Club News
LESLIE WOOD
Crondon bow out in the second round after a disappointing home loss to Braintree .................
14th May 2012 Full Story... FREDDIE SUNDERLAND "GRUESOMES" TROPHY
The format of this year's event will again be greensomes pairs, but this year will be open to all pairs, mixed or otherwise, so find yourself a partner and enter before the 16th May deadline .....................
11th May 2012 Full Story... MAIL ON SUNDAY
A win in the wet as the Mail side overcome some awful conditions at a tricky Woodford course to reach the fifth round ....................
Sunday 29th April 2012 Full Story... VIRGIN ATLANTIC QUALIFIER
The Virgin Atlantic qualifier has been re-arranged for Sunday 22nd April. If you entered last weekend then please read the full details .....................
19th April 2012 Full Story... ESSEX SENIORS TROPHY
A winning start for new Captain Dave Whitehurst as the "over 55's" complete a comfortable first round win over Three Rivers ............................
14th April 2012 Full Story... IAN CALLAND & SUMMER PAIRS
A further extension has been granted for completion of the first round matches and we need the help of your "Swindles" to meet the date, see further details ......................
13th April 2012 Full Story... FRIDAY NIGHT FUN GOLF
Friday Night fun golf returns on 27th April, come along and enjoy a social 9 holes of golf in a relaxed atmosphere ...................
7th April 2012 Full Story... CAPTAIN & PAST CAPTAINS and CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS EVENT Photo Gallery...
Tony Martin deservedly takes home the Champion of Champions Trophy, whilst our three Captains each come out on top in their respective events ..............................
Monday 26th March 2012 Full Story... LADIES UPDATE
Congratulations to Jan Helm & Karen Young who won though to the second round of the Daily Mail Foursomes, beating North Weald 6&5 .........................
12th March 2012 PRO/CAPTAIN CHALLENGE
The new season is now fully underway and again sees our Captain pairing up with Club Professional Chris Woods, to take your challenges. Chris will of course be playing off scratch and with Bob masquerading off 12 it looks to be a pretty dangerous partnership.
As usual, if you think you are good enough ........................... 1st March 2012 Full Story... INACTIVE HANDICAPS
If you currently have an inactive handicap please see the attached advice ..................
25th February 2012 Full Story... COURSE CLOSED WEEKEND 18TH / 19TH FEBRUARY
An inspection will be made on Monday morning and thereafter, decisions tend to be reviewed each evening so make sure you contact Reception between 8am & 4pm on 01277 841115 before setting off for your regular time ...........................
17th February 2012 ESSEX GOLF UNION RULES EVENING
Of course we all know the rules, but just in case the EGU will be presenting a rules evening in the Crondon Clubhouse on Thursday 1st March .......................
14th February 2012 Full Story... WHERE ARE ALL THE WINNERS VOUCHERS!!
There are almost £2.5k of winners vouchers spread amongst the members and as you can't play in the snow, what better time to go shopping ...............................
14th February 2012 Full Story... WEBSITE FRONT PAGE
Apologies for the front page of the site. Can confirm it is definitely 2012 and Bob Childs is your Club Captain!
We will resolve the problem as soon as possible .............................. 16th January 2012 SPRING FOURSOMES TROPHY
We will not be proceeding with the proposed Foursomes Trophy. A poor response and limited timescale to arrange the matches means we shall revisit the idea next year. Aplologies to those of you who organised your pairings and entry ...........................
15th January 2012 Full Story... MEMBERS COMMITTEE
Your Members Committee meet at the beginning of each month, so if you wish to raise any issue please use the website Contact Us link on the right hand side of this page to detail your question ..........................
1st January 2012 Full Story...
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THE DREADED TROLLEY BAN IS UPON US
Medical reasons aside, Saturday 24th will be the last day you can use your electric trolley this winter. Please note "my carry bag's too heavy", "haven't got a carry bag", "too tired to carry today", "had a new trolley for Xmas" are not medical reasons! ............................
23rd December 2011 PREPARE TO DUST OFF YOUR CARRY BAGS
A ban on electric trolleys looks to be on the way, so please check with reception before setting off for the course ......................
