Yelverton Golf Club

Captain's News

There have been major changes at Yelverton Golf Club. Stewart Barnes has left to enjoy his retirement and Steven West has joined us as our new Secretary Manager. Steven has brought with him new ideas and already I can see where his ideas will make sympathetic improvements at Yelverton Golf Club. Yelverton Golf Club is a new challenge for Steven but equally where the club has been challenged Steven has the expertise and management skills to move the club forward. We are looking to make changes in the house operation and Steven has been working closely with the house staff. It is our intention to make the house and the course a special experience for members and visitors.

Stewart Barnes receives a print of the club from
President Gordon Mott and Captain Bill Hammett on his retirement.

The Murder Mystery evening was very successful and a big thank you must go to Teresa Holt, the committee and the house staff.

George Pitts and his staff continue to make the golf course a pleasure to play. We are very lucky to have George as our course manager.

We have had mixed fortunes in our new competition season. The Palairet team lost to Wrangaton in the second round at Staddon Heights. I would like to thank the players and thank George Rumbold for his work with the team. On a happier note George Rumbold won the Devon County Seniors Scratch event at Teignmouth. Congratulations George.

The Yelverton G.C. County Scratch Foursomes side have had wins over Thurlestone and Wrangaton. Well done to Adam Bridgewater and the team.

We were unable to retain the Centenary Cup in the match against Staddon Heights G.C. It was an enjoyable afternoon and thank you Mike Green for your input.

Gala Day was won by Joel Bate on a beautiful Saturday. Thank you all for supporting the raffle for the Captains Charity, the response was exceptional. I must thank Esme Ferris and Keith Parriss for their efforts. We carried the raffle over to the World Cup Shotgun Start event played on the following Saturday. The World Cup event was planned at very short notice, and what a successful day it was. The tees were full in the morning, Dave Howard, Paul Creaven, Dave Lean and Derek Silk winning with a magnificent 92 points, Only three tees were short in the afternoon. The club house was alive and shows what can be achieved at Yelverton G.C.

Yelverton G.C. Have won the Devon Alliance Team Championship at Teignmouth. It is good to see the plate back at Yelverton again.

David Wright and Nick Davies are continuing to do great things with the Plymouth Area League Team, beating Elfordleigh G.C. to average 3pts a game. On this form things are looking very good.

Tim and I have not had a very good start to the Captain Pro Challenge. Played 2 lost 2. This is throw back to my school reports, “could do very much better”. I would like to thank Tim for all the work he does with the competitions and especially the Captains Evening comps. The Captains Evening has been very well supported and I would like to thank all the members who regularly attend. The competition is friendly and I enjoy your company.

Finally I have spoken to Mike Ferris our Past Captain who has returned home from hospital after major surgery and he is in fine spirits. We look forward to seeing him back soon.

I think that sometimes it is good to reflect on how lucky we are to have the opportunity and health to enjoy the Yelverton Golf Course and would encourage all members to play and act in the spirit of the game and in the spirit of Yelverton G.C.