Charity Texas Scramble

9th Annual Texas Scramble 2008

11th October 2008

8th Annual Texas Scramble 2007

13th October 2007

7th Annual Texas Scramble 2006

15th October 2006

Saturday October 14th saw the Seventh Annual RAF Kinloss Charity Texas Scramble at Forres Golf Club, sponsored by BAe Systems. The competition was open to personnel from RAF Kinloss and members of Forres Golf Club. Being a charity event, the emphasis was on enjoying the day whilst raising money for the CXX Squadron Crew 3 Memorial Fund, although as every sports person knows, there is no such thing as 'playing for fun'!

Thw "Winners"

The weather was bright and warm with not a hint of a breeze meaning ideal scoring conditions for the 72 golfers taking part. The Texas Scramble format is ideal for groups of mixed abilities. Each group member has a tee shot at every hole with the team choosing which one to play next. Once the decision is made, all the players play their next shot from there and this continues until the hole is completed. The only constraint was that each player had to have four tee shots used.

With so many players the first tee was busy from 11.45am until 2.30pm, with people waiting and offering a friendly(ish) comment on people's swings which was also an ideal opportunity to sell tickets for the evening raffle. As well as the raffle prizes, there were competition prizes for 1st to 5th places and for the Nearest The Pin, all provided by Dave Thorne of BAe Systems, the KGS and from Sandy Aird at the Forres Golf Club Pro Shop.

The day was a great success and a grand total of £1191.59 was raised for the 120 Squadron Crew 3 Memorial Fund.

Many thanks go to all who helped organise the event, to Forres Golf Club for hosting the competition, to those who played and to those who made donations. The KGS hope everyone enjoyed the event and we look forward to your continued support in the future.

Once all the players were at the 19th, quenching a deep thirst and filling up on a superb buffet, the prizes were awarded as follows:

Results
Ker Farquhar Gordon Liddle Matt Foster
James McCulloch Nick Everingham Vic Sergeant
S R MacLellan Mick A Carpenter Gordon Laing
Neil Andersen Campbell Falconer Scot Hanton
George MacKay James McPherson Frank Allen

Photos

6th Annual Texas Scramble 2005

15th October 2005

 

5th Annual Texas Scramble Part 2

6th November 2004

5th Annual Texas Scramble Part 1

8th October 2004

Results
Bill Lowery - 11Gary Matthewman - 14Ian Hampton - 14
58.34
Ker Farquhar - 8John Kennedy - 18Jon Reeves - 20
59.34
Dave Thorne - 6Neil Lamond-Lowson - 12Vince Dobbie - 19
61.67
Dave Allan - 5John Innes - 13Stu Grant - 22
62.33
Mike Holder - 13Chris Dickenson - 13Ross Glover - 22
66
Bert Schiavone - 5C Denby - 19Rick Walker - 21
66.5

 

4th BAe Systems Charity Texas Scramble Friday 17th October 2003

This years Texas scramble took place on a sunny, calm Muiryshade golf course on the 17th October. The KGS would like to thank Dave Thorne and BAE systems for sponsoring the event and to all the participants for helping to make this a successful event.

After the prize giving the KGS made a £600 donation to Macmillian Cancer Relief. see Forres Gazette.


Shelia Warriner (Macmillian Cancer Relief) accepts a cheque for £600 from Dave Thorne

Results
Bert Schiavone - 5Andy Oliver - 16Heather Laing - 22
57.85
Craig Duncan - 4Neil Lamond-Lowson - 12Dave Tanner - 26
58.00
Robert McKerron - +1Gordon Laing - 14Dave Morris - 20
58.50
Dave Thorne - 6Gary Matthenman - 14Andy Rae - 22
58.84
Archie Gormley - 4Ben Ratcliffe - 18Garfield Porter - 18
61.20
Ker Farquhar - 8Mike Holder - 11Ross Glover - 26
61.50
Paul Palmer - 11Stuart Taylor - 13Al Davies - 26
61.67
Tom Fleetham - 9Dylan Davies - 14Dave Beattie - 24
62.20
Kenny Gray - 9Mal Knights - 12Jon Reeves - 19
63.30
Colin Black - 5Al Dyer - 14 K Wright - 22
64

Results
Bert Schiavone - 5Andy Oliver - 16Heather Laing - 22
57.85
Craig Duncan - 4Neil Lamond-Lowson - 12Dave Tanner - 26
58.00
Robert McKerron - +1Gordon Laing - 14Dave Morris - 20
58.50

 

 

3rd Annual Texas Scramble on Friday 11th October 2002

On Friday 11th October 2002 an intrepid group of golfers from the Kinloss golf society, Forres GC and BAE systems took part in an end of season Texas Scramble at Forres GC. The aim was to raise some money for charity. Along with the golf was a small raffle to help raise funds. The KGS would like to thank everyone who donated a prize. ( Mike Holder, Sid Brown, Brian Fotheringham, Flicker and anyone else who's name I've forgotten, please e-mail me to correct this over sight.)

The KGS would like to thank Dave Thorne and BAE systems for sponsoring the event for the third year and hope this will continue in the future.

The weather behaved itself and proved much better than forecast. Not too much wind and only the occasional light rain to dampen the players enthusiasm. The contest was keenly contested with the first 6 teams separated by less than 2 shots.

Congratulations to the KGS, Dave Thorne, BAE and the members of Forres golf club in raising £300 for charity.
A big thank you to everyone who provided prizes and those who took part.

 

Result

1st - Robin Thomson / Bert Schiavone / Gordon Laing / L2
2nd - Brian Fotheringham / Stuart Taylor / A McGuinness
3rd - Kerr Farquhar / G Matthewman / Paul Palmer

BAe Texas Scramble for Charity
Rules

1. Team Handicap. Teams of 3 players will be allowed one sixth of their combined playing handicaps. Teams of 4 players will be allowed one tenth of their combined handicaps. The resultant team handicap will be the exact figure obtained.

2. Mandatory Individual Contributions. In a team of 3 players each individual must contribute a minimum of 5 tee shots to the score. In a team of 4 players the minimum individual contribution is 4 strokes.

3. Ball Placement. After the chosen ball has been played the remaining team balls are to be placed as close to the same spot as possible, in a similar lie, but not nearer the hole. Balls in the rough, are to be dropped within one club length.

4. Substitute Balls. Only the chosen ball remains in play and is not to be moved or substituted unless permitted by the Rules of Golf (preferred lies are perms a on areas of ground at the same stance fairways). All other team balls may be substituted for expediency. Please do not waste time looking for lost balls.

5. . When putting, all other team balls that could effect the movement of the putted ball are to be marked and lifted.

Prize giving

6. The buffet will commence at 1800 hrs or when all players are in the bar, whichever occurs first. Sufficient time has been allowed for the last team to get around the course and clean up before 1800hrs. The prize giving will take place soon after.

THE KGS WISHES TO THANK BAe FOR THEIR KIND SUPPORT OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS.

BAE

 

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