Seniors

  (Our iconic statue)

Do you like playing golf in a relaxed yet competitive manner?

Are you over 55?

Then get in touch with Deanwood Seniors via the Clubhouse on 01635 48772.

The Seniors ( Evergreens ) meet every Friday at 08.30 hrs.

The Captain - Ray Bilton - is always willing to chat and can be contacted through the members section of the website or via the Pro shop.

If Friday is not convenient then there is an offshoot group (The Deans) meeting on Monday (11 am) and Wednesday ( 8 am). Their contacts are Gordon Neale and Richard Jones all contactable through the website or the Pro shop.

No matter what time of year you are guaranteed a warm welcome here!

....... make sure you know the right handicap for each tee and that you are aware of all the local rules .

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John said he once asked a girl out but she said no because he had a face like the back of a boat!

He didn't do anything but he gave her a stern look!.

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.......come and play golf with the Seniors...........

..............hatch a plan!

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The Killer Cup.

A big thank you to all who took part or bought raffle tickets for this event, it raised in excess of £350!

I have tried to share these magnificent prizes out so that no-one escapes!

All the results and prize winners are shown below.

Hole 1/10 – Nearest the pin in 1 – Richard Stapleton

Hole 2/11 – Nearest the pin in 2 – Bob Giles

Nearest the tree - Mona Butler

In the tree – Not presented

Hole 3/12 – Nearest the pin in 2 – Ian Flack

Nearest the right hand bunker in 1 - Rosemary Black

Hole 4/13 – Nearest the pin in 2 – Ian Flack

Nearest the Ditch in no more than 3 – Sue Parkinson

Longest drive ( Ladies) – Karen Churchill

Hole 5/14 – Nearest the pin in 1 - Ray Breach

Longest tee shot – Nigel Connor

Hole 6/15 – Nearest the pin in 2 – Paul Niblock

Longest drive (Men) – James Fisher

Hole 7/16 – Nearest the pin in 1 – Rob Martin

Hole 8/17 – Nearest the pin in 2 - Sid Edwards

In the pond – Jane Connor

Hole 9/18 – Nearest the first ditch in 1 – Kim Niblock

Nearest the pin in 3 – Richard Tripp

In both ditches – Not presented

Surprise prize – Linda Vale

Team Name – The CONman and women

Most lost balls – Paul Niblock

Most Zeroes on scorecard – Mona Butler

Best team Sid Edwards, Robin Jeanes and Richard Tripp

Median team – Sue Parkinson, Teresa Fletcher and Karen Churchill

Strongest team – Kim Niblock, Paul Niblock and Sheerie Clarke

Best Player – Sid Edwards

Median player: - Richard Stapleton

Strongest player – Sheerie Clarke

Bandit – Steve Vale

If you would like further details please email me.

Raffle results:-

1 Mini Drone - Gordon Neale

1 Mini Karake sound system – Karen Churchill

1 doz. Srixon Distance golf balls. - Chris Flack

1 doz. Srixon Distance golf balls. - Jac

1 doz Slazenger golf balls – Roger King

Sleeve of Pinnacle Balls – Gordon Dobson

Sleeve of Srixon Balls – Colin Cox

1 bottle Estevez Merlot – Roy Kennedy

½ bottle J.M.Gobillard & Fils French Champagne - Sheerie

1 bottle Casillero del Diablo Merlot – Richard Jones

1 bottle New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc – Sid Edwards

1 bottle South African Chenin Blanc – Jan Downes

1 bottle Portugese Cabriz - Malcolm Sheppard

1 Bottle Laughing Llama Sauvignon Blanc– Rob Butler

1 indoor pitching practice game - Linda Vale

1 Games bundle (Poker dice, Sports Quiz and Cribbage) – Bob Giles

1 wooden trinket box with notepad) - Mary Murphy

Book – Learn to play golf in a weekend - Suzie King

Book – Golf – A way of life – Nigel Connor

Book – Golf Science – James Fisher

Book – Play Better Golf – Stuart Brunsden

Book – This is going to hurt – C.A,Brown

1 brass paperweight / pen holder – Jane Connor

Coffee set for 6 – Keith Endersby

Small bag of golf 'bits' - Slim

Another small bag of golf 'bits' – Steve Vale

Yet another small bag of golf 'bits' – Kim Niblock

1 pair socks – Richard Stapleton

6 x Golf prints 6” x 8” - Mona Butler

1 Bayliss and Harding gift box – Marion Hayes

All prizes will be available for collection from the clubhouse from 09.00hrs on Monday 1st September and thank you all again for your support.

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The game thrives at  Deanwood.

This new bunker gets bigger and bigger!

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STAY SAFE!

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Next week.

####### Match v Bradfield (H) #######

There are a couple of tee times available so please turn up by 08.00 hrs. if you wish to play and are not in the match!

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Who is this?

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Have you heard this one ?

On the outskirts of a small town, there was a big, old pecan tree just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the nuts. "One for you, one for me, one for you, one for me," said one boy. Several dropped and rolled down toward the fence.

Another boy came riding along the road on his bicycle. As he passed, he thought he heard voices from inside the cemetery. He slowed down to investigate. Sure enough, he heard, "One for you, one for me, one for you, one for me ...."

He just knew what it was. He jumped back on his bike and rode off. Just around the bend he met an old man with a cane, hobbling along.

"Come here quick," said the boy, "you won't believe what I heard! Satan and the Lord are down at the cemetery dividing up the souls!"

The man said, "Beat it kid, can't you see it's hard for me to walk." When the boy insisted though, the man hobbled slowly to the cemetery.

Standing by the fence they heard, "One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me."

The old man whispered, "Boy, you've been tellin' me the truth. Let's see if we can see the Lord...?" Shaking with fear, they peered through the fence, yet were still unable to see anything. The old man and the boy gripped the wrought iron bars of the fence tighter and tighter as they tried to get a glimpse of the Lord.

At last they heard, "One for you, one for me. That's all. Now let's go get those nuts by the fence and we'll be done...."

They say the old man had the lead for a good half-mile before the kid on the bike passed him.

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Who said?

Azinger is wearing an all black outfit; black jumper, blue trousers, white shoes and a pink 'tea cosy' hat!

Was it:

a)  Peter Alliss

b)  Renton Laidlaw               or

c)  Andrew Cotter  ?

Answer at the bottom of the page.

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The Deans.

Monday Matins.

(Notes from Friar Neale) 

25/08/25

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Wednesday Wizards.

 ( Musings from The Elders)

27/08/25

We all missed our great pal, Brian..

Most us managed to get back before the real rain came..so we were mostly lucky. Fifteen Deans played a Yellow ball Stableford game which was also a qualifier.

The team results were:

1st Rod Spring, Nige Connor, Rob Martin 147 points

2nd John Byrne, Tony Finch, Slim Collins 140 points

3rd James Gould, Colin Cox, Keith Count 131 points

4th Gordon Neale, Tom Wallin, Sid Edwards 126 points

5th Adrian Little, Gordon Dobson, John Larch 123 points

Par would have been 144

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Did I?

Play Golf or just spoil another walk?

As you walk off the course next time ask yourself the following questions:

Did I enjoy myself?

Have I signed my card?

Did I replace my divots and repair my pitch marks?

You should answer YES to them all!

Seniors Calendar

Answers:

It's Gabriela Ruffels 

It was b) Renton Laidlaw

Remember if you have any comments please let me know at roy.kennedy@ntlworld.com