The Competitions and Special Activities at Folke Golf Club

See the latest information on club activities and reports of events and achievements and follow the links for further details where available. (Please see the Senior Page for information on Senior activities and events.)

What's On
Race to the Village
Round 7
 Round 7 of the RTTV competition will take place at Folke on Sunday 28th July. The tee off is at 8:30 am and the Entry Fee is £3 and the money will be split amongst the 3 top players at the end of the final round. This will be a double point events so there is lots to play for. Add you name to the Entry Sheet on the Notice Board or contact Andy Cole for further information.


Presentation Night - 19th October

Please make a note in your diary - Presentation Night this year on Saturday 19th October will be a more informal evening with just the 5 major winners presented with their trophies. Monthly winners trophies will be available for collection without formal presentations. There will be an Oriental Buffet and live entertainment during the evening. 
The cost is £25 per head and fifty places will be available initially but can be to be reviewed when more information on attendees is known. 

Weekend away 2024

The 2024 Weekend Away will be held at Donnington Valley Golf Club from Friday September 27th to Sunday 29th.  This includes 2 nights half board and 3 rounds of golf. The total cost including prize money is £300.  A deposit of £75  will reserve your place. Sixteen places have been booked. There is currently one space available.


Review of Events

(For Senior Events Check the Senior Page)
The overall  Club Calendar of Events and current month events are shown on the Calendar Page and the Hardy A, Hardy B and 3 Counties Team schedules of events will be  shown on the League Teams page when the 2024 information is available.  Latest winners and OOM Tables are shown below.(as available). Check the members WhatsApp Group or the club Facebook Page for any last minute changes. 
Weekend Roll Ups are held most Saturdays and Sundays when there are no other events - Check Facebook for details.
Week Day Roll Ups: The Tuesday and Thursday Roll Ups are for all club members but entry for the money pot is  seniors only. Cards are drawn at 8:15 am.
Race to the Village (RTTV) Stablefords are held on the last Sunday in the month.  The next round is a double points event at Folke on Sunday 28th July at 8:30 tee off. The Entry fee is £3. and the Entry Sheet is  on the Notice board. See the Table  below for  the RTTV OOM.
Knockout Competitions: The three Summer knockout competitions are in the final stages and the pairings and status  can be seen on the Knockout Page.  Congratulations to the 2024 Senior Knockout Champion Derek Hinks.

Recent and Imminent Events 
Saturday 29th June - Captains Day: Won by Nathan Down (See panel below)
Sunday 30th June - Roll Up: See WhatsApp for details.
Tuesday 2nd July - Tiger Trophy: Won by Kevin Tearle with 37 points. See Senior Page for details.
Sunday 7th July - Roll Up: Won by Andy Cole with 34 points. See Table below.
Saturday 13th July - Hardy v Rushmore (Away): Lost 8:0
Sunday 14th July - Medal: Won by Toby Harris with Net 65 on countback from Nathan Down.
Sunday 14th July - 3CL v Long Sutton (Away): lost 3.5:2.5
Wed 17th July - Committee Meeting: See the Members Admin page for the results of the meeting.
Thursday 18th July - Medal: Won by Tony Smith with net 72. See Senior page for details.
Saturday 20th July - 3CL v Wheathill A (Home): Won 4:2.
Saturday 20th July - Roll Up: Won by Dan Leney with 42 points. See table below.
Sunday 21st July - Roll Up: Won by Joe Boon with 38 points. See Table below.
Saturday 27th July - Hardy B v DGCC (Home): Entry Sheet on the Notice Board.
Sunday 28th July - RTTV: 8:30 am tee off. See panel above.
Tuesday 6th August - Tiger Trophy: Cards drawn at 8:15 am.
Sunday 11th August - Medal: Enter via Howdidido or via the Entry Sheet on the Notice board.

 Results of Recent Events

Captain's Day - Saturday 29th June 

The bright sunshine, balmy breeze and a course in excellent condition were a perfect setting for Captain Grant Jones's Championship charity competition.  The stableford, followed by chipping and putting competitions, a raffle and auction, and a delicious buffet laid on by Toni Nigel and their team,  made for another great day at Folke. All the proceeds were in support of the Captain's Charity.  Grant was delighted with the turnout and support and stated: "What an amazing Captains Day. We raised £1739 on the day  for Home Start Blackmore Vale. Thank you to all who attended - my VC Blatchy, Nigel and Toni and all the team, TC for conducting the auction, TK for organising the raffle,  Downer for organising the putting competition and Andy Harris for presenting the course in such good condition. Congratulations to the winners and Nathan Down pipping his dad by 1 point to win the trophy." 

Longest Drive - Merv Jennings
Chipping winner - John Swain
Nearest the Pin Mark Maguire
Last but not Least - Dan Leney
Player Most resembling a donated item!!
Captain Grant 
Nigel
Runner Up - Kevin

2023 Club and Senior Captains Charity

Home-Start Blackmore Vale provides support to parents with at least one child under 5 who are going through a difficult time. Being a parent, whatever your situation, can be very challenging, especially when children are young. Many parents feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the stresses of family life. For some parents it’s a particular struggle because they are also coping with issues such as post-natal depression, their or their child’s illness or disability, isolation or multiple births. That’s when parents need support. That’s when Home-Start Blackmore Vale can help. A carefully selected trained volunteer, who has parenting experience, can visit regularly and offer emotional and practical support. This friendly parent-to-parent support is a simple yet effective way of enabling families to get back on track.

Address
  • Folke Golf Centre
  • Folke Lane
  • Alweston, Sherborne
  • Dorset DT9 5HR
Phone
  • 01963  23330

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