Crow Nest Park Golf Club News

SCRATCH TEAM RETAIN 1st DIV STATUS

Well done to the scratch team who managed to finish a very creditable 6th in the Halifax, Huddersfield & Dist Union 1st Divison Scratch Team Championshp and therefore retain their status as a top flight team. Despite the effects of a hard night of celebrating Captains Day the evening before. our 4 scratch players recorded a total score of 607. Well done to Ben Adamson 75,70, Nathan Scott 76,71, Chris Mowl 76,81 & Steve Smith 80,78.

MIGHTY MITCHELL WINS AGAIN.

After a 6 year gap Andy Mitchell returned to the winners enclosure with a stunning victory in the 2010 Captains Day Cup. In the last group out Mitchell shot a front nine of 34 and kept his nerve to return a gross 69 net 63, beating runner up Tom Holmes by 2 shots.
The pleasant weather conditions helped the days events which culminated with a tremendous evening event which was attended by over approx 140 members and guests who all enjoyed the Barbecue, Surf Board simulator, Disco and singing by "Bubbles". It was a night enjoyed by everyone and a fitting tribute to this years Captain, Glyn Owen.     

GREAT SCOTT,WHAT A DAY !!
The Golden Jubillee Pairs Major Competition held on Saturday 10th July saw Nathan Scott extend his great run of golf with yet another win, this time partnered by the perennial Nick (good shot) Day.
  Last weekend saw the 27 Hole Golden Jubillee Trophy competition played over three loops of Crow Nest`s 9 holes. The event tests the stamina of all who play with the format being 9 holes of Betterball, 9 of greensomes and the last 9 holes being foursomes.
The winners were Nick Day and his young partner Nathan Scott. Nathan is having a "purple year having already won two major competitions prior to this win, and having also equalled the course record with a fine 66 a few weeks ago.

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PAST CAPTAINS ON TOUR 
The weekend starting the 2nd July, saw the Crow Nest Park Golf Club Annual Past Captains Trip take place in Scarborough. This golfing trip has taken place since 2002 and has seen the Past Captains visit the Costa del Sol, The Algarve, Turkey, the Costa Brava and last year North Wales. This years trip was the second consecutive playing for the Burke Trophy on home soil.
Despite playing golf during the english summer the Captains enjoyed wonderfully sunny conditions and played at some of Yorkshires finest courses, playing Fulford York, both Northcliffe & Southcliffe Golf Clubs in Scarborough and finishing at Kirkbymoorside.
The winning Past Captain was former winner Shaun Higgins who virtually destroyed the 11 other players on days 1& 2 with scores of 41 & 43 stableford points. Despite a spirited attempt to claw back the deficit on days 3 & 4 by the other Past Captains, Higgins held onto his lead for a 5 point victory.
After a super 3 course meal at the North Yorkshire Club, Higgins dedicated his win to his father who had passed away earlier this year.
All the Past Captains had thouroghly enjoyed their 4 days of golf and all returned home suitably tanned and tired after an hectic calendar of golf and socialising.

The picture shows winner Shaun Higgins with the Burke Trophy.
Scores 41,,,43,,,27,,,35 for a total of 146



LADY CAPTAINS DAY 2010 - It`s a family affair..

Lady Captain Amanda Mowl enjoyed a terrific day when her son Harry picked up the Lady Captains Day junior prize. A very proud mother handed over the Junior prize to a rappturous round of applause for this popular junior golfer.
Over 100 members attended the prize giving and most then stayed on for the Barbecue which was provided by Go Dutch and the Disco by Steve Yendley.
The Lady Captains Day Cup was won by Carole Hampson.


CROW NEST PARK PRO-AM
(News - coming soon)
NEW PROFESSIONAL COURSE RECORD 64

1995 Club Annual Bonus Ball Draw

Congratulations....

R Panesar          £300
P Hollingworth   £200

June Winners
S Bailey      £75
M Campbell £50


PRESIDENTS DAY WINNER 2010

On a day of great sporting events, Crow Nest President John Turner, came up trumps with a very special day of his own. Accomodating Englands opening World Cup match, Mr President presented his cup to winner Jeremy Harrison who returned a net 66 winning from three others who shot net 67`s. The best gross score of the day was score of 73 which was shot by Rob Gee.
The Ladies Presidents Day Event was won by Barbara Horrocks and the Juniors event was won by Keiran Loach. 





THE MASTERS TOURNAMENT 2010.

