News & Events

August 16, 2023

Dear Raleigh Golf Society Members,

RALEIGH GOLF SOCIETY – AUTUMN TERM AWAY DAY AT CARYLON BAY GC
Originator: Mr S Brittain

1. Introduction.
The above competition will take place at Carylon Bay Golf Club, on Thursday 28th September 2023.

2. Arrival Time:
Everyone should aim to arrive by 1030.

3. Entries.
Teams of 4 are invited from RALEIGH golf society. Entries will be limited to 10 teams, a ‘first come first served’ policy will operate. Any individual entries will be placed into a team if possible. The entry Pro-forma at Annex A is to be returned to Mr Steve Brittain.

4. Competition Format.
The competition will be a Team Stableford, Cha Cha Cha format.
Hole 1 One to Count
Hole 2 Two to Count
Hole 3 Three to Count
Hole 4 One to Count, Hole 5 Two to Count, Hole 6 Three to Count etc;

• All entrants should have a recognised club or My EG(WHS) handicap. Those in possession of a current WHS handicap should endeavour to submit at least four cards, including one competition round, between now and the competition Away Day to help calculate an accurate handicap. Those not in possession of WHS handicap will play of 18. The course slope index will then be used to identify the playing handicap.
• The competition will be played off the yellow tees for the men / red tees for the ladies.
• Royal & Ancient Golf Rules will apply and local rules that are in force on the day.
• There are to be no gimmies, all balls are to holed out.

5. Cost.
The entry fee for the day is £48, Members are to pay £25 and the Society will subsidise, per person, £23. The price will cover the following:
• Green Fee for 18 holes of Golf.
• Breakfast Brunch
• Prizes
• BACS Payment: to Raleigh Golf Society, 30-98-97 60044963

6. Competition brief.
A competitor’s brief will take place in the players Bar commencing at 1045, o/c Breakfast Brunch. …The first tee off is at 1212. A full programme of tee times will be released prior to the event.

7. Prizes.
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Teams. There will also be prizes for Nearest the Pin on all par 3’s and Longest Drive to be nominated on the day.

8. Changing facilities.
Changing facilities are available at Carylon Bay GC. All competitors are advised not to leave valuables unattended.

9. Refreshments.
Competitors are advised to supply their own refreshments for their time on the course. Refreshments after the round will be available for purchase from the Clubhouse/bar.

10. “AVOID SLOW PLAY” “PLAY READY GOLF”

ENTRY PRO FORMA
Team Name…………………………………………….…
Team Captain………………………………………….….
Player A………………………………..Hcp…………
Player B………………………………..Hcp…………
Player C……………….……………… Hcp…………..
Player D………………….…………… Hcp…………..
Steve Brittain
Competition Organiser

June 29, 2023

Morning Members,

I am pleased to inform you all that as of the 1st July, you will receive 10% discount off all food and beverages.
Inform the Bar staff that you are a Raleigh Golf Society Member, your tee time and your membership number.
Regards

Steve B

May 30, 2023

Afternoon Members,

I am happy to inform you all that we have taken out Corporate Membership with Carlyon Bay GC.

Membership and Booking sheet commences 1st July 2023 through to 30th June 2024.

We have 1 Tee time or 1 x 4 Ball option per day.

ALL BOOKINGS MADE MUST BE FOR A MINIMUM OF A 2 BALL.

As corporate members we have a 10% discount on food and drink behind the bar and a members buggy rate of 20 pounds – normally 30 pounds. A Raleigh Golf Society Membership number will be assigned which needs to be given to the bar staff to be able to claim.  I will publicise Number when issued.

As corporate members, you can book the same distance in advance ref: tee times as current members which is 2 weeks. Pro shop No: 01726 814228

A Beautiful course with outstanding vistas.

 

 

December 20, 2022

Afternoon Members,

Just a quick update to inform you that member”Graeme Sharky Ward” today purchased the donated raffle prize of the Cart Bag for 65 English Pounds.

The amount of £405 was presented today, to the Children’s Ward Derriford Hospital along with 52 Selection Boxes.

Photos to follow.

 

December 16, 2022

Dear Members,

 

On behalf of your Committee, we would like to send you our enormous gratitude for turning out yesterday and making this another resounding success.

The main aim of the day is to raise some cheer and smiles to the children who are in our wards over this festive period at Derriford Hospital.

To this end we are overjoyed to say, this year, we can donate a record £340, but more importantly, to the children, 50 Selection Boxes. 😊

To all 48 society members and guests, Thank you for your generosity.

As promised the sun was shining and spirits were high.

A big thank you to the Management at Tavistock Golf Club for the great food and hospitality.

