HFH 2016 Venue and date announcement

[Aztecs27]

What a great 2 days I have just had.

Firstly to Blackmoor and for Rich for the invite its always a pleasure to play such a nice course and the company is always good.
Thanks to Mike,Elliot and Liverbirdie for a lovely round played in good spirits and some really nice golf with a little bit of garbage thrown in always a good recipe.
The course was in good condition but a little late in the year for the course to be in full bloom,however I did nearly play the whole round in just polo shirt.

Booked myself into the Village Hotel in Farnborough[don't trust the sat nav for directions[not mine anyway],a nice hotel but boy I was in a room made for dwarfs[no disrespect],I had to get on my knees to make the sink the right height,the shower only came up to my chest and the kettle had the smallest lead so I had to prop it up to reach the plug socket,a nice big bed and a big tele softened the blow.

Up early unlike some hey Fish to put some signs up and get ready for a cracking day.

What can I say that has not already been said but to me it is my favourite game of my year just because it has a special feel to it, something that going to year after year meeting old and new friends just gives you a warm feeling.

Thanks to my playing partners Rupert,Zeno and Karl for your company I enjoyed it although I knew I was in trouble after you all bombed it past me on our first hole.
Zeno is a very good player off 12 and is a battleback guy and it was great to play with him, Karl hits it miles and will get lower and ive learnt one thing about Rupert,not to mention winning when he only has 5 holes to play

Thanks to Camberley for making us so welcome and making things run very smoothly,the food was fantastic and the staff so well drilled I would suspect a return visit some day.

In Mark we have one helluva good auctioneer the way he plays the room and eeks out that extra 10 or 20 quid when it looks like the bids have stopped is very impressive and it was a pleasure to be your tosser for the auction[you had to be there].

Its obvious Mike and Sandy are massive supporters of the day and as they both said that will continue as long as they are wanted and Sandy was dually awarded the Rick Garg wood carving for services to the cause and she did a fantastic job of keeping it together it was very emotional.
Looking forward to playing with you next year.

To everyone who played,to everyone who couldn't come but donated,to everyone who bought something at the auction or a round beforehand all our money helps this fantastic cause.

To Rich,Vicky and your fantastic helpers you did an incredible job once again,you are inspirational and long may that continue.

I'm sure there are some tough decisions to be made in the future but for the time being well done.

Lastly a mention to my mate Fish who probably had the toughest job of all filling the boots of Rick and I can tell you now mate like I did yesterday you did a great job and Rick would have been proud,your speech was from the heart and you delivered it impeccabley.

R.I.P Rick never forgotten

Thanks for this Tony, and to everyone else for their summary of the day; smiling reading through them all. I'm gutted I wasn't able to make it in the end, sounds like it was a great day and that you all did Rick proud. Hope to be back (finally) next year.

 

[Badger]

can't really add to the excellent summaries of the previous posters, but another thank you to all those involved in the planning and smooth running of what was a great day.

thanks to my playing partners Mark, Andy and Paul for their company and although we all had our moments, think the most memorable moment of our round was the fox on the 1st who walked onto the green, picked up my brand new yellow chrome soft and walked off into the woods with it. i've managed to lose balls in some odd ways before but that was a new one !

 

[Deleted member 16999]

What a great 2 days I have just had.

Firstly to Blackmoor and for Rich for the invite its always a pleasure to play such a nice course and the company is always good.
Thanks to Mike,Elliot and Liverbirdie for a lovely round played in good spirits and some really nice golf with a little bit of garbage thrown in always a good recipe.
The course was in good condition but a little late in the year for the course to be in full bloom,however I did nearly play the whole round in just polo shirt.

Booked myself into the Village Hotel in Farnborough[don't trust the sat nav for directions[not mine anyway],a nice hotel but boy I was in a room made for dwarfs[no disrespect],I had to get on my knees to make the sink the right height,the shower only came up to my chest and the kettle had the smallest lead so I had to prop it up to reach the plug socket,a nice big bed and a big tele softened the blow.

Up early unlike some hey Fish to put some signs up and get ready for a cracking day.

What can I say that has not already been said but to me it is my favourite game of my year just because it has a special feel to it, something that going to year after year meeting old and new friends just gives you a warm feeling.

