June 6th, 2024
On Tuesday 28th May, 40 ladies took part in the Ladies 18-hole Stableford competition. Division 1 was won by Sandra Taylor, scoring an impressive 39 points. Sandra played a very consistent round, which included 9 pars and 1 birdie. In second place was Sophie Jacobs, 37 points, followed by Ruth Skaife-Clarke, in third place, with 34 points. Division 2 was won by Natalie Boyle, 35 points, Helen Mountford came second with 33 points, beating Betsy Haldon, also 33 points, on countback.
Later that day the men played their annual friendly match against Alwoodley GC in showery conditions. Although Mark Homer & Peter Ingham together with Tim Rhodes & Andrew Asquith secured a win in their respective matches, Alwoodley secured four wins and won the match 4 & 2. The match was played in great spirit with a lot of banter at the meal afterwards. Fortunately, the heavens didn’t open again until everyone sat down for the meal. The Pannal team is already looking forward to the return fixture in 2025 at Alwoodley, where they hope to do better!
Pictured: Archie Greenwood-Jowett with the trophy (right) alongside Jake Dodson
Captains’ night returned on Wednesday 29th of May after it was cancelled due to the inclement weather on the 22nd. Alan Morris won with 25 points beating Sophie Jacob, Ruth and Sam Scaife-Clarke, all on 24 points.
On Thursday 29th May, Harrogate & District Union of Golf Clubs held the Ilkley Centenary Trophy for Juniors at Pannal. The format was a yellow tee Stableford team and individual event, with 45 juniors taking part. Pannal - A came 1st with 119 points, 11 points clear of second place, Harrogate - B. The winning team consisted of Archie Greenwood-Jowett, Sophie McCormack and Jake Dodson beating their nearest rival by 11 shots. Jake Dodson won the best individual score of the day with an impressive 46 points, with Archie Greenwood-Jowett secured the lowest gross with +2. In 5th Place was Pannal - B, which consisted of Harry Stalker, James Chalmers and Will Robinson.
Saturday 1st June saw the June Monthly Medal played in sunny but windy conditions, providing a stiff test for the players. Callum Jonas won Division 1 with a net 67, going out in 38 coming back in 32 with 1 eagle or better,4 birdies and 10 pars beating Paul Salem by 2 shots. Neil Douglas won Division with a net 69, 2 going out in 41 coming back in 38 with 2 birdies and 7 pars beating Roger Emmett by 2 shots. Nick Brown won Division 3 with a net 70, going out in 43 coming back in 45 with 7 pars beating Chris Wragg by 2 shots. Twenty-two 2’s were recorded.
On Sunday 2nd June a friendly match was played at Pannal in warm sunny conditions against Fulford GC. Sixteen members from both clubs took part in 4BBB match, with Pannal winning 5 ½ to 2 ½. Our guests were full of praise for the course, and particularly the greens. Both sides are looking forward to the return match next year at Fulford.