16th December 2011 2011/12 CAPTAINS DRIVE-IN Photo Gallery...
Bob Childs opens his year as Club Captain with the traditional drive-in, supported by a packed course of members awaiting the morning shotgun start ..........................
29th November 2011 Full Story... 2011 AGM Photo Gallery...
Neville completed his year as Club Captain by welcoming his successor, Bob Childs & introducing the new Senior & Lady Captains ....................
23rd November 2011 Full Story... STOP PRESS .... STOP PRESS .... STOP PRESS ....
A late rush of entries means Saturday's Captains Drive-In is fully booked, with a couple of tees already double banked. Early arrivals may be squeezed in on the day but if you haven't already paid, prepare to be dissapointed .........................................
22nd November 2011 STILL TIME TO BAG A TURKEY!
Postponed Midweek & Sunday Turkey Trots are re-scheduled for Wed 23rd & Sun 27th Nov ..............
21st November 2011 BADER CUP Photo Gallery...
More success for Crondon as Sue Anderson & John Loye triumph in Portugal to win the Bader Cup ...........................
14th November 2011 Full Story... 2011 PRESENTATION DAY Photo Gallery...
Crondon's finest gathered to receive their trophies and queue for a dodgy photo ………………..
31st October 2011 Full Story... CAPTAINS CHARITY SHIELD
Great support for the Captains Charity Day adds a further £546 to the pot ……………………
24th October 2011 Full Story... BEST EXCUSE YET FOR DUFFING A CHIP ON 18 Photo Gallery...
Top of the backswing & something moved across the fringe and put me off - honestly! .......................
2nd October 2011 ALL OUR YESTERDAYS - Part 2 Photo Gallery...
More from 2003, this time a celebrity golf day at Crondon which features some "old" faces you will certainly recognise and some holes out on the course you may not recognise ..................
19th September 2011 ALL OUR YESTERDAYS - Part 1 Photo Gallery...
Crondon Park won the Essex Over 55's team knockout trophy in 2003 and here is a photo reminder, because most of the team have probably forgotten by now!!
19th September 2011 PRESIDENTS TROPHY Photo Gallery...
Robert Orr's "Presidents Trophy" proved to be hard fought event with 90 entrants chasing a win .................................
18th Sept 2011 Full Story... ESSEX AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Great performances by Crondon players in the Essex Amateur with Tony Martin leading the way with a terrific 4th place finish .........................
4th July 2011 Full Story... 2011 CAPTAINS DAY
It was a full house for Captain's Day as 92 packed the course to support Neville's day .................
27th June 2011 Full Story... THORNTON CUP
Excellent away performance by the Thornton Cup side ends in narrow defeat at Wanstead ...................
27th June 2011 Full Story... NORMAN PLUM TROPHY
Norman Plum leaves a very sour taste after another great performance is overturned by the EGU following appeal …………………
27th June 2011 Full Story... 2011 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Class shines through in some desperate weather as Tony Martin takes the 2011 Club Championship .....................
20th June 2011 Full Story... LESLIE WOOD
The Leslie Wood side steamroller Woolston Manor on their way to the Plate quarter finals ...................
13th June 2011 Full Story... JUBILEE CUP
Draw not quite enough as miss the chance to head their league table & progress to the knock-out stages ......................
6th June 2011 Full Story... FREDDIE SUNDERLAND MIXED GREENSOMES
The inaugural Freddie Sunderland Mixed Greensomes event proves a Bank Holiday success ..........................
31st May 2011 Full Story... SUMMER PAIRS
The Summer Pairs second round closing date has been extended to Sunday 5th June .....................
26th May 2011 Full Story... INTERCLUB FRIENDLIES
A trip to The Warren provides some good golf and another enjoyable mixed friendly match .............................
16th May 2011 Full Story... PRO/CAPTAIN CHALLENGE
The new season is now fully underway and again sees our Captain pairing up with Club Professional Chris Woods, to take your challenges. Chris will of course be playing off scratch, but with Neville claiming far too many shots it looks to be a pretty dangerous partnership.
