player – Bill Lowther: