On this page

See Also ....

10 Day weather forecast

  • Open Competitions

 

 

you are here >Home >News

News Page

All the latest news, events and notices

Page last

For detailed information on forthcoming events don't forget to check out the Events page

Course Report

The annual course inspection was undertaken by Mr Alistair Beggs, of the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI), in May and his full report has now been submitted to the Board of Directors. Whilst probably not the top of everyones "bedtime reading list" it is nonetheless an interesting read and our Greens Chairman, Bob Campbell, hopes that those members who take an interest in the Club and its Course will take a look and gain a better insight into what has been achieved and what future recommendations have been made.

A full copy is available for download within the Members pages.

The Mail on Sunday National Golf Club Classic

Lynne Perry, Jacqui Dixon, Val MacFie, Freda Widders and Irene BowkerMorecambe Golf Club Ladies Section competed in the 6th round of this year’s The Mail on Sunday National Golf Club Classic Competition meeting at New Galloway Golf Club, Castle Douglas, Scotland on Friday 18th June 2010.

The team representing Morecambe were Lynne Perry, Jacqui Dixon, Val MacFie, Freda Widders and Irene Bowker (all pictured at left).

After a hard fought match, on a hot sunny day, Morecambe finally succumbed losing 3 - 2.

Full report in Ladies Section.


Charity Fashion Show

The annual Fashion Show was staged in the clubhouse on Wednesday 21st April in aid of the Captain's Charity (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) and raised the magnificent total of £1,160. The clothes were provided by Juniper with jewellery by 'Mist' (bespoke jewellery by Julia Foggin). The lady club members were once again models for the night.

The Captain and Lady Captain were extremely grateful for the sell-out attendance and would once again like to thank all those who contributed to make this such a successful evening.

Pictured below are the vounteer models taking their bow.

Fashion Show models

Charity Coffee Morning

The annual Charity Coffee Morning took place at Morecambe Golf Club on Friday 26th of March and was a great success for the Ladies Section. The Lady Captain, her Committee and helpers, raised the grand sum of £920.00 which will be donated to the Captains' Charity, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Dr. Sandy Kilpatrick, on behalf of the RNLI, gave a talk to explain why the RNLI desperately needed money to keep the Lifeboats afloat at our coastal sites and on inland waters. Also monies were constantly needed for essential training of volunteers at the RNLI training centre at Poole, Dorset.

The Lady Captain thanked her Committee and helpers and all those who generously donated items and supported the event.

[top]

Club Annual General Meeting

The Club Annual General Meeting was held in the Clubhouse on Thursday 18th March from 7.30pm. The new officials; President (Trevor Bentley), Captain (David Scott), Vice Captain (Rob Kavanagh) and Honorary Treasurer (Bryan Cookson) were duly elected and the House and Green chairmen presented their respective reports to the assembled members. New Directors elected to serve on the Board were Mr Wyn Thomas, Mr David Hodgson, Mrs Marney Spencer and Mr Tony Fox. The only other issue up for discussion was the provision of a new practice facility on the lower practice ground. The President gave an overview of the Board of Directors' assessment of the proposed facility and the Club Professional presented a Powerpoint display giving finer detail. After much discussion, some heated, the proposal was put to the membership but failed to win approval.

[top]

Golf buggies

Golf Buggies NEW for 2010

The Club is pleased to announce that a limited number of powered Golf Buggies are now available for hire. Visitors and members should contact the Professional's shop in good time if wishing to hire.

Please ensure that you carefully read and understand the conditions of hire before commencing your round. Also please note that use of these buggies is heavily dependant on prevailing weather conditions and Morecambe Golf Club reserves the right to discontinue their use at any time without prior notice.

[top]

County Card Scheme

As announced in the recent Subscription Newsletter Morecambe Golf Club has joined the newly launched Lancashire County Card scheme. This card is available to all playing members over 18 years of age at an annual cost of just £10.00. It entitles the holder to play at any of the participating clubs (below) at a discounted green fee, in most cases half the normal green fee. Certain restrictions may apply to days or times of play and use will be limited to once per year per club and a maximum of eight players from any one club on any one day.

To purchase your card contact the Club Secretary now.

There is a move by a number of County Unions, operating similar schemes, to open the concession across County boundaries and, if take-up rates are good, there is the strong possibility that card holders will be able to play further afield, so watch this space.

