Club & Course News

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Course Closed This Weekend

Due to the weather forecast over the next few days and already having frozen ground, we have come to the decision to keep the course closed over the weekend.

The course will be closed until an inspection on Monday 25th November at 8AM.

This is in the interest of everybody’s safety on and off the course with dangerous road conditions.

The clubhouse will be open as normal.

Winter Rules Now Apply

We are now playing ‘Winter Rules’ until further notice.

This means:-
– Fairway mats to be used on ALL MOWN areas.
– Bunkers : Lift, rake & place within 6 inches.
– Handicap qualifying rounds are no longer permitted under these rules.

[PLEASE NOTE: the Clubhouse locker rooms will be open at 8am daily while ‘winter hours’ are in place].

Winter Competitions

– Saturdays – The Saturday competitions are 13/14 holes depending on the holes we choose on the day. These competitions are team based.
– Sundays – Every Sunday there is a Better Ball Stableford 0800-1200 where Winter League players are playing for the Order of Merit. However anyone can play in the competition on the day – just book on BRS.
– Wednesdays – Every Wednesday there is a 9 hole Individual Stableford all day.

20th November 2024 – Greens Gossip

COURSE MAINTENANCE

• We have probably done the final cut on the course. The weather will dictate if any further cuts need to be done.
• We have completed the drainage work on the 12th green. We are pleased with the progress, and once the ground has settled we hope to allow play on the green.
• Weather allowing, we hope to commence work on the 11th green next week.
• There is now a permanent winter tee mat on the red tee of the 16th hole. But until further notice, play can continue from the yellow tee. We hope to install more permanent winter tee mats over the winter period.

GREENS MAINTENANCE

• The greens have coped well with the wet conditions. It has always been our hope that we can extend the period of play on the main greens over the winter period.
• The greens will now be cut with the pedestrian mower, as this reduces the weight of machinery on the greens. The roller on the hand mower will act as an ‘iron’ to a certain degree.

FUSARIUM UPDATE

• Some of you will have noticed that this annoying disease has reared its ugly head again. But I have noticed that the greens that were attacked 2 months ago have recovered well, and were not affected by the latest attack. The 14th green escaped last time, but has succumbed this time.
• As previously mentioned, we want to encourage the natural bacteria to degrade the sub surface thatch, which allows for more efficient drainage. The option is to use a fungicide, but having heard that some courses have sprayed 6 times in 3 months (at a cost of £850 per spray), and still not controlled the disease.
• l would prefer to give the bacteria a chance to work naturally. With the natural method, the infection will naturally reduce and the attacks become less severe. (We are already seeing this response on the initial greens that were attacked).
• I really want to thank you for your patience as we pursue this natural approach. It has been recognised nationally as a very bad period for fusarium infection, so we are not exceptional in having the outbreaks.

THANK YOU

• A big thank you to Stuart Fletcher from AMH tools. They have kindly provided the winter flag sticks and hole cups for the winter period.
• Many thanks to Dennis Higginbotton for constructing the wooden frames for the permanent winter tees.
• Very big thanks to James Cleary for his hard work in clearing the drain at the bottom of the 5th hole.
• l will always thank my greens team of Brendan, Ian and Nate, who have worked above and beyond to complete the drainage work on the 12th green.
• I must thank Steve for all his help in cutting the course through the growing season. We look forward to his return in the spring.
• Harold Ashton must be thanked for his diligent attack on the local mole problem. Even turning up when devoid of transport to get to the club!
• Last, but definitely not least! My thanks to all the volunteers that make the ongoing course maintenance far less stressful.

Nigel.

Festive Golf & Clubhouse Opening Times For Christmas 2024

Christmas Eve Tuesday 24th December
– 13/14 hole Shot Gun at 9.30am with Sausage and coffee. £10 per person
– Clubhouse open 8.30am till 8pm, last orders at 7.30pm
– Kitchen Closed after shot gun food

Christmas Day  Wednesday 25th December
– Course open to members only. (Shutter open from 10am until 3.30pm)
– Pro Shop Closed
– Mr Captain’s Drinks from 11am till 1pm
– Clubhouse open 11am till 4pm last orders at 3pm
– Kitchen only open to pre booked meals.

