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Welcome to March Golf Club
March Golf Club was founded in 1923 and located at Calvary Barn Farm. In 1927 the club moved to Hatchwood Farm and then to our current site in Frogs Abbey. So, 2012 is a special year in our history, celebrating the 50th anniversary of being on the same site. To commemorate the occasion, we are planning several events, with particular emphasis on the Diamond Jubilee Anniversary bank holiday weekend of the 1st to 4th of June, when we will holding our anniversary competition, culminating in an Anniversary dinner. So may I encourage you to make a special note in your diaries.
March Golf Club is not only a superb and continuously improving nine hole golf course, it is also a superb venue to hold your special function or for your Society Day. Please see further details by clicking here.
Stephen Layton, Captain 2012
Spring Meeting - 2012
Result of Ladies Spring Meeting:
1st Ros Humphrey 31pts
2nd Jo Rowlett 27
3rd Viv Snushall 26
Seniors' Spring Meeting 2012
Spring meeting winner John Farnsworth with a score of 35 points on countback. 2nd Peter McAuliffe with a score of 35 points.
Seniors v St Ives
Match against St. Ives. Match drawn 4 – 4. Team: John Farnsworth (Seniors’ Captain) & Ernie Valentine lost 4 & 3, Chris Bateman & Doug Lamb lost 2 down, Henry Cave & Bill Hudson lost 2 & 1, Charlie Dickson & Ray Pescud won 4 & 3, Peter Flint & Peter McAuliffe lost 4 & 3, Fred Gordon & Alister Hopkins won 4 & 2, Dave Harrison & Roy Laccohee won 2 & 1, Roger Livett & Eric Hawley won 4 & 2.
Match against Menzies GC
Match against Menzies Golf Club on Tuesday 8th May. Menzies won 3 - 1. Team: Stephen Layton (Captain) & Graham Morris lost 3&2, Cliff Jones & Terry Softley lost 5&4, Chris Elliot and Dave Henchley lost 6&4 and Phil Softley and Paul Turner won 2&1.
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John Kirwin Trophy
John Kirwan Trophy won by Peter Tunley, net 66.
The John Kirwan Trophy held on Friday 28th April was well attended with 35 players taking part, the weather was unpredictable and on completion a very welcome meal was had by all. The winner of the event was Peter Tunley with a net 66.
Jean Wilkinson Match v Menzies
Seniors v Girton
The John Kirwan Trophy held on Friday 28th April was well attended with 35 players taking part, the weather was unpredictable and on completion a very welcome meal was had by all. The winner of the event was Peter Tunley with a net 66.
Seniors v Past Captains
Seniors match against Past Captains. Past Captains won 4 – 3. Nearest the pin on the 6th green won by Clive Davis.
The match against Past Captains v Seniors on Wednesday 18th April was a very close fought match in cool and damp weather with the Past Captains coming out on top 4 – 3 winners. A nearest the pin on the 6th green was won by Clive Davis. After the match a well presented meal was had by all.
Seniors v Thorney Lakes
Jean Wilkinson Match v Lakeside
Jean Wilkinson match against Lakeside. March won 8 – 6. Team: Teresa Layton (Lady Captain), Jo Rowlett, Anna Robertson, Brenda Softley, Pam Wallis, Pam Hawes, Jean McAuliffe.
Seniors v Ryston Park
Match against Ryston. March lost 3½ - 2½. John Farnsworth (Seniors’ Captain) & Doug Lamb won 4 & 2. Fred Gordon & Ernie Valentine won 1 up. Alan Jones & Tony Smith won 2 & 1. Peter Flint & Roger Livett lost 3 & 2. Alister Hopkins & Fred Yeulett halved. David Harrison & David Marks lost 3 & 2.
Lakeside v March Ladies
Grace Norman - Second Round
March Ladies played the second round of the Grace Norman competition on Sunday the 22nd April.
The March Team consisted of Mrs. Teresa Layton (Captain), Mrs Brenda Softley, Mrs Anna Robertson, Mrs Glenis Jones, Mrs Sarah Oldham and Mrs Penny Gilbert (Vice Captain). Mach Ladies won 2 – 1.
Mixed Match at St Ives
On an April day when all four seasons were experienced within the period of a round of golf, sixteen pairs from March and St Ives took on the inland links course at St Ives in the midst of strong winds, hail, rain, bitterly cold temperatures and, at times short periods of sunshine.
March Golf Club v Lakeside Away
The March team for the away match at Lakeside was Captained by club vice-captain Cliff Jones and consisted of Cliff Jones & Graham Morris, Pete Ridgway & Paul Turner, Phil Softley & Dave Bromley, Chris Hodson & Charlie Dickson and Gary Neugebauer & Lewis Ogden. The March team won 3½:1½. The Vice-Captain praised his team and commented on the excellent condition of the fairways and greens.
Jean Wilkinson - 2012
March Ladies halved their first match against Brampton Park, 7points each. The team was Anna Robertson, Ros Humphrey, Brenda Softley, Pam Wallis, Teresa Layton, Pam Hawes and Jean McAuliffe.
