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Dates for your diaries remaining at Oldham Golf Club in 2023

March 6, 2023 by charliemiddlewood

MEMBERS, VISITORS and GUESTS

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

Saturday 25th March – Mr Captain and Lady Captain Drive Ins

Place your bets on the “Spot the Drive” grid. £1.
BRS entry opens Saturday 4th March

Saturday 25th March

The draw for the shotgun start
Both Captains drive off at 9.30
4BBB competition shotgun start at 10.30 open to gents and ladies
Prizes for winners, runners up, longest drive, nearest the pin and nearest the pin in 2

Sunday 26th March – additional Lady Captain’s Drive In

Lady Captain drives off at 12 noon
A 9-hole competition for ladies with and without handicaps

Juniors

Every Saturday from April to October

Times vary between 12 noon and 2pm depending on the men’s competition in the morning. Newcomers need to register with Sheila on 07950 561238.

New to Golf session (to be confirmed)

Sunday/s in April (to be confirmed)

Senior (55+) Gents Open

Thursday 11th May
£30 per pair

New to Golf session (to be confirmed)

Sunday/s in May (to be confirmed)

Casino Night

Friday 9th June

Other details to follow

New to Golf session (to be confirmed)

Sunday/s in June (to be confirmed)

Ladies Taster Day

Sunday 9th July

In 2023 our taster days cost £10 and includes coaching, loan of equipment, a bacon and egg “barm” and a drink. If you would like to book a place you can speak to Sheila Antrobus on 0161 633 5997 or 07950 561238 or email marketing@oldhamgolfclub.com

Quiz Night

Friday 21st July

Other details to follow

Ladies Taster Day

Sunday 13th August

Ladies Team Open

Friday 18th August
£30 per team of three

Ladies Taster Day

Sunday 10th September

Mixed Team Open

Sunday 17th September
£20 per pair

Ladies 9-hole Open

Friday 22nd September
£5 per person

Senior (55+) Gents Open

Thursday 15th October
£30 per pair

Mediumship Evening

Friday 10th November

Other details to follow

Presentation and Race Night

Saturday 18th November

Other details to follow

Children’s Christmas Party

Sunday 10th December

Other details to follow

Invitation Day and Social Evening

Live Music Nights

Development Draw News

March 5, 2023 by membershipandmarketingnews

MEMBERS – 2023 is now open!

Help support your club. Buy a number in our monthly development draw.

The monies raised in the Development Draw are reinvested in your club. Recent projects including the new French windows and the new replacements window units in the clubhouse. Current projects include the refurbishment of the practice area and the installation of an outdoor seating area.

If you wish to take part in the draw 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 2023:-

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

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.

2023 Message from Mr Captain

February 14, 2023 by membershipandmarketingnews

A message from Mr Captain

Following the AGM on Tuesday 8^th February, I just wanted to share a few words and thoughts with our members. Firstly, I’d like to say it’s an honour and privilege to be Oldham Golf Club Captain, and huge thanks go to Mr John Wood for asking me to be his Vice and sharing his year in office. What a year it has been, it’s given me great insight into what it takes to run a club like OGC, and I’m thankful to have made so many new friends along the way, particularly from OGC, district invitationals and various events throughout the year.

I’d like to thank all past Captains for their service to OGC over the years, in addition to past and present members, council, volunteers and staff who generously give, and have given, their time and effort to the Club.

I endeavour to do my utmost for the club in my year of office and aim to ensure that any decisions made are in the best interest of the Club and its members. As many of you will know, I am competitive and passionate, but also a good listener, and keen to understand ideas on how to grow the club. My door is open, if you have something to suggest, please get in touch.

Having been involved at Oldham Golf Club since 2013, I believe the Club’s biggest strength is its members and volunteers- the welcome you receive from them is second to none, as is their commitment to sustain the longevity of the Club. I see passion and willingness to develop the Club: to improve the greens, the shop, events and to increase income which, all in all, will enhance the overall experience for members.

Following the excellent work of last year’s Lady Captain, it’s great to see the Club moving forward with technology: a new and improved website, more ways for members and visitors to pay their fees, and use of BRS and Golf Genius for competition management. England Golf are striving to make golf more accessible and technologically advanced and I’m sure Oldham Golf Club will embrace it.

There were also some fantastic results on the course last year: winning the Brian Attack, beating Denton seven-nil away from home in the Archie Preston, and much success in the ODGL and GM matches and opens, particularly from the Ladies Section.

I’m pleased to announce that my Captain’s charity for 2023 will be Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, which provides free, specialist, end-of-life and palliative care (an area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients) in a peaceful and homely environment for adults with life-limiting illnesses in Oldham and its surrounding areas. The fundraising will commence before the summer golf season starts when, on 17^th March I will be participating in Dr Kershaw’s Strictly Dance Event!!. Further details and fundraising page can be found at www.tinyurl.com/9dwc2a39

I am greatly looking forward to my year as Captain and turn to all members for their support. As I previously said, my door is open, please do get in touch.

Thank you

Jonny Phillips OGC Captain 2023