 

Results:

Nearest the Pin 4thTerry Clarke / 7th Gary Edge / 10th Les Oman / 14th Neil Webber
Longest Drive 15th Tom Finnerty
Team Event 1st Scoring 55.2  The Friday Boys, M Shone, D Ward, S West, N Carter (All players receive a £80 Pro Shop)
2nd Scoring 56 River Rats, L Oman, L Griffiths, C Foster, T Finnerty (All players receive a £50 Pro Shop Voucher)
3rd Scoring 56.3 Slingshots, C Wood, S Matthews, P Hodge (  Al players receive a £30 Pro Shop Voucher)

 

We are looking at a Spring Event prior to the end of March 2023. WATCH THIS SPACE.

Best Wishes and a Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to you all.

Steve

November 9, 2022

RALEIGH GOLF SOCIETY ANNUAL TURKEY TROT – TAVISTOCK GC

Originator: Mr S Brittain

 

  1. Introduction. The above competition will take place at Tavistock Golf Club on Thur 15th December 22, first tee time 1004 and every 8 minutes thereafter.……

 

  1. Aim. The main aim is for RALEIGH Golf Cartel to have fun whilst raising money for our nominated charity (The Childrens ward, Derriford Hospital).

 

  1. Entries. Teams of 4 are invited from RALEIGH golf cartel. Entries will be limited to 10 teams and a ‘first come first served’ policy will operate.  Any individual entries will be placed into a team if possible.  The entry Pro-forma at Annex A is to be returned to Mr Steve Brittain. All team members are requested to bring along a selection box (approx. £1) and One Team Raffle Prize.

 

  1. Type of Competition and Rules. The competition will be a team TEXAS SCRAMBLE, each player to register 4 Tee shots each.
  • Max Hcp for the day All participants will play off an 85% handicap allowance with a maximum handicap of 28, i.e; 28=24 handicap. The Team’s handicap shall be the total of player’s handicaps divided by 10. E,g.  20+10+22+9 = 61 divided by 10 = 6.1   Any team which is a player short will receive 1.8 courtesy shots added after the Above calculation.
  • All entrants should have a recognised club or My EG handicap, if not an 18-handicap will be applied.
  • The competition will be played off the yellow tees for the men / red tees for the ladies.
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Rules will apply and local rules that are in force on the day.
  • There are to be no gimmies, all balls are to holed out.

 

  1. Cost. The entry fee for the day is £20 for Cartel members and £25 for guests. The price will cover the following:
  • Green Fee for 18 holes of Golf.
  • Coffee and Bacon Roll
  • Prizes
  • A hot meal on completion.
  • Cash to be paid on the day.

 

  1. Competition brief. A competitor’s brief will take place in the players Bar commencing at 0915…The first tee off is at 1004. A full programme of tee times will be released prior to the event.

 

  1. Prizes.  Prizes will be awarded to the 1st , 2nd 3rd Teams. There will also be prizes for Nearest the Pin on all par 3’s and Longest Drive on the15th, unless published otherwise on the day.

 

  1. Changing facilities. Changing facilities are available at Tavistock GC. All competitors are advised not to leave valuables unattended.

 

  1. Refreshments. Competitors are advised to supply their own refreshments for their time on the course. Refreshments after the round will be available for purchase from the Clubhouse/bar.

 

  1. “AVOID SLOW PLAY” “PLAY READY GOLF”

 

ENTRY PRO FORMA

Team Name…………………………………………….…

Team Captain………………………………………….….

Player A………………………………..Hcp…………

Player B………………………………..Hcp…………

Player C……………………………… Hcp…………..

Player D……………………………… Hcp…………..

 

Steve Brittain

Competition Organiser

 

 

November 9, 2022

We are pleased to announce that Tavistock Golf Club will be joining our Society from December 1st 2022.

Our allowance with Tavistock Golf Club, will consist of 4 passes per day – 7 days a week basis.

Members please note: Tavistock operate a maximum 7 day booking policy.

June 20, 2022

Dear Members,

Another reminder that we are holding a Individual, 5 Division Stableford, with the added bonus of a Blind Team Event.

Format: Full Congu or MyEG Handicap Allowance.

Men Yellow Tees, Ladies Red Tees.

Prizes:  Individual Divisional 1-3 1st £50, 2nd £30, 3rd £20,      Blind Team x 4 £200

Nearest the Pin on all Par 3’s, Longest Drive 6th.

Full English Breakfast from 0900.

Competition Brief will take place in the Clubhouse at 0945.

First Tee 1028, A draw will take place for tee times o/c of the competition brief.

Entry Fee £35

Payments to Raleigh Golf Society Account, Sort Code: 30-98-97,  Account No: 60044963, Ref: Dainton Park

Places are filling fast guys, Maximum 40, “First Come First Served”

 

Kindest Regards

Steve

 

 

April 10, 2022

Good Morning Members,

Please see below a choice of shirts that Steve and I was displaying at Staddon Heights Golf Club.

If you would like to order please message me on 07980728876

They will retail at:

Proquip £32

Footjoy £38

 

 

April 6, 2022

A Big Thank you to our website directors in  sponsoring the nearest the pin element for the   Raleigh Golf Society Team Competition day at Staddon Heights.

A great day was had by our members with your support.