As usual, if you think you are good enough ........................... 1st May 2011 Full Story... ESSEX SENIORS TROPHY
First round defeat for the Seniors as Chigwell prove just too strong .................
15th April 2011 Full Story... PAST CAPTAINS & CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS TROPHY Photo Gallery...
Some old faces and some new faces combine in the traditional opener to the summer season .................................
11th April 2011 Full Story... MAIL ON SUNDAY
Derby defeat as the Mail side crash out against local rivals Stockbrook …………………….
28th February 2011 Full Story... CHRIS WOODS' ONLINE GOLF SHOPSO, HOW MANY BIRDIES HAVE YOU SCORED
A two at the 14th is always special, but when it's your 2,000th birdie or better on the course, then it is very, very special .........................
31st January 2011 Full Story... LADIES MAIL ON SUNDAY
We don't normally report on the Ladies representative sides, but in view of SKYGATE thought we’d better hurry up and make an exception ……………
24th January 2011 Full Story... ANNUAL HANDICAP REVIEW
Results of the annual review of Mens handicaps ..........................
11th January 2011 Full Story... NEW YEAR MIXED COMPETITON
A great start to the year as the New Years Mixed competition kicks things off in style ................................
3rd January 2011 Full Story... MEMBERS COMMITTEE
Your Members Committee meet at the beginning of each month, so if you wish to raise any issue please use the website Contact Us link on the right hand side of this page to detail your question .............
1st January 2011 Full Story...
THAT WAS 2010 - GET READY FOR 2011
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2010 ORDER of MERIT
Points make prizes, especially for Terry Bowden whose 1177 Order of Merit points win him 100 Club ticket 001 through 2011 .................................
1st December 2010 Full Story... THE FAMOUS GROUSE
The Famous Grouse turns into a famous cock-up .....................................
29th November 2010 Full Story... 2010/11 CAPTAINS DRIVE-IN
Neville gets underway with a cold, frosty welcome from the course, but a warm welcome from the members who turned out in force to help kick off his year as Club Captain ........................
29th November 2010 Full Story... HALL of FAME
Keith Wood raises £150 for the Cancer Research charity through sponsorship for the Hall of Fame competition .........................
25th October 2010 Full Story... JUBILEE CUP
Oh so close for the Jubilee Cup squad as Sunday's Final against Colne Valley ends with a play-off defeat .............................
20th September 2010 Full Story... NORMAN PLUM TROPHY
The Norman Plum boys bow out against a strong Stoke by Nayland side ......................
19th July 2010 Full Story... LESLIE WOOD CHAMPIONSHIP
Quarter Final defeat at Channels for the Leslie Wood champs .......................
12th July 2010 Full Story... 2010 CAPTAINS DAY
Great support for Brian's day sees a packed course waiting for the early morning shotgun start ..........................
12th July 2010 Full Story... THORNTON CUP PLATE
Thornton Cup side lose out to Romford in the Plate second round .................
28th June 2010 Full Story... 2010 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2010 Club Championship proves a battle against the course, the weather, not to mention the 82 other competitors ...............................
21st June 2010 Full Story... FRIDAY NIGHT FUN GOLF
Friday evening golf is back for the summer, plenty of fun, prizes and no need to book! ......................
7th June 2010 Full Story... ESSEX SENIORS TROPHY
Seniors take a serious second round beating at Braintree ................................
18th May 2010 Full Story... MAIL ON SUNDAY
Derby disappointment as the Mail side bows out in the third round .............................
19th April 2010 Full Story... WINTER PAIRS COMPETITION
Winter Pairs - Notice of extension to closing date for 3rd Round & Quarter Final matches .............
27th February 2010 Full Story... COURSE CONDITIONS
Course improvements and remedial works continue throughout the winter months and you can help
1st January 2010 Full Story...
THAT WAS 2009 - WELCOME 2010
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2009/10 CAPTAINS DRIVE-IN
Geoff hands over the reins as close on 100 squeeze onto the course to welcome in new Club Captain Brian Hunt ....................
30th November 2009 Full Story... TURKEY TROT
So, it's all round to Dave Evennett's for Christmas lunch then .................