Thanks to my playing partners Rupert,Zeno and Karl for your company I enjoyed it although I knew I was in trouble after you all bombed it past me on our first hole.
Zeno is a very good player off 12 and is a battleback guy and it was great to play with him, Karl hits it miles and will get lower and ive learnt one thing about Rupert,not to mention winning when he only has 5 holes to play

Thanks to Camberley for making us so welcome and making things run very smoothly,the food was fantastic and the staff so well drilled I would suspect a return visit some day.

In Mark we have one helluva good auctioneer the way he plays the room and eeks out that extra 10 or 20 quid when it looks like the bids have stopped is very impressive and it was a pleasure to be your tosser for the auction[you had to be there].

Its obvious Mike and Sandy are massive supporters of the day and as they both said that will continue as long as they are wanted and Sandy was dually awarded the Rick Garg wood carving for services to the cause and she did a fantastic job of keeping it together it was very emotional.
Looking forward to playing with you next year.

To everyone who played,to everyone who couldn't come but donated,to everyone who bought something at the auction or a round beforehand all our money helps this fantastic cause.

To Rich,Vicky and your fantastic helpers you did an incredible job once again,you are inspirational and long may that continue.

I'm sure there are some tough decisions to be made in the future but for the time being well done.

Lastly a mention to my mate Fish who probably had the toughest job of all filling the boots of Rick and I can tell you now mate like I did yesterday you did a great job and Rick would have been proud,your speech was from the heart and you delivered it impeccabley.

R.I.P Rick never forgotten

Great words Tony, see you next year.

 

[Dasit]

Cheers guys and especially to all the people who put in so much work, great day.

My first tournament outside my home club and got 2nd place. Hopefully one place better for next year's event!

 

[philly169]

Really enjoyed the day, another very well organised event and well supported.

Course was in great condition and is probably one of the nicest ones i've played. Thanks to Phil, Nick & Jake for your company, really good group of guys.

Chuffed to bits I got longest drive with my first shot of the day, starting on the 3rd, had to check if the sheet had moved when we came down the 14th!

I think all in all it was a very fitting tribute to Rick, lots of us wearing loud clothing.

Well done to everyone involved.

 

[Swingalot]

What a great 2 days I have just had.

Firstly to Blackmoor and for Rich for the invite its always a pleasure to play such a nice course and the company is always good.
Thanks to Mike,Elliot and Liverbirdie for a lovely round played in good spirits and some really nice golf with a little bit of garbage thrown in always a good recipe.
The course was in good condition but a little late in the year for the course to be in full bloom,however I did nearly play the whole round in just polo shirt.

Booked myself into the Village Hotel in Farnborough[don't trust the sat nav for directions[not mine anyway],a nice hotel but boy I was in a room made for dwarfs[no disrespect],I had to get on my knees to make the sink the right height,the shower only came up to my chest and the kettle had the smallest lead so I had to prop it up to reach the plug socket,a nice big bed and a big tele softened the blow.

Up early unlike some hey Fish to put some signs up and get ready for a cracking day.

What can I say that has not already been said but to me it is my favourite game of my year just because it has a special feel to it, something that going to year after year meeting old and new friends just gives you a warm feeling.

Thanks to my playing partners Rupert,Zeno and Karl for your company I enjoyed it although I knew I was in trouble after you all bombed it past me on our first hole.
Zeno is a very good player off 12 and is a battleback guy and it was great to play with him, Karl hits it miles and will get lower and ive learnt one thing about Rupert,not to mention winning when he only has 5 holes to play

Thanks to Camberley for making us so welcome and making things run very smoothly,the food was fantastic and the staff so well drilled I would suspect a return visit some day.

In Mark we have one helluva good auctioneer the way he plays the room and eeks out that extra 10 or 20 quid when it looks like the bids have stopped is very impressive and it was a pleasure to be your tosser for the auction[you had to be there].

Its obvious Mike and Sandy are massive supporters of the day and as they both said that will continue as long as they are wanted and Sandy was dually awarded the Rick Garg wood carving for services to the cause and she did a fantastic job of keeping it together it was very emotional.
Looking forward to playing with you next year.

To everyone who played,to everyone who couldn't come but donated,to everyone who bought something at the auction or a round beforehand all our money helps this fantastic cause.

To Rich,Vicky and your fantastic helpers you did an incredible job once again,you are inspirational and long may that continue.

I'm sure there are some tough decisions to be made in the future but for the time being well done.

