Kenilworth Golf Club - News Feed http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/feed.rss en Kenilworth Golf Club 2006 120 2010 Warwickshire Mens Open Championship http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/2010-warwickshire-mens-open-championship In Round 1, Warwickshire’s top Amateur – Andy Sullivan (Nuneaton) - returned a gross score of 64 (including 8 birdies) to hold a 5 stoke lead over the rest of the field - with Andrew Cheese from Sutton Coldfield on 69 being the highest placed Pro.

]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:14:12 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/2010-warwickshire-mens-open-championship Rob Griffiths Directors Meeting with Local Councillor on Development Issues http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/directors-meeting-with-local-councillor-on-development-issues Directors Mike Hastings and Jim McCarthy recently met with Michael Coker, a  long standing local councillor, to discuss local development issues.

Michael advised that all of the earlier plans for housing development in the area had been set aside.

]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:17:43 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/directors-meeting-with-local-councillor-on-development-issues Rob Griffiths Kenilworth Golf Club Tee Memorabilia http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/kenilworth-golf-club-tee-memorabilia1 Members will be aware that we now have brand new tee  markers on all the holes.  As a way of raising funds for the Captains Charity we will be auctioning the old signs individually on the evening of the Charity Day on 25th September.

]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:31:17 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/kenilworth-golf-club-tee-memorabilia1 David Butcher September Medal & Rabbits Chalice http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/september-medal-and-rabbits-chalice The September Medal and Rabbits Chalice took place at Crewe Lane on Saturday 28th August.
Lee Ransford 76, nett 67, won Division A from James Lamond 72, nett 68, who had the satisfaction of posting the best gross score, while Johnny Carlin 79, nett 66, triumphed in Division B from Tim Parker 80, nett 68.
David Travi

]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:14:23 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/september-medal-and-rabbits-chalice David Butcher Seniors Pairs Open http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/seniors-pairs-open  A total of 52 teams from 32 clubs entered the Men's Seniors Pairs Open which took place in heavy rain on Wednesday 25th August..
Peter Lawley and Clark Rammell (HInckley) made light of the atrocious conditions to take the top prize with 45 points from Matt Foley and Mike Foley (Kings Norton) 42 and Roger French (Ta

]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:12:15 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/seniors-pairs-open David Butcher Broadhurst Leads the Field at Junior Open http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/broadhurst-leads-the-field-at-junior-open The Kenilworth GC junior open is always one of the most popular junior events on the calendar and this year's competition was no exception with 64 boys and 9 girls from across the county taking part last Friday.

With the course very soft as a result of heavy rain fall in the run up to competit

]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:16:54 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/broadhurst-leads-the-field-at-junior-open Richard Lane Junior Open 2010 - Draw UPDATED 25/08 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/junior-open-2010-draw-updated-2508 The start list for the Kenilworth GC Junior Open which is being held on Friday 27 August 2010 is now available by clicking here.

Entries closed on Wednesday 18 August 2010 but last minute withdrawals mean that it ]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:39:17 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/junior-open-2010-draw-updated-2508 Richard Lane Captains Away Day 2010 - Tadmartin Heath G.C. http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/captains-away-day-2010-tadmartin-heath-g.c.  

CAPTAINS AWAY DAY

 

WEDNESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2010

TADMARTIN HEATH GOLF CLUB

 

http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/captains-away-day-2010-tadmartin-heath-g.c. Rob Griffiths Kenil worth Cup - 15th August http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/kenil-worth-cup-15th-august CAMERON KOOLHOVEN lifted the Kenilworth Cup at Crewe Lane on Sunday 15th August..
He carded 77, nett 65, to finish one shot clear of the chasing field which was led by Martyn Rees 78, nett 66, Chris Satchell 79, nett 67, Les Allen 75, nett 68, and Kevin Bond 83, nett 69.
Junior champion Robert Owens posted the best

]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:01:33 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/kenil-worth-cup-15th-august David Butcher World Light Heavy Weight Champion John Conteh Pops In http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/world-light-heavy-weight-champion-john-conteh-pops-in On Friday Former Light Heavy Weight World Champion Boxer, John Conteh visited the club, to play a few holes and have lunch.  John was on his way to play at Nailcote Hall in the Par 3 Champioship and decided to catch up with his old pal and Kenilworth Member John Carlin Snr.

