Golf strippers raise cash!
How one Society got down to the bare essentials all in the cause of charity. Find out more...
’June’ boys on the march.
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The Bullpitts golf course, near Borton, Dorset had never seen anything like it.
Twelve golfers from Gillingham and Shaftesbury, bared all in the cause of charity and raised £1,000 for the Julia House Dorset Children’s Hospice Service from a saucy calendar.
The players, all members of The Stag Society discarded their polo shirts, diamond pattern sweaters and trousers to ‘Carry on Regardless’ for a secret photo-shoot on the fairways and greens.
The society’s Eddie Wareham revealed: "We all had last minute jitters, but after we had completed the first pictures it was okay."
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’October’ Halloween quartet.
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The owners agreed to close the course during the shoot. However, they could do nothing about a nearby public footpath.
"A few people walking their dogs had a bit of a
surprise," said Eddie, " but it was all in good humour when they realised it was all for a good cause.
"We’re pleased we did it and all had a good laugh."
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Money-raisers.
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The cheque presentation was made to the charity’s Ann Scovell by (from the left): Steve Discombe, Paul Henson, Mark Fishenden, Eddie Waheham and Paul Sanger.
The Stag Society has already donated funds from previous activities to the hospice but next time plan to organise a more orthodox video race night – with customers and organisers fully-clothed.
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Bob, I've just spent a great weekend at The Manor House, Oakhampton in Devon. The facilities are excellent...3 courses to play; plenty of things to do in the evening..accommodation is good..and the prices are very cheap. Price of a buggy is £6 a round..Beer is £1.50 a pint (£1.50 for shorts)..lunch is £3 a head(3 course buffet style). This is a place where you can go for a long weekend and take the wives as well. Cost for the weekend is £130 (approx) which includes accommodation;brekfast;evening meal;lunch on the Saturday;all golf;and all activities. Very reasonable and well recommended. There is a small charge for some things like Clay Pigeon shooting;massages etc. If anyone is interested in finding out more the telephone number is (01837) 52592 or (01837) 53053. They have a video or DVD that they can send out. I would recommend this as a gret venue. They are currently booking tee-times for next May..that tells you how popular the place is.
Posted: 20/10/2003 at 12:24
I've never been part of any Society but one of my playing partners reported exactly the same feedback as Melvin regardng The Manor House. I'm going with this Society next year for sure.
Posted: 20/10/2003 at 12:41
What's all this about "The Wiltshire???" Messrs Dimond and Armstrong keep telling me that this is sooo good, the PGA are moving the next Rder Cup there! My "Society Horror Stories" relate to tales of attendees who cannot play, chop in round scoring 4 points of 28 hcap, and gerally pee every one off! Mind you, is that as bad as the chap who scores 49 points to win!
Posted: 20/10/2003 at 16:26
Be clear about the basis of the Society...if it's designed to get folk out playing, great!! Keep it informal and don't get too heavy with handicaps or prizes! If folk want more serious comps, the admin of the handicaps becomes more significant. Define your process and stick to it. Play courses that suit the budget and ability of the average player in the group! Don't do all the admin yourself! DELEGATE!!
Posted: 26/07/2007 at 16:36
I am a member of a Society and it is brilliant. We play a different venue every month and get some cracking deals. The rules of engagement are quite simple. We play stableford and the winner get's a two point cut in handicap. Anybody getting 36 points or over also gets a two point deduction so, a winner with 36 points gets cut by 4 points. We pay £15 subs per year for league prizes and put about £5 in the pot on Society days. The winner then usually receives roughly the cost of the day and then there are minor prizes and nearest the pin/longest drive. Joining a Society is a great way of meeting new friends and I have found that okay, everyone tries to win within the spirit of the game but it is more about having a good day out with the lads/lasses a bit of banter followed by a bit of nosh afterwards. And of course the compulsory Bandit tag for the winner.
Posted: 27/07/2007 at 09:30
I play in a works society which involves golfers and non golfers. It is good fun and usually cheap days out. But the handicap system is silly, anyone with a club hcap starts of that. Anyone without a club hcap starts on 28 and works their way down by winning. You lose 2 shots for winning, 1 for 2nd, gain 1 shot for coming last. The frustrating part is some of these NEW golfers have played on and off for 20 years. I recently joined another society. Absolutely great, the days are not so cheap but played on better courses. Some of the fee goes towards prizes eg new rossa putter for winner. Most of the people are club members with proper hcaps but if not they start around 18 and work their way up, much fairer to all. That said I think society golf is great, new courses, new people, new experiences.
