KENDAL’S ELDERLY GENTLEMAN’S GOLFING SOCIETY
The KEGGS section is a friendly group of members who meet up and play on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday to play and enjoy a round of golf. There is a larger range of handicaps in the KEGGS from 8 handicap all the way through to 28. The only entry requirement to joining the KEGGS is that you have to be over 55 years old and you will be welcomed into the section. As well as social golf the KEGGS have a series of matches, competitions, knockouts and away days all of which are explained below.
CAPTAIN OF THE KEGGS
The current KEGGS Captain is David Staton.
Telephone Number: 01539 734880
Email Address: dstaton19@googlemail.com
The Captain of the KEGGS serves for two years.
SOCIAL COMPETITIONS
The KEGGS have a rollup on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am to play 18 holes of social golf. All of the golf balls go into a hat and are drawn to see who plays with who.
KEGGS MEDALS
The KEGGS have a stableford competition once a month on a Monday at 9:30am through the summer months to allow those who do not play in club competitions to maintain a vaild handicap. Entry fee is £1 and the winner takes all apart from a £2 deduction towards KEGGS funds.
KEGGS MATCHES
The KEGGS have matches home and away against a variety of clubs in the area. These are very enjoyable and are a good way to make new golfing friends. You receive courtesy of the course for away matches but are expected to pay for your two course lunch after the event.
KEGGS KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS
There is a match play knockout competition every summer for KEGGS members. The entry sheet goes up for this early in the year on the KEGGS notice board. Matches are arranged when convenient for those playing.
KEGGS AWAY DAY
Every year an away day is organised to visit a good course in the region. The venue changes every year and is voted on at the KEGGS AGM in December
KEGGS TEAM KIT
The KEGGS have their own shirts and jumpers which you can purchase from the Pro-Shop. The jumpers cost £44.99 and the shirts cost £34.99.
KEGGS NOTICE BOARD
For more information on the KEGGS take a look at the KEGGS Notice Board in the men’s locker room.
KEGGS MEMBERSHIP
If you would like an introduction to the KEGGS please contact David Staton the KEGGS Captain and he will be happy to introduce you to the other KEGGS. Happy days!
The cost of membership to the KEGGS is £5 and this should be paid to the KEGGS Treasurer who is Barrie Coates. If you need to contact Barrie his phone number is 01539 723099.
KEGGS Away Day 2019
Thursday 18 July at Wigan GC
January 2019 Monthly Comp
Winners: D Maclennan, B Broekhuizen & M Cleasby
Second: M Nightingale, L Armstrong & F Taylor
February Competition Winners:
R Airey, F Taylor & M Nightingale
Second: B Brokehuizen & B Carradus
March Competition Winners:
1) P Coxon 2) B Carradus 3) F Taylor all with 47 points
4) D Neil 46 points
Second March Competition:
Winner of Bogey Comp: L Armstrong
April Competition:
15th April Winners of Texas Scramble:
P Brennand, B Carradus, B Coates & D Neil
Runners Up: L Armstrong, F Taylor & B Stow
“Nearest” the pin of 5th D Neil
May Greensome
Winners: L Armstrong & D Fleming,
Runners up C Whiteside & R Airey
Nearest the Pin: J Whalley
KEGGS vs Appleby @ Appleby Tuesday 18 June
Coffee 9.00, Tee Off 9.30.
Teams:
1 D Staton (cpt) & G Archibald
2 F Taylor & P Brennand
3 D Fleming & D Neil
4 R Airey & B Shepherd
5 D Maclennan & B Carradus
6 C Sawden & J Whalley
7 L Armstrong & M Cleasby
8 S Parkin & D Clarkson
Reserve: C Whiteside
KEGGS vs Sedbergh @ Sedbergh Thursday 27 June.
Coffee 9.00 Tee Off 9.30
Teams:
1 D Staton (cpt) & B Carradus
2 B Shepherd & D Neil
3 D Clarkson & P Brennand
4 D Fleming & D Maclennan
5 C Sawden & F Taylor
6 M Cleasby & R Airey
7 A Valentine & M Baker
8 L Armstrong & B Coates
Reserves: S Parkin & C Whiteside