Page 76 • The HERALD • 18th April 2024 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v SPORT IN THE HERALD Dibden Open Golf Society (DOGS) Results 19th March the DOGS played their only competition to date due to weather conditions/course closures. The competition was the DOGS favourite 3 Ball Texas Scramble (Winter Card) played on the part 18 and 9 hole courses. Winning team: D McManus, E Nkomo & J Manning (49.6) 2nd: D Lowman, R Hallett & D Thorpe (51.8) 3rd: L Jones, Jo Renyard & R Gooding (53.1). Nearest the pin winners: R Gooding 4th (18), D McManus 4th (9) and D Thorpe 7th (9). Bramshott Hill Seniors Results Monday 11th March and once again, the weather had restricted play at Dibden to the top nine holes. However, it would seem that the Bramshott Hill Seniors were more determined than ever, that the weather will not stop them from playing the great game of golf. A magni cent thirty six players entered the Stableford competition and some very good scores were returned. e results were as follows: Division One: 1st Brian Lewis 20 points, 2nd Mike Wells 19 points, 3rd Ian Kemp 18 points. Division Two: 1st Wilson 23 points, 2nd Barry Walker 19 points, 3rd Ray Dunkason 19 points. Division ree: 1st Mike Webb 19 points, 2nd John Yapp 19 points, 3rd Brett Parr 18 points. Nearest the pin competition: 0-24 Handicap Paul Wastell, 25+ Handicap Ron Gooding ursday 14th March saw the Bramshott Hill Seniors commence the 2024 inter club matches. Twelve Seniors attended Burley Golf club to play a match play competition against a Burley Seniors team. Having been welcomed by Burley with co ee on arrival they anticipated a good match. ankfully the Burley golf course has not su ered from the weather as much as their own course. e course was generally dry and trolleys were allowed over the full eighteen holes. is would be the rst time several Bramshott Seniors had played eighteen holes since October. e weather was being kind with the sun shining, although there was a chilly breeze blowing. As is normal with these matches the game was played in good spirits and although each team wants to win there is always a friendly atmosphere. Sadly, the last few teams to come in experienced some heavy rain late in the day but everyone completed the course. On completion of the match Burley were victorious by three and a half games to two and a half. A splendid meal was then provided by Burley a er the match and all the old stories and jokes were dusted o and used again. An excellent day was had by all and they look forward to the return match later in the year. Waterside Bowling Club Open Day Waterside Bowling Club is holding its annual Open Day on Saturday 27th April between 10.30am and 1pm. Everyone is warmly welcome to go along to the Club (179-181 Long Lane, Holbury SO45 2PA) and have a go. Just turn up on the day with a at pair of shoes and they will provide the rest. Health professionals recommend playing bowls as it provides a number of health bene ts, including improved fitness, coordination and skill development; increased con dence and self esteem; enhanced mental wellbeing and community connectedness and support. Waterside Bowling Club caters for all abilities and ages, providing noncompetitive and competitive games alongside an active social calendar including bowls and BBQ’s, Fish & Chip evenings, quiz nights and many more. e Club have two high standard bowling greens and a competitive programme including internal/external competitions and league bowling in both the New Forest and Southampton & District. For further information please visit: www.watersidebowls.co.uk. Enquiries can also be made by email to Senior Coach Janet Ballard: janetballard1@ btinternet.com MONTHLY MEDAL A grey damp day welcomed the 41 New Forest Golf Club Seniors arriving for their rst trophy event of the year on Tuesday 19th March. Postponed from the previous week due to the wet weather, parts of the course were still very marshy although all 18 holes were in play. First place in Division 2 was taken by Ray Kelly with nett 66, just winning on countback of the last 6 holes by 1 stroke from Wayne Niles. Division 1 winner Dave Jones was well ahead of the eld with an excellent nett 64. Mike Broom won nearest the pin on the 11th. Division 1: 1st Dave Jones – nett 64, 2nd Laurie Burn – nett 68 (back 9=33), 3rd Steve Waterman – nett 68 (back 9=36). Division 2: 1st Ray Kelly – nett 66 (back 9=32, back 6=19), 2nd Wayne Niles – nett 66 (back 9=32, back 6=20), 3rd Neil Edmondson – nett 70. NEWS FROM FAWLEY RFC What a month for Fawley RFC! e U16’s won the Bowl Final against Trojans in a closely fought contest, nal score 7-6 resulting from a converted try for Fawley and 2 penalty kicks for Trojans. Junior Chair Sam Montague said “As a small club within the New Forest and Hampshire respectively, this side has shown that we are a competitive club. Praise must be given to the coaching team of Ben Wild, Mark Kitcher, Pete Schreiber, Manager Amanda Saunders and first aid support Amy Gahr for bringing this young side through the season”. Also setting the bar high for the junior section, Fawley RFC U15’s completed the double of Divisional and Cup winners, with a hard-fought victory over Tadley RFC, hosted by Winchester RFC. In a tight game where the lead changed several times, neither team seemed to be able to gain the upper hand. In the nal 15 minutes, Fawley eventually wore down their opponents and got the go-ahead score, nishing 22-14. A culmination of the whole squad’s e ort throughout this season. It was also a successful weekend at the home ground at Gang Warily. e Senior 1st XV played Trojans 2nd XV, winning 51-29. e following day the U12’s hosted a hugely successful festival with 20 Hampshire teams which was enjoyed by all. New players of all ages are always welcome at Fawley RFC, no experience needed. If you’d like to go along and give it a try, contact: enquiries@ fawleyrfc.co.uk 19th March winners: D McManus, E Nkomo & J Manning Bramshott Seniors about to tee off Bramshott Seniors enjoying the after match meal Medal winners Left to Right: Dave Jones and Ray Kelly Hole In One! ursday 7th March the sun shone on a chilly spring day as 40 New Forest Golf Club Seniors assembled for the shotgun start of a par/bogey competition. Starting on the par 3 13th, Charlie Hughes demonstrated how 13 could still be lucky for some as he selected his 7 iron for the rst shot of the day. Losing sight of the ball as it landed on the green, it was some time before anyone thought of looking in the hole to discover it nestling against the ag. is was Charlie’s rst ever hole-in-one, and he hopes it will be the rst of many. Charlie Hughes with his hole in one ball Fawley RFC U16’s
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