Club News
What's been happening
Dear member
Since the last newsletter we have been blessed with sunshine and heavy showers. The course almost transformed overnight last week, from digestive biscuit to green and defined once more. The fish in the pond were not the only ones sighing with relief.
As we move into September, the bulk of our major events have been played, it's once again been a fantastic year of competitive golf with some new names going onto the honours boards! Reminder to all those that have won men's, ladies, mixed, senior or junior major events, you will get a free ticket to the end of season presentation on Saturday 22nd November 2025.
As of tomorrow, Wednesday, work will begin on the 13th tee, it will be stripped of turf, made wider and longer and levelled properly as per the 14th & 18th tees, completed last winter. New suitable irrigation will be added and a hedge will also be added to stop people playing down the 5th/6th fairways from the 13th tee.
The hole will be played from the winter matt for the foreseeable future.
The greens have been small tine verti-drained today in order to relieve some of the compaction and allow moisture, air and light into the root zone.
Fraud Investigation - Update
The fraud investigation is almost at an end. The CPS have informed me this week that the case is concluded. Janine was found guilty on the 22nd August of Fraud by abuse of position. She received a two year prison sentence, suspended for two years. Ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and undergo rehabilitation treatment for alcohol dependency.
There will be a proceeds of crime hearing on the 2nd February 2026, at which time we will learn how and when we are likely to receive the outstanding £50,000.
Janine has paid the club back £109,560.06 prior to her sentencing, which we learnt during the hearing was all of the proceeds from her divorce settlement.
We will keep you updated on the outstanding £50,000.
Seniors Section News
Last season the respective senior captains of The Millbrook and Collingtree Park GC in Northampton thought that whilst it was always great to play friendly games which had happened for many years, these games sometimes lacked a competitive edge. Whilst it’s always nice to win, how much better they thought, it would be to play for a trophy. So, it was decided that starting with the 2025 season our annual two-way matches would be played for a new trophy - the Collbrook Shield.
The first leg held on 24th June at The Millbrook, resulted in a convincing win for the home side 6.5 – 1.5. So Collingtree had to make up a lot of lost ground for the second leg, held on 5th August. However, despite their best efforts they were unable to do so winning with an insufficient margin. So The Millbrook were victorious with the overall score 9.5-6.5.
Well played Ian and his teams.
Competition Results:
Super Seniors Cup
1st = Mr Robert Freeman nett 73 = £75
2nd = Mr Geoffrey Banks nett 74 = £50
3rd = Mr Steve Redhead nett 75 = £25
Friday Stableford - 22nd August
1st / 2nd / 3rd all divisions = £25/£20/£15
Div 1
1st = Mr Thomas Herbert 35
2nd = Mr Mark Abbott 35
3rd = Master Sam Woodham 34
Div 2
1st = Mr Oli Banfield 41
2nd = Mr Andrew Teague 37
3rd = Mr Harry Tucker 36
Div 3
1st = Mr John Lauder 41
2nd = Mr Shaun Cook 40
3rd = Mr Laurence Mapp 37
Friday Stableford - 29th August
1st / 2nd / 3rd all divisions = £25/£20/£15
Div 1
1st = Mr Scott Kemp 41
2nd = Mr Sam Harris 38
3rd = Mr Simon Durham 36
Div 2
1st = Mr Oli Banfield 43
2nd = Mr Tim Parkinson 39
3rd = Mr Daniel Lang 35
Seniors Summer Kite - Major - 30th August
Bogey/Par
1st = Mr Carl Packeer +1 = £75
2nd = Mr Barrie Buckley -1 = £50
3rd = Mr Neil Jones -1 = £35
4th = Mr Trevor Fitt -2 = £25
5th = Mr Jason Worsley -2 = £20
Friday Stableford - 5th September
1st / 2nd / 3rd all divisions = £25/£20/£15
Div 1
1st = Mr Paul Eames 39
2nd = Mr Chris Williams 35
3rd = Mr Robert Brightman 35
1st = Mr Peter Mc Cready 39
2nd = Mr Philip Thomas 36
3rd = Mr Tim Parkinson 35
PREFERRED SUPPLIERS LIST
The following members have have joined our list and are advertising on the screen in the clubhouse, they will also have an advert on the website. We welcome other members to advertise their services with us. Please contact me should you wish to join the list.
Business Partners:
Wards Builders ( Tom & Josh Ward )
Ben Abbott Plumbing & Heating ( Ben Abbott )
Globe Home Improvements ( Phil Bush )
Jalori Restaurant, Woburn Sands (15% discount off food on production of membership card)
Woburn Rai Restaurant
(10% discount on food upon production of membership card)
Webster Digital (Dan Webster)
Offering any business at the club a free 1 hour website and marketing consultation.