Participating Clubs in Lancashire

Accrington, Ashton & Lea, Ashton in Makerfield, Ashton Under Lyne, Baxenden, Blackburn, Blackley, Blackpool North Shore, Blundells Hill, Bolton, Bolton Old Links, Childwall, Chorley, Davyhulme Park, Deane, Dunscar, Fairfield, Fishwick Hall, Flixton, Grange Park, Great Harwood, Harwood, Haydock Park, Hesketh, Heysham, Knott End, Lansil, Leigh, Leyland, Longridge, Lytham Green Drive, Mytton Fold, Nelson, North Manchester, Penwortham, Pleasington, Preston, Rochdale, Rossendale, Saddleworth, Shaw Hill, Stonyhurst Park, Walmersley, West Derby, West Lancashire, Westhoughton, Whittaker, Wigan, Wilpshire and Woolton.

[top]

Eric Morecambe statueMorecambe Bay Golf Festival

 

The 2010 Anniversary Festival will take place during the week 13th to 17th September. Tee times are already being taken up in large numbers so if you haven't booked already don't delay for too long or you could be disappointed.

You can keep fully up to date with events by going to the Festival Web site or contact the main organisers Rob Kavanagh or Sam Holmes, details on the site.

[top]

Events Sheet - July 2010

     
Sat 17 R B Wilson Trophy.
Sun 18 Visiting Party Potters Bar G.S. (14) – 1st Tee 10.30am - 11.15am : Rabbits/Supporters Association Final – 1st Tee 12.15pm - 1.30pm : Private Party in Dining Room in evening (40).
Mon 19 GENTS TEAM OPEN - See Professional for details : Junior Street Salver – 1st Tee 9.00am - 9.15am & 3.45pm - 6.00pm : Bridge?
Tue 20 Ladies Stableford : Visiting Party Stonyholme G.C. Ladies (17) – 1st Tee 11.30am - 12.15pm.
Wed 21 July Medal : Jazz Night – Tickets £3 from the Bar – a la Carte Available – Please Book With Caterer.
Thu 22 Ladies Medal : Lunesdale League v Silverdale – 1st Tee 4.45pm - 6.00pm : Bridge.
Fri 23 Seniors 4BBB OPEN.
Sat 24 Visiting Party Black Diamond G.S. (25) – 1st Tee 9.45am - 10.45am : Visiting Party Smithy Inn G.S. (32) – 1st Tee 1.30pm - 2.30pm : Private Party in Dining Room in evening (20).
Sun 25 Scratch Medal (36 Holes).
Mon 26 Junior Syd Youren Trophy – 1st Tee 9.00am - 9.15am & 3.45pm - 6.00pm : Ladies Friendly v Kirkby Lonsdale – 1st Tee 12.45pm - 1.45pm : Bridge.
Tue 27 Lady Captain’s Day –  Course and both Practice Grounds Closed.
Wed 28 Visiting Party Holmes (16/20) - 1st Tee 10.00am - 10.45am : Visiting Party Gt Harwood G.C. Ladies (12) – 1st Tee 2.00pm - 2.30pm : Rabbits Summer Scamper – 1st Tee 4.30pm - 6.00pm.
Thu 29 Ladies Stableford : Lunesdale League v Lancaster – 1st Tee 4.45pm - 6.00pm : Bridge.
Fri 30 Possible Visiting Party Mossop Hall G.C. (30/40) – 1st Tee 1.30pm - 3.30pm.
Sat 31 Slater Trophy : Possible Private Party in Main Lounges in evening.
 

