OGC News

The Olton Junior open was held on a very hot Thursday 22^nd July. The girl’s competition is a medal held over 18 holes and the boys over 36 holes with trophies for best gross and best nett in both competitions. There were outstanding scores in both events. 

The Ladies’ President Jeannie Morrison presented the girls’ prizes.

The girls’ event was won by 11 years old 10 handicap Arianna Virik from Kenilworth Golf club, who won both the Gross and nett trophies with a brilliant score of 76 gross 66 nett.

Second gross was Tia Hayes Stratford on Avon 83.

Heather Gilks Coventry 2^nd was 2^nd nett 70.

The Boys best gross was won by ( -1.0) hcp Finley Stokes from Atherstone with 144. Thirteen years old Armaan Basra Singh from Olton had two brilliant rounds of 79, 80 gross, 58 and 59 nett, to win the best nett trophy with 117 total.

The boys’ prizes were presented by the Olton Club Captain Peter Dixon

Well done to all that took part

Terry Smith
Junior Organiser

Congratulations to both Simon Harwin & Daniel Green for their performances in the Birkett Barker Trophy & Shield 36 hole competitions  

Birkett Barker Trophy Winner - Simon Harwin - Score 69 & 69 = 138

Birkett Barker Shield Winner - Daniel Green - Score 71 & 68 = 139

President's Salver Winner - Daniel Green - Score 148 & 139 = 287

Wednesday 9^th June 2021, saw the ladies of Olton Golf Club competing in the Club Championship, the Ladies Section’s premier trophy event. 

The 36 hole stroke-play competition provides the most challenging test of golf, not only in terms of playing ability and concentration but fitness and stamina.  17 ladies participated in the event and all are to be congratulated on their performances on a hot, sunny day.  As ever, the course presented a stern test for the competitors with challenging and interesting pin positions picking up the tricky nuances of fast-paced greens, prepared fairways and rough. 

The results and trophy presentations at the end of the event were supported by the members of the Ladies Section who came to congratulate the winners with a lovely, social gathering taking place on the patio area, celebrating the day’s event.  Lady Captain Debbie Forbes had the honour of presenting the trophies supported by Ann Barnes, Ladies Competition Secretary.

Lady Champion 2021, was Christina Kennedy with a winning score of 185 strokes (R1 99, R2 86).  In her acceptance speech, Christina who is no stranger to lifting the trophy, having won it in previous years said “I am just really chuffed to win this”.  Runner-Up was Aoife Cannon competing in her first Ladies Championship with a score of 188 strokes (R1 93, R2 95), a tremendous result for her and wonderful to see the youth of ladies golf doing so well.  Winner of the Best Nett was Lucy Rigg, who has this year re-joined us after a break from golf due to family commitments.  Lucy has won the Best Nett Trophy previously and it was lovely to see her reunited with it again after winning it 20 years ago.

Very many congratulations to all the trophy winners and to everyone who competed in the event. 

Elizabeth Smith
Ladies Section

On Monday, 7^th June 2021, Olton Golf Club had the pleasure of hosting Warwickshire Ladies County Golf Association’s Bronze Division Team competition. 

A beautiful, sunny day saw 14 teams, comprising 4 players per team, representing Warwickshire golf clubs, compete to become the Bronze Division Team champions for 2021.  The course presented itself beautifully providing a challenge with its fast-paced greens, fairways and rough, drawing many complimentary comments from the competitors. 

The winning team were Whitefields Golf Club with a score of 109 points, followed by Shirley Golf Club with 103 points and Harborne Golf Club with 101 points.  The ladies of Olton Golf Club, Debbie Forbes (Lady Captain), Gill Creed, Pauline Fish and Joan Tildesley, finished in 9^th place with 90 points.  

A number of the lady and gentlemen members from Olton supported the event acting as starters and ball spotters and providing general assistance and support to Warwickshire County in delivering a successful and enjoyable event and continuing the Olton tradition of hosting County events at the Club.     

Elizabeth Smith
Ladies Section

After the disappointment of last week’s false start at swampy Ladbroke Park, the 2021 season started with a home match against Leamington & County. Ably skippered by Bob Ellis, the result was a welcome win 3 ½ to 2 ½. Well done lads. The skipper and David Burke opened the OGC account with a 4&3 victory and were well supported by Richard Blasdale and Steve Fowler (3&2), Graham Hoskin and Terry Smith (5&4) while Richard Lea and Ken Davies weighed in with the crucial half point.

On a super sunny day, a splendid time was had by all and especially by one of the Leamington team who spotted a rare Mistle Thrush down the 14^th hole. His first sighting of such a bird for a couple of years apparently. Chris Packham, eat your heart out.