Lastly a mention to my mate Fish who probably had the toughest job of all filling the boots of Rick and I can tell you now mate like I did yesterday you did a great job and Rick would have been proud,your speech was from the heart and you delivered it impeccabley.

R.I.P Rick never forgotten

Great post Tony, you have said it all in the above.

It was another great day but this time hugely emotional. Everyone who played, helped or organised should be very proud. H4H is a fantastic charity and the money is spent on things that make a massive difference to people who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to us.

Roll on next Year!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

What a great 2 days I have just had.

Firstly to Blackmoor and for Rich for the invite its always a pleasure to play such a nice course and the company is always good.
Thanks to Mike,Elliot and Liverbirdie for a lovely round played in good spirits and some really nice golf with a little bit of garbage thrown in always a good recipe.
The course was in good condition but a little late in the year for the course to be in full bloom,however I did nearly play the whole round in just polo shirt.

Booked myself into the Village Hotel in Farnborough[don't trust the sat nav for directions[not mine anyway],a nice hotel but boy I was in a room made for dwarfs[no disrespect],I had to get on my knees to make the sink the right height,the shower only came up to my chest and the kettle had the smallest lead so I had to prop it up to reach the plug socket,a nice big bed and a big tele softened the blow.

Up early unlike some hey Fish to put some signs up and get ready for a cracking day.

What can I say that has not already been said but to me it is my favourite game of my year just because it has a special feel to it, something that going to year after year meeting old and new friends just gives you a warm feeling.

Thanks to my playing partners Rupert,Zeno and Karl for your company I enjoyed it although I knew I was in trouble after you all bombed it past me on our first hole.
Zeno is a very good player off 12 and is a battleback guy and it was great to play with him, Karl hits it miles and will get lower and ive learnt one thing about Rupert,not to mention winning when he only has 5 holes to play

Thanks to Camberley for making us so welcome and making things run very smoothly,the food was fantastic and the staff so well drilled I would suspect a return visit some day.

In Mark we have one helluva good auctioneer the way he plays the room and eeks out that extra 10 or 20 quid when it looks like the bids have stopped is very impressive and it was a pleasure to be your tosser for the auction[you had to be there].

Its obvious Mike and Sandy are massive supporters of the day and as they both said that will continue as long as they are wanted and Sandy was dually awarded the Rick Garg wood carving for services to the cause and she did a fantastic job of keeping it together it was very emotional.
Looking forward to playing with you next year.

To everyone who played,to everyone who couldn't come but donated,to everyone who bought something at the auction or a round beforehand all our money helps this fantastic cause.

To Rich,Vicky and your fantastic helpers you did an incredible job once again,you are inspirational and long may that continue.

I'm sure there are some tough decisions to be made in the future but for the time being well done.

Lastly a mention to my mate Fish who probably had the toughest job of all filling the boots of Rick and I can tell you now mate like I did yesterday you did a great job and Rick would have been proud,your speech was from the heart and you delivered it impeccabley.

R.I.P Rick never forgotten

Great words Tony :thup:

Nice shoes

 

[Radbourne2010]

Hope we didn't hold your three-ball up too much yesterday. Nice trousers though, keep us entertained all day :rofl:

My thanks to my playing partners Barry Field and Steve "ArnoldArmChewer" for an excelent round of golf and fine craick as they would say, only one missing was our playing partner the invisible man.
A fine day out.

 

[PNWokingham]

can't really add to the excellent summaries of the previous posters, but another thank you to all those involved in the planning and smooth running of what was a great day.

thanks to my playing partners Mark, Andy and Paul for their company and although we all had our moments, think the most memorable moment of our round was the fox on the 1st who walked onto the green, picked up my brand new yellow chrome soft and walked off into the woods with it. i've managed to lose balls in some odd ways before but that was a new one !

I forgot about that Steve - it was hilarious and unlike anything I have seen before. Thanks to you, Andy and Mark for a good fun day (first 4 holes excepted)!!

 

[grumpyjock]

No we just took our time and strolled along, never waited at any tee and had along stop at the halfway house. Would recommend it to the nation even with the Peronei.

 

[Dasit]

They put us on the 8th with no one starting on 6,7,9 or 10.

we did not see a sinner in front or behind us for the whole 18, millionaires golf at its finest on a top course.

