CLUB NEWS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Captain’s Drive-In & mixed competition on Sunday 31st March From 11am
As always there is a sheet behind the bar where you can guess the length of the drive for Captain, President, Lady Captain & Lady President. It is just £1 to make all 4 guesses and the results will be given after the mixed competition with cash prizes for the winners.

Annual Duck Race
Alongside the Captain’s Drive-In will be the annual Duck Race – held in Captain’s Pond on the 1st hole.
This will be directly after the officials have driven-off on Easter Sunday 31st March
Ducks are for sale behind the bar at £1 a duck. But remember they always fly out “quackly” so get ’em while you can!

Snooker Finals
The finals of the snooker competition will also be on 31st March from early evening after the mixed competition. Come up and support the players. The Bar will be open even though it is a Sunday evening.

And last but not least it’s the long awaited return of……
RACE NIGHT
Saturday 6th April, first race is at 7.30pm after Opening Saturday competitions.
Entry on the night is free of charge (yes that’s right!)
Food will be available to purchase on the night – more details to follow on this, but it will be in the form of plate pie, chips, sandwich platters etc – anyone that knows they will want food might like to order in advance so that we can get an idea of numbers please.
ON SALE NOW: If you want to own a horse in the race then you can buy them from the bar at £5 a horse.
On the night you will be able to bet on each race or take part by being a jockey. Oh Yes, we have the blow up horse suits again!
It was a great night last time we did this 2 years ago and with the growing number of followers to our social events now we hope that this year will be even better.

ANOTHER HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT
Our second huge announcement in the last few days!!
We now have our retail area setup in the Club House at Lowes Park in conjunction with RR Golf.
We have stock of all the essentials to purchase but lots more can be ordered as well as arranging re-gripping and re shafting services.
Also check out the RR Golf website www.rrgolf.co.uk

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT

We are very pleased to announce that Chris Bibby has signed up as the affiliated professional at Lowes Park, so you will see him around the place practicing for his competitions away from Lowes, so get to know him, he is looking forward to meeting those he doesn’t already know, and renewing some friendships.
The following is a brief introduction in his own words :

PGA Accredited Professional: PGA number: 0153819I started my career as Assistant Professional at Haydock Park Golf Club under expert PGA Professional Peter Kenwright. Turning Professional in 1994 and Fully Qualified in 1998/1999.

I played on the Sunshine Tour / Asian Tour and Challenge Tour before moving to Abu Dhabi and then America. I started working for and with some of the best coaches from David Leadbetter to Stan Utley gaining valuable experience in coaching to an elite level.

On returning to the UK I continued to teach golf whilst pursuing other interests. I then became Head Professional at Whitefield GC and later moved to Bury GC as the Head Professional, representing both clubs in PGA Events.

I am proud to be affiliated to Lowes Park Golf Club, and represent the club in all Professional Events and support the club through 2024/25.

We Welcome our 2024 Officials

At the AGM we welcomed our new officials and thanked the outgoing officials. Good luck to all and we hope you have a great year

President – Stephen Tabner

Captain – Ian Wilkinson

Vice-Captain – David Stansfield

Lady President – Lisa Stanley

Lady Captain – Frances Outram

Lady Vice-Captain – Alison Wilkinson

Treasurer – Michael J. O’Connor

Secretary – David Stansfield

Club Member to take on Challenge

On Monday 26th June, one of our members John Smith and a couple of friends will be taking on the 72 holes (4 rounds) in a day challenge to raise money for Prostate Cancer.

1 in 8 men will get Prostate Cancer in their life and this is a cause that is close to John as family members of his have had this.

Here a Lowes Park we are very happy that John and the team are using our great course for this event and if you are playing on that day then look out for them and give them some encouragement.

If you would like to donate then please see the fundraising page link below

https://justgiving.com/team/wondering-golfers-30119

Past Captain’s Charity

Please see the attached thank you notice from the charity supported by last years Captain Michael J O’Connor, and all of our wayward golf!
Young Minds received an amazing £1249.54 thanks to everyone putting the 50p in the bottle, for a balls in the ponds and Michael doubling up on your donations.
Michaelwishes to thank you all for the generosity (and honesty!) the money will mean a great deal to the charity.

Please remember the bottle is still there, and to continue donating towards this years Captains nominated charity.

April 14th 2023:

A great social night at Lowes Park as the amazing Billy Moon entertained us

Masters Weekend Trip:

The annual Masters Weekend trip took place at Oulton Hall in Leeds this year. I was informed there was “it was a great time and even some golf was played”. Here are some of the pictures from the trip

April Medal Results

April 1st and 2nd:

We kicked off the summer season as always with our Captains/Presidents Drive in’s and the Duck race on the pond on the 1st Hole. A great TIME was had with all and the results are…………

Duck Race:

1st no. 30 Pollie (Debs Caterer) £30

2nd no. 15 Scott Crawford £20

3rd no 80 Elliott (Lisa Stanley) £10

Guess the Drive results

Captain’s Drive was shared by Ryan Stumblich & Carol Daniels President’s drive – Gill Hall Lady Captain’s Drive – Mark Aspinall Lady President’s – Drive Andy Park

Mixed Competition

Winners Mark Aspinall & Geri Bates

Easter Hamper was won by Mags the bar manager

Captains Trip 2022

A great trip organised by Captain for 2022 Michael J O’Connor to the Emerald Isle

ARCHIVE

QUIIZ NIGHT AT LOWES PARK.
The fist quiz was held in September , Fran Outrams team were the winners and Steve Casey picked up the prize for play your cards right.
Come and join us on the 7th October for the next quiz.

JUNIOR COACHING AT LOWES PARK.
A great afternoon was had by 10 youngsters and a special thanks to Gary Pearson for running the event.
VICE CAPTAINS DAY MANY THANKS TO MICHAEL O CONNOR FOR A GREAT DAY ON SATUDAY.
JUNIOR COACHING.
ON SUNDAY THE 18TH JULY AT 2PM WE ARE OFFERING JUNIOR COACHING TO BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS. THIS WILL BE RUN BY GARRY PEARSON OUR GOLF PROCESSIONAL. CLUBS WILL BE AVAILABLE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE. FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND TO BOOK A PLACE CONTACT DAVID YORKE ON 07400 138338.

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PRESENTATION OF THE JIM SOWDEN AND DOROTHY JEFFREYS TROPHIES , WINNERS DAVID STANSFIELD AND ALLISON WILKINSON.WELL DONE GUYS.
GREAT NEWS , THE ROLL UP RETURNS ON WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY. 9.30 PROMPT START.
CAPTAINS DRIVE IN
On Sunday we had the captains drive in , the first official event of 2021. A great day with fantastic weather and good to see everyone had a great first drive. Steve Swift ,Captain and Martin Howard President. Frances Sinnott , Lady President and Dee Ashworth , Lady Captain.
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THURSDAY 8th JULY 2021 4 BBB GENTS AND LADIES £25 PAIR BOOK ON howdidido
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