A hole in one is any golfer's dream - but what about scoring a hole in zero?
That was the remarkable - unique? - achievement of Duncan Smith & Ann Kelza Smith in the annual Stansfield bridge club golf day at Newton Green on Monday.
At the second hole, a par three, Duncan hit a wonderful tee shot to about 20 feet from the pin and Ann holed the putt. However, a combination of their handicaps meant they were in receipt of two strokes, so their nett score was zero! They went on to score an amazing 51 stableford points (36 is a good score!) and while their bridge did not quite reach such dizzy heights they ran out comfortable winners.
The popular event followed the usual format of 18 holes, a fish and chips lunch, and 18 boards of bridge. A cunning scoring system converts the stableford scores to a percentage which is then combined with the bridge results.
A very big thank you to Paddy and Richard (Langridge) for all their work in organising a highly successful day.
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| TUESDAY AFTERNOON BRIDGE |
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Online sessions resume on Tuesday 31 October
Following a summer break, the club's Tuesday afternoon online sessions will resume on Tuesday 31 October at the usual time of 4pm.
Several members have been in touch about when the weekly gathering on RealBridge would start up again - and the club committee has swiftly given an answer!
The format involves playing about 20 boards and one of the benefits of online is that the session usually finishes by 6.30pm, in time for supper and a well earned refreshment.
It also offers an opportunity for some of our members who live a distance away from the club to play.
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| TEAMS EVENT: TUESDAY 3 OCTOBER |
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The club is staging a Teams event - as opposed to the usual Pairs - on Tuesday 3 October.(6.45 for 7pm start)
If you have not played Teams before fear not; it is still bridge and, in the view of many, a more exciting format.
No experience of playing teams events is necessary. This is a chance to try it out and for our directors and scorers to practice this format as well. In order for the event to run smoothly we do need everyone who is coming to sign up along with their partner. Normal table money will be charged. To sign up please click HERE - (please ensure you have a partner before signing up)
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| STANSFIELD HANDICAP PAIRS: 29 OCT |
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The Club Handicap Pairs on Sunday 29 October (1.45 for 2pm start) is a tournament where, in theory, everyone has an equal chance of winning.
Your percentage, plus or minus the handicap for your partnership, is the final score for the tournament. Fine trophy and prizes for the winning pair. Like all bridge at Stansfield, it's fun and friendly and everyone is encouraged to take part.
There will be a break for tea (hot drinks will be provided but please bring your own food). Table money of £5 will be added to your account as normal.
To enter please sign up with your partner by clicking HERE
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| SUFFOLK EVENTS |
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Suffolk Congress:
8 October
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With Autumn on the horizon, bridge steps up a gear and Suffolk is staging events at the Blackbourne community centre in Elmswell (IP30 9GY) which should appeal to club members.
The Suffolk Congress on Sunday 8 October (10.45 for 11am) is the county's flagship competition and is also staged at Elmswell. Dave Allen and Paul MacLachlan won a few years ago - so why not try to emulate them. To enter click on SUFFOLK CONGRESS
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| THE CLASS OF 2023 |
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So, how has your bridge been in 2023?
Brilliant? So-so? Rubbish? Haven't got a clue?
Well, now you can find out.
Unbeknown to most players, a rather clever set of analytical tools installed in this website enables you to discover, for better or worse, how you have been playing...on Thursdays, Tuesdays, as an individual or a partnership, with gross or handicap scores. If you are a very sad person, you can even see how many Master points you have or have not earned.
To give an example, as of a week ago, the top four individual players in the Thursday handicap during 2023 are Rani, Nancy, Christine and Tony.
To find out more all you have to do is click on 'Results Stats' in the left hand menu and then take your pick from the drop down menu (see image above).
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| A POPULAR CLUB IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE… |
STANSFIELD bridge club was formed in 2007 and is situated in the heart of Suffolk countryside between Clare and Bury St Edmunds. It currently has a membership of about 170 and is affiliated to the EBU.
The club runs sessions on RealBridge on Tuesday afternoons (4pm) which resume on 31 October, plays Face to Face on Thursday evenings (visitors welcome) at 7pm, and runs F2F sessions for Improvers on Wednesday afternoons (2pm)
If you would like to contact the club, click STANSFIELD and email us.
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