Seniors Section

BFGC Seniors Annual Review Meeting Details below the Photos

Seniors Captain's Welcome 2027

As Seniors Captain for 2027, I would like to welcome all members of the BFGC Senior Men's Section. I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Seniors gang for the past four or five years and will do my very best to ensure that we all enjoy our golf during the coming year.

Please do put your names down for our Senior Competitions, which are held on Thursdays. Tee times can be booked in advance through BRS, and competition entries are made on the day via HowDidiDo. Please check the Seniors website regularly for details and updates, and do take care when completing your scorecards.

Please also feel free to put your names down for the Seniors Inter-Club Matches via the Seniors website. These are held mostly, though not exclusively, on Mondays throughout 2027. Away matches are often more popular, so please try to volunteer for some home matches too. Many members like to pair a home and away fixture against the same club.

When matches are oversubscribed, I will do my best to be fair with team selection. It's not about picking the "best" players every time - after all, we can't all be Ryder Cup standard! Everyone who wishes to play will have the opportunity to do so, regardless of handicap. Experience has shown that high and low handicap combinations often work very well in Fourball Betterball match play, and there will be plenty of opportunity to play alongside both old friends and new acquaintances.

I could say that these matches are all about enjoying the day rather than winning or losing, but let's be honest... It's always nice to win as well! 😊

My Seniors Captain's Away Day is planned for Thursday, July 2nd 2027, at Scraptoft Golf Club. It will be an exchange visit, making it relatively inexpensive and not too far to travel. I am sure many of you will have played there before, and I hope to see a large turnout for what should be an enjoyable day.

I look forward to meeting and playing with as many of you as possible during 2027 and wish you all a happy, healthy and successful golfing year.

Best wishes,

Rob McWilliam
Senior Men’s Captain,
Beeston Fields Golf Club, 2027

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Seniors Winter Stableford No. 3

Three players tied at the top, countbacks everywhere, and enough arithmetic to keep the Competition Secretary awake all evening.

A superb turnout of 41 players supported Winter Stableford No. 3 competition on 11th November 2026, proving once again that Seniors golfers are not easily discouraged by shorter days, cooler temperatures, or the prospect of searching for golf balls in increasingly damp rough.

The competition produced an exceptionally tight finish, with the leading three players all recording 34 points, meaning the countback system was called into action to separate them.

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🏆 Jones Takes the Honours

Robert Jones emerged victorious after returning 34 points and winning the countback battle.

A strong finish proved decisive, with Jones recording a back nine of 16 and a back six of 12, enough to edge out the rest of the field and secure the £22 first prize.

When three players finish level on points, every shot matters, and Rob Jones had just enough left in the tank over the closing holes to claim top spot.

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🥈 Wilson Claims Second

Steve Wilson also finished on 34 points, with a back nine of 16 that kept him level with the winner until the back-six calculation was applied.

A back six of 11 left him just one shot shy in the countback process, earning him a well-deserved second place and £20.

It's never easy losing on countback, but it does at least provide a ready-made excuse in the clubhouse afterwards.

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🥉 Holmes Completes the Podium

Third place went to Russell Holmes, who also posted 34 points.

Russell's back nine of 15 left him narrowly behind the first two after the countback calculations, but it was still an excellent round and worth £18 in prize money.

Three players on the same score illustrates just how competitive the event proved to be.

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🏅 Ennis Leads the Chasers

Julian Ennis, just one point behind the leaders, finished fourth with 33 points and £16.

Julian's strong back nine of 16 ensured he finished comfortably ahead of the group tied on 31 points.

The remaining prize winners were:

• 5th: Richard Gibney – 31 points (Back 9: 15) – £14
• 6th: Paul Douglas – 31 points (Back 9: 14, Back 6: 12) – £12
• 7th: Dave Andrews – 31 points (Back 9: 14, Back 6: 10) – £10

With three players tied on 34 points and another three tied on 31 points, the countback calculator certainly earned its appearance fee.

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📋 Competition Notes

The day wasn't entirely without controversy.

Unfortunately, there were:

• Three disqualifications
• Two unsigned cards
• One card submitted without a name

Special mention goes to W. Hixon, who would otherwise have finished fourth had the card met the competition requirements.

As ever, a timely reminder that signing the card remains one of the easier shots in golf.

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📌 Closing Notes

Winter Stableford No. 3 provided another closely fought contest, with countbacks determining both the winner and several other prize positions. Congratulations to Robert Jones for emerging victorious from a three-way tie at the top, and well done to all the prize winners.

Commiserations to those who fell just short, and an extra reminder to everyone that while the Rules of Golf can be complicated, remembering to sign the card still remains one of the more straightforward parts of the game! 🏌️‍♂️🏆❄️

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Seniors American Greensomes (14 Holes)

Forty-six players, plenty of teamwork, and proof that choosing the right partner can be almost as important as finding the fairway.

A superb field of 46 Seniors turned out for the latest American Greensomes competition on 5th November 2026 played over 14 holes. As always with Greensomes, success depended on teamwork, communication, and occasionally pretending not to notice your partner's tee shot disappearing in entirely the wrong direction.

The scoring was exceptionally close, with only three points separating the first five pairs and a countback required to separate two teams tied for fourth place.

