Swindle 'Extra' Days
In the report (on the website) on the changes to the Swindle for 2018 we said that we would be having some ’Extra” prize days, including some different types of games.
We thought it best to set dates for these days in advance so that you are aware well in advance if you wish to take part.
We have tried to set them on a mix of days, although they will mainly be on Fridays during the year because of existing commitments. The days are meant to add variety to swindle days and offer a bit of extra fun – if you can suffer the loss of serious golf for a day!
The prizes, which we will be keeping ‘small’, will be funded through sponsorship, (initially your captain and swindle organiser and possibly others – they will be named! ).
The usual rule about needing to have played in three swindles will apply before prizes can be won.
It’s likely that during the year there may have to be some changes, but the dates on which we plan to do these ‘Swindle Extra’ days are set out below with an indication of the type of event. Wherever possible we will still run the normal £1 swindle as part of the extra event.
Friday 23rd March 2018 Blind Pairs, Fours (depending on number on the day) + Swindle (Cancelled in
view of weather)
Friday 4th May 2018 Accumulator (6 holes - points x 1, 6 holes - points x 2, 6 holes + Swindle)
Friday 25th May 2018 BF9, BB9, Total points par 3s + Swindle
(cancelled due to course bookings - Ash arranging a Network day)
Friday 22nd June 2018 Teeing off, 6 whites, 6 yellows and 6 Reds + Swindle
Wednesday 18th July 2018 Trilby Competition – 4 highest scoring players have a play off e.g.
over last 2/3 holes.
Crowd participation will be encouraged. + Swindle
Friday 24th August 2018 ( Texas Scramble) Replaced by a team competition sponsored by the
Fantasy league - see separate page August Swindle Extra for details
Week of 24th - 28th September 2018 Cancelled A Captain Special - A three day (MWF) Ryder Cup event
The International October RC will be learning from this event!
Friday 28th Sept An impromptu extra prize swindle
Friday 26th October 2018 Cancelled due to Captains Unavailability: Scores taken off three holes
Scores doubled on three holes
Mulligans will be on offer at a fee to support the Captain’s Charity
Monday 19th November 2018 Cancelled : Date now taken for Seniors Texas Scramble
A ‘penalty’ type game e.g. everyone has to pay a small sum into the
‘Snake” pot for every three putt.
NB We will run the odd fun day in December
Let us know if there are any strong views about the types of events. Nothing is set in stone.
Graham and Gordon.
We thought it best to set dates for these days in advance so that you are aware well in advance if you wish to take part.
We have tried to set them on a mix of days, although they will mainly be on Fridays during the year because of existing commitments. The days are meant to add variety to swindle days and offer a bit of extra fun – if you can suffer the loss of serious golf for a day!
The prizes, which we will be keeping ‘small’, will be funded through sponsorship, (initially your captain and swindle organiser and possibly others – they will be named! ).
The usual rule about needing to have played in three swindles will apply before prizes can be won.
It’s likely that during the year there may have to be some changes, but the dates on which we plan to do these ‘Swindle Extra’ days are set out below with an indication of the type of event. Wherever possible we will still run the normal £1 swindle as part of the extra event.
Friday 23rd March 2018 Blind Pairs, Fours (depending on number on the day) + Swindle (Cancelled in
view of weather)
Friday 4th May 2018 Accumulator (6 holes - points x 1, 6 holes - points x 2, 6 holes + Swindle)
Friday 25th May 2018 BF9, BB9, Total points par 3s + Swindle
(cancelled due to course bookings - Ash arranging a Network day)
Friday 22nd June 2018 Teeing off, 6 whites, 6 yellows and 6 Reds + Swindle
Wednesday 18th July 2018 Trilby Competition – 4 highest scoring players have a play off e.g.
over last 2/3 holes.
Crowd participation will be encouraged. + Swindle
Friday 24th August 2018 ( Texas Scramble) Replaced by a team competition sponsored by the
Fantasy league - see separate page August Swindle Extra for details
Week of 24th - 28th September 2018 Cancelled A Captain Special - A three day (MWF) Ryder Cup event
The International October RC will be learning from this event!
Friday 28th Sept An impromptu extra prize swindle
Friday 26th October 2018 Cancelled due to Captains Unavailability: Scores taken off three holes
Scores doubled on three holes
Mulligans will be on offer at a fee to support the Captain’s Charity
Monday 19th November 2018 Cancelled : Date now taken for Seniors Texas Scramble
A ‘penalty’ type game e.g. everyone has to pay a small sum into the
‘Snake” pot for every three putt.
NB We will run the odd fun day in December
Let us know if there are any strong views about the types of events. Nothing is set in stone.
Graham and Gordon.