23rd November 2009 Full Story... LESLIE WOOD
CHAMPIONE! CHAMPIONE! LESLIE WOOD BOYS DO THEMSELVES AND THE CLUB PROUD WITH A COMPREHENSIVE WIN OVER BOYCE HILL TO CLAIM THE TROPHY ..................
7th September 2009 Full Story... 2009 CAPTAINS DAY
A great turn out by the Crondon faithful to support Geoff Moody's Captains Day saw almost half the tees double banked for the morning shotgun start ……………..
13th July 2009 Full Story... ESSEX SENIORS TROPHY
End of the road for this years challenge as Seniors lose out in the Quarter Finals at Thorpe Hall ...............
23rd July 2009 Full Story... 2009 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
A strong field of close on 100 players turned up fully prepared to do battle over 36 holes for the Club Championship ................
22nd June 2009 Full Story... JUBILEE CUP
Jubilee Cup progess in doubt following challenge by Lords of Notley over ineligeble player .....................
18th June 2009 Full Story... THORNTON CUP
Five Lakes prove just too strong as the Thornton Cup side bow out of this year's competition ..................
1st June 2009 Full Story... NORMAN PLUM TROPHY
A BRIDGE too far for our all conquering Norman Plum side, who fall at the second hurdle chasing their third consecutive final appearance ..................
25th May 2009 Full Story... MAIL ON SUNDAY
Crondon struggle at 9 hole Maldon as the 4th round proves a step too far .......................
11th May 2009 Full Story... CRONDON WEBSITE
AND IF YOU KNOW YOUR HISTORY ............... then we really need your help to fill in the missing names on our Honour Boards ……..
10th January 2009 Full Story... CRONDON SPONSORSHIP
Two new Club Competitions have been introduced for 2009 by the Essex Golf Union and both are to be sponsored by Crondon Park, who will host both Finals ………….
1st January 2009 Full Story... 2008/09 CAPTAINS DRIVE-IN
There was a tremendous turnout to support Geoff Moody'sDrive-In, with 70 plus members braving some pretty miserable conditions to welcome him in as new Club Captain .............
29th November 2008 Full Story...
THAT WAS 2008 - BRING ON 2009
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NORMAN PLUM UPDATE
The Norman Plum team put in a tremendous effort at Colne Valley in their quest to retain this trophy, only to narrowly miss out to a very strong Braintree side ...............
1st October 2008 CAPTAINS CHARITY DAY
Many thanks to MARKEL, CHAUCER, BRIT, LIBERTY, ASCOT, and the RS&A who kindly sponsored the event in order to help raise funds for Vic's charity, Cancer Research UK ......................
3rd September 2008 Full Story... 2008 CAPTAINS DAY
Captains Day was a great success, the weather behaved itself as did the 100 plus members that were squeezed onto the course for the morning shotgun start ……..
19th July 2008 Full Story... HERBERT BISHOP VASE
Another Essex County competiton and another Crondon win, as our "deadly duo" of Club Captain Vic Lancaster-Smith and Vice Captain Geoff Moody beat both the conditions and competition .............
9th July 2008 Full Story... 2008 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
The field for this years Club Championship arrived to find Crondon looking in beautiful condition but this being the middle of June there was of course a howling gale blowing ………..
22nd June 2008 Full Story... ESSEX SENIORS TROPHY
The Crondon Seniors team bowed out of this year's competition after a battling performance at Romford. There were good lessons to be learnt though and next year we will club together to hire Vic a local caddie!
17th June 2008 Full Story... THORNDON CUP UPDATE
Wanstead were the visitors in our second round match and proved to be very strong opponents in a hard fought match
3rd June 2008 Full Story... MAIL ON SUNDAY UPDATE
The Mail on Sunday team crashed out of the competition at the tight Towerlands course.
21st April 2008 Full Story... LESLIE WOOD UPDATE
Leslie Wood hopes were dashed for another year in defeat at Royal Epping Forest
29th April 2008 Full Story... INTER-COUNTY CARD
Crondon Park have now joined the Inter County Scheme, which offers discounted golf to members
1st March 2008 Full Story... DID YOU KNOW ...........
You now have three prize options if you win one of the Mens Competitions
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