Society of Derbyshire Golf Captains

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2009 Archived News	*Latest News*
24 July 2009 Billy Barker It is with regret that we report that Billy Barker, Captain of Tapton Park G. C. in 2006 died of a heart attack whilst at the Open Golf recently. The funeral has been arranged for Friday 24th July at Chesterfield Crematorium at 13:30 He will be missed by all the members of the Society
27 April 2009 Annual Dinner Pride Park, the home of Derby County, has been booked for our Annual Dinner for *Thursday 25th March 2010* Derby County could have their home match due to be played on Saturday 27th March moved to the preceding day Friday 26th, our preferred date, and could cause us to cancel our dinner.
27 April 2009 Millennium Salver at Stockport Golf Club The winner of the competition was Tony Cooper (Erewash Valley) playing in the last 3 ball. He returned a score of 39 points winning from Peter Taylor (Bondhay) also 39 points over the last 6 holes. A close 3rd came from Phil Langham (Ormonde Fields) 39 points as well but with an inferior back nine. click here for full Match Report
23 April 2009 Norfolk Captains - Away Match Winners ~ Norfolk - click here for full Match Report
20 March 2009 Annual Dinner - Update and Photos click here for full details
31 January 2009 John Fitzhugh The Executive of the Society are sad to report the death of John Fitzhugh. John, was a Captain of Derby Golf Club. His funeral will be held on Monday 2nd February at 12.30pm at Spondon Church, Spondon Derby. He will be sorely missed by his family as well as all his friends and fellow golfers.
1 January 2009 J. B. (Barry) Kay It is with great sadness that we report the death on January 1st of Barry Kay. Barry was Captain of Matlock Golf Club in 1981 and a staunch member of the Society ever since. He was also a Past President & Secretary of the Derbyshire Union of Golf Clubs and was the Immediate Past President of the Midland Golf Union The funeral has been arranged for 1pm Tuesday 20th January and will be held at St Helens church ~ Darley Dale.
30 December 2008 G. D. (Geoff) Bates The Executive of the Society are sad to report the death of Geoff Bates. Geoff, aged 73, was Captain of Kedleston Park Golf Club in 1987. He was diagnosed with cancer in July, and died on 30th December. His funeral will be held on Friday 16th January at St Edmunds Church, Allestree Derby. He will be sorely missed by his wife Jackie, sons Nick & James, his two grandchildren as well as all his friends and fellow golfers.
9 December 2008 Launch of Society of Debershire Golf Captains website http://www.derbyshiregolfcaptains.co.uk