26th October 2020

Junior success for Jayden Slender

We've just added talented Junior Jayden Slender to our hall of fame for winning two rounds of the Bedfordshire Junior Tour on the bounce.

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Jayden won at Mowsbury on the 11th October and then followed it up with a home victory here at Cainhoe Wood a week later on the 18th October.

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Well done Jayden, keep up the good work!

25th October 2020

Course update

There will be some hollow coring done this week on a few of the greens, this will mean some of the greens will be on temps whilst the work is being carried out.

We will let you know each day which greens these will be, but please expect there to be some if you are playing this week.

This work is again crucial for us to keep our program of improving the quality of the greens going through the winter.

24th October 2020

Winter opening times

From Sunday 25th October the club will be opening from 7.15am for the duration of winter.

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First tee times up until 1st November will be 7.32am, then from November 2nd onwards, from 7.56am.

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Whilst it will be light before 7.56am, our greenkeepers need some time in the morning before you begin. Therefore we ask that nobody tees off before this as it will upset the essential work they need to do.

The clubhouse will continue to open until 9pm Monday - Friday and 8pm Saturday & Sunday,

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We will still be open late as the range will keep its current opening hours (once the works on it are complete) and the bar will stay open, with live sport will be shown - so please feel free to make use of the facilities throughout the winter.

21st October 2020

Temporary closure of driving range

As many of you will have seen the driving range has deteriorated in condition over the past few weeks. This is due to the drainage that was installed by the developer as part of the redevelopment not being up to scratch. We have decided rather than to struggle on and not be able to offer stable hours, to have the work done ourselves which will require a short closure.

Obviously it's a shame we are having to do this and its not a decision we have taken lightly. However, we feel it's the best way to offer you a stable service in the future and hopefully reduce any ongoing downtime.

Therefore, from tomorrow (Thursday 22nd October), the range will be shut whilst the new drainage is installed. This work will take approximately 2 weeks, but we will keep you informed as we go along.

Thanks again for your patience and we look forward to welcoming you back once the work is complete.

21st October 2020

Winter League starts this Sunday 25th October

This year’s Winter League kicks off with Round 1 on Sunday 25th October. Due to precautions against Covid-19 we will not be having a Shotgun start but all teams will instead start from HOLE 1 on the Manor course.

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Tee times for Sunday can be found on a new Winter League page within the Member's Area on the website here. This will be updated each round, so please check back there or on the physical club noticeboard for future tee times.

Please pay £80 per team to Vee at the Membership reception desk on the morning where you will receive a TEAM card with your starting handicap. The competition fee covers all 7 rounds and £80 is the fee for each team – if a team has less players it is not £20 each!

Please also keep an eye out for news about how we will manage the charity raffle. Let’s make this year a success despite Covid!

Thanks for your support

Neil Shaw

Treasurer Cainhoe Wood Golf Club

18th October 2020

New driving range Winter opening hours

Starting tomorrow, Monday 19th October, we have new Winter opening hours on the driving range, as follows:⁠
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Monday - Friday⁠
10am - 2pm and 4pm - 9pm⁠
(closed between 2pm & 4pm)⁠
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Saturday & Sunday⁠
8am - 2pm and 4pm - 6pm⁠
(closed between 2pm & 4pm)⁠
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Thank you!

18th October 2020

Flitwick Eagles Charity Day

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the recent Eagles charity day.

It takes a team to put together an event like this and many people came along on the day to help with the logistics. A huge thank you to John, Jack and the Catering team, the clubhouse team and Marshall Mark for all you did on the day. Special thanks to all the greenkeepers, the course is looking great. 

It seemed that everyone had a lot of fun on the day despite a gale blowing! Lots of people scooped raffle prizes and Andy Akroyd won the putting competition. 

The winners on the day were the Choppers and the 3 kings came in close second. 

Despite the weather conditions it was a full turn out and the amazing sum of £2,382.40 was raised for the Flitwick Eagles. Barclays has matched this figure so £4,764.80 is on its way over to them. 

We hope to see many of you at next years event on the 10th September 2021 and if you enjoyed the day please feel free to bring some more of your friends :-) 

Kind regards

Lecy Robinson

Ladies Vice Captain 

7th October 2020

Preferred Lies rule

Following an ongoing review of the course and using England Golf’s advice, we can announce that Cainhoe Wood Golf Club's Preferred Lies period will run from the 1 October 2020 through to 30 April 2021 (unless otherwise advised).

Preferred Lies are for closely-mown areas (fairways and green fringes only).

By following this guidance (whilst also repairing pitch marks and replacing divots) it gives both the greenkeepers and the course the best opportunity to be in tip-top condition for 2021.

