Stanton OT Wolds AWAY MATCH RESULT 'Monday 17th August 2026

Stanton OT Wolds AWAY MATCH RESULT 'Monday 17th August 2026

Stanton on the Wolds vs Beeston Fields (Away)

Monday 17th August 2026**

The BFGC Seniors enjoyed their visit to Stanton on the Wolds, a course with excellent greens despite fairways that looked like they’d been ironed flat by the sun. Spirits were high, the welcome warm, and the early golf extremely promising.

After the first four matches, Beeston found themselves leading 2½–½, thanks to two strong wins and a battling half. The Captain began to dream of another famous away victory… but then came The Deluge.

A huge downpour — officially measured at three drops of rain — swept across the course. This was far more moisture than the Beeston team had seen in weeks, and the shock proved too much. Concentration wobbled, swings tightened, and the final four matches all slipped away, giving Stanton a 5½–2½ victory.

Despite the soggy ending, the match was played in great spirit, and Stanton look forward to welcoming Beeston again next year.

Match 1 – Phil Harrison (Capt) & John Hopwood W 3&2

A superb start from Captain Phil Harrison and John Hopwood, who produced a confident 3&2 win. Phil’s ball‑striking was sharp, and John handled the firm fairways beautifully. They controlled the match from the early holes, using sensible course management and steady putting to keep Stanton under pressure. A strong, composed point that set the tone for the early lead.

Match 2 – Dave Bonsor & Dave Bull A/S

The two Daves — Dave Bonsor and Dave Bull — combined well to secure a valuable half point. Their opponents threw everything at them, but both Daves used their handicap shots cleverly and refused to be shaken. A gritty performance, full of steady golf and calm decision‑making, that kept Beeston ahead.

Match 3 – Marcus Beale & Keith Evans L 2&1

The first sign of trouble arrived here., Marcus Beale and Keith Evans fought hard but slipped to a 2&1 defeat. Marcus struck the ball well, and Keith’s short game kept them in contention, but Stanton’s pair found just enough at the right moments. A couple of firm bounces didn’t help, and the match edged away late on.

Match 4 – Graham Pretty & Anil Patani W 3&2

This is the second Beeston win in the opening four matches — Graham Pretty and Anil Patani delivered a tidy 3&2 victory. Graham’s accuracy off the tee and Anil’s calm, controlled short game proved a winning combination. They kept the pressure on throughout, never letting Stanton settle. At this point, Beeston led 2½–½ and looked in great shape.

Match 5 – Lance Rosie & Tony Gilbert L 3&2

The first pairing to be struck by The Deluge. Lance Rosie and Tony Gilbert produced some excellent golf early on, but once the three drops of rain arrived, concentration evaporated faster than the moisture itself. Their opponents handled the brief dampness better, and Beeston slipped to a 3&2 defeat.

Match 6 – Mike Gilbert & Julian Ennis L 4&2

The rain continued (all three drops of it), and Mike Gilbert and Julian Ennis were unable to recover, losing 4&2. Mike’s ball‑striking was solid, and Julian’s putting kept them in the contest, but the sudden weather event clearly rattled them. Another point to Stanton.

Match 7 – Ray Stevenson & Bob Jones L 2&1

Ray Stevenson and Bob Jones battled throughout but were narrowly defeated 2&1. Ray’s touch around the greens and Bob’s steady rhythm kept them close, but Stanton’s pair held firm on the closing stretch. A tight match, but the rain‑shock lingered.

Match 8 – John Swan & Rob McWilliam L 2&1

The final pairing of John Swan and Rob McWilliam also lost 2&1. They fought hard, but Stanton handled the conditions better and secured the final point. John’s length off the tee (still under investigation) wasn’t quite enough to turn the tide.

Final Score: Stanton on the Wolds 5½ – 2½ Beeston Fields

A disappointing result after such a strong start, but a match played in great spirit and enjoyed by all. The early lead showed what Beeston can do — and the late collapse showed what three drops of rain can do to a team that hasn’t seen moisture since June.

Thanks to all who played, including the late substitutes. Stanton remains a popular venue, and both clubs look forward to renewing the fixture home and away again next year.