Clifton Tennis Club Golf Day

The Clifton Golf Day at The Metropolitan Club was a great success.
16 players in 4 teams had a very enjoyable morning. Wendy Fredman, Nick Fredman Mike Wolffe and Guilio Marabini were the winners with 87 points just pipping Claire Van Tourenhout , Peter, Richard Goodman and Roger Trythall who had 86 points. Roger Perry was the count out winner with the highest individual Stableford points at 39. Roger Trythall had two 'two clubs'.
The tournament was followed by a simple lunch and all players said they were keen to do it again next year.

Jean Claude Buisson

Clifton Tennis Club is saddened to hear about the passing of Jean Claude Buisson.

Jean Claude will be remembered fondly by all members.

I will always have a picture of a gallant gentleman, usually in red, and always  charming.

Jean Claude  was a great member, he had great passion and wonderful stories about France, Life and Aeronautics.

The Club and members extend condolences to the Buisson Family.

The La Perla Cup

Courts in action

Despite a fresh Southerly breeze, 24 participants assembled at Clifton Club House on Sunday the 2nd
of February to enter the Annual La Perla Cup competition.

Despite the wind having an upper hand at times, keen tennis was played by each of the Three Teams:
Verde, Blanco and Rosso. The 12 pairs played 3 times and the final individual scores showed who would play in the final.
Before the final Carol was the leader with 20 points, Russel the Runner up  with 18 points and Guillermo, Vanessa, Shiraz and Tobie all tied on 16 points. Tobie had to retire due to a muscle strain, which led to a tossup between the two Swappers, Vanessa and Gullermo. Unfortunately Vanessa lost the draw and Guillermo joined the final four.
This was an opportunity  for the Runner up and outsiders  to gain points to win the coveted," La Perla Grande Voucher." However after 8 games the players were all square and the original winners kept their places. Luigi kindly donated the prizes care of La Perla Restaurant.

Shiraz and Guillermo in action

El Maestro1

El Maistro 2

Members enjoying the shade

The 4 winners

Members enjoy the Games

The Xmas Round Robin

The Xmas Round Robin was held on Sunday the 22nd of Dec.
12 players were divided into Mistletoes and Happy Elves with the usual format
of playing 4 games and changing a partner.

After 5 sets, Ted Weber  emerged as the clear winner 

while 4 players tied in 2nd place and shared the prize, a box of chocolates.

After  gifts were exchanged a  pleasant afternoon followed with a leisurely  braai.

Xmas Round Robin

Dear Mistletoes and Happy Elves
The Xmas Round Robin will start sharply at 9. The draw will take place,and the competition will start at 9.30.
Please dont forget to bring a gift for Secret Santa.

AGM Sunday

Dear Members

A reminder that the AGM is this Sunday the 8th of DEC at 12 pm.

All members are reminded to attend and vote for the new committee and resolutions.

If you are unable to attend, then to make sure you have signed a proxy form.

Resolutions will be emailed to you shortly.

Regards

  Nick

Honouring Charles Wyndham

Clifton Tennis Club was honoured to have  a  visit by Sadie Wyndham and her family yesterday, to lay flowers to commemorate Charles Wyndham's birthday.

Sadie Wyndham (centre), her daughter, Irene, and son-in-law, Karl, honouring the late Charles Wyndham, CTC Founder member, born 90 years ago (1924) today, 1st December 2013.

Flowers for Charles Wyndham

Thanks to Russel for the pictures.