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Beeston Fields Senior Captain’s Away Day Report

Beeston Fields Senior Captain’s Away Day Report

Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club

Monday 13th July 2026

A grand day out was had by all at the Senior Captain’s Away Day, held this year at the splendid Radcliffe on Trent Golf Club. Forty intrepid Beeston Fields seniors took on a beautifully presented course, where the greens were excellent, the welcome warm, and the fairways… well, let’s just say they offered the occasional “character‑building” bounce thanks to the dry spell.

Team Competition

The team event proved exceptionally tight, with the top two groups tied on 87 points and separated only by countback. Winners – 87 points (Photo 1)

• Dave Bull

• Andy Lowe

• Julian Ennis

• Phil Mawson

Runners‑up – 87 points (countback)

• Anil Patani

• Geoff Bryan

• John Sallis

• Terry Unwin

Individual Competition

The individual Stableford scores were equally close, with six players clustered between 36 and 37 points. Countback was required to sort the finishing order, and the final standings were: (all individual winners are  shown in the MUG SHOT Photo 2)

1. Geoff Bryan – 37 pts (19 back 9)

2. Dave Bull – 37 pts (18, back 6: 13)

3. Patrick Vaulkhard – 37 pts (18, back 6: 12)

4. Rob McWilliam – 37 pts (16)

5. Andy Lowe – 36 pts (19)

6. Kev Murray – 36 pts (18)

Geoff Bryan, the Club Captain, took top honours—despite producing what was diplomatically described as one of the messiest scorecards ever submitted in a BFGC competition. Naturally, we shall not mention the player who marked it… although rumours suggest a certain Terry Unwin may have been involved.

Nearest the Pin & Special Awards (photo 3)

• Nearest the Pin (11th): John Hopwood

• Nearest the Pin (17th): Andy Beer

• Card Draw: Andy Beer (awarded a mug, but no cash)

• Wooden Spoon: John Simpson (also a mug, but of a different emotional flavour)

The Captain’s Mugs

The Seniors Captain unveiled his newly designed, exclusive luxury drinking vessels—also known as coffee mugs—which were presented to the top six individuals. His pride was only slightly dented when Radcliffe’s catering team observed that the carefully edited Beeston Fields course photo printed on the mugs looked rather like a moth. Artistic interpretation, it seems, is alive and well.

Closing Remarks

In his concluding address, the Seniors Captain thanked all players for their enthusiasm, good humour, and support throughout the day. He expressed his hope that most—if not all—would still be swinging clubs in similar Beeston Fields events next year and beyond.

A cracking day, played in great spirit, with tight competition, laughter, sunshine, and just enough chaos to make it memorable.

Beeston Fields Senior Captain’s Away Day

Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club

Monday 13th July 2026

Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club (Dewberry Lane, Cropwell Road, Radcliffe-on Trent, NG12 2JH) was founded in 1909. The Club has a rich history and can boast royalty and top golfers amongst its visitors. Originally designed by Tom Williamson, a local golf professional of great repute and designer of over 60 golf courses in the UK and abroad, the course is one of the premier golf courses in Nottinghamshire and is the ‘home’ of the McGregor Trophy, the English Boys under 16 Championship.

Yellow Tees: 6066 yards, Par 70, Course Rating 69.0, Slope Rating 124

This event is being arranged on an exchange basis, with golfers from Radcliffe visiting Beeston Fields on the same day, enabling us to keep costs to a minimum.

The cost for BFGC Seniors will be approximately £25. Details for payment to follow nearer the time. Coffee and bacon roll on arrival, 18 holes of golf, followed by two-course meal.

Maximum 40 players. Singles and team combined Stableford competition. First tee-time approx. 0930, last tee-time approx. 1100.

Phil Harrison        harrisonpd@sky.com   07757734369

Seniors Captain, 2026

Beeston Fields Golf Club

Please sign up on the sheet on the Seniors Noticeboard: (in no particular order – names will be drawn for competition)