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Club BBQ Competition
22/07/2010
Saturday 31st July is the club bbq and to coincide with this annual event were holding an all sections competition in the afternoon. Starting at 1pm, teams of 4, cost £10 per team to include prizes.
Coincide your finish with the start of the bbq, put your feet up, fave a beer or three and kick back with your friends at the Downs
Members Cup 2010
15/07/2010
Believed to be the 75th running of the Members Cup, an 18 hole competetion vs par, instigated by Cyril Tolley, the World Famous local amateur. On a fine day the early started benefited from a light wind. As the morning progressed the wind became very strong. Strong performances from Rhys Caille (11) and Ian Moon (8) tied on 5 up against the course after 18 holes with Rhys Caille winning the event on countback.
Runners up on 3 up were Nick Taylor (11), Rob Parris (16) and Noel Traynor (9).
Band Night - Stray Dogs
06/07/2010
Stray Dogs at Eastbourne Downs. Friday 23 July 2010, come and enjoy a great evenings live music as this special due take centre stage.
Playing some great music for all tastes, let the Stray Dogs, a popular local due entertain you. "Just two guys, two guitars but awesome!"
Members and guests all welcome.
Longest Day Challenge
14/06/2010
On 21st June four mad fools set forth to raise funds for the clubs development fund. Barry Wooller, Ray Crane, Shane Dell and Graham Mills will be playing 4 medal rounds in a day.
Pop along on the day, offer to caddy and most importantly sponsor the mad four. In the evening there will also be a small club bbq
Jenny Hughes triumphs again
13/06/2010
In the Ladies championship played on Sunday 13th June, Jenny Hughes retained her title as Ladies Champion in a closely fought battle with a gross score of 161 over 36 holes at the Downs Golf Course. Her playing partner Nicky Reeves came in with the same score over the 36 holes but in a sudden death play-off Jenny took the first hole to triumph and retain her title.
Playing in ideal weather with the course in excellent condition Gerry Traynor took the handicap trophy and reduced her handicap after playing 5 under on the first round.
The picture shows (left to right) Margaret Kavanagh (Ladies Captain), Gerry Traynor, Jenny Hughes, and Nicky Reeves.
Arndale Showcase
08/06/2010
Eastbourne Downs are in the Arndale centre this weekend (12 June 2010). If you're interested in finding out more about the Downs come to our stand and talk to our members and find out about our current rates and offers.
You can find out about: Membership, Weddings, Societies, Green Fees, Social Membership and some great Fathers day gift vouchers.
Ladies Open 2010
04/06/2010
Thursday 3rd June saw Eastbourne Downs host their Ladies Open on a brilliant sunny day. The course, fresh and green looked and played fantastic for this annual event which again this year was over subscribed with a full field of 80 ladies from 19 clubs. As with Ladies opens elsewhere the Ladies section play host to ladies from clubs far and wide, not taking part in the competition but ensuring their guests have a day to remember.
The order of merit for 2010:
1st with 42 points, Waltraud Griggs and Deidri Winchester (Highwoods)
2nd with 40 points, Julie Young and Sue Hollingbury (Highwoods)
3rd with 39 points, Sue Walters and Jan Gibb (Crowborough Beacon)
4th with 38 points, Sue Harrop and Heather Goodwin (Wellshurst and Horam)
5th with 38 points, Dorothy Turton and Penny Turell (Crowborough Beacon)
(there were two other groups on 38 points)
Front 9 with 22 points, Julie Fowle and Deidri Tom (Tenterden)
(there were two other groups on 22 points)
Back 9 with 20 points, Lindy Montandon and Judy Gilbert (Sedlescombe and Seaford)
(there was one other group on 20 points)
Nearest the Pin on the 12th, June Puddephat (Seaford)
Next years event will be on the Thursday 2nd of June so make sure you get your applications in early.
If you are interested in joining our ladies section we have some great offers at the moment, please contact Terry Marshall to find out what we have to offer and come up to meet our Ladies and their 2010 Captain Margaret Kavanagh
Borough Live
28/05/2010
The club's Borough trophy takes place this weekend with yet another full field for this magnificent event.
Golfers will be taking part in a 36 hole four ball better ball competition against the course.
After the presentation the club are hosting Vintage Hot 5, a five piece Jazz band to soothe away those sore backs and feet.
All visitors are welcome to enjoy the evenings entertainment from 7pm
Ladies Open
27/05/2010
This years Ladies open takes place on the 3rd June. The club are hosting a full field of ladies from the local clubs in and around Eastbourne
Visitors and members should note the course will be closed on Thursday to enable the course to be prepared and enable our guests to enjoy the course.
AGM Update
19/03/2010
The 2010 AGM was hald on Thursday 18th March 2010. Full details will follow shortly. The headlines of the meeting were:
- Subscription rates for 2010/11 frozen at the 2009/10 rate
- Barry Wooller elected 2010 Captain
- Ray Crane elected 2010 Vice Captain
- Mike Archer elected as Director (Chairman)
- John Chappel elected as Director (Greens)
- Graham Mills elected as Director (Establishement)
- Bob Butler & Mike Pollitt continue on the board as trustees
- Membership Raffle won by Kerry Doidge
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