6th October 2020

Men’s 2020 Competition Review

As the 2020 season comes to a close, our Vice Captain & Competition Secretary, Rob Kelly, provides a quick review of this season’s competitions:

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• King Cup (26/07/20) - won by Alfie Wood (45 points) in his first Cainhoe Wood competition 

• Cainhoe Cup (01/08/20) - won by Alfie Woods & Gareth Llewellyn (47 points) which meant two out of two for Alfie

• Caress Trophy (09/08/20) - won by Spencer Hull (net 65) in the first 2020 Strokeplay competition 

• Regency Punch Bowl (23/08/20) - won by Paul Hammond & Ciaran Jones (net 57) on count-back from Alfie Woods & Bill Bryce

• Manhattan Trophy (29/08 to 31/08/20) - won by Andy Parfitt (81 point) in the annual August Bank Holiday competition 

• Cainhoe Masters (12/09 & 13/09/20) - won by Andy Williamson (80 points) in this two day competition 

• Fairway Trophy (20/09/20) - won by James Poulton (net 66) 

• Club Championship - Gross (26/09/20 & 27/09/20) - won by Harry Boyle (144) which included a gross 69 on day two

• Club Championship - net (139) which was made up of 2x sub net rounds  

• Divisional Championship (11/10/20) - Strokeplay for 0 to 20 handicaps and Stableford for 21+ handicaps 

• Laurene Trophy (18/10/20) - 4 Man Team Strokeplay with best two scores to count 

I know a lot of people have asked why there are no “drawn” competitions. 

The decision was made due to the current “social bubble” requirements that people could choose who they played with and thus who was in their bubble but this will be reconsidered in 2021.

Thanks for supporting the competitions in 2020 and I look forward to sharing the 2021 competition fixtures with you over the next few months.

Best regards

Rob Kelly

Vice Captain & Competition Secretary

28th September 2020

Ben Loveard makes England Golf boy's squad

Our very own Ben Loveard has just been selected as one of eight boys to make up the England Golf boys' squad for 2020/21.

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The Cainhoe Wood juniors continue to go from strength to strength and this is a major achievement for Ben, who not only plays at Cainhoe, but also works in the Pro Shop!

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If you want to read a bit more about the England squad, and the other members, check out this story here on the England Golf website.

23rd September 2020

2020/21 Winter League

Have you signed up for the Winter League yet?

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The first round starts on 25th October and the league will run until February next year. Entry is open until 18th October. For any new members, the Winter League is the highlight of the colder months here at Cainhoe Wood with most members dragging themselves out of bed on a cold, damp Sunday... everyone loves it, so don't miss out!

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Rules:

- Teams of four, playing Texas Scramble on Manor Course

- Competition is open to men and ladies, we welcome mixed teams

- Best five scoring rounds from seven

- Due to social distancing, this year will NOT be a Shotgun start. Instead it will be a scheduled competition with everyone starting on Hole 1.

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Raffle tickets will be sold as you check in, with proceeds will go to Keech Hospice Care. The meat prizes are well worth the investment! Tickets will be drawn during play and winning numbers posted to check on completion. Collect your prize before you leave or it will be given to the organiser 😋​

Detailed competition rules are posted on Captain’s Corner notice board in the clubhouse corridor, where you can also enter your team name.

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If you do not have a team but wish to play some rounds, you can enter as a substitute by putting your name on the Substitute sheet and indicate, if possible, the weeks you are available.

23rd September 2020

Updated Covid-19 regulations

In line with the Government guidelines announced yesterday, we will be making the following changes to the golf club's rules from tomorrow, Thursday 24th September.

Food and drink will be table service only moving forward. It will not be possible to access the bar directly.

Masks will be worn by all staff in the shop and bar / restaurant area.

New floor markers will be put down, making it clear where you can and can’t walk.

Please help our staff implement these new rules by being patient, courteous and respecting the fact that it’s their job to enforce them. We will all do our best to ensure you can still have a good experience within the club.

Please note that non-compliance of these rules or rudeness to our staff will not be tolerated and in those instances, you will be asked to leave. Masks must still be worn by all customers in the shop and when checking in.

23rd September 2020

Hole in one for new member

Join us in congratulating one of our new members, Jeff Hall, on bagging a hole in one on the 16th on Castle Course, last weekend. Jeff's achievement is recorded for eternity right here.

17th September 2020

Yet more competition success!

Last Sunday 13th September, Nicki Croft and Lecy Robinson played the second round of the Titleist Matchplay pairs at Knebworth. They were up against previous winners of the competition, one of whom spent a year as a pro! It was a beautiful day with Pub in the Park playing at Knebworth House, so music could be heard throughout the round. They got off to a great early start winning the first few holes taking them 2 up. The gents then levelled up. Lecy nearly scored her first ever hole in 1, and the ladies went into the back 9 one up. Nicki and Lecy played some great golf over the back 9 and the gents never managed to get ahead. Lecy finished the game on Hole 17 with a birdie on the par 5, winning 4:3. The ladies are now going into round 3 and just waiting to hear who they play... at Cainhoe Wood!

16th September 2020

Hole in one for club champion

Reigning club champion, Andy Williamson, bagged a hole in one on the 18th on Manor Course yesterday. What a way to finish your round! Check out Andy, immortalised in our hall of fame, here.

