Club News

 

Golf Club’s 130th ANNIVERSARY

 

Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club celebrated its 130th Anniversary on Saturday 17th July.

 

We are the 5th oldest Golf Club in England, having been formed in 1880 by Lord Elcho. In 1889 the Club Captain was Arthur Balfour M.P., who went on to become Prime Minister.

 

To mark the anniversary, members played a competition with many of them dressed in costumes from the 1880’s. Plus fours, jackets, waistcoats and flat caps were to be seen on the course as well as ladies in long skirts.  

 

In the evening there was a Barbeque at the clubhouse with entertainment by the popular 1960’s group ‘The Bruvvers’ (who used to perform with Joe Brown).

 

Club Captain, Chris Pearson said, “Our club is steeped in history and it was very appropriate that we marked the 130th year of the formation of the club. Many members entered the spirit of the occasion and made it a day to remember. I very much hope that the club is still here in 130 years time”.

 

Trevor Mason, Mo and Chris Pearson (Club Captain and his wife), Mick Thomas

 

Club Captain Chris on his first drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Saturday 19th June Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club held their annual ‘Stud Bar Challenge’ Golf Day to raise funds for charity and for the Junior Section of the Club. This year’s nominated charity was East Anglian Children’s Hospitals (EACH) and the event raised over £700.

 

176 members took part, playing in teams of 4, with the best two scores on each hole to count for team prizes in addition to individual prizes. Play started at 7am and did not finish until after 6pm and the gusty wind and occasional heavy showers did not dampen the enthusiasm of those taking part. Players were invited to ‘Beat the Pro’ by competing against one of the

 

Club’s professionals, Andrew Robinson, in hitting a tee shot closer to the hole on the 12th green. There was also a competiton on the 9 hole Kingsfleet Course for beginners in the Junior Section and a putting competition on the practice putting green.

 

The day was about more than just golf. A marquee was set up near the clubhouse where members and their guests were entertained throughout the day by the band, Infrared. Golfers were able to get an ice cream at the 3rd tee or a snack from Barbeques on the 9th tee and as they left the 12th green. Stalls were set up around the club house for members to try their hand at a coconut shy, ‘Splat The Rat’, ‘Keep a Steady Hand’ and ‘Connect 4’.

 

In the evening there was a Disco in the marquee and a Hog Roast. A raffle, for which prizes were donated by club members, was held and the day finished with a spectacular firework display on the course.

 

Club Captain, Chris Pearson, said ‘This event has become one of the most popular in the club calendar. It is a day when members can take part in a fun competition and enjoy themselves throughout the day whilst raising money for a very good cause and supporting our promising young players’.

 

NB – The ‘Stud Bar’ is the ‘casual’ bar at the Golf Club and the event is organised by members who regularly use this bar. The event started 16 years ago to raise funds to buy an electric golf buggy for a disabled member of the club. The size of the event has escalated each year and a different charity is selected annually as well as providing financial support for the club’s thriving Junior Section. 

 

Winners

 

Individual – Steve Locke

Junior – Joe Varden

Team – Joe Varden, Jack Sayers, Toby Spink, Lyle Reeves

Mixed Team – Dave Spencer, Ann Spencer, Paul Flavin, Ian Buxton

Nearest the Pin
5th        John Harrall
9th          Mel Pipe
16th     Kevin Landles

Beat the Pro – Dave Bloom

Putting Competition – Thomas King

Junior 9 hole Competition – Harley Barkes, Mackenzie Barkes, Eddie Adams

 

For further information please contact Trevor Mason on 01394 274331.

 

 

 

 

Pictured: Steve Waring (one of the Organisers), Joe Varden (Junior Winner), Chris Pearson (Club Captain)

 

 

 

A NEW LADIES COURSE RECORD

Playing at her Home Club in the SLCGA Junior Girls County Championship on Friday 4th June

HEIDI BAEK scored a gross 66

Heidi’s handicap is +2

 

Heidi Baek

 

 

Congratulation to our Curry Cup Team in winning their away match vs The Essex GC on Sunday 6th June

The scores were level at 9 all and was decided in a sudden death play off

Young Paul Waring (11 Handicap) was chosen and he scored a birdy 3 on the long Par 4 second extra hole hitting a 3 wood to 6 feet.

 

 

GIRLS IN GOLF

 

On Sunday 11th May Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club entertained 25 girls aged between 11 and 15 years old.

