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Development Draw News

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MEMBERS 

The current available numbers are
2, 8, 9, 12,  25, 26, 30, 39, 40,  46, 49, 51-99

Help support your club. Buy a number in our monthly development draw. Contact Barbara in the office or email her at info@oldhamgolfclub.com

The monies raised in the Development Draw are reinvested in your club. Past projects included French windows, replacements window units in the clubhouse, the the beginning of refurbishment of the practice area and the installation of an outdoor seating area. Current projects include new signage, new winter tees and new bunker sand.

If you wish to take part in the draw (you must be over 18) there are some numbers available at £10 per month. This is usually paid for by monthly standing order. If you wish to improve your chances of winning you may have more than one number. 50% of the monthly income is paid out in prise money to your bank account. the other 50% goes towards the club. Currently the amount paid out each month is £175. 1st prize is £110 2nd prize is £45 and 3rd prize is £20.

Congratulations to all our winners, the winners so far this year are:-

DEVELOPMENT DRAW WINNERS 2024:-

October

1st £110 J Simpson, 2nd £45 M MacCafferty, 3rd £25 SC Finn

September

1st £110 Jim Keating, 2nd £45 Mary Grimshaw, 3rd £25 Vic Brown

August

1st £110 L Cotton, 2nd £45 J Roberts, 3rd £25 S Newton

July

1st £110 G Howard, 2nd £45 M Grimshaw, 3rd £25 P Schofield

June

1st £110 C Finn (41), 2nd £45 K Phanco, 3rd £25 C Middlewood

May

1st £110  B Lewis, 2nd £45 B Handley, 3rd £20 C Middlewood

April

1st £110 Chris Finn, 2nd £45 Karen Phanco, 3rd £20 John Billington

March

1st  £110 Mr B Handley, 2nd £45 Miss B Whiting, 3rd £20 Mr T Cash

February

1st  £110 Julie Kay, 2nd £45 Sandra Newton, 3rd £20 Mike MacCafferty

January

1st  £110 S Wagstaffe, 2nd £45 B Lewis, 3rd £20 M McCafferty
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DEVELOPMENT DRAW WINNERS 2023:-

December

1st £110 Mr C Middlewood, 2nd £45 Miss K Phanco, 3rd £20 Mr J Roberts
November

1st £110 Charlie Middlewood, 2nd £45 Jim Keating, 3rd £20 Jack Roberts

October

1st prize £110 Miss B Whiting; 2nd prize £45 Mr P Schofield; 3rd Prize £25 Mr G Allen

September

1st prize £110 Dave Kay; 2nd prize £45 C Finn ; 3rd Prize £25 J Simpson

August

1st £110 P Schofield; 2nd £45 Mrs W Cash; 3rd £25 C Middlewood

July

1st £110  Mrs L Cotton; 2nd £45 Ms J Antrobus; 3rd £25  Mr G Allen

June

1st £110  Janet Kershaw; 2nd £45 Wendy Cash; 3rd £25 Peter Schofield

May

1st £100  Mrs Sandra Newton; 2nd £ 45  Mr Barrie Handley; 3rd  £30 Mr Barry Lewis

April

Number 21  1st prize of £115   Mrs J Kershaw, number 27 2nd Prize of £ 50  Mrs Mary Grimshaw and number 35 3rd prize of £25  Mr Pete Schofield

March

1st  £110 John Wood, 2nd £45  John Baines and 3rd  £30 Kevin Haynes

February

1st prize £110 L Cotton; 2nd prize £45 B Scholes; 3rd prize £ 25 T Cash

January

1st Prize £110 J Antrobus; 2nd Prize £45  P Schofield; 3rd prize £30 S Wagstaffe
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DEVELOPMENT DRAW WINNERS 2022:-

December

Congratulation to Kevin Haynes 1st prize £110, Jim Keating 2nd prize £45 and Lynn Cotton 3rd prize £25

November

1st Chris Finn,  £110, 2nd Barbara whiting  £45 and 3rd Janet Kershaw £30

September

1st prize £110 goes to Joan Keating, 2nd prize £45 to Mr. J Roberts and 3rd Prize £30 to Mr. J B Simpson

July

1st £110 – C Finn – who is a new member to the 100 club this year, 2nd £45 – M MacCafferty and 3rd – £30 C Newton

June

1st £110 – Sandra Newton, 2nd £45 Duane Garfield – who is a new member to the 100 club and 3rd £25 Jane Antrobus

April
L Cotton B Scholes P Schofield

March
O Sharpe P Schofield S Wagstaffe

February
J Roberts J Kay B Whiting

January
J Waterhouse M MacCafferty O Sharpe

Numbers available at the beginning of the year: – 2, 7, 9, 15, 25, 26, 33, 36, 39, 41, 46, 49 and up to 100. Please contact us if you are interested.