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🏆 Milburn & Beale Take the Honours

Top spot went to Peter Milburn and Marcus Beale, whose excellent score of 30 points proved enough to secure a well-deserved victory.

The winning pair combined steady scoring with consistent teamwork throughout the round to finish one point clear of the field and collect £18 each.

A fine performance and a worthy winning score in a closely fought competition.

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🥈 Armstrong & Bull Close Behind

Second place went to Drew Armstrong and Dave Bull, who returned an excellent 29 points.

Just one point separated them from the winners, showing how little margin there was for error over the 14-hole format. Their efforts earned them £16 each.

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🥉 Douglas & Wilson Complete the Podium

Third place was claimed by Paul Douglas and Steve Wilson with 28 points.

A solid round throughout kept them firmly in contention and secured the final podium position, along with £14 each.

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🏅 Countback Required for Fourth Place

The battle for fourth and fifth places proved particularly tight, with both pairs finishing on 27 points.

Andy Hunt and Jeremy Hill secured fourth place thanks to a stronger finish, recording a back five score of 11. That earned them £12 each.

Agonisingly close behind were Phil Hudson and Graham Pretty, whose back five score of 10 left them in fifth place despite matching the overall score. They received £10 each.

It is further evidence that every point counts, especially on the closing holes.

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🎟️ Card Draw Winners

A little extra luck went to four players in the card draw, each receiving £5:

• Terry Unwin
• Matt Lavelle
• Stu Newland
• John Hopwood

For some, it was a welcome consolation. For others, it was probably the most accurate thing they managed all day.

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💷 Prize Fund Summary

The excellent turnout generated:

• 46 players
• Entry fees collected: £161
• Prizes paid out: £160
• Retained for Seniors Funds: £1

Once again, the Treasurer was delighted to discover that the figures balanced almost perfectly.

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📌 Closing Notes

The American Greensomes format once again proved popular, producing plenty of competitive golf, good-natured banter, and a leaderboard packed with closely matched scores.

Congratulations to Peter Milburn and Marcus Beale on their victory, and well done to all the prize winners. With just a single point separating first and second place, and a countback deciding fourth, this was another reminder that in Seniors golf every shot matters... especially the ones your partner has to play next! 🏌️‍♂️🏆🏌️‍♂️

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John Simpson
Seniors Secretary

2027 Captain Rob McWilliam & Vice-Captain Drew Armstrong

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Beeston Fields Seniors Annual Prize Presentattion 2026

The annual Beeston Fields Seniors Prize Presentation brought the 2026 season to a fitting conclusion. Competition Secretary Alasdair Carruthers announced the winners of the year's major events, while Captain Phil Harrison presented trophies and vouchers to the successful competitors. Photographs of the winners were taken and have been added to the Honours Board section of the Seniors website.

The season produced plenty of excellent golf, close finishes and worthy champions across the full range of competitions.

The Pairs Knockout was won by John Swan and John Hopwood, who took top honours after a successful campaign. Rob McWilliam and Julien Ennis finished as runners-up, while the losing semi-finalists were Alasdair Carruthers and Dave Andrews, together with Malc Brown and Andy Hunt.

In the Singles Knockout, Tim Hankins claimed the title ahead of runner-up Stu Newland. Semi-finalists Mike Gilbert and Phil Harrison each received third-place prizes.

The Medal Aggregate competition was won by Steve Wilson with an aggregate score of 214. Alasdair Carruthers and Drew Armstrong shared second place on 218.

The Stableford Aggregate title went to Andy Lowe with 108 points. Alasdair Carruthers was runner-up on 107 points, closely followed by Ed Easton on 105 points.

The Medal Final was won by John. Hopwood, whose excellent score of 75 secured the trophy.

Drew Armstrong & Dave Bull, who won the Captains' Tray

Keith Evans collected the Jack Chettle Trophy.

The Guy Birkin Trophy was won by Vincent Dale & David Potter.

One of the season's most closely contested awards, the Senior Golfer of the Year, was won by Alasdair Carruthers, with Steve Wilson finishing second and Graham Pretty taking third place.

The Winter Order of Merit Bowl was secured by Dave Halstead (Div 1) & Les Hutchinson (Div 2)

The season also featured a notable personal achievement. In the Shoot Your Age Award, Richard. Bursztyn returned a remarkable gross score of 79 at the age of 78, a performance worthy of special recognition and a prize presented by the Captain

Congratulations to all prize winners and competitors for making 2026 another successful year for Beeston Fields Seniors golf.

Captain’s Tray                                        Winners         – Drew Armstrong & Dave Bull
Jack Chettle Trophy                            Winner           – Keith Evans
Guy Birkin Cancer Research Cup Winners         – Vincent Dale & David Potter
Senior Golfer of the Year                    Winner           – Alasdair Carruthers
Pair Betterball KO Shield                   Winners          – John Swan & John Hopwood
Singles KO Matchplay                        Winner           – Tim Hawkins 
18 Hole Medal Aggregate                  Winner           – Steve Wilson 
 18 Hole Stableford Aggregate        Winner           – Andy Lowe
18 Hole Medal Final Shield                Winner           – John Hopwood
Winter Order of Merit Bowl              Winners         – Dave Halstead (Div 1) & Les Hutchinson (Div 2)

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Next Fixture

Thu 19th Nov 2026

Seniors 3 Man Texas Scramble Medal - (NQ)

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