 

After their arrival at the Club the Junior Organiser, Wendy Wootton and the Club’s Assistant Professional Andrew Robinson welcomed them to the Club and then took them down to the Practice Ground where they were given 90 minutes golf tuition. For a majority of the girls, this was the first time they had held a golf club and we saw some promising beginners.

 

The girls then had a light lunch in the Clubhouse and for the afternoon they were shown how to make a beaded bracelet by Tessa Oxlade and then were able to design and make their own to take home. Gemma Salmon the owner of Tranquility Beauty Rooms and her staff then spent time decorating the girls nails.

 

It was a great afternoon with the girls going home with very pretty and very differently designed bracelets and, of course, beautifully decorated nails.

 

Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club will continue encouraging these non-golfing girls to take up the game, by offering them 5 weeks golf tuition and the chance to play on the 9 hole Kingsfleet course.

 

From the day the Club has already had three girls who wish to join the Juniors section where they will be playing on the Kingsfleet course.

 

  

  

  

 

 

 

Well done to the Stenson Shield Team in winning their 1st Round match away against Haverhill GC on Saturday 10th April

 

We have been drawn at home in the next round to be played on Saturday 1st May against Hintlesham GC

 

Well done to the Hambro Cup Team in winning their 1st Round match at home against Thorpeness GC on Sunday 25th April.

 

We have been drawn at home in the next round to be played Sunday 23rd May against Waldringfield

 

Our Tolly Cup Team have an away draw at Hintlesham GC also to be played on Sunday 23rd May (we had a bye in the 1st Round)

 

Well done to the Parks Trophy team in winning their 1st Round match away against Bungay & Waveney GC on Friday 23rd April

 

Well done to the Beaumont Trophy Team in winning their 1st Round match against Bury St. Edmunds GC on Tuesday 27th April

 

Well done to the Ladies in winning their Mail on Sunday match at home against Aldeburgh GC on Tuesday 27th April

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATION OF HIGH ACHIEVER GOLFMARK AWARD

It was a very special day when Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club was awarded the "High Achiever GolfMark Accreditation". Alastair Spink – County Development Officer for the Suffolk Golf Partnership – and Steven Peet – Regional Development Officer for the English Golf Union, presented the GOLFMARK Plaque to Wendy Wootton – Junior Organiser for the Club.

 

Also at the Presentation were the Club Captian – Dougie Pipe, the Ladies Captain – Rose Stollery, the Head Professional – Ian Macpherson and the Assistant Professional – Andrew Robinson.

 

It was agreed by everyone at the Presentation that it was a landmark for the Club and the beginning of great things for the Juniors section. Having gained the "High Achiever" status shows that Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club is fully committed to develop a high quality and welcoming environment for any Junior wishing to play golf.

 

The Club is only one of four clubs in Suffolk who have achieved this very prestigious award.

 

 

 

 

 

Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club are so proud of HEIDI BAEK who has been named in the English Womens Golf Association top ranking performance squad. At the age of nearly 16 she has by passed the national under 18 training squad, going straight into the Womens performance squad.

 

 

 

MARK FOSKER

 

qualified to play in the "Single Figure Golfer" tournament at Celtic Manor, playing in the qualifying rounds reaching the top 10 out of 80 qualifiers. Mark at the age of 15 is the youngest qualifier and played a Ryder Cup formot against former Ryder Cup players, winning 2 & 1 against Gordan Brand Jnr. & Jeremy Robinson, then played fourballs against Gordon Brand Jnr. & John Hawkworth, losing on the last green. He then played on the 2010 Ryder Cup course at Celtic Manor, playing against Philip Walton in the singles, winning 5 & 4.

Won the Silver Frigate at Thorpeness last year
Qualified for the national finals of the england School shooting 77 and 71
At the national finals at John O'Gaunt he shot a 78 and 74.
Finished 3rd in the Scratch competition at Stoke by Nayland's Junior Open
Had the best scratch scholr in the Suffolk Schools Southern region competition played at Fynn Valley

 

 

 

FELIXSTOWE FERRY GOLF CLUB’S

 

HEIDI BAEK

 

has been awarded

 

“THE YOUNG SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2009”

 

Sponsored by Suffolk Sport and Suffolk Coastal District Council

 

At the age of 15, Heidi is a great ambassador, not only for golf, but for her home club Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club.

 

This year Heidi has:-

 

 

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