Events Sheet - August 2010

     
Sun 1 Four Man Team OPEN.
Mon 2 Junior Extra Medal – 1st Tee 8.30am - 9.30am & 4.30pm - 6.00pm :   Visiting Party Mrs Hindson (3) – 1st Tee 11.30am : Three Counties Bronze League Semi-final – 1st Tee 12.45pm - 2.00pm : Bridge.
Tue 3 Ladies Chirnside Trophy (36 Holes).
Wed 4 August Medal : Keyway dining in Sunset Lounge in evening.
Thu 5 Ladies Stableford (9 holes) : Bridge.
Fri 6 Visiting Party Plumbase Golf Day (35/40) – 1st Tee 10.00am - 11.30am :   Visiting Party Broster Golf Day  (16/20) – 1st Tee 1.30pm - 2.30pm.
Sat 7 Texas Scramble.
Sun 8 Clayton Trophy At Heysham G.C. : Junior Match v Penwortham – 1st Tee 2.45pm - 4.00pm.
Mon 9 Junior August Medal – 1st Tee 8.30am - 9.30am & 4.30pm - 6.00pm : Bridge.
Tue 10 Ladies Medal & 5th Gardner.
Wed 11 Seniors 4BBB OPEN.
Thu 12 Ladies Stableford (9 holes) : Visiting Party Dunnerholme G.C. Ladies (12) – 1st Tee 12.30pm - 1.00pm : Bridge.
Fri 13  
Sat 14 Whiteside Trophy : Wedding Party in Dining Room and Sunset Lounge from 12.30pm : Wedding Party in Main Lounges in evening (80).
Sun 15 Possible Visiting Party Top Shop G.S. (16) – 1st Tee 10.30am - 11.15am : Club Mixed Foursomes – 1st Tee 12.15pm - 2.30pm.
Mon 16 Gents Team OPEN – See Professional for Details : Junior Extra Medal – 1st Tee 8.30am - 9.30am & 4.30pm - 6.00pm : : Bridge.
Tue 17 Ladies Am/Am OPEN.
Wed 18 Junior Prada Trophy on Top Practice Ground : Visiting Party Mr P Taylor (4) – 1st Tee 9.45am  & 2.15pm.
Thu 19 Ladies Stableford : Bridge.
Fri 20 Visiting Party Layton GS (16) – 1st Tee 2.00pm - 2.45pm.
Sat 21 Gary Wolstenholme 50th Birthday Charity Golf Celebration – Tee times to be announced - plus Party in Main Lounges in evening.
Sun 22 G N Armstrong Shield.
Mon 23 Junior Extra Medal – 1st Tee 8.30am - 9.30am & 4.30pm - 6.00pm : Seniors Match v Fleetwood – 1st Tee 9.45am - 11.00am : Ladies Friendly v Windermere – 1st Tee 12.45pm - 1.45pm : Bridge.
Tue 24 Ladies Maud Raven Bogey.
Wed 25 Visiting Party Bowker Golf Day – times t.b.a.
Thu 26 Ladies Reciprocal Day with Nelson G.C. (54) – 1st Tee 11.00am - 1.30pm  (2 Tee Start) : Bridge??
Fri 27 Seniors In-House & Annual Dinner – 1st Tee 12.45pm - 3.00pm.
Sat 28 Blenkinsop Token at Lancaster G.C.
Sun 29 Mixed Team OPEN.
Mon 30 Junior OPEN : No Bridge.
Tue 31 Ladies Stableford (or play any cancelled competition).
 
Nomenclature - Visiting Party : Junior Event : Social Event : Seniors : Lunesdale League

Click Here for "Printer-friendly" version of this Events Diary

[top]

Safety on the Course

Can we please remind members and visitors about safety on the course with regard to stray golf balls. When playing the first hole it is vital to shout "FORE" if you THINK your ball is straying onto the 18th fairway or right-hand rough. A similar situation arises for players on the 1st and 10th holes from stray balls hit from the 18th tee! Also players walking up the right-hand side of the 17th fairway and rough should be aware that balls may strike them from the 2nd tee without any warning. Be aware of other golfers and STAY SAFE.

Insurance

In light of the preceding article, Morecambe Golf Club strongly advises all members and visitors to check their insurance cover. Most household insurance policies include third party cover and many will include for loss or theft of golfing equipment and clothing. Now is a good time to check your particular cover and, if lacking or insufficient, to source a suitable policy. (See also our Standard Terms & Conditions)

[top]

Member's Area

The dedicated Member's Area of this web site can be accessed using login details available through the Club Secretary. Feedback and suitable items for inclusion can be sent using the details to be found on the appropriate pages which are specifically targeted at the Mens, Ladies and Junior Sections. Sub pages will be of interest to Senior and Rabbit members and, if sufficient demand, a Golf Society page can be set up.

Web Site

Remember that this site is aimed at the dual audiences of members and visitors with this news page forming the principal source of breaking information. Of particular interest is the above events diary which is updated on a monthly basis. We recommend "Bookmarking" this page so that when planning your round of golf you can check whether there is a visiting party booked. Pre-booked Visiting Parties may also check their allotted tee times.

Earlier News Items

Can be found in the site archive

[top]