 

[Imurg]

So.....
Have we got a date and a venue for next year yet..?😀😙😙😯

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

So.....
Have we got a date and a venue for next year yet..?😀😙😙😯

Yeah, it's going to be like the British Masters with a host player each year.


2017.....Patrick hosting at John O' Groats

:rofl:

 

[Fish]

I'm receiving a lot of PM's requesting results etc, were still tidying up a few things and need to make sure we tick all the i's and cross all the t's, so please bare with us as there's just as much to do in the aftermath as there is at the start, but I will post up shortly a full review of all the winning bids etc along with everyone who won a playing prize on the day.

Thank you :thup:

 

[sawtooth]

Here is a dump from the handicap master system. It doesn't tell the full story because of the rules about who can can win what prize.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxOd88riQYyhV1ctc1plWWlsXzQ/view

I played with Imurg, Fish and Jimmy Hill (Battle Back guy) yesterday and it was a great pleasure. Imurg started well, Fish finished well. Jimmy was good throughout and I was rubbish throughout.

My highlight was an eagle on the par 5 13th, 3W and 5W to tap in distance. Chuffed with that and it earned me half what I managed on the whole of the front 9!

I saw that Peter Finch had an eagle 2 on the 16th, Did he drive the green over the water or pitch in?

Congrats to Phily169 for the longest drive. I thought I had it but agonisingly the ball came to rest a yard off the fairway.

Well done to Rich, Robin, GM , Camberley Heath GC and the everybody else who mucked in to make it another successful day. Rick would have been very proud I am sure. The memorial trophy was a really nice touch, picture on GM twitter if you haven't seen it.

Looking forward to doing it all again next year.

 

[Khamelion]

This time of year is a bit like Christmas, you get all excited from the announcement with it building till the actual day, it arrives and then it's all over for another year, but instead of physical presents from under the tree, you get to keep wonderful memories which are far far better than anything anyone can buy.

This year my 4th all the more poignant was special, it was great to see old faces from previous events, to be able to catch up an take the mickey, have a pint, a curry, a good natter and catch up, it was nice to meet other forumers and put faces to forum nicknames.

For me and Kraxx the H4h weekend always starts the Friday before, we have always played 18 holes be it at our home course or somewhere different, this year we played Seaham with Paul (Pauljd42), cheers Paul, a nice course, some lovely holes and a thoroughly enjoyable round.

Paul couldn't make the H4H weekend this year so asked if I could take some stuff he had for Rich and Fish, told me a little of what they were. I collected them, brought them home, I was sworn to secrecy, but none the less I had to have a sneak peak at the carving. My dad was with me when I looked and we both just said "wow that is impressive, that is bloody good", we both looked at the picture the carving was taken from and yes it was perfect, Ted Grainger, the gentleman who carved it, take a bow it is superb. I knew then that there would be a few tears when whoever it was going to get presented to collected it. Sandy from Go-Kart being the first recipient filled up when it was handed to her, it was emotional and very much deserved.

Anyway Saturday was an early start up at 05:30, collected Kraxx and on the road just before 06:30 for a 12:00 tee off at Leighton Buzzard LiverpoolPhil home course, 18 holes there with Kraxx, 2Blue and our host Phil. What a great course, some cracking holes, some very tight, no good for anyone who couldn't hit it straight, that would be me, didn't matter, I donated a few new AD333 tours to the members 2017 Easter egg hunt, but enjoyed every moment on the course. Thank you very much Phil I look forward to playing the course again in the future where perhaps I can do it more justice than I did on Saturday.

Sunday, we were in for a treat, both my self and Stu had read and heard great things about Bearwood Lakes, but on a day where the weather was supposed to be overcast and cool, we arrived and the sun came out, the wind dropped and looking out from the clubhouse balcony up the first, over the 18th and 7th holes, the vista that was in front of us was glorious, this was like getting an early Christmas present, the one you get on Christmas eve. What an awesome course, great greens, beautiful views, breathtaking holes. "We're playing off the blacks on the 11th", Phil said, we got there and I wandered up to the tee, "Nope, keep going", says Phil, I wandered up to the next tee, "Nope keep going, round the corner you'll see it", okay that made the hole a little more interesting, not sure what the exact figure is, but probably 175 to 200yds carry over water to hit the fairway. I found a Z-Star next to the tee, must be an omen, I'll play that and then hit a cracking drive, got to my ball and lined up a 3 wood for the next and proceeded to pull hook the ball into the trees, well it lasted two shots and I'd donated my briefly owned Z-Star and a few other AD333's to the Bearwood Lakes Easter egg hunt. Thank you to Paul for hosting us, loved the course and the time on it flew by, I would love t play it again at some point, but like with Phils course, perhaps at time when I can do it justice.

