RPGC Lose to Doncaster Golf Club
RPGC 2 points – Doncaster Golf Club 4 points This fixture against our reciprocal partner, Doncaster Golf Club, was created by Ian Hughes (former Rothley Park member) and our own Past Captain, Alan Dorn. In line with tradition, following play, port was provided by the losing team. A great day was had by all, with […]
Ladies Invitation Winners
Congratulations to the winning team in the Ladies Invitation played at RPGC yesterday with a score of 74 points. Rothley Park members Lizzie Burrows and Kim Turner were joined by Mel Lewis and Jane Baker from Burnham on Crouch Golf Club. Jane Baker (2nd from the right) is the daughter of Sir Michael Bonallack. https://www.golfmonthly.com/…/sir-michael-bonallack…
Annodata Success against Belton Woods
Congratulations to the Men’s Annodata team, (L to R), Charlie Preston, Mick Walker, Sam Leake, Harry Finch and John Hardwick, who beat Belton Woods today 4 points to 1 at home. Inspired Captaincy by Brett Collins, selecting youngsters Sam Leake and Harry Finch both of whom won their matches. A great mixture of youth and […]
Positive feedback from Leicester City Football Club!
We’re thrilled to receive positive feedback from the Hospitality Manager at Leicester City Football Club! They recently sent us an email thanking our team for providing excellent service and making their day stress-free and enjoyable. A big thank you to Dawn, the Bar Team, and Danny Spillane for being part of what makes Rothley Park […]
Snow Trophy Winners Tom and Amy Morgan
Congratulations to Snow Trophy winners Tom and Amy Morgan with a great score of 69. Narrowly defeating Andrew and Mandy Horsley on countback. Well done to all 22 teams taking part.
Hartopp Cup Result
James A. Hartopp Born in 1869, Hartopp was a wine merchant and lived in Quorn, where he owned the Manor Hotel. From newspaper reports he was a talented singer and violinist. He was obviously a versatile entertainer, the Melton Mowbray Mercury reported on a “Smoking Concert” in 1909 where Mr. Hartopp royally entertained the audience […]
Practice Chipping Green Completed
This project was designed and constructed by Nick Smith (R) and Ben Hepworth (L). The work is an element of Ben’s NVQ in Sports Turf Management. Thanks also to the turfing team of Andy Horsley and Macaulay Poole.
Ladies County Foursomes Team in Victory Away to Whetstone
The RPGC Ladies County Foursomes team won a convincing victory away to Whetstone in arctic conditions. The team of Amanda O’Kelly, Jo Mayfield, Aisling Sanderson and Jane Hebblethwaite were leading Whetstone 11 up with 9 holes to play when the game was conceded due to bad light. RPGC will play Hinckley away from home in […]
Katie’s Junior Coaching Underway
It was great to get the Friday Junior Group Coaching underway with a really good first session. Over the next few weeks we will be working on long game, pitching, chipping and putting along with some basic rules and etiquette. It is such a privilege to be there at the start of someone’s golfing journey […]
Progress on the Practice Chipping Green
Turfing has started on the practice chipping green. Given decent weather it should be ready for play by early June.