17th May 2025
It is agreed from this date, the minum players for a 'Codger' game is 4
18th December 2024
From this date, all handicaps are increased by 3 to a max of 36
12th June 2024
From this date, it is decided to 'swap' cards for scoring purpose on the basis of two heads are better than one for accuracy.
20th December 2023
From this date all handicaps increased by 3 to a max of 36
21sr February 2023
See post dated 7th October 2020 for how to order
Just got a new polo shirt, Ref Light Blue Coolplus (HB475LBLU) with Cuckfield Codgers breast embroidery (EMB10) for £25.02 (ready for pickup in 2 days from ordering!)
14th December 2022
From the above date all handicaps increased by 3 to a max of 36
15th December 2021
Scoring - Effective 5th January, the maximum handicap is increased to 36.
From the same date, all handicaps are increased by 4 to a maximum of 36.
Also, from the same date, a 'Codger Society' rule is introduced, whereby in the event of a ball not found on the fairway or rough, a new ball can be dropped on the faiway at a spot near to where the ball became lost (in agreement with playing partners), at a penalty of 2 shots (Stroke and distance).
25th August 2021
Weekly Subs - From the above date, it is agreed that subs are increased from £1 to £2.
Partly due to the effect of COVID-19, weekly attendance is significantly down, meaning that kitty funds are not currently plenished sufficiently, to ensure a reasonable contribution to our EOY Xmas lunch fund!
Also, from the above date, it is agreed that a cash prize can be given, equivalent to the current wine purchase price, as an alternative to actual wine.
16th December 2020
Scoring - Effective 6th January, all handicaps are increased by 3 to a maximum of current handicap index and or, to a maximum of 28.
Also effective 6th January, the organiser each week is pre-set to a future date. In the event of holiday's or sickness etc., the set organiser must arrange to swap with another player and inform all members accordingly.
7th Ocober 2020
Latest prices - for section shown below for 22nd February 2018:
SKU Ref J716MF, sleeveless knitted sweater - e.g. XL - £33.12(incl. logo)
SKU Ref J710MF -V neck (sleeved) sweater - e.g. XL - £35.75 (incl. logo)
SKU Ref SS2256D - Classic 80/20 sweatshirt jacket - £26.22 (incl. logo) - NOTE these garments are very loose, so might require one size less.
Orders do not have to go through me (Brian); you should be able to order individually over the phone (01444 221100), pay by card. Don't know if they can post orders, but you can collect, usually with in 3-4 working days, from Merlin Workwear, 2 Albert Drive, Burgess Hill RH15 9TN
25th June 2020
Scoring - With immediate effect anyone not completing their round will be penalised by 1 shot ie their h/c will be reduced by 1, unless the termination of the round is for compassionate reason. The days contribution to our kitty fund will be oweing, unless already paid.
11th December 2019
Scoring - Effective 18th December, all handicaps are increased by 5 to a maximum of Club h/c's and or, to an overall maximum of 28.
19th December 2018
Scoring: Following recent general discussion, concerning play handicaps, in the interest of fair competition, an amendment to the formula for scoring has been introduced with immediate effect. Apart from the winners and losers of a particular game, any player who achieves a score above 30, his handicap will be reduced by one shot. Any player scoring less then 20, his handicap will be increased by one shot.
.... Happy New Year everyone.
14th December 2018
Scoring: Effective 19th December 2018, all handicaps are increased by 5 to a maximum of 28. From the same date weekly subs. are increased to £1.50.
.... Happy Christmas everyone.
13th March 2018
I understand the Golf Trolley Shop at Bolney closed on 9th March 2018. Not sure how you get trolleys repaired now - check with your Golf Pro whether they are operating a trolley collection service for repair elsewhere. There is another repairer in Storrington - call Bill Clayton on 01903 741 472 or 07768 138 563 or email Bill on bill.clayton@golftrolleyworks.co.uk, address - Appleden, Crescent Rise, Thakeham, West Sussex, RH20 3NB. T: 01903 741472
22nd February 2018 - NEW SUPPLIER FOR CODGERS POLO SHIRTS & SWEATERS
Merlin Workwear/Sportswear in Burgess Hill.
Polo Shirts
Lighter weight Ref: SS11 Fruit 65/35
Sizes available: S (35/37), M (38/40), L (41/43), XL (44/46), XXL (47/49), 3XL (50/52), 4XL (53/55), 5XL (56/58)
Colour: Navy, Deep Navy, Sky, Burgundy
Cost : £8.75 shirt, £3.85 logo i.e. £15.12 inc VAT
Heavier weight Ref: SS27 Fruit 65/35 Heavy Polo
Sizes available: S (35/37), M (38/40), L (41/43), XL (44/46), XXL (47/49), 3XL (50/52)
Colour: Burgundy, Navy, Deep Navy (no Sky)
Cost: £10.60 shirt, £3.85 logo i.e. £17.22 inc VAT
Sleeveless sweaters
Ref 716M Russell Collection Sleeveless Cotton Acrylic V Neck Sweater
Sizes available: XXS (32/34), XS (34/36), S (36/38), M (38/40), L (40/42), XL (42/44), XXL (44/.46), 3XL (46/48), 4XL (48/50)
Colour: Cranberry marl, black, french navy, denim marl, charcoal marl
Cost: £22.80 sweater, £3.85 logo i.e. £31.98 inc VAT
Sleeved sweaters
Ref K352 Arundel sweater
Sizes available: XXS (28/30), XS (32/34), S (36/38), M (40), L (42), XL (44), XXL (46/48), 3XL (50/52)
Colour: Burgundy, Black, Navy, Graphite
Cost: £17.85 sweater, £3.85 Logo i.e. £26.04 inc VAT
Full Zip Sweatshirt Jacket (i.e. Fleece)
Ref JH047
Sizes available: S (36), M (40), L (44), XL (48), XXL (52)
Colour: Burgundy, Royal Blue, French Navy, Charcoal, Jet Black
Price: £18.90, £3.85 logo i.e. £27.30 inc VAT .
Sample logo should be ready in 2 weeks & then has to be approved for colours, then we’re good to go. We can get garments singly or as a batch at the same price. Anything you want, contact Brian Austin . Checkout garments & colours at www.merlinworkwear.co.uk & search using ref. no.