By Mentmore Golf and Country Club on
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Mentmore member Stephen Greenstreet has sponsored the entire years supply of scorecards at Mentmore.
Stephen, company director of Greenfleets Vehicle Finance, said: “Greenfleets are proud to sponsor Mentmore, I have personally been a member of the club for over 15 years and during that time have seen a continual improvement in both the courses and the running of the club. Like Mentmore, Greenfleets prides itself on delivering a quality service and product to our customers. It does not matter if your company vehicle fleet is one or one hundred, car or commercial we can advise you of the best method of finance for your company. When you require your next vehicle contact us quoting Mentmore and you will receive a Wilson Staff shoe bag and Cabretta Leather glove with your first order. Our aim is to provide excellent service and to save you time and money.
The new year brings some exciting advertising / sponsorship opportunities here at Mentmore. With the new tee signage scheduled for the beginning of the year, companies or individuals will have the opportunity to advertise on the course.
Prime holes are being booked now so get in touch with Shaun Bakker on 01296 662020 or email him by clicking here.
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By Mentmore Golf and Country Club on
Monday, December 21, 2009
A good day was had by all at this year's Childrens Christmas Party at Menmtore. The day comprised of entertainment by Magic Martin followed by a children's lunch and then more magical entertaining by Martin. The pinnacle of the day was seeing 'Father Christmas' come down the Mentmore drive and then bringing presents to all the children.
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By Mentmore Golf and Country Club on
Monday, December 21, 2009
 Nick Smith will attempt to pull a 1.8 ton vehicle around a 1.8 mile track to raise funds and awareness for Cancer research.
Nick who is a 43 year old company director decided to take on this challenge after he lost his mother to ovarian cancer just over 2 years ago. He always wanted to do something different for charity and decided that he will pull a 1.8 ton car around a 1.8 mile track. Nick, who resides in Wing - Buckinghamshire, said: “The inspiration to this challenge came from having to push a car in a garage at my local MOT centre. I realised I had the strength to push the car quite well and the centre owner was suitably impressed with my efforts. I then thought I should take it to the next level. You have to agree that it is certainly an original idea!”
Sunday 6th December saw Nick having a test run on the actual track where the challenge will take place in March 2010. The weather conditions where not in his favour as there was a strong headwind and the overnight rain had left the tarmac wet under foot. Nick put this all aside and bravely strapped on his harness and connected this to the front of the test car. It was a great moment to see the car leave the starting point and to watch Nick gain momentum over the beginning part of the track It was all smooth sailing until reaching a slight incline in the track about 600 yards from the start! This will prove to be one of the first bigger hurdles on the actual day of the event, once this incline was negotiated he managed to get the car around the first bend which was gratefully followed by a slightly declined section which will prove to be a great respite on the day of the challenge.
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By Mentmore Golf and Country Club on
Monday, December 21, 2009
New club Captains Sid James and Glynis Lawrence ‘drove in’ at Mentmore Golf & Country Club.
The traditional ceremony took place on Sunday the 29th November at the golf club. Both Captains had to use a traditional wooden driver to hit their drives down the first hole. As if using the wooden driver was not enough pressure the festivities drew a sizeable crowd to watch them drive off too.
New club Captain Sid James who is a Mentmore resident and one of the founder members of the club, hit a great 200 yard drive straight down the middle of the fairway. Sid, who played football for Ivinghoe / Pitstone FC, said: “I look forward to my year in office and would like to focus on the club’s social calendar and work with the members to make Mentmore a truly enjoyable place to play golf. This is one of the biggest honours ever bestowed on me besides the birth of my four sons.”
New lady club Captain Glynis Lawrence who lives in Leighton Buzzard joined Mentmore in 2000, hit a cracking 171 yard drive straight down the middle of the fairway. Glynis, who taught at Linslade Middle School for 25 years, said: “It is a great honour and privilege to be a ladies Captain of such a prestigious club such as Mentmore Golf Club. I am looking forward to organising fun golf competitions and social events for both the lady and men members.”
Throughout their year in office both Captains will have various fund raising activities and have chosen Florence Nightingale Hospice, Aylesbury as the 2010 Captains Charity. Also, a percentage of the charity money raised will go towards the ‘Nathan Layton Memorial Fund’ which is close to Captain Sid James’s heart.
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By Mentmore Golf and Country Club on
Monday, December 21, 2009
Congratualtions to David Yorke who takes over from Keith Bennet as President of Mentmore Golf Club. On behalf of the members and the management team we would like to wish David good luck for his term in office.