John was impressed with the condition o

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:49:46 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/world-light-heavy-weight-champion-john-conteh-pops-in Rob Griffiths Arnie proves he's up to the challenge! http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/arnie-proves-hes-up-to-the-challenge For the second consecutive year Kenilworth GC's juniors have taken part in the EGU Skills Challenge.  This national initiative sees children aged from as young as 6 taking part in a series of qualifying events at their home club with the leading three players at each age group, on a regional basis, going on to

]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:33:04 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/arnie-proves-hes-up-to-the-challenge Richard Lane Junior Open 2010 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/junior-open-2010 The KGC Junior Open takes place on Friday 27th August 2010.

This event is open to boys and girls aged under 18 on 1 January 2010 with a handicap of 36 or less.  The following trophies will be awarded:

Dick McMillan Trophy – Best Overall Nett

The Jack Savage Trophy

]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:30:08 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/junior-open-2010 Richard Lane Men's Open Alliance - 8th August http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/mens-open-alliance-8th-august James and Will Lamond used local knowledge to good effect to win the Men's Open Alliance on Sunday 8th August.
The father and son combination, both KGC members, emerged triumphant with an impressive nett 58 which put them three shots clear of the field.
Players certainly exploited some glorious condit

]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:31:54 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/mens-open-alliance-8th-august David Butcher Junior Club Championship http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/junior-club-championship ROBERT OWENS successfully defended his position as junior club champion at the Club but only after the first play-off in the history of the championship on Monday 2nd August.
After the morning round, it was evident it was going to be a two-horse race.

]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:36:49 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/junior-club-championship David Butcher Trio of Kenilworth GC Juniors Lift the Coventry Evening Telegraph Cup http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/trio-of-kenilworth-gc-juniors-lift-the-coventry-evening-telegraph-cup The prestigious Warwickshire Boys’ Championship took place yesterday at Edgbaston Golf Club and Kenilworth’s junior section was well represented with seven juniors taking part.  This competition, played off scratch over 36 holes, also incorporates the team championship for the Coventry Evening Telegraph Cup w

]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:11:01 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/trio-of-kenilworth-gc-juniors-lift-the-coventry-evening-telegraph-cup Richard Lane Summer Course Update http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/summer-course-update1  Click here to read the Summer Course Update from the Course Committee Chairman Bill Murdoch

 

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:55:21 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/summer-course-update1 David Butcher New Standard Scratch Score http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/new-standard-scratch-score1 As a result of a course assessment by the Warwickshire Union of Golf Clubs on 28 June we have received a new Standard Scratch Score for the two courses as follows :-

White Tees – 71

Yellow Tees – 70

As a result of this new rating we have taken the following action:-

  1. New tee m
]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:39:13 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/new-standard-scratch-score1 David Butcher Pilates for Golfers http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/pilates-for-golfers FREE  ‘TASTER SESSIONS’

on

 WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST 2010

1st session    9.00 am – 10.00 am

http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/pilates-for-golfers David Butcher A little help from space http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/a-little-help-from-space We may have found a solution to lots of unsightly trenches when our Green staff are trying to locate broken drains in the autumn and winter.

 Although very pleasant for golfers, a long hot dry spell of weather does not offer too many benefits to Green Keepers.

]]> Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:48:15 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/a-little-help-from-space David Butcher Mixed Open Competition http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/mixed-open-competition Golfers from 35 clubs entered the popular Mixed Open at the club on Sunday 11th July.

]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:58:26 +0100 http://www.kenilworthgolfclub.co.uk/mixed-open-competition David Butcher