Posted: 21/09/2007 at 23:15
I joined a Society, was a customer who invited me in, played a few courses, East Sussex National, Leeds Castle and a few more...Good banta a nice bunch of lads. One gathering I won closest to the Pin, was a great feeling, then the next game we played I had to borrow a RAC 7 iron as found my shaft was bent on my club, came to the par 3, great strike about 7-10ft to the pin, it was mine again, again it felt really good winning something...We where the last out so when we got back I had a bit of a glote as you do then sat down to tally up the score(stableford) It emerged I had one the game with 37pts, it was great but was it. The next thing that happened made me feel like I hadn't won, but I had cheated , The crap and moaning that went on was just out of order, even was asked if I cheated , I had won fair and square. The prize was a figure of a golfer swinging a club, It was only when I got into the car to drive home that I had to keep telling myself I had won and it was a good thing I haven't played with the society since, due to back injury and the fact that they made me feel like S**T when I had won something. Thanks I feel better after getting that of my chest, who do I make the cheque out to
Posted: 22/09/2007 at 00:18
My Dad retired a couple of years ago, about the same time my wife gave birth (so I had no free time to play with him). I found him a local golf society and he had such a great time - and I so enjoyed a couple of guest slots with them - that I joined this year too. We play roughly every 2 weeks from April to October, with a weekend away in July (which I have yet to sample - this year's places were all snapped up before I joined!). About half the members are also club members, and we non-members are sufficiently into our golf that there's little trouble with etiquette, rules etc. There's the odd miserable so-and-so or guy you have to "help" count all his shots, but most are just out for a good, friendly round of golf. We play stableford for prizes (£5 cash or less, bottle of wine for longest drive or nearest the pin, balls for the 2s sweep) that are small enough not to get upset over, just enough to promote banter and a small competitive edge. Our best value day had to be at The Warren in Dawlish, where we play an annual match against a neighbouring society - morning foursomes, lunch, afternoon fourballs, evening meal, all for £25. Through the society I get to play some terrific courses, usually at discount prices, in good company. It also provides a timetable/excuse for those of us with family commitments to make sure we play regularly. As the next step up from "social nomad" golf, I can't recommend it highly enough.
Posted: 24/09/2007 at 10:12
I play at as a member of a private club and also society. I am of the thinking as long as its an established society eg well run etc the majority of people playing will be of a decent standard. and the club uses societies in the right way eg not to many that it affects members playing time to much. It is a welcome addition to the clubs coffers. Obviously golf courses run for profit will see it diferently and try and get as many socities playing each week with out to much concern for it members. While on the other hand corperate days you find people who play 1 a year on these days and have very little idea or dont care. eg pitch marks, bunkers and slow play. I think these are by far and way the worst type! The best part of playing in a society is getting to play different courses each month some of which you probably wouldnt play normally This year i have been lucky enough to play some really nice courses Delamere Forrest, Conway and Shringly Hall, all courses that i had not really heard off
Posted: 24/09/2007 at 16:41
Don't get me started on corporate days! I know blokes who wouldn't know a lob wedge from a lump of coal who have played the likes of Gleneagles just because they know someone in the marketing department. Last year our society match at Exeter followed a corporate outing. An hour and a half into our round, my group was standing by the 4th tee. With two groups waiting in front of us. Certainly not all societies are the same. Some are a local pub football team out for a jolly, but many are people who love the game, respect it as much as any club member, but simply lack the time or money to commit to full membership of a club. We treat a course on which we're guests as befits the place we're having our best day of the week. The trouble is it only needs one group of hooligans and the members are (understandably) wondering why they share their facilities with the hoi polloi.
Posted: 25/09/2007 at 15:47
I belong to a club an I am also a committe member of a society. The society gives me a chance of playing different courses at a reasonable price rather than just playing my club course. Our society has 6 regular fixtures each year during the summer plus a 'members' day. no guests permitted and a Turkey Shoot near Christmas. Membership of the society is £20 and the match fee usually covers the cost charged by the host club, guests pay an extra £5. Membership is restricted to 40, there are usually around 20-25 players at each fixture. Understandably host clubs do not usually offer societies starting slots at prime times so we end up starting around 11.00a.m. We usually start with coffee & bacon baps or breakfast, play 18 holes then meet in the bar afterwards for banter and prizegiving. For the member's day we pay a little extra and play somewhere 'posh', it was Woburn last year. We make a full day of this including lunch and dinner afterwards. The Pro at my golf club gives us vouchers at a reduced rate and gives us special deals on any equipment that he wants to get out of the shop. We are also lucky that we are able to persuade local businesses and traders to sponsor us and give us prizes, for this they get their name on our shirts or towels or just get a mention in our newsletter. We give a sleeve of logo'd balls for longest drive and nearest the pin. Recently a local grocer gave us a tray of fruit & veg as a prize and this proved quite popular. Guests and 'first timers' are not allowed to win any prizes except longest drive or nearest the pin. We have handicapping software and winners are automatically docked an extra 2 shots, anyone getting more than 36 points is cut by one extra shot. This may seem extreme but it does stop the same people winning all the time, and it stops accusations of banditry. Needless to say it is very difficult to win more than twice in any season.Those who belong to a club are expected to say if their club handicap falls below their society handicap. We also award a 'Duffers' badge which must be worn to the next fixture. Near the end of the year we have a prize giving evening and invite WAGS and sponsors to this, there is a buffet meal and a couple of drinks vouchers per person. Prizes are awarded to 'Player of the Year', (decided by a points system), 'Best Improver' etc. All in all Society golf is great providing you have a good, well organised society. As someone has already said on this forum you must decide at the outset why you are establishing a society and agree upon standards of dress etc. so that everyone knows where they are and can decide whether they are likely to fit in before they join.
Posted: 25/09/2007 at 18:40
Have also Joined a society in the last few months, I've played 2 events and I have to say I'm really enjoying it. I'm going to our last event this year on the 5th Oct at Branston, then I'm gong to be involved on the comittee. It's great to be able to play different courses around the country and meet different people. The society is based around West Bromwich Albion and on occasion we get ex players to play too. Thanks Baloo, I've picked up a few ideas from your post that I can announce to ours at our next meeting.
Posted: 29/09/2007 at 13:55
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