Captain's Drive-In
Thanks for all of the support today! Captain's Drive-In 2025
CAPTAIN’S DRIVE IN – 29th March 2025
I would like to thank all participants and contributors to today.
The course was immaculate. The Greenkeepers and Marshals have done such a good job in the past few weeks so, thank you.
The new Flags, Pins, Cups and Practice Green Flags made it a different ‘experience’ today!
Thanks to Fraser in the Pro Shop. Thanks to John Wray for stepping up on Starter’s Duty!
The Ladies have done an amazing job supporting the sales of raffle tickets for the Mothers Day Hamper to the point where it felt appropriate to find some additional prizes and so the winners are listed below:
MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE
Tony Hammond - Hamper
Eileen Wray - Bottle of Gin
Andy Finney - Southern Comfort
Peter Rimmer - Wine
John Wray - Brandy
Kyle Monginho - Taylormade Cap
COMP
As for the golf, a generally great day weatherwise, I appreciate that a lot of work has been done this week getting us ready for qualifying golf a week earlier than is customary and again I must thank Mike and the team – including the new Marshals – it is appreciated.
The course looked amazing. The new Pins and Cups and especially the Charity/MVGC flags on the practice putting green have really made me feel like my Captaincy is off to a supported and flying start.
Great scores, fantastic feedback and a great start to the season!
CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN WINNERS:
1st Jacob Brophy - Shoes
2nd Ryan Gallaway -Polo Shirt
3rd Ian Rank – Cap and Gloves
Captains Drive:
B 212yds - David Swanson - Bottle
Nearest the Pins – 2 Sleeves of Balls
2nd: Ryan Fitzpatrick
7th: Cailen Owen
10th Thomas Wright
15th Tony Newall (Great hit Tony!)
RABBITS PUTT
Easter Monday, 21st April
We are keen to promote golf to non-golfers. The perfect opportunity to do this is through the Rabbits Putt where the golfer gets the ball to the green and the 'non-golfer' - the rabbit -putts out. There is a booking sheet on the notice board, so please put your names down with your non-golfing partner, who can be adult or child, male or female.
MEMBERS SURVEY
As a precursor to promoting MV to beginners at golf, ladies and youngsters in particular, and to obtain your views on the works so far and where we could improve, a members survey has been sent out to you all in conjunction with England Golf and Players 1st. This will remain open till 7th April. So please, complete the survey - your feedback on what has been done so far and ideas on taking the Club forward in the future are needed. If you have not received the email from Players 1st (check spam/junk folder) please let Marjorie Cross know via mnicholsoncross@hotmail.co.uk
CAPTAIN's QUIZ NIGHT
Don't forget we have this year's first Captain's Quiz Night on Friday - 4th April - 9 teams already confirmed!
Thanks again and I can’t wait for the rest of the season!
See you all on the course and in the Clubhouse!
Dan
Dan Shakespeare – Captain 2025
I would like to thank all participants and contributors to today.
The course was immaculate. The Greenkeepers and Marshals have done such a good job in the past few weeks so, thank you.
The new Flags, Pins, Cups and Practice Green Flags made it a different ‘experience’ today!
Thanks to Fraser in the Pro Shop. Thanks to John Wray for stepping up on Starter’s Duty!
The Ladies have done an amazing job supporting the sales of raffle tickets for the Mothers Day Hamper to the point where it felt appropriate to find some additional prizes and so the winners are listed below:
MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE
Tony Hammond - Hamper
Eileen Wray - Bottle of Gin
Andy Finney - Southern Comfort
Peter Rimmer - Wine
John Wray - Brandy
Kyle Monginho - Taylormade Cap
COMP
As for the golf, a generally great day weatherwise, I appreciate that a lot of work has been done this week getting us ready for qualifying golf a week earlier than is customary and again I must thank Mike and the team – including the new Marshals – it is appreciated.
The course looked amazing. The new Pins and Cups and especially the Charity/MVGC flags on the practice putting green have really made me feel like my Captaincy is off to a supported and flying start.
Great scores, fantastic feedback and a great start to the season!
CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN WINNERS:
1st Jacob Brophy - Shoes
2nd Ryan Gallaway -Polo Shirt
3rd Ian Rank – Cap and Gloves
Captains Drive:
B 212yds - David Swanson - Bottle
Nearest the Pins – 2 Sleeves of Balls
2nd: Ryan Fitzpatrick
7th: Cailen Owen
10th Thomas Wright
15th Tony Newall (Great hit Tony!)
RABBITS PUTT
Easter Monday, 21st April
We are keen to promote golf to non-golfers. The perfect opportunity to do this is through the Rabbits Putt where the golfer gets the ball to the green and the 'non-golfer' - the rabbit -putts out. There is a booking sheet on the notice board, so please put your names down with your non-golfing partner, who can be adult or child, male or female.
MEMBERS SURVEY
As a precursor to promoting MV to beginners at golf, ladies and youngsters in particular, and to obtain your views on the works so far and where we could improve, a members survey has been sent out to you all in conjunction with England Golf and Players 1st. This will remain open till 7th April. So please, complete the survey - your feedback on what has been done so far and ideas on taking the Club forward in the future are needed. If you have not received the email from Players 1st (check spam/junk folder) please let Marjorie Cross know via mnicholsoncross@hotmail.co.uk
CAPTAIN's QUIZ NIGHT
Don't forget we have this year's first Captain's Quiz Night on Friday - 4th April - 9 teams already confirmed!
Thanks again and I can’t wait for the rest of the season!
See you all on the course and in the Clubhouse!
Dan
Dan Shakespeare – Captain 2025