13th September 2020

Covid-19 rules update: New 'rule of six'

Following the announcement from the Government regarding “the rule of six” we wanted to let you know what will be changing at the golf club.

The golf itself will be unchanged, so fourballs are still allowed and the few remaining tournaments will still go ahead. The main changes will be around the clubhouse where we must insist people don’t meet in groups larger than 6 and must maintain distance. This applies when outside the clubhouse as well as inside when ordering/sitting for food and drink. Staff will approach you if they see these rules being broken, so please understand it’s their job and be polite and understanding.

Groups that meet regularly please be aware that you will need to ensure you are not congregating, this includes on the tee as well as around the club. Any tournament starts will be strictly monitored and any societies will be briefed beforehand to ensure groups are kept below six.

There will also be a new one way system around the clubhouse that will be implemented via yellow arrows on the floor. Please do you best to follow this as it will help us keep people distanced. The current rules around facemasks remain in place, you must wear a facemask in the pro shop and around the clubhouse unless you’re in the bar/restaurant area.

Please all be vigilant and respectful of these new rules. Please help our staff where possible and self-govern these rules within your respective groups.

7th September 2020

Competition schedules & results

We've updated the website to include separate pages for Men's, Ladies and Seniors competition schedules and results. These are all found within the Member's Area (where you are now). We'll be adding results after each competition so you can check back to see who's scooping up all those trophies!

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Please note that the current line up for mixed competitions is as follows:

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19th September: Mixed Foursomes

Castle Course. Alternate tee shots.

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8th October: Robson Trophy

Ladies & Seniors. 4BBB matchplay.

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1st December: Mixed Greensomes Stableford

Ladies & Seniors. Manor Course. Pairs, Alternate shots.

1st September 2020

Captain's Day fundraising

We’ve just finished counting through all the coins from our recent Captain’s Day fundraiser and are happy to reveal that we raised a grand total of £6,358.50 for Keech Hospice Care. Special thanks go to Abbey New Homes for a very generous donation!

It gets even better though, as Barclays have matched our figure, which means that a total donation of £12,717 has now been made to Keech.

In these troubled times that is a fantastic result, so thanks to all who participated.

1st September 2020

Hall of Fame updates

Please click here to see two new inductees to our hall of fame... talented juniors, Jake Plumb and Ben Loveard.

26th August 2020

Senior Captain's Day

Our Seniors had a really enjoyable day this Monday 24th for the Seniors Captain's Day Competition. A whole host number of new members enjoyed the day and also won some prizes. The overall winner was 80 year old Jack Cornwell, a former Seniors Captain.

In total £215 was raised to contribute to Keech Hospice Care, thanks to everyone for all your donations.

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The results were:

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Overall winner 18 holes: Jack Cornwell 

Runner up: Colin Hare

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Winner 9 holes: John Good 

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Best team score: Steve Clark,  Keith Carrington and Brian Brett 

Best front 9 holes: Richard Jones 

Best back 9 holes: Paul McNamee

Oldest participant : Neville Ellis (Aged 86)

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Putting competition winner: Richard Cutts

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Thanks to everyone who played and helped make the day such a success, and congratulations to all our winners.

20th August 2020

Ladies Day

This Tuesday 18th August, we had our annual Ladies Day, which was a great success.

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To see a gallery of photos from the day as well as a bit more info on what went on, including those all important winners, please click here.

20th August 2020

Checking in

It has come to our attention that some members are not checking in before playing.

We'd like to issue a reminder that ALL members must check in at the pro shop before their rounds. We need to know who is on the premises and we must monitor usage of tee times. Thanks for your cooperation!

6th August 2020

Wearing masks in pro shop

From Monday, we will require all customers to wear a mask in the pro shop. As you’re probably aware, more restrictions have been imposed, so please help us keep healthy and stay open

1st August 2020

2020 Competition Schedule

All competitions for Mens, Ladies, Mixed & Seniors are now listed on the website here.

28th July 2020

Booking tee times online

We're pleased to say that our new booking software is now up and running.

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All members should have received an email from the system that requires you to re-register. You will need to complete this process in order to book a tee time, it only takes a minute and then you will be up and running again! There is a step by step guide in the email to guide you through the process.

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New links for booking are here (and have also been updated everywhere else on the website):

Members

Visitors

27th July 2020

Waiting list for membership

As we've hit 500 members, we have now decided to cap memberships and will be starting a waiting list.

This is to keep things manageable and make sure that all our members get the best experience here that they can.

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If you know anyone who is considering joining Cainhoe Wood, then please consider asking them to add their name to the list so they're not too far down the queue!

9th July 2020

Key club contacts

Mens Captain: Richard Fradd – richardfradd@hotmail.co.uk

Seniors Captain: Peter Hackett – hackett605@btinternet.com

Ladies Organiser: Nickki Croft - nicki.croft.uk@gmail.com

Mens Competition Secretary: Rob Kelly - robskelly@sky.com

Handicap Secretary: Colin Hare - colinhare1953@gmail.com