AMC Aircon (Alan Cowan) offering 15% discount on air conditioning / heating units to members
Since the last newsletter we have been blessed with sunshine and heavy showers. The course almost transformed overnight last week, from digestive biscuit to green and defined once more. The fish in the pond were not the only ones sighing with relief.
As we move into September, the bulk of our major events have been played, it's once again been a fantastic year of competitive golf with some new names going onto the honours boards! Reminder to all those that have won men's, ladies, mixed, senior or junior major events, you will get a free ticket to the end of season presentation on Saturday 22nd November 2025.
As of tomorrow, Wednesday, work will begin on the 13th tee, it will be stripped of turf, made wider and longer and levelled properly as per the 14th & 18th tees, completed last winter. New suitable irrigation will be added and a hedge will also be added to stop people playing down the 5th/6th fairways from the 13th tee.
The hole will be played from the winter matt for the foreseeable future.
The greens have been small tine verti-drained today in order to relieve some of the compaction and allow moisture, air and light into the root zone.
Fraud Investigation - Update
The fraud investigation is almost at an end. The CPS have informed me this week that the case is concluded. Janine was found guilty on the 22nd August of Fraud by abuse of position. She received a two year prison sentence, suspended for two years. Ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and undergo rehabilitation treatment for alcohol dependency.
There will be a proceeds of crime hearing on the 2nd February 2026, at which time we will learn how and when we are likely to receive the outstanding £50,000.
Janine has paid the club back £109,560.06 prior to her sentencing, which we learnt during the hearing was all of the proceeds from her divorce settlement.
We will keep you updated on the outstanding £50,000.
Seniors Section News
Last season the respective senior captains of The Millbrook and Collingtree Park GC in Northampton thought that whilst it was always great to play friendly games which had happened for many years, these games sometimes lacked a competitive edge. Whilst it’s always nice to win, how much better they thought, it would be to play for a trophy. So, it was decided that starting with the 2025 season our annual two-way matches would be played for a new trophy - the Collbrook Shield.
The first leg held on 24th June at The Millbrook, resulted in a convincing win for the home side 6.5 – 1.5. So Collingtree had to make up a lot of lost ground for the second leg, held on 5th August. However, despite their best efforts they were unable to do so winning with an insufficient margin. So The Millbrook were victorious with the overall score 9.5-6.5.
Well played Ian and his teams.
Competition Results:
Super Seniors Cup
1st = Mr Robert Freeman nett 73 = £75
2nd = Mr Geoffrey Banks nett 74 = £50
3rd = Mr Steve Redhead nett 75 = £25
Friday Stableford - 22nd August
1st / 2nd / 3rd all divisions = £25/£20/£15
Div 1
1st = Mr Thomas Herbert 35
2nd = Mr Mark Abbott 35
3rd = Master Sam Woodham 34
Div 2
1st = Mr Oli Banfield 41
2nd = Mr Andrew Teague 37
3rd = Mr Harry Tucker 36
Div 3
1st = Mr John Lauder 41
2nd = Mr Shaun Cook 40
3rd = Mr Laurence Mapp 37
Friday Stableford - 29th August
1st / 2nd / 3rd all divisions = £25/£20/£15
Div 1
1st = Mr Scott Kemp 41
2nd = Mr Sam Harris 38
3rd = Mr Simon Durham 36
Div 2
1st = Mr Oli Banfield 43
2nd = Mr Tim Parkinson 39
3rd = Mr Daniel Lang 35
Seniors Summer Kite - Major - 30th August
Bogey/Par
1st = Mr Carl Packeer +1 = £75
2nd = Mr Barrie Buckley -1 = £50
3rd = Mr Neil Jones -1 = £35
4th = Mr Trevor Fitt -2 = £25
5th = Mr Jason Worsley -2 = £20
Friday Stableford - 5th September
1st / 2nd / 3rd all divisions = £25/£20/£15
Div 1
1st = Mr Paul Eames 39
2nd = Mr Chris Williams 35
3rd = Mr Robert Brightman 35
1st = Mr Peter Mc Cready 39
2nd = Mr Philip Thomas 36
3rd = Mr Tim Parkinson 35
PREFERRED SUPPLIERS LIST
The following members have have joined our list and are advertising on the screen in the clubhouse, they will also have an advert on the website. We welcome other members to advertise their services with us. Please contact me should you wish to join the list.
Business Partners:
Wards Builders ( Tom & Josh Ward )
Ben Abbott Plumbing & Heating ( Ben Abbott )
Globe Home Improvements ( Phil Bush )
Jalori Restaurant, Woburn Sands (15% discount off food on production of membership card)
Woburn Rai Restaurant
(10% discount on food upon production of membership card)
Webster Digital (Dan Webster)
Offering any business at the club a free 1 hour website and marketing consultation.
AMC Aircon (Alan Cowan) offering 15% discount on air conditioning / heating units to members