Author Archives: Mark Laing

This note is to provide advance information on the competitions already scheduled for the first part of the year. Upcoming Competitions: Spring Scramble – Saturday 24th April 2021: This competition will be open for entries shortly and will comprise teams of 4 who have a World Handicap System Handicap Index. Entry will be via the […]

We are delighted to report that although our full team of greenstaff have only recently returned to work from furlough, the course (which is also still only just starting to come out of its winter dormancy), is starting to shape up beautifully. As you can imagine there’s a tremendous amount of mowing required but, there […]

It is probably no great surprise that we have recently had confirmation from the management team of Network Golf that the reciprocal free golf program has been suspended, with an initial review set for the 30th of April. Gold and Silver members with an active Network Golf card will therefore not be able to visit […]

Closing date for entries: Sunday 11th April 2021 Limited to 112 players on a first-come basis. No entries accepted after the draw is announced. Handicap Allowance: 25%, 20%, 15%, 10% from lowest to highest handicap. Prize money will be credited to the winner’s card accounts. Entry is only via the ‘HowDidiDo’ or ‘Members V1‘ apps […]

With only 3 weeks now until the golf course can re-open on the 29th of March, we are contacting you to update you on our plans for re-opening, as we are quite aware that Members are eagerly awaiting the chance to book a tee time at the earliest opportunity. We are mindful from past experiences, […]

Thank you to all our Members from the Directors, Management, and Team at BGC. With the ongoing expenditure required, both on the Golf Course, and in the Clubhouse, may we initially say how heartened we have been for the support given by our Members over the last twelve months? Our revenue streams pretty much dried […]

The Government has announced a new four-step system which will come into place on Monday 8th March, with the date of Monday 29th March being the significant day upon which golf can resume in England. Check out the infographic below, supplied by the PGA for relevant timelines. Remember it’s Data over Dates so it could […]

We hope that you and your families are keeping well and managing to stay safe. It’s hard to recall all that’s happened over the past surreal year, so we thought creating a brief timeline of some of the pertinent points here at BGC might be of interest. CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO OUR TIMELINE  […]

Delicate operation cutting out the recess for Washbasins. Vanity Units being installed. Floor and Wall tiles, complete, Toilets installed (Good to go) Cubicles installed. Mirrors and feature wall to finish, then it’s on to the Men’s washroom.