Seniors' Welcome

Dear Member,

As this year's Seniors' Captain I wish to extend a warm welcome to the Seniors' Section of our web site.

Members above the age of 60 years are welcome to join in the various competitions run by the Seniors, which are as follows:

14-hole Stableford Competition

The major involvement is the 14-hole Winter Stableford Competition which takes place on alternate Wednesdays between the months of October and March starting between 7.45 am and 9.30 am, making 12 events in all. About two weeks before each event an entry list and starting times are posted on the Seniors’ Notice Board. Entry fee for the first time is £3 and is paid after playing the round to the Seniors’ Captain in the bar. The fee for each subsequent competition is £1.

The fees are used for golf ball prizes for Division 1 and Division 2 players and a ball draw for non-winners. These are presented by the Seniors’ Captain in the bar after the completion of the competition. Immediately after, the entry list and starting times are put on the notice board for the next competition. There are also overall prizes presented at the end of the final competition. All the competition dates are in the section entitled  ‘Seniors’ Club Competition Overview’  on this website and they are also included in the members’ Diary.

Seniors’ Eclectic Competition

This runs each month in the summer between April and September, using the yellow tees. Initial entry fee is £2, and £1 per round in subsequent months, and is paid at the Professional shop before the round has been played. Each competitor plays one round per month on a day and time of his choosing. There are golf ball prizes each month for the best three rounds in Division 1 and Division 2. By declaring your intention at the time of entry you can fill in a separate card for Handicap purposes. Prizes for the 6 overall winning eclectic scores are presented at the Seniors’ Annual Dinner.

Seniors’ Matches

During the summer, matches are held against Seniors Teams from thirteen different clubs in the surrounding counties, normally on a home and away basis. After the match the two teams gather together for a meal. Thus for the price of a meal (£11.50, say) you can have a free round of golf at another club. To be eligible for the Senior Team you need to have played in the 14-hole and/or the eclectic competitions.

The fixture list for 2012 is in the section entitled ‘Seniors’ Match Overview’ on this website and is also included in the members’ Diary. An availability chart for these matches will be put on the notice board in early March.

The Seniors’ Annual Dinner in 2012 is to be held on Friday November 30th and is open only to those who have played in the 14-hole and/or eclectic competitions.

There are currently around 75 members of the Stanton Seniors. We are a friendly group and welcome new members. If you would like further information please contact any of the following: