Seniors Section

Senior Men’s Section – May 2026 Update

Phil Harrison – Senior Men’s Captain

Players needed see below

Jack Chettle Trophy

Thursday 15th May 2026

A turnout of 41 players contested this year’s Jack Chettle Trophy, with 41 players taking to the course in pursuit of one of our most cherished Honours Board titles. The scoring was tight, the banter was lively, and the competition sheet looked as though it had survived a small storm of arithmetic by the time the last card was signed. The event produced a tight finish, with several players separated only by countback.

Division 1

Position   Player                    Score                 Prize

1st         Richard Gibney        37 pts                 £18

2nd       Lance Rosie               35 pts (b9 19) £16

3rd        Drew Armstrong    35 pts (b9 16)  £14

4th       Vincent Dale             33pts                   £12

Division 2

Position   Player              Score               Prize

1st         Keith Evans          38pts              £18

2nd       Robert Jones      35 pts )           £16

3rd        Wayne Nixon     34 pts (b9 18)£14

4th       Julian Ennis       34 pts (b9 13) £12

🏆 Keith Evans – 38 points Winner of the Jack Chettle Trophy

A small mystery surrounded the presentation this year— the trophy had mysteriously vanished, somewhere between the clubhouse and the committee cupboard. Whether it had wandered off, gone into hiding, or simply decided it deserved a sabbatical is unclear. But thanks to the magic of AI, the photo below now shows the moment exactly as it should have happened — winner Keith Evans being presented with the trophy by Seniors Captain Phil Harrison, silverware restored and dignity preserved.

Card Draw

A hearty congratulations (and perhaps a raised eyebrow) to Peter Milburn, who scooped the five‑pound card draw. Proof, once again, that you don’t need to trouble the leaderboard to walk away with the day’s most satisfying return.

All winnings will be credited to your bar card in due course.

Seniors Medal No. 2 – Competition Report

With many of the regulars away representing the section in the match against Birstall, the second Seniors Medal of the season was a more intimate affair, with 22 players taking to the course. With numbers reduced, the field was combined into one division, but the competition remained as keen as ever.

It was Stu Newland who rose above the pack, returning an excellent nett 67 (73–6) to claim top spot and the £17 first prize. A tidy round, steady throughout, and fully deserving of the win.

In second place, Steve Wilson posted a solid nett 69 (81–12), earning £15 and keeping the pressure on the leader. Just behind him came Bill Litchfield, whose nett 72 (92–20) secured third place and £13.

Rounding out the prize winners was L.ance Rosie, carding a nett 73 (80–7) to take fourth place and £11.

The £5 card draw went to John Hopwood, who will no doubt claim it was all down to skill rather than luck.

Because so many players were away on match duty, an additional Medal No. 2B has been added to the fixture list for Tuesday 4th June, subject to availability—giving everyone a fair crack at the early‑season medals.

A smaller field, but still a competitive and enjoyable morning’s golf, with some excellent scoring at the top of the leaderboard.

All winnings will be credited to your bar card in due course.

Beeston Fields Senior Captain’s Away Day

Radcliffe‑on‑Trent Golf Club
Monday 13th July 2026

Further details are available on the Captain’s Information Page.

John Simpson
Seniors Secretary

Senior mens match details below 

Seniors Inter‑Club Match Reports

Beeston Fields vs Ruddington Grange (Home)

Wednesday 13th May 2026

The Beeston Fields Seniors team refused to be put off by the weather as they stormed to a dominant 7½–½ home victory over Ruddington Grange. Waterproofs were zipped up, umbrellas were deployed in all directions, and players battled through gusty winds, a lively hailstorm, and the occasional teasing burst of sunshine. It was a day for hardy golfers—and Beeston proved the hardiest of all.

Match Performances

• Match 1 – Phil Harrison & Rob McWilliam A composed and confident 3&2 win, setting the tone for the morning despite the swirling conditions.
• Match 2 – Dave Bishell & Tim Hawkins The only pair not to win—but they still secured a valuable half point. Congratulations to them for ensuring the scoreboard never dipped below perfection.
• Match 3 – Graham Pretty & Pete Bull A tight contest edged with a determined 1 UP victory.
• Match 4 – Tony Gilbert & Keki Ashburner Another strong showing, closing out a tidy 3&1 win.
• Match 5 – Lance Rosie & Julian Ennis edged a tight contest, closing out a gritty 1 UP victory.
• Match 6 – Matt Lavelle & Bill Hurrell Calm, steady, and clinical on their way to a 3&2 win.
• Match 7 – Andy Lowe & Bob Jones produced another strong showing, sealing a yet another determined 1 UP victory.
• Match 8 – Rich Gibney & Eddie Easton A special mention for new team member Eddie Easton, who marked his Seniors debut with a 3&2 winning performance alongside Rich. A fine way to introduce yourself to the squad.

Other Key Statistics

• Weather‑related complaints: plentiful
• Umbrellas turned inside‑out: several
• Players who left without paying for their food: only one (a new personal best for the group)

Final Score:

Beeston Fields 7½ – ½ Ruddington Grange

A superb all‑round performance in testing conditions, played in great spirit and with the kind of resilience that has become a hallmark of the Seniors Section. Well played, everyone.

Full results in the news section

Erewash Valley vs Beeston Fields (Away)

Monday 11th May 2026

The Seniors earned a creditable away draw of 4points each at Erewash Valley, where the home side fielded a familiar face in Ron Tinson, formerly of this Parish and still very much capable of mischief on a golf course.

Beeston’s wins came courtesy of three strong pairings:

• Keki Ashburner & Phil Mawson, steady and assured for a 2&1 victory

• Dave Bull & Drew Armstrong, who controlled their match for a 3&2 win

• And the standout margin of the day from Rob McWilliam & Mike Gilbert, triumphant by 5&4—though Mike insists the credit belongs entirely to Rob’s excellent golf

Two valuable half‑points were secured by Matt Lavelle & Andy Lowe and Tim Hawkins & John Sallis, both pairs showing the resilience needed away from home. As for the remaining three pairings, they have opted to place the blame squarely on the slow greens, which is of course a time‑honoured golfing tradition.

Meanwhile… a culinary subplot

In other news, no fewer than five Beeston Fields players managed to leave the premises without paying for their food. While this may resemble a coordinated dine‑and‑dash, the Captain wishes to clarify that this is not official BFGC Seniors policy.

With payment‑chasing now required at both home and away fixtures this season, he will be issuing firmer reminders in future—ideally before players reach the car park.

Thanks to all who played and contributed to an entertaining day, both on and off the course.

Final Score:

Erewash Valley 4 - 4 Beeston Fields

Full results in the news section

Beeston Fields vs Mickleover (Away)

Thursday 7th May 2026

The Seniors’ unbeaten run came to an end at Mickleover, where the home side proved just a little too strong, taking the match 5½–2½. Despite the result, it was a thoroughly enjoyable day: the course was in excellent condition, the welcome warm, and the weather kinder than expected — which is always a bonus when travelling across Derbyshire.

Like ourselves, Mickleover have now moved these fixtures from the white tees to the yellows, though judging by the collective muttering on the way round, this hasn’t made the course feel any shorter or any easier.

Beeston’s standout performance came in the final match, where Rich Gibney and Andy Lowe stormed to an impressive 5&3 victory — a proper statement win to round off the day. Julian Ennis and Graham Pretty also delivered a strong result with a 2&1 success.

The moment of the day, however, belonged to Keith Evans, who produced a shot worthy of any highlight reel: holing out from 138 yards on the 12th for a magnificent eagle. Keith and partner Martin Bottomley then fought back from 4 down to secure an excellent half — a comeback that showed real grit.

Naturally, we will now be expecting Keith to provide at least one eagle per match for the remainder of the season. No pressure at all.

Thank you to all who played.

Full results in the news section

Senior Matches 2026 – Upcoming Fixtures

The next three Senior Matches are:

• THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AWAY Wednesday 09:00 May 27th
• LONGCLIFFE AWAY Monday 09:30 Jun 1st
• HORSLEY LODGE AWAY Tuesday 10:00 Jun 9th

More players needed please

These matches will be available to book on the website from 18th Apr, and will remain open until 10th May, when team selections will be made.

To be considered for selection, please go to the SENIORS drop‑down menu, select Inter‑Club Matches, and complete the Match Sign‑Up Form.

Senior Men’s Inter‑Club Matches – Early Season Update

The Senior Matches against

• Kedleston Park (Away) – Thursday 21st May

These teams have now been selected and published in the News section.

Players representing the team are kindly asked to wear the Senior Men’s Club colours:
navy blue sweater and white polo shirt, both embroidered with the Club Badge.

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Next Fixture

Thu 21st May 2026

Seniors No Senior's Comp Home Match Versus Kedleston Park G.C. - (NQ)

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