Boxing Day Thursday 26th December
– Course open TEXAS SCRAMBLE 9AM SHOTGUN 13 HOLES (Shutter open from 9am until 3.30pm). £5 per person
– Clubhouse open 11am till 6pm last orders at 5.30pm
– Kitchen Closed

Friday 27th December
– Course open (Shutter open from 8am)
– Clubhouse open 10am till Close
– Kitchen Open 10:00am till 4:00pm

Saturday 28th December
– Course open Normal competition (Shutter open from 8am)
– Clubhouse open 10am till Close
– Kitchen Open 10:00am till 4:00pm

Sunday 29th December
– Course open (Shutter open from 8am)
– Pidge & Neil’s Day Shot Gun 11:00am with Pork & Stuffing Baps after with games and singer. £10 per person
– Clubhouse open 10am till Close
– Kitchen Open 9:00am till 11:00am

Monday 30th December
– Course open (Shutter open from 8am)
– Clubhouse open 10am till Close
– Kitchen Open 10:00am till 4:00pm

Tuesday 31st December
– Course open, Texas Scramble Shot Gun at 9.30am with Sausage Baps and coffee. (Shutter open from 8am). £10 per person
– Clubhouse open 8.30am till finish. Ticket only from 7pm
– Kitchen Closed after shot gun food.

Wednesday 1st January
– Course open to members only. (Shutter open from 10am until 4pm)
– Pro Shop, Clubhouse and Kitchen will be CLOSED all day.

Thursday 2nd January
– Course open (Shutter open from 8am)
– Clubhouse open 10am till Close
– Kitchen Closed

All competitions above are now live on BRS (apart from the Saturday competition which will become live 2 weeks in advance).

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Clubhouse News

Hiring the Clubhouse For Your Special Event

The Clubhouse can be hired by both members and non-members. Further details can be found by visiting the Clubhouse section of the website.

** We’re taking bookings for 2025 dates, they’re starting to go quickly, don’t miss out!! To make a booking please call 01663 746161 or pop into the clubhouse **

Forthcoming Events At The Clubhouse 

• Sunday 8th December – Christmas Concert with Bollington Brass Band, 4pm till 8pm. £10 per ticket, food on sale on the night.
• Saturday 21st December – Christmas Bingo Special with Lauren @ 7pm, £20 per ticket.
• Tuesday 31st December – New Year’s Eve Party @ 7.30pm – £25 per ticket.

Please visit the Clubhouse section of the website for full details of all forthcoming events. 

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Competitions & Other News

38 seniors played today in this, the most popular of the Seniors competitions. Nigel Ardern presented the prizes as, unfortunately, his dad Cliff was unable to attend this year. (Full results and photographs can be found on the Seniors section of the website).

27th-28th July 2024 – Shaw Marsh Trophy

Many congratulations to Jake Unsworth who won this year’s Shaw Marsh Trophy after two excellent rounds. On Saturday Jake led Mark Brooks and Jez Unsworth by 4 shots with a 63. His 68 on Sunday meant he finished with 131, 7 shots ahead of Mark and Jez, in 2nd and 3rd place respectively on 138 after a card playoff. Matt Gibbons came 4th with a total of 139, beating Peter Coull (5th) on a card playoff. The best gross prize was also won by Jake Unsworth with a total of 143. The best over 24 handicap prize was won by Andy Russell with a total of 138.

Full details of the day 1, day 2 and overall prize winners can be found on the Men’s Section of this website.

27th July 2024 – Bramhall Trophy Playoff 

After a 3 way tie in the Bramhall Trophy last month, the playoff was held today. The final standings are:-
– Winner : ROB ELLIOTT;
– Runner Up : STEVE WORRALL;
– 3rd Place : MARTIN WILD.

26th July 2024 – Vets Cup

Congratulations to Mr President (Steve Ashworth) winner of the first of this year’s Seniors “board competitions”, the Vet’s Cup, with a nett score of 70.  Thirty one seniors took part and enjoyed a mostly dry, warm morning (apart from one brief shower!). The course was in very good condition and the greens were very fast!

Jeff Stewart was in 2nd place with 71, Neil Stafford in 3rd place with 74 and Brian Hattersley in 4th place with 75. Well done to all the prize winners!

26th July 2024 – Odd Sock Cup Day

All proceeds from Odd Sock Cup Day, in memory of Josh Webb, will go to New Mills Volunteer Centre. Prizewinners are as follows:-

1ST (£50 GIFT VOUCHER EACH)
89 points : Tony Jennison, Paul Bowers, Richard Blackwell, Richard Hilton;

2ND (PUMA CAP & TOWEL)
86 points : Ian Wyatt, Andy Bowers, Callum Clarke, Neil Hyde;

3RD (DOZEN CALLAWAY SUPERSOFT BALLS)
85 points : Jez Unsworth, John Samme, Stu Heard, Stu Dowell;

4TH (GOLF SOCKS)
84 points : Andy Russell, Matt Gibbons, Bill Duke, Simon Turner;

NEAREST THE PIN 8TH (DOZEN TAYLORMADE DISTANCE) : Harrison Webb;

NEAREST THE PIN 16TH (DOZEN TAYLORMADE DISTANCE) : Kev Drinkwater.

