Last chance to book for Valentines next Saturday (13th Feb).  Super menu plus fun and games!

Ladies Feb Mid-Week Stableford 1st  31pts - Trish King and 2nd  26pts  Isobel Henry - well done!

Latest Thistle, read the January issue HERE!

Congratulations weekend medal winners : Men's Saturday Stableford Ben Amor 39 pts (Div 1) M Ricketts 43 pts (Div 2) and P Goodman 40 pts (Div 3). Men's January Extra Stableford M Ward 41 pts. Ladies' Saturday Stableford Jenny Swift 35 pts.

Golf Club Locker Room Thefts - sad but true - Crimewatch Wednesday 27th January 2010 – 9.00p.m. may be worth watching.

Marlborough Open's 2010 - dates now confirmed. Ladies Open Tuesday 6th July and Mixed Open Sunday 8th August.  Don't miss out! Forms available by clicking the following links Ladies or Mixed.

JANUARY STABLEFORD RESCHEDULED -These will now be held on SATURDAY 23rd JANUARY and SUNDAY 31st JANUARY

 If you've had enough "winter wonderland" now, why not come up for a drink or some lunch with friends?  The access road and car park are clear, the bar is open and there is hot food available.  Enjoy!

SENIORS AGM and 3 CLUB COMPETITION - Given the forecast bad weather these events have been postponed until MONDAY 1st FEBRUARY.

 Latest Thistle available CLICK HERE. Enjoy - any comments and feedback? Why not use Slog's Blog above, all responses welcome.

29th December - Nite Golf! A fun event not to be missed followed by a tasty bite to eat.  Cannon start at 5.30 pm.

Father Christmas is coming to see us!  We are all excited about the party on Sunday when his arrival should make quite an impact!  See Captain's Page.

Read the BUMPER Issue of Thistle 2009 - review all the great stories of the year - copies ONLINE and also at the Club NOW!

And more congratulations, Sunday 13th Turkey Trot winners - Wendy Lappin and Edwin Walecki.

Congratulations to Saturday 12th December Turkey Trot winners - Jake Scholes and Sheila Hubie!

Congratulations Mid-Week Wednesday 9th December Turkey Trot winners - Isobel Henry and Paul Gosden!

Don't miss our New Year's Eve Party - only £10 per person -delicious food, great company, lively music - book at the bar sooner than later!

Check out the special Society "Winter Warmer" offer on our website Society page .... not to be missed!

Bruce Jarvis, Helicopter Paramedic with Wiltshire Air Ambulance was delighted to accept a cheque today from Trish King (past Lady Captain) for £2,100.  The funds were raised throughout her year and MGC members are sincerely thanked for their most generous support for this essential Wiltshire service.

Dinner Disco on Friday, 11th December - please book now to ensure your table.  Don't forget the end of year party on New Year's Eve.  Bring the family, just pop in or stay all evening as you wish.  Music and a great hot buffet.  Book now!

"Make My Hay" made David Clegg's day when it won him £100 in the auction race at last night's Race Night (27 Nov).  Another £100 winner was Danny Moy who scooped the tricast pot for the second time!  We handed out £600 in prizes overall and MC Catering joined in the party atmosphere with Bell's at £1 a shot. Great night out!

More free drinks and nibbles today (Tuesday) - you didn't miss out again, did you?  Hole in one at the second, this time by Colin Hughes.  Free tastings from our super new caterers.

Last Ladies Play for 2009 on Saturday 28th November - 11.00 am for 11.30 am - contact Jenny Swift - see you Saturday!

Free drinks yesterday (Wednesday) - did you miss it?  Hole in one at the 8th with a nine wood.  Congratulations to Jenny Swift.

New era of catering quality and service at the Club.  MC Catering take up the reins on the 1st Floor.  Members see the "News" section for more info or the feature in today's Thistle!

New Lady Captain, Pat Sutton's Drive-In was a great success. Over £600 raised for her charity Naomi House.  Fabulous weather allowed everyone to have an enjoyable day.  Congratulations to winners Trevor Ellison (41 pts) and Gwen Stuart (36 pts). 

Read the captain's report on the Team Supper and Drive in on The Captain's Page.

Congratulations to all the captains for their speeches at the Team Supper.  Another 'House Full' event hosted by club captain David Jackson.  Next social: Race Night on Friday, 27th November.

Congratulations Marlborough Ladies - another win! High Silver League 2009 under Captaincy of Trish King - well done to the team!

Please note: Race Night is 27th (not 20th).  Sorry about that!

See Slog's Blog for the latest comments on fees from Brian Alford, Vic Furber and Bill Whatley.

Congratulations Kyran Slade, winner of the Junior Charles Whatley Trophy!

