Nicholas Stoyle Memorial Golf Day – 28th May 2009

As usual we held this competition at Chester-le-Street Golf Club, and once again we had a great day, followed by an excellent meal and presentation evening. We hold the competition in memory of our friend Nick Stoyle, and the winner of the trophy this year was Ian Miller. So we have held the competition for 4 years and now had 4 different winners. 

This year we incorporated in our day, a putting competition, in memory of Jack Evans who of course loved his golf. The putting by everyone was of an unusually high standard, and the competition was taken very seriously and was very close, but the first winner of the new trophy presented by Jack's family was Steve Sunderland.

Other prizes this year went to Bill Myers who came second, and Ron Patterson third.  Longest drive on the fairway was won by Derick Lawson and nearest the pin  (on 3 different par 3 holes) by Ian Miller (2), and Alan Simpson. No one leaves empty handed and there were prizes for all 13 who took part, and a special one for Duncan for the best round by a supporter of a Championship football team.

We again had a very special day, in memory of our good friends Nicholas and Jack, and are grateful for the continued support given by their families, and by members and friends of our Church who take part each year, and we look forward to next years competition..

  Bill Indian

2010 - the date provisionally planned is Tuesday 1st June