21st July 2024 – Sam’s Golf Day

1^st (£150 EACH – Vouchers) : 52pts – Keane Hyde, Jack Marshall, Adam Stott, Jacob Bagshaw

2^nd (Puma Avant golf shoes) :  53.8pts – Josh Bannister, Tom Morgan, Kieran Sharp, Sam Caldwell

3^rd (Personalised polo shirts) : 54.5pts – Andy Bowers Ian Wyatt, Joel Wood, Chris Wood

4^th (Dozen TaylorMade Tour response golf balls) : 55.5pts – Callum Clarke, Dan Thomas, Stacey Wild, Kieran Lugsden

5^th (Cap and Glove bundle) : 56pts – Jack Hulse, Tom Tidall, Mike Quickenden, Jim Bond

6^th (Callaway Supersoft golf balls) : 56.6pts – Darryl Hall, John Brogden, Richard Preston, Chris Ashton

A full rundown of the day’s winners including the nearest the pins, longest drive and the raffle can be found under Members->Competitions->Club Competitions or by clicking here.

20th July 2024 – Hole in One for Simon Webb!

Many congratulations to Simon Webb, who scored his first hole in one on the 15th hole in today’s Medal No.4. There was a family celebration, as Simon and his brother Andrew were playing in the same group!! (Photograph can be found on the Seniors section of the website).

17th July 2024 – Ladies Lockwood Trophy

Many congratulations to Jo Coull who won the Ladies Lockwood Trophy (Stableford) with 36pts. In 2nd place was Alison Wright with 34pts and Jane Howard was in 3rd place with 33pts.

14th July 2024 – Mr Captain’s Day to Ladies

Congratulations to Jane Howard who won the Mr Captain’s Day to Ladies 18 hole Stableford with a score of 36pts. In 2nd place was Alison Wright with 33pts and Liz Milne was in 3rd place with 32pts.  Jane Gee won the 9 hole Stableford with 13pts.

13th July 2024 – Mr Captain’s Day

Many congratulations to 13 year old Joel Wood, winner of the 2024 Mr Captain’s Day Prize with an excellent score of 42pts off 16 handicap. In 2nd place was Ian Brown with 41pts, beating Dan Thomas (3rd) on a card playoff. Other prize winners were 4th  place Dez Walker with 39pts and 5th place Jack Marshall with 38pts. Jack Marshall also won the best gross prize. Ash Womack won the best over 24 handicap prize with 38pts. Nearest the pin prizes were won by Rob Westbrook (8th hole) and Phil Urmston (16th hole).

Well done to Joel and to all the prize winners.

7th July 2024 – Ladies Open

On the 7th of July 2024 the Ladies‘ section at New Mills Golf Club held yet another very successful Open Day. The event, as usual, was very well supported with ladies from a number of golf clubs from Cheshire, Lancashire and of course, Derbyshire. In total 24 teams of four participated. Unfortunately, the day was quite grey and overcast and by the 9.00 start, the rain appeared. The first few groups of Ladies started the game in what could be described as quite wet and challenging conditions. However, by 10:30 the rain had moved on and the vast majority played under slightly grey and cool conditions which did not stop them enjoying themselves. In particular they enjoyed the warm welcome in the halfway house with pots of tea and a variety of cakes being served.

The winning team achieved a magnificent score of 93 points. This team was made up of three Ladies from Glossop and one Lady from Ashton; the second prize which also achieved an excellent score of 88 were a team of 3 Ladies from Westwood and one Lady from Stafford. It is great to see so many golfers from different clubs rising to the challenge of New Mills Golf Club.

The success of the day was due to the many helpers that made themselves available, those in reception, those at the halfway house and of course, those ball spotting. The course was in lovely condition with visitors expressing their appreciation of the course.

The staff who worked in the clubhouse responded to the large number of Ladies by supplying them with bacon butties and later with meals once they had completed their rounds of golf. Also once again we were very pleased to welcome the clothing company which fetched a wonderful selection of clothes.

7th July 2024 – Hole in One For Paul Holland in Taskers Victory!

Well done to the New Mills Taskers A Team on a fabulous away victory at Birley Wood, qualifying for the quarter-final of the Taskers Plate (which will be vs Rotherham at home). Congratulations to Paul Holland who got his second ever hole in one in this match!

