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CAPTAINS’ WELCOME NEWS
CLUB NEWS

HERE TO HELP YOU

DAVID RENNIE, SPRING 2 0 2 0
TENNIS & HEALTH CAPTAIN
&
JANE MACLEAN,
LADIES’ TENNIS & HEALTH CAPTAIN

ealth is part of our club title and in the present hard in developing the basic skills of our junior members. When
circumstances our health is so important to all of us. you watch them in action on the court or in the pool it is amazing
Without it we cannot enjoy to the full all these activities how much talent today’s young ones possess. The future is bright.
Hwhich take place at our club. Well being enriches our lives
and along with friendship, respect, happiness and kindness all The WhatsApp tennis group was set up three years ago and now
contribute to the Wentworth spirit. Judy started this wellness has 70 members. On top of the Club Communication channels,
action at the club last year and we will support her events for the which continue to grow, it is a great tool of communicating
rest of the year. We all face many challenges as a consequence of information, and a way for us to further share upcoming events.
Covid-19 and this club spirit has not been halted but merely put on KITCHEN TEAM STAFF AWARDS NEWEY WINS
pause. Jane and I do thank all the staff who quickly put programmes Please reach out to Jane and I and we can help you connect with GIVE A BIT BACK CELEBRATE THE TEAMS ON HIS DEBUT
together. Their leadership and their knowledge of the virtual digital one of the groups.
technology has allowed all of us to follow their online classes. Well Speaking of events, it was a busy start to this year, before Covid-19 ead Chef Richard Hunt is ur team enjoyed a fantastic uge congratulations to
done to the trainers. arrived on our shores. Our annual Captains’ Play-In was a wonderful helping the team outside of night at the annual staff party in Wentworth Member Harrison
event, as Rob & Abby joined us for a short set and a Hthe Club as well as in the OJanuary. The annual prizes saw HNewey, who won LMP2 Class
We have settled into our term as Captain’s representing few drinks in the Club. On the Courts, we have had the kitchen. He has been mentoring the Greenkeeping team take a well- honours in the legendary Daytona 24
the club members. We regularly meet with Neil and Australian Open, where the Artificial Clay Courts were commis chef Ben Fitzmaurice and deserved victory for all their hard work hours race last week. Newey, who has
Ian to chat about all aspects of club life, past, present packed for a brilliant event, while the Junior his fellow Farnborough Students putting together an award-winning been a Member at Wentworth since he
and future. It has also been enlightening to work “The Club spirit Tournament saw all 13 Courts filled with the future of ahead of the Restauraunt Team Of BMW PGA Championship, while was 11 and clocked up almost 3,000
alongside Todd and Sharon and much is now planned has not been the Club, and Stuart did a great job sorting the whole The Year Grand Final, while he has Marketing Executive Mark Coughlan miles en route to his victory, was actually
for later this year. also encouraged Sous Chef Ben won Employee of the Year for his work making his debut in the race, making his
halted by day. Hunt & Sous Pastry Chef Julia Buri on Member communications including win all the more impressive. Just
Our Committee has increased to eight persons. Rob is Covid-19, it has On the social side, the first Supper Night of the year to enter the Craft Guild of Chef’s the launch of our Members App & our remember the speed limits when you’re
helping with the Foundation and Abby, with time on saw a Thai Green Curry enjoyed by a busy Club, while Graduate Awards. Good luck to all. wonderful social media activity. next at Wentworth, Harrison.
her hands has remained on the Committee along with merely been Burns Night and the Chinese New Year weekend was
Jackie and Pete. put on pause” one to remember.
At the AGM in November Sally, Brigitte and Bhav were Finally, it was great to see the Burma Bar packed when
elected to serve on the Committee. We feel we have a the Clan played, along with Lorraine Heavey, a few
group of persons who can identify with the needs of all the weeks ago. It feels a long time ago when we think back now, but we
members. Please contact us regarding any club issues which we can are sure to be back on the Courts, back in the Club, and back
then take to the management for discussion. The comments book sharing wonderful times with our friends & family at Wentworth
is always at the reception as well. soon. We look forward to sharing the rest of the year with you.
We have also met with all the department heads. We are fortunate Stay safe, and kind regards
to have such excellent coaches who push us and cajole us to
improve our technique whatever the activity. They also work very Your Tennis & Health Captains

SILVERWARE FOR DAVIS CUP TEAM DROP TOUR PLAYERS VOTE US
OUR TOUR PLAYERS IN TO TENNIS & HEALTH AS THEIR NUMBER ONE

ongratulations are in order e were delighted to welcome t the end of the European Tour
for two golf professionals the Great Britain Davis Cup season, the organisation gives
Cwho are connected to the Wteam in September, as Leon Athe players the chance to vote
Club. Former Scholar Annabel Davis’ side used the Club to hone their for their favourite tournament on that
Dimmock won her first Ladies skills ahead of their World Group Playoff year’s calendar, and their favourite
European Tour title at the Jabra match against Uzbekistan. Jamie Murray, course on the Tour. We are delighted to
Ladies Open, before, before long- Dan Evans and Dom Inglot were just announce that Wentworth & the BMW
time Member Steven Brown three of the big names to play an PGA Championship came top in both
picked up his first win on the informal practice session on the Courts, polls at the end of the 2018/19 season,
European Tour with a one-shot win as Members were invited to relax and another fabulous accolade to prove
at the Portugal Masters. Well done chat to the players, and witness the that the move to a September
both, and here’s to more success. finest in the game showcase their talents. tournament was a huge success.

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