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CAPTAINS PAGE

 

CAPTAIN: Norman Cairns

Vice Captain: Gary Ogilvy

 

 

Having only started playing golf in the year 2000 and then only because my two sons bought me some lessons for my 50th birthday, I now find myself some 11 years later as Captain of Hill Barn Golf Club.

When I was asked by the current Captain, Martin Johnson, to become his Vice Captain, my first thought was, what about all those members that had played up at The Barn for many years and had never had the opportunity to hold such a distinguished position. Martin assured me that this did not matter and I was honoured to accept.

What can I bring to the position you may ask? High quality golf – no, quicker rounds – probably not, enjoyment – yes. My whole philosophy on golf since I started to play is that enjoyment is the main priority. However, although enjoyment remains a priority, don’t think for one minute that I don’t want to win. Make a note all you Juniors in knock out matches!!

With many Club matches to be held throughout the year, I will have the opportunity to pick teams which, as well as winning matches, will also give me the opportunity to include members who have not played club matches before. Every year the Captain invites new people to take part in club matches but the list of volunteers remains very much the same.

Speaking to members over the past few weeks the consensus of opinion is that “I am not good enough to represent the Club”. Well the simple answer is that, in the vast majority of cases, you are. I do hope that you will put your name on the lists that appear on the notice board and put your name forward.

One of my aims this year is to unite all the sections of the Club as much as possible. Towards this end I hope to arrange a match during the summer featuring all four sections, Women’s, Men’s, HOGGS and Juniors. Again I would ask people to put their names forward for selection when the list appears on the notice board later in the year.

What about my Captain’s Charity? My initial instinct was to go for one of the usual local charities until I saw an article in the Worthing Herald from Ian Hart. Ian mentioned the fact that many local junior sports clubs were struggling financially due to Local Authority cut backs, lack of local sponsors due to the current financial climate and general difficulty in raising finances. After some discussions between the two of us “JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS” was formed.

The aim of this charity will be to provide equipment and the like for clubs that provide sporting opportunities for young people, generally between the ages of 6 and 16, in the Worthing area. Clubs will be at liberty to contact us with their requirements and these will be considered on an individual basis.

What else have we got? There are many events throughout the year that need your support. The Open Invitation (July), Captains Weekend (August) and Captains Awayday (to be arranged) to name but a few. These events are arranged for YOU, please make every effort to support your Club, I am sure you will enjoy yourself, enjoy the experience and make new golfing friends.

Finally, with a new Head Greenkeeper in place, everyone is very optimistic that the course will return to its former glories. I know all the greenkeeping staff are excited over the future and that we will be the main beneficiaries of that. Remember it is important for you to enjoy your golf and let’s hope we all have a good year on and off the course

See you all during the year

Norman Cairns  

 

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