Information relating to the Seniors Section at Beeston Fields Golf Club
Firstly, thank you to everyone who replied to the survey. We have just over 100 “playing members” (i.e. regularly played in Senior competitions in 2024) and around another 80 who are eligible but don’t participate to the same extent.
We received 69 replies to the survey, 56 of which were from playing members.
The committee will discuss this further on 17 October, a summary of responses is in the news section
Thanks to Mike Gilbert for all his work in analysing the above survey
Congratulations to Les Hutchinson on winning Division 1 of the Seniors Men's Stableford Competition on Thursday 12th September 2024 with a score of 38 points narrowly beating Steve Wilson on the back 9 Also, congratulations to Vic Plumb on winning Division 2 of the above competition with a score of 39 points beating Andy Beer on the back 9. The full results are in the results section
The Medal Finals Trophy is an honours board trophy presented to the qualifying player with the lowest nett score on the above date.
This year's qualifiers have all won Seniors monthly medals this year and are below:-
Richard Grewcock, Martin Mellor, Steve Hawley, Ken Thurman, Lance Rosie, Drew Armstrong, Rob Newman, Bill Litchfield, Stuart Thomson, Andy Lowe, John Abbiss, and Anil Patani
Gentlemen make sure you play in the Medal Competition above for a chance of winning the Trophy
he last Senior Match against
Worksop (Home) Wed 25th Sept
The team is in the News Section
Please answer your emails promptly
I would ask all members to read the Senior Men's Inter-Club Matches article in the NEWS section.
You are reminded that Players are asked to wear Senior Men’s Club colours of Navy Blue Sweater and White Polo Shirt both embossed with the Club Badge to play in the team. If you require a sweater or shirt contact Phil Gardie early enough so we can place an order.
Captain Terry's last match as Captain was celebrated with a significant win away from home. The final result was Wollaton Park GC 3 and Beeston Fields 5 Thank you to all who took part The full details are in the news section.
A good match played in the right spirit, it was a pity about the rain and cold, but when the sun shone it was nice, It was a very close fight with a scoring system that made it fair to all, It came down to the last game with the seniors securing half to win the match. Thanks to Sue and Adrian for their organisation. The final score was BFGC Seniors 3½ BFGC Ladies 2½. The picture shows Senior Captain Terry Unwin receiving the Bearable Cup from the Ladies Captain Sue Firth. The full details are in the news section.
Another closely fought match by the look of it, away from home. The final result was Chilwell G C 3½ and Beeston 4½ Thank you to all who took part The full results are in the news section
It's a bit of a hammering away from home. The final result was Ruddington G C 7 and Beeston 1 Thank you to all who took part, especially the last-minute subs. The full results are in the news section
Singles Medal White Tees 95% Handicap (Q)
This Competition is also the Medls Final for winners of previous medals this year
They are-
Richard Grewcock, Martin Mellor, Steve Hawley, Ken Thurman, Lance Rosie, Drew Armstrong, Rob Newman, Bill Litchfield, Stuart Thomson, Andy Lowe, John Abbiss, and Anil Patani
This Competition will be in 2 Divisions
Division 1 0 - 17 playing handicap
Division 2 18+ playing handicap
This is a qualifying competition for handicap purposes.
Please book your tee time via BRS normally for Thursday.
Obtain your scorecard from the Pro shop and sign in to the competition on the How Did I Do system before you tee off
This will enter you into the comp and deduct the entry fee from your competition purse. Please ensure you have sufficient funds in your purse.
Enter full names and handicaps on your scorecard and exchange it with a partner for scoring purposes. At the end of the round check your card and score and make sure the Player and Scorer sign it.
Enter your score electronically into the How Did I Do system
Please remove the bottom section from your scorecard before placing it into the SENIORS letter box in the Players Lounge in the Club House
ALL OTHER CARDS WILL BE DISREGARDED.