 

Course conditions MATS optional from – 1st November 2024

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MEMBERS & VISITORS

Can you help us to protect the course? On the 1st November 2024  mats became optional and can be obtained from Brian in the pro shop 0161 624 4986 Option 2, at £10. You may even be able to trade in your old mat for £5 at the moment!

It is expected that mats may become compulsory on fairways and closely mown areas later this year.

Job Vacancy Head Greenkeeper

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Head Green Keeper Oldham Golf Club

Applications are invited for the position of HGK

We are looking for a hands-on Greenkeeper who can manage the day-to-day operations of the course.

Oldham Golf Club was founded in 1892. We are situated on the east side of Oldham. 18 holes of parkland and moorland with fantastic views of the surrounding area. A challenging course enjoyed by all levels of golfer.

The successful candidate will be capable of planning, organising, controlling, and contributing to the green keeping team’s activities.

A high standard of course presentation and quality of greens is required.

You will be responsible for the course tee to green along with its surrounding areas to provide a generally pleasing appearance.

Candidates should possess all relevant green keeping qualifications.

NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Spraying certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6.

Have a history of success at a known quality course as HGK or senior assistant

You will be expected to budget and control expenditure on the course.

The successful candidate will be able to:

Motivate and supervise the green keeping team with an enthusiastic attitude

Understand and be able to implement Health and Safety and other relevant legislation

Manage and maintain the course machinery, drainage, and irrigation system.

Be able to work closely with the chairman of greens and Club committee

The salary for this position is negotiable.

The working hours are subject to discussion

Apply in the first instance to:

J Brooks Secretary. johnbrooks56@yahoo.com

 

Job Vacancy Head Greenkeeper October 2024

Dates for your diaries remaining at Oldham Golf Club in 2024

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MEMBERS, VISITORS and GUESTS

Please also keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest information.

Thursday 1st November – MATS
Friday 8th November. Medium Evening with Pauline Montgomery
An evening of mediumship with the fabulous international medium – Pauline Montgomery
Tickets only £5 from Sheila 📞 0161 633 5997 or 07950 561238
Doors open 6.30
Starts 7. 30 prompt
All welcome ❤️♣️♦️♠️✔️
Saturday 23rd November. Presentation & Race Night

First race 7.45pm.£5 to own or train £.1 tri-cast to win £100.  See Eileen Cowell / the Pro Shop to make your investment

The major competition presentations will take place during the race interval at approx. 9 pm

A great night out at Oldham Golf Club, Lees New Road, Oldham, OL4 5PN

TBA – Santa and Children’s Christmas Party

Past events at Oldham Golf Club 2024

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Friday 25th October.  Quiz Night.
Entry Fee: £10 per team (max of 5). Bar Open from 7 pm. Quiz master John Baines. Quiz starts 7.30 pm.
Friday 27th September. Ladies Individual Open. 
Entry Fee: £5.00 per person; Format: Individual Stableford (9 Hole); Hcp Index Limit : 45.0 (ladies); Other Info: Includes 2’s comp and nearest the pin on 5th. All played on the flat
Friday 16th August. Ladies Team Open. 

Entry Fee: £30.00 per team (3); Format: Team of 3 Stableford – best 2 scores; Hcp Index Limit: 40.0 (ladies); Other Info: All visitors receive an extra Stableford point.