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Captain's Four Ball
The 2012 Captain's Four Ball competition was held on Saturday the 31st March on a somewhat cloudy day following a glorious week of sunshine. The winners of the competition were Alan Jones and David Harrison with 41 points. Fresh scones with cream and jam were provided by the Captain an served by the LAdy Captain and Vice-Captain's wife.
Friendly v Sutton Bridge
March Golf Club played Sutton Bridge Golf Club in a friendly match on Wednesday the 28th March. Six pairs from each team played in a four ball better ball match-play format, where Sutton Bridge were the winning team by 3 1/2 to 2 1/2 games. Club Captain, Stephen Layton congratulated the Sutton Bridge team and thanked his own team's valiant performance. A most enjoyable afternoon and evening was had by all players. Stephen Layton & Chris Bateman: A/S, Cliff Jones & Graham Morris: Lost 1 down, Terry Softley & Brian Painter: won 1 up, Graham Weland & John Peckett: lost 2 down, Phil Softley & Albert Garner: won 1 up, Mark Westbrook & Pete Ridgway: lost 3 & 2.
Brampton v March Ladies
The March Ladies team of Lady Captain Teresa Layton, Jo Rowlett, Lady Vice-Captain Penny Gilbert, Brenda Softly, Pam Hawes, Margaret Butt, Celia Skidmore and Ros Humphrey won their match away to Brampton on the 22nd of March by 4 & 2. The match was played on a wonderful March day and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part.
However, the competition was not without incident when the Lady Captain's electric trolley, bored with being a by-stander, decided to have a walk-about in the Spring sunshine, whilst the Ladies were putting out. Sadly, not knowing the course, its sense of direction was totally misguided and ended its short but momentous journey submersed below the water line, the battery having fallen deep below the surface, never to be seen again.
Jock Stewart Trophy 2012
The March team of Andy Parsonage, Stan Dunn, John Saywell, Paul Corney, Mark Westbrook and Club Captain, Stephen Layton beat the Cambridge Club 2 & 1 away at the Longstanton Course in the first round of the Jock Stewart Memorial Trophy.
Despite a dull and showery day, the Cambridge Club offered March members generous hospitality and were thank accordingly by the Club Captain.
Mail On Sunday 2012
Having been given a bye in the first round of the Mail On Sunday competition, the second round was played at Greetham Valley on March the 3rd.
After eighteen holes, the team of Mark Crawley, Les Forrester, Steve Parrish, Andy Parsonage and Nick Carter halved the match and Nick and Matt Williams (Greetham Valley) went down the nineteenth hole. Unfortunately, after a hard fought and competitive match, the team lost the match. Club Captain, Stephen Layton, wished Greetham Valley every success in the next round and was full of admiration for the March team's outstanding performance.
Joint Captains' Drive-In 2012
Having been postponed from the traditional Boxing Day date, the 2012 Joint Captains' Drive-In took place on Sunday the 12th February, following heavy snow and temperatures of -14C.
Naturally, the Drive-In competition was cancelled and, following drives by the Captain and Lady Captain, forty five members and guests quickly retreated to the Clubhouse for refreshments and an excellent three course meal. The winners of the Men's Drive-In Sweep was Mr Chris Bateman and the Lady's Sweep was won by Mr Peter Jones. Click on "Read More" for further photographs.
Seniors Men's Open 2012
The Men's Senior section are pleased to announce details of their forthcoming Open competition to be held on Friday the 17th of August.
The competition is open to Men aged 55 and over on the day of the event and is an eighteen hole Pairs Better Ball Stableford competition off three quarters handicap. All players must have an active handicap and prizes will be presented to both Home and Away players.
The Open application form can be down loaded by clicking here.
Presentation of 2012 Captain
The following photographs were taken at the Club's AGM held on Thursday the 8th December 2011 and show the the 2011 Captain, Phil Softley, handing over the Captain's Blazer to the 2012 Captain, Stephen Layton. The winners of the Mixed Foursomes Trophy, Stephen and Teresa Layton are also shown being presented with the trophy.
Academy Membership
NEW MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY PROMOTION
A stepping stone to Full or 5 Day membership for new and occasional golfers who have had lessons with the Pro or have been playing occasional golf elsewhere. Available for 6 months (April – September 2012) at a cost of £50. However if someone wants to convert to Full or 5 Day membership during the course of the 6 month period this will be encouraged by giving them the full £50 off their subscription. Click on "Read more" for additional information.
Joint Captains' Charity Presentation
2011 Captain, Phil Softley and 2011 Lady Captain, Brenda Softley, presented a cheque for £1,000 to the representative of the Bowel Cancer UK Charity, being their nominated charity.
For further information about Bowel Cancer UK, click in the logo 
Lady Captain 2012
The Ladies Section held their AGM on Wednesday the 3rd of November.
Mrs Brenda Softley, Lady Captain 2011, duly handed over the captaincy to Mrs Teresa Layton for the 2012 season. The meeting also confirmed Mrs Penny Gilbert as the Vice-Captain for the coming year.
Seniors' Captain 2012
Mr John Farnsworth has been appointed as the Seniors' Captain for 2012