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By Mentmore Golf and Country Club on
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Mentmore Golf & Country Club member Anne Bridges shot the lowest recorded ladies score on the Rothschild course at Mentmore!
It was a sure case of practice makes perfect for Anne who regularly uses the driving range and practice facilities at the club. Anne, who has been a member of Mentmore for the past 2 ½ years, said: “I felt incredibly relaxed throughout the round and everything just seemed to fall into place. It was a real fun round of golf for me and a sand save with three up and downs really came in handy.”
Anne, who is the County training officer for Bucks Ladies County Golf Association
is looking forward to her time with the girls and is budding for them to win the next county week being held in August 2010.
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By Mentmore Golf and Country Club on
Friday, November 20, 2009
(Mentmore Golf & Country Club, Leighton Buzzard – November 2009) Nick Smith will attempt to pull a 1.8 ton vehicle around a 1.8 mile track to raise funds and awareness for Cancer research.
Nick who is a 43 year old company director decided to take on this challenge after he lost his mother to ovarian cancer just over 2 years ago. He always wanted to do something different for charity and decided that he will pull a 1.8 ton car around a 1.8 mile track. Nick, who resides in Wing - Buckinghamshire, said: “The inspiration to this challenge came from having to push a car in a garage at my local MOT centre. I realised I had the strength to push the car quite well and the centre owner was suitably impressed with my efforts. I then thought I should take it to the next level. You have to agree that it is certainly an original idea!”
The challenge will take place on the back end of March on the Dunsfold Park race track which is commonly known as the ‘Top Gear’ racing track.
Although Nick used to be a successful swimmer in his hey day his body and fitness levels are no where near the standard needed for such a high endurance strength challenge. Mentmore Golf & Country Club’s Christine Sparks a personal trainer at the club realised this and has taken Nick under her wing. She will be personal training Nick on multiple days throughout the weeks running up to the challenge.
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By Mentmore Golf and Country Club on
Friday, November 20, 2009
(Mentmore Golf & Country Club, Leighton Buzzard – November 2009) Mentmore Golf & Country celebrated a successful fundraising year and presented a cheque for £17, 547 to the ‘Wooden Spoon’ charity last Sunday.
It has been a difficult year financially for most but amidst the doom and gloom of the economy Mentmore Golf Club still managed to raise a tidy sum of £17, 547 for the charity. Major events that took place throughout the year to name a few where the Captains Charity Golf Day, the Four Nations Cup, the Club Charity Golf Day, both Charity Am – Am’s, the Charity ‘Spinathon’ and a host of social evenings that where well attended by members and guests.
David Buckingham, Club Captain of Mentmore Golf & Country Club, said: “'I cannot believe that in a year of recession the sum raised for the captains chosen charity was £17, 547. It has been a real challenge raising this amount and I would like to thank all the members of Mentmore, Clint Moore the general manager and all his staff, together with my customers and suppliers for their help in obtaining this figure. It is absolutely brilliant.”
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By Mentmore Golf and Country Club on
Friday, November 20, 2009
(Mentmore Golf & Country Club, Leighton Buzzard – November 2009) Mentmore Golf & Country Club members and staff putt their bodies on the line as they successfully completed their Charity ‘Spinathon’ in October.
The ‘Spinathon’ which consisted of 16 riders was held on Sunday 18th October and took place in the Indoor Cycling studio at Mentmore Golf & Country Club. All riders pushed their bodies and fitness levels to the extreme and successfully rode continuously for 4 whole hours!
Melanie Harvey, Head Spin Instructor of Mentmore Golf & Country Club, said: “We are all ecstatic about our achievement and so pleased we could raise money for the charity through this event. The team faired extremely well and I think the structured pre event training was vital to our success today. Next year we will have to make it slightly harder and ride for 5 hours!” Melanie and her team raised an impressive £816 through donations and sponsorship of the event.
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By Mentmore Golf and Country Club on
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Mentmore Golf & Country Club hosted its annual ‘Summer Tennis Tournament’ on Sunday 30th September.
The annual Tennis Tournament was played in testing weather conditions on the hard-court tennis courts at Mentmore Golf & Country Club. The tournament was well attended with 24 members braving the weather to try and take the honours.
The day ran exceptionally well and could have been confused with Wimbledon as players enjoyed the tennis, champagne and strawberries and cream that were on offer.
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