 

Sunday 14th July. Euro 2024 Final event
ALL WELCOME. Watch Spain vs. England on the tv in the main lounge. The bar will be open from 7 pm and our bar staff will be doing a Meat/Potato Pie – red cabbage/beetroot for £4
Saturday 18th and 19th May 2024 – Footgolf  National Masters
2024  Footgolf Association of England – tour launch
Event – National Masters Location – Oldham Golf Club
Event Partner – TBA Event Sponsor – TBA
Previous Winners – 2021 – N/A 2022 – N/A 2023 – Tom Spink
Player Registration opens – 1st March 2024
PUTTING ⚽⛳ 🥇
Saturday 11th May from 7.30.  Free Music Night
Entry is Free. Bar and party band “The Flashbax” will be performing 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s music. ALL ARE WELCOME to a great night out at Oldham Golf Club.
Saturday 11th May 2024 – Oldham Invitation Day.
ATTENTION – 7-DAY MEMBERS OGC
Entry for 7 day members at OGC for the Oldham Invitation to be held on 11th May is now open on BRS. Let’s make this a day to remember for Steve and Damian. 7 day members may invite guests from other clubs, play more golf and 5 day OGC golf members with a handicap to take part in this event. Great prizes. All are welcome to the following evening of entertainment with a live band probably starting around 7.30 pm.

Thursday 9th May. Senior (55+) Gents Open.

Entry Fee : £30.00 per pair; Format: 4BBB Stableford; Hcp Index Limit : 28.0; Age Limit: Senior (55+); Other Info; bottom 9 twice, play of yellow tees, 85% of course handicap, includes 2’s, 3 nearest pins and tea/coffee and cake halfway round
Please book on BRS – see Opens – Oldham Golf Club
From 21st November 2023 until 30th April 2024
Members and visitors please note that we are now on winter mats on the fairway and closely mown areas.
Mats are available for purchase in the pro shop or buy your own on line.
Thanks for your understanding and please book your round on our website 👍🏼

from Saturday 6th April – Junior Golf Sessions

Cost £2 per session per child. Pre-registration will take place at the club, usually outside the pro shop, from 12.30.  Parents- please pre-register your younger child/children with Sheila.  The junior golf coaching sessions will then take place and will last for around 1 hour. Coaching sessions thereafter will take place on Saturdays at different times around noon until October. For more information please ring Sheila on 07950 561238 or email marketing@oldhamgolfclub.com.

Sunday 24th March – Lady Captain’s Breakfast, Drive In and Competition

MEMBERS – Support your lady captain! Adele invites all ladies (social or paying members / with or without handicaps) to join her for breakfast (the price has yet to be confirmed) at 10 am, The Lady Captain’s drive in will take place at 11 am followed by a 9-hole match when  a Lady Captain’s Team will play against a Lady President’s Team.Please let Wendy Cash or Eileen Cowell know if you interested in breakfast, the match or both.

Due to the course closure on 24th March the planned competition was cancelled

 

 

 

Saturday 23rd  March 2024 – Mr Captain’s Drive In and Competition

MEMBERS – open to ALL with a handicap
Mr Captain, Steve Ogden, will drive off at 9am followed by a 4-ball team event, shotgun start, at 9.30am. The format is Stableford with best 2 scores to count. Gents off Yellow Tees, Ladies off Red. It is open to all members with a handicap, including 9-hole and 5-day members, as Mr Captain would like this to be a fully inclusive event with as many people joining as possible.
BRS will open from 9th March for you to enter your team of 4, but please remember that this is a shotgun start, with a draw for starting hole, so you will not be reserving a particular tee or tee time.

Wednesday 7.45 p.m. 7th February 2024 at the AGM
Election of new dignitaries for 2024:-
  • Club Captain Steve Ogden and Vice Captain Damian Park (here with Club President John Waterhouse)

Ratification of:-

  • Co-opted Council Members Damian Park and Martin Stimson
  • Lady President Ann Smith and Lady Captain Adele Keate

Wednesday 7.45 p.m. 7th February 2024 132nd Annual General Meeting

BUSINESS

1 – Report of the Council and Balance Sheet
2 – Election of Treasurer
3 – Election of the Club Captain and Vice Captain
4 – Ratification of co-opted Council Members D Park and M Stimson.
5 – Ratification of election of Lady President, Lady Captain and Lady Vice Captain
6 – Any Other Business
Yours faithfully J Brooks. Hon. Secretary

 

Friday 2nd February 2024. Annual Dinner Dance.
Get your place booked now on the sheet in the main lounge or reserve your table with Eileen or Wendy
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