Golf Society
Hayloft Golf Society 2009
Hayloft Golfing Times
16 May 2010
Stoneleigh Deer Park first of the new venues for 2010 is set in deepest Warwickshire between the ancient towns of Warwick, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa and Coventry, and as its name implies, is an old deer park.
It consists of 225 acres with the beautiful River Avon running through its centre creating a natural golfing hazard on some of its holes. But not a single deer as it happens.
The challenging 18 hole Tantara golf course measures 6056 yards in length with a par of 71 and offers a varied landscape with its many ancient oak and sweet chestnut trees, some reputed to be 300 years old and the oldest in Europe (though some of then looked dead).
It consists of 225 acres with the beautiful River Avon running through its centre creating a natural golfing hazard on some of its holes. But not a single deer as it happens.The challenging 18 hole Tantara golf course measures 6056 yards in length with a par of 71 and offers a varied landscape with its many ancient oak and sweet chestnut trees, some reputed to be 300 years old and the oldest in Europe (though some of then looked dead).
The day started a little later than normal with a bacon cob and coffee in the clubhouse at twelve before teeing off at one. As for the weather another fine day for the hayloft.
As for the day itself well I’m sure there are a myriad of golfing stories unique to each player from Billie blue hats struggles to reach 21 points to Alan Browns delight at sticking it close on the 15th or new member Les Halfords drive on the 10th.
In the end the day was won by Steve Maisey (38) hotly persued by Ian Young and Carl Gregory on (36).
All in all it was agreed that the venue was a good choice for the society, challenging if short with stunning views, especially in the clubhouse after the game.
As for the day itself well I’m sure there are a myriad of golfing stories unique to each player from Billie blue hats struggles to reach 21 points to Alan Browns delight at sticking it close on the 15th or new member Les Halfords drive on the 10th.
In the end the day was won by Steve Maisey (38) hotly persued by Ian Young and Carl Gregory on (36).
All in all it was agreed that the venue was a good choice for the society, challenging if short with stunning views, especially in the clubhouse after the game.
New Shirts thanks to Collete Sharp (Togs & Toggles in Bullwell) for providing the new 2010 shirts.
Secretary Resigns
I have felt for some time now that It is time to have some new ideas in the Society and a Secretary more sympathetic to the members needs and views. Therefore, I have informed the Committee that it is my intention to tender my resignation. I wish the next Secretary and the Committee well as they make the important choices for the future.
Only those that have held the office of Secretary can understand the full weight of its responsibilities and its great capacity for good.
I have been privileged to learn much about the very best in human nature and a fair amount too about its frailties, including my own.
Above all, it was a privilege to serve. And yes, I loved the job not for its prestige, its titles and its ceremony - which I do not love at all. No, I loved the job for its potential to make this Society I love a truly greater Society.
One last thing, thanks Gordon for writing my speech.
Only those that have held the office of Secretary can understand the full weight of its responsibilities and its great capacity for good.
I have been privileged to learn much about the very best in human nature and a fair amount too about its frailties, including my own.
Above all, it was a privilege to serve. And yes, I loved the job not for its prestige, its titles and its ceremony -
One last thing, thanks Gordon for writing my speech.