Mickleover GC HOME MATCH RESULT Monday 22nd June 2026

Mickleover GC HOME MATCH RESULT Monday 22nd June 2026

Beeston Fields vs Mickleover (Home) Reslt

Monday 22nd June 2026**

The Seniors enjoyed a glorious day at Beeston Fields, with sunshine, fast fairways and temperatures climbing into the high 20s. The golf was equally bright, and by lunchtime the scoreboard showed a convincing 7–1 victory for Beeston Fields — one of the most dominant home performances of the season.

Match 1 – Phil Harrison & John Swan W 4&3

Phil Harrison and John Swan opened the scoring with a confident 4&3 win over Andy Bacon and Terry Malpass. Phil was steady throughout, while John continued to raise eyebrows by hitting the ball distances that no Senior Golfer should reasonably achieve. Reaching both the 16th and 17th in two shots was particularly suspicious. To maintain balance, he thoughtfully sprinkled in the occasional duffed iron to lull the opposition into a false sense of security.

Match 2 – Mike Gilbert & Bill Hurrell W 6&4

The biggest win of the day came from Mike Gilbert and Bill Hurrell, who swept aside Pete Brealey and Dave Marshall with a superb 6&4 victory. Bill then added a flourish by winning the nearest‑the‑pin‑in‑two on the 18th, becoming the only Beeston player to do so and earning himself a well‑deserved bottle of wine. Rumour has it he guarded the bottle more closely than his putter.

Match 3 – Dave Bull & Malcolm Leivers W 2 UP

Dave Bull and Malcolm Leivers produced a composed 2 UP win against Dave Allum and Richard Mayer. Malcolm used his shots wisely, while Dave’s steady play ensured Beeston always held the upper hand in a match that remained tight until the final holes.

Match 4 – Martin Bottomley & Tim Hawkins W 2 UP

Martin Bottomley and Tim Hawkins delivered another strong performance, securing a 2 UP victory over Steve Law and Andy Leask. Their consistency and calm approach over the closing stretch proved decisive as they closed out another valuable point.

Match 5 – Andy Lowe & Ade Firth W 2&1

Andy Lowe and Ade Firth combined well for a tidy 2&1 win against Jim O’Hare and Paedar Joyce. Ade’s shot allocation proved crucial, while Andy’s reliable tee‑to‑green play kept the pressure firmly on Mickleover throughout.

Match 6 – Kev Murray & Bob Jones L 4&3

We shall, as instructed, not mention this match. (But for the sake of completeness — and only because the results sheet insists — Kev Murray and Bob Jones lost 4&3 to John Freeborough and Bob Badwal. And that is absolutely the last time this will be referenced.)

Match 7 – Tony Gilbert & Ray Stevenson W 4&2

Tony Gilbert and Ray Stevenson produced a stylish 4&2 win over Mike Abbott and Paul Mason. Tony’s accuracy and Ray’s sharp short game made them a formidable pairing, securing Beeston’s sixth point of the day.

Match 8 – John Hopwood & Rob McWilliam W 2&1

The final point came from John Hopwood and Rob McWilliam, who earned a confident 2&1 victory over Rob Woolley and Richard Cooper. Their composed approach ensured Beeston finished the match on a high.

Final Score: Beeston Fields 7 – 1 Mickleover

A dominant home performance in superb conditions, with strong golf across all matches and plenty of good humour. The Seniors Captain extends his thanks to all who played — and a gentle reminder to Mr Swan that the handicap committee is watching.

Another excellent day for the BFGC Seniors.