What a day that was, great weather, great course conditions, great food and great scores. Yet again Crow Nest proved that we can produce something special. This years Masters was no exception.
the course was bathed in sunshine most of the day and there was very little wind. Nathan Scott (in red hot form) equalled the course record and shot a gross 66 for a tremendous 43 stableford points.
the Ladies Masters was won by former Lady Captain, Ann Stafford who beat off Barbara Horrocks into second place.
Once again Cambo & Walts surpassed themselves with an excellent all day Barbecue.  

DON`T CRYER FOR ME RGREATWINNA (Ouch !)

Rabbit Captain John Cryer enjoyed a great day and crowned it off by presenting the Rabbit Day Cup to longstanding member Jim Roberts. The winners emotional acceptance speech was short in words but big in passion.
Despite poor weather throughout the day, the evening brought a tremendous turnout with standing room only being the issue in the main lounge. Members were brilliantly entertained by Michelle Walker, with her rendition of "Don`t cry for me Argentina" and after by John Cryer`s step brother, who performed his own unique style of humour and Neil Diamond tribute songs. He rocked the house and went down as one of the best performers ever to perform at The Nest.

Competition winners were
Jim Roberts (Rabbit Captains Day Cup)
Nathan Scott  (Tigers Comp)
Ruth Wilson (Ladies Comp)
Harry Mowl (Junior Winner)
Well done Mr Rabbit Captain.



THE EVANS BOWL
Congratulations to Mr Past Captain John Haverstock and Mr Rabbit Vice Captain Steve Yendley who both won their first Major when jointly winning the Evans Bowl.

CONGRATULATIONS
To Phil Widdop, Gareth Campbell, Craig Helliwell and the aptly named Jeremy Harrison who won the years first board competition the Harrison Trophy. The "Fab Four" beat off two other teams at 18 under on the back 9 count back. Phil Widdop won this event for the second time. Overall the day was a great success with a Barbecue & Disco making up for the colder weather conditions.

1995 CLUB
MARCH WINNERS

£75.00    No 21   Glyn Owen
£50.00    No 18   Pam Hollingworth
We still have space for more members of the 1995 Club.
Join today - you may win tommorrow !!!



WELCOME TO THE TEAM
Having just passed his Pro Exams, former England Elite Squad member Gareth Evans has now joined the teaching staff here at Crow Nest Park. Gareth is seen as a great acquision  for the club and will work alongside resident PGA Pro Paul Everitt, giving lessons within the recently formed Diamond Golf Studio.

Gareth will represent Crow Nest Park GC in his professional capacity when he plays in professional tournaments in the future. Many members may have received a benefit from Gareths informal coaching in the past, please now support him and Paul in their professional capacity now & in the future. 

 
RECENT WINNERS
Congratulations to Dean Wilson, Andy Mitchell, Chris Burns & Ruth Wilson for their joint team success in the very well supported inaugral Trevor Mitchell Shield event which was held on Monday 5th April 2010.
The International Pairs competition was won by two of our younger members David May & Nathan Scott who will be representing our Club in the regional finals later in the year.
Following on from their success in the Trevor Mitchell Shield, the two Vice Captains Dean & Ruth Wilson, continued their "Purple patch" with a win in the Bader Cup on Sunday 18th April.



THE 1995 CLUB FUNDS MEMORIAL
The Trevor Mitchell Memorial was financed from money provided by the 1995 Club which exists to provide funds for the long term development and benefit of Crow Nest Park Golf Club and its members.


BRIDGE OPENING
The memorial bridge for Past Rabbit Captain Trevor Mitchell, opened on Saturday 27th March 2010. The bridge is now almost completed and is set to become a key feature of the 7th & 16th hole at Crow Nest. The bridge has been built by member Paul Mcvey and the pond and lined ditch has been created by Rob Gee and his assistant Mark Widdop. All three have done a great job.
The bridge was opened at 11.30am prior to the Captains Drive. The ribbon to open the bridge was cut by Trevor Mitchell`s grandson, Zach Gallagher in the presence of approximately 100 members and friends.   


CROW NEST GOES DUTCH
The Management at Crow Nest Park are pleased to announce that from Monday 1st February 2010, the Bar & Catering operation was franchised to the Go Dutch Catering Co Ltd. Go Dutch are headed by Dave & Lisa Van Gestel, both of whom have an extensive CV relating to both catering and the licensed trade industies.
Members are encouraged to embrace & support the change, and to assist the new operators, particularly during the initial transitional period.