Monday, looking forward to this, wasn't bothered about scoring, didn't care how well I played, this was all about being here, supporting H4H, but more so being here for Rick, I only knew him through the forum, but I know with the number of people that turned out, he would've been chuffed to bits, he would've been front of house greeting us as we arrived, his infectious smile illuminating the room and whether you had met him before or not, he would've greeted you as if you'd known him for years, all the best marra, now and always.

So how did the day go, well something like, blob, score, blob, blob, score, hell my score card thought it was doing the tango, I may have drove south and turned up for the weekend, but my game had got on a plane and sodded off to warmer climbs. None the less as with the previous two days, I wasn't bothered, I wasn't working, the weather was kind and I was out on the golf course, the golf (my golf) may have been rubbish, but the craic and the company was brilliant, thank you to Richard, James and Mike for putting up with me for 18 holes.

Next year looks to be a good year in golfing trips, there's the oldfarts v Whippersnappers trip, H4H, I won the auctions for Fairhaven and St Anne's, sorry Ian and Andy, if you've read the above you'll be thinking what the hell have we got coming, but never fear, I won the Rick Shiels Lesson when it was auctioned, so my game can only get better. Not quite sure 1hr with Rick will be long enough and Rick may need therapy after he watches my swing, but hey ho onwards and upwards.

Thank you to Camberley Heath Golf club for hosting us, a great course which for the 2nd time I have thoroughly enjoyed playing.

Last but not least, thank you Rich, Vicky and the other ladies whose names escape me, I do apologize, you have made this event as with previous ones, a brilliant day, organized superbly and made it effortless for everyone to just turn up and play.

The final word has to go to Fish, who stepped up and working alongside Rich has done a sterling job in organizing the event, your speech was emotional and from the heart.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I saw that Peter Finch had an eagle 2 on the 16th, Did he drive the green over the water or pitch in?

He drove the green to about 15 feet. It's on Rick Shiels facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RickShielsPGA/?fref=ts

Does anyone know when MikeH and the GM team are publishing the pictures taken on the day?

 

[MikeH]

Does anyone know when MikeH and the GM team are publishing the pictures taken on the day?

the boys are a bit stacked out with stuff at the moment so wont be till next week at the earliest I'm afraid
BTW there will be a report in the issue out mid November (January coverdate)

 

[HomerJSimpson]

the boys are a bit stacked out with stuff at the moment so wont be till next week at the earliest I'm afraid
BTW there will be a report in the issue out mid November (January coverdate)

No probs. Thanks for the update. Great to see you again yesterday and have you cut yesterdays winner's handicap yet for the next GM outing?

 

[Blue in Munich]

First chance to post since yesterday and can only echo what many have said before. My thanks to my playing partners MikeH, Khamelion & JamesR for a thoroughly enjoyable round. The condition of the course was fantastic and the greens were as good as any I have played this year. It's only the second time I've played Camberley Heath, the other being in the KoK competition when I had the pleasure of Rick's company for the round.

Thanks to Richard, Vicky, Robin Guy and the girls for organising such a smoothly run day and to Mark for the entertainment and the fund raising at the auction. It was a lovely touch to say a few words about Rick and as Robin finished his tribute I said "Well I pity the poor sod that's got to try & follow that!" The poor sod in question then got up from the seat next to me; fortunately he hadn't heard me (or was being very polite and said he hadn't…..). The decision to create the RickG award (and what a beautiful trophy it is) in Rick's memory was a splendid one and Sandy was a thoroughly deserving winner. It was a fitting tribute to the man and long may it continue. RIP mate; as Sandy so eloquently put it, "What a bloody legend"

think the most memorable moment of our round was the fox on the 1st who walked onto the green, picked up my brand new yellow chrome soft and walked off into the woods with it. i've managed to lose balls in some odd ways before but that was a new one !

Badger, if it's the same little beggar that did mine at Cuddington pop back tomorrow; he'll have had a little chew, realised he can't eat it & put it back where he found it!! A badger and a fox walk onto a green; there's got to be a joke in there somewhere……..