OGC News

On Wednesday 28^th August early on a sun tinged morning 92 golfers met to take part in the Charity AMAM in aid of Marie Curie Solihull.

After a healthy breakfast, bacon buttie and coffee, the jolly ambiance in the club house set the scene for the rest of the day.

As we golfers did our best, tackling the swift greens on our fabulous course we were rewarded for our efforts with cakes, all made by our ladies, and liquid refreshment at the half way house.

On finishing our round, we found the Heaton Lounge looking spectacular, prepared for lunch dressed in the yellow and blue of Marie Curie, the prize table overloaded with golf and raffle prizes and some exceptionally good items for auction all enhanced by  beautiful floral arrangements.

Thanks must go to Lady President Sylvia for her choice of charity on behalf of the ladies and for her flowers. To Lady Captain Christina and Lady President Elect Jeannie for their dedication organisation and enthusiasm who, with their team of helpers on the day, made this a very special event.

Our thanks also to our Pro shop, caterers, and bar staff and to all our sponsors who donated/were persuaded to provide our prizes and to Mr Frank Carter who always manages to squeeze every last penny form our purses and pockets for the Charity.

We may have gone home from the event poorer in pennies but richer in friendships made and renewed after such a great day.

Marie Curie will receive a cheque for £5,311.28 (and still counting).

A glorious day at Olton, the sun was shining brightly and The Course was in magnificent condition, with many favourable comments from Members & Guests alike. The Greens in particular were very special on the day enjoyed by all that played. Comments like 'these are the best greens I've ever played on were not uncommon'

Well done to Mark and his Team for presenting the Course in such good order.

The Olton Cup - Net Competition

Was won by James Bowen playing off 5 ( now 3.9) with two fabulous rounds of Golf. Net 67 & 68 giving a combined score of 135.

2nd Joe Macilwraith 136

3rd Steve Large (Coventry) 139

4th George Taylor 140

5th Stephem Wilkes 140

The Olton Bowl - Gross Competition

Was won by Joe Macilwraith playing off plus 3, now plus 4, with two truly awesome rounds of Golf. 65 & 65, beating the field by a clear 11 shots. It was the best combined score (130) in the Competitions history. To equal the The New Course record back to back is some achievement.

Joe retains the Bowl, and has now won it 3 times in the last 4 years.

Well done Joe

2nd Michael Pell 141

3rd Nick Brooker 142 

4th James Bowen 145

5th George Taylor 146

For full results & further pictures click on main picture

Joe becomes Midland Open Champion.

After the disappointment of missing the cut at the Welsh Open Joe bounced back brilliantly to take the Midland Open Amateur strokeplay championship. His four round total of 279 three under par took the title by 4 shots. The Championship began with all players playing a round at both Northants County and Northampton Golf Club with 40 players advancing to play the last two rounds at Northants County. Joe started with a level par 70 at NC and followed this with a brilliant 5 under par 67 at N. Giving him a 2 shot lead to take into the final 2 rounds at NC. The putter went cold in the third round resulting in a 3 over 73 leaving Joe a shot behind playing partner Leon Leaney of Woodhall Spa but a very solid 1 under 69 gave Joe the title.

Charles Haynes

This year's winner of The Clubs Grandfathers Competition was Bruce Wilson a  past Captain & President with a very creditable 36pts pushing John Jarvie & Pete Hawkins (35pts) into joint 2nd.

Young Finn is pictured with a very happy Grandad

Well done Bruce

Steve

Hon Sec

Captain's Away Day

The other highlight of the day was Bob Gay scoring a hole in one on the 177yd 7^th – Bob nobly  bought everyone a drink!

Well done Bob

John Hall

Captain