6th July 2024 – Anderton Bowl

Many congratulations to Dave Joyce, winner of the Anderton Bowl with a score of 5up. This is the only Gents “major” that is played as a “bogey” competition. In 2nd place was Stu Bradley with 4up and in 3rd place was Paul Bowers with 3up.  In 4th place was Jon Nuttall with 2up, beating Ryan Monk (5th) on a card playoff. Jack Marshall won the best gross prize with “level” and Colin Skeen won the best over 24 handicap prize with 1down.

Well done to Dave and to all the other prize winners.

24th June 2024 – Hole in One for Graham Elliott!

Many congratulations to Graham Elliott, who scored a hole in one on the 4th hole in this morning’s Seniors rollup. It is Graham’s first hole in one, but he has been well prepared for this event for some time, as he was carrying a bottle of Bourbon whisky which was put on the clubhouse bar!! (Photograph can be found on the Seniors section of the website).

Seniors Trip to Shaw Hill : 19th-20th June 2024

Fourteen Senior members visited Shaw Hill Golf Club near Chorley this week, an annual event on this challenging course. They were particularly fortunate with the weather this year and the players enjoyed two days golf in good summer conditions.

Winners on Wednesday with 69 points and a better back 9 were Neil Stafford, Alan Goodall using borrowed clubs (and a stick of celery!!) and Stan Spencer. Winners on Thursday with 74 points were Pat Walker, Dave Rose, and Clive Garside.

The trip was enjoyed by all and plans are in place to return again next year. (Photographs can be found on the Seniors section of the website).

19th June 2024 – Ladies Dowell Cup

Many congratulations to Alison Rudder who won the Ladies Dowell Cup (Medal) with a score of 66. In 2nd place was Jackie Piper with 73 and Maureen Harrison was in 3rd place with 75.

16th June 2024 – Lady President’s Day

New Mills Lady President, Christine Currie, hosted her day to Ladies  on Sunday 16th June 2024. The weather was kind & there were even spells of sunshine! The Pimms & nibbles at  the half way house were appreciated by all.

The 18 hole Stableford “board” competition was won by Kath Lindsay who scored 37 points. Second was Liz Milne with 32 points. The 9 hole Stableford was won by Judith Johnson & nearest the pin on the 4th by Marie-Anne McGibbon.

Kath thanked Lady President for her day & generosity and Lady President thanked Kirsty for the tasty food & all her help.

(Photographs can be found on the Ladies  section of the website).

15th June 2024 – Bramhall Trophy

There was a 3-way tie for the Bramhall Trophy , with Martin Wild, Rob Elliott and Steve Worrall all scoring 41pts. As this is a “major” competition, there will be an 18 hole playoff at a later date to decide the winner.

In 4th place was Elliot Brownsword with 38pts and Nigel Garside was 5th with 37pts.  Wayne Travers won the best over 24 handicap prize with 35pts, beating Pete Christian on a card playoff. Jack Marshall won the best gross prize.

10th June 2024 – Easter Egg Competition

32 members of the Ladies and Seniors sections took part in this year’s Easter Egg competition, which was rescheduled from April due to the wet course conditions. The weather was more like Easter than summer, but was (mostly) dry!

Played as a Texas Scramble over 13 holes, the winners with 41.2 were Lady President (Chris Currie), Gill Downes, Kevin Smith and Peter Coull. Runners up with 41.7 were Kate Bromilow, Marianne McGibbon, Nigel Thorpe and Keith Wright.

Further information and photographs can be found on the Ladies and Seniors sections of the website.

9th June 2024 – Mr President’s Day to Ladies

Congratulations to Gill Downes who won the Mr President’s Day to Ladies 18 hole Stableford with a score of 33pts. In 2nd place was Liz Milne with 30pts and Jane Howard was in 3rd place with 26pts.  Marion Harrison won the 9 hole Stableford with 11pts.

8th June 2024 – Mr President’s Day to Gents

Congratulations to Chris Lees who won the Mr President’s Day to Gents Stableford with a score of 37pts, beating Callum Clarke, who also scored 37pts and additionally won the best gross prize. Other prize winners were 3rd place Sean Moore, 4th place Aran Brooks and 5th place James Ignotus, all with 36pts.  Rob Westbrook won the best over 24 handicap prize with 34pts.

1st June 2024 – Hibbert Cup

Many congratulations to Martin Wild, winner of the first 2024 Men’s “major” with a score of 67. In 2nd place was Gary Hopkins, also with 67. Other prize winners were 3rd place Mick Goddard with 68 and 4th place Oliver Wong, also with 68. Jack Marshall won the best gross prize with 70 and Stu Fletcher won the best over 24 handicap prize with 70.

Well done to Martin and to all the prize winners.