Quiz Night?  Too late, you've missed it!  Full house, great fun. Next chance is Race Night on Friday, 27th November. 

Sunday 25 Oct - Marlborough welcomed a Donnington Valley mixed team for a Friendly match today.  Played in windy but fine conditions, the Marlborough team came through, well done!. Special thanks to the Restaurant team for an excellent breakfast to set everyone on their way!

Sunday 18 Oct - Well done to all those who played in today's Club Quad Match.  It was an excellent event, great weather and everyone enjoyed themselves!  Congratulations to the Ladies who won for the 2nd year in a row - great result!

Friday 16 Oct - Congratulations Slog and Ros Raymond, winners of today's Rowlands Trophy! Read all about this successful event in the next Thistle.

Patchy leads club to success in Mayor's Match - look out for report in next Thistle.  Ignomy of defeat under Slog in '08 is avenged!

 Saturday 10th Oct - Congratulations Ruth Hodgson, winner Ladies Committee Trophy 2009!

Monday Night Poker is back!  Just like you see on the telly but you won't lose a fortune - the ante is just £10 each per game, chips are shared out and the winner takes all.  Everyone welcome, starts around 7.00. Contact the bar for more details.

Congratulations Jenny Swift, winner of the Raffle - Reserved Club Car Space for a year - what a brilliant prize!

11th October - Marlborough Mayor's Match - good luck MGC team!

10th October - Ladies Committee Trophy and Dinner - good luck to everyone and enjoy the dinner!

How can we improve the website?  See Slog's Blog.

Don't forget - course maintenance Monday 5th to Friday 9th October, inclusive.

Congratulations 3rd/4th October weekend medal winners! Alan Turnell, Glenn Castle, Steve Richardson, Pat Sutton and Maxi Strandberg-Glas.

You may get the latest Thistle on Slog's Blog by clicking "Thistle Oct 5th 2009" in the sidebar and then double clicking the Thistle (underlined) that appears.  Good luck!

At last, Slog's Blog goes live!

Some of you may remember (Past) Captain Slog's blog which gave you the chance to ask questions, express views or just see what other members were saying about our club.  You can do this again now by clicking above.

Sunday 27th September - the Club Finals Day was a great success.  Played in perfect weather, there were some nail biting moments!  Congratulations to all winners.

STOP PRESS !!! 6.10 pm, Saturday 26th September - yes it was tense but they did it! The Marlborough Ladies have won the League for the 2nd year running.  How fantastic is that?  Well done Trish King, Nina Davies,  Karen Gosling, Isobel Henry, Pauline Ruddick who beat the Chippenham team today to retain the trophy. Just brilliant!

Great news : Lady Captain's charity Wiltshire Air Ambulance - total raised to date £2,050!

Well done to the Marlborough members who were part of the winning Wiltshire County Ladies' Past Captains team.  They beat Berkshire Ladies'Past Captains at Sonning Golf Club, 5 - 2.

Club Medal Championship Winners (Saturday 5th September) Ladies : 1st Gwen Stuart, 2nd Pat Sutton and 3rd Pauline Ruddick. Men's : 1st Ryan Atcherley, 2nd Dan Skudlarz and 3rd Paul Day. Well done!

Holiday Monday Texas Scramble - well done the Amor family, first place with 56.1 nett - Simon, John, Ben and Jamie.  Only just pipped into second place with 56.2 nett were Mike Ward, Chris Ward, Ryan Atcherley and Ian Miller.

Congratulations to Marlborough Mixed Open winners Jackie Watson and Alan Aldborough from Royal Winchester.  Special mention to the Home team of Nina Davies and Ben Amor. Thanks to all who attended and braved the summer heat wave conditions!!

Well done Lewis Richardson who was third in the Faldo Series u18's at The Wales National Course, Cardiff.  A monster at over 7,400 yards long, Lewis came within one hole of winning it!

Wiltshire County Girls Championships held at Marlborough 27 August - congratulations to Freya Danks (1st with nett 69), Georgina Wise (2nd with nett 69) and Alex Feltham (3rd with nett 70)

and the Wiltshire Junior Girls League Finals Day held on 25 Aug.  Well done E Farrow (1st with 32 pts) S Ogilvie (2nd with 31 pts) and F Danks (3rd with 30 pts) 

Ladies Centenary Trophy - Congratulations Sheila, Gwen, Maxi and Mandy on their historical win on Sunday! 

Don't forget to buy your tickets for a musical treat on Friday 28th August.  Music for a Summer Evening will feature some fine guitar playing and singing with music ranging from Gershwin to the classics. 

MGC Pro Am - 15th September, 2009 - find your team and get involved.  The course has never been better and the event draws some excellent Pro's along.