Russell Haigh

In memory of Russ. Join in the 9 hole tournament, 19 November, 12pm start at Rusper golf club. Prizes for the longest drive and closest to the pin. For more details or to enter contact Simon Capel or Jim Penfold (before 5 November).

Newdigate Cricket club presented awards after holding their inaugural annual golf tournament in memory of Russell. Read on to find out who the winners were and how to take part next year..

Chris Haigh presents award

The inuagural NCC Golf Tournament was held on 20th November, at Rusper Golf Club.

It started off at 12 for beers and food in the Club House, 27 people teed off and 24 completed the round. The non finishers blamed “Snow” for their failure! Which as unbelievable as it sounds was actually quite heavy!!

Winners are as follows:
The “Closest to the Pin” competion was won by James Penfold who shot within 1ft of the hole, and the “longest drive” was won by Martin Clabby. The overall competition was tied between Martin Clabby and Jacos Van de Werve with a net score of 41 (3 over for nine holes). The tie was decided by a “Putt off” competition at the evening cricket club dinner dance with Martin eventually winning the Russell Haigh Memorial Trophy.

The Trophy was presented to Martin by Chris Haigh (see photo).

Next year has already been booked for the 19th November 2005, same time same place. Any entries or enquiries to Simon Capel or Jim Penfold.

Thanks to Newdigate CC, who wrote a lovely tribute to Russ on their website.

Cricket club web page

(Transcript of webpage:)

Newdigate Cricket Club

The Brocus, NEWDIGATE, nr Dorking, Surrey 01306 631566

In Memory Russell Haigh

Newdigate Cricket Club

4 Jun 1980 to 25 Sep 2004

The loss of a young life is always tragic.

Russell Haigh (24) lost his life at the end of Newdigate’s 2004 season. Russell had just completed his first year as Club and 1st Xi Captain. He had made such a huge impact for such a young man. Russell was implementary in Newdigate’s best ever league season. His attitude and enthusiasm rubbed off on all club members both on and off the field. He joined the club in 1997 and soon became an integral part of all aspects.

No club function will ever be the same without him!

Source: Newdigate Cricket Club - October 2004

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