Author Archives: Mark Laing

The Terry Matthews Salver, a mixed pairs better ball Stableford was contested today, 1 June 2023. This was a match of 2 halves weather-wise, with the front 9 holes being played in overcast, cold and windy conditions, and the back 9 finishing in glorious sunshine. A select contingent of 16 players was involved in carding […]

After many months of battling with winter conditions, the final was played on a warm spring afternoon, as you can tell from the attached photo. Jim Mildner and Tom Murray progressed via the singles and knockout phase to compete in the Final which went to a 2nd extra hole. The front nine saw both players […]

A PERFECT DAY! Thursday 25th May was our Ladies Open Am Am competition at Bromsgrove, we had a total of 21 teams taking part. We would like the congratulate the following winners: 1st Place Rose Hill Golf Club with 84 points: Carole Harvey, Kerry Frost, Karen Gillman, Sam Spittle 2nd Place Stourbridge Golf Club with […]

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported Race Night which followed Fun Day on Saturday 13th May.   The evening was really well attended and those that couldn’t be there joined in the fun by naming a horse with the chance of still winning some prize money.   The […]

After two months of cold weather and intermittent heavy rain, the Midlands had a week of sunshine immediately prior to the Senior Men’s Pairs Open. And what an effect it had. The greenkeeping staff did a magnificent job in both presenting the course in its full splendour and setting it up as a challenge to […]

Fun Day Results. We would like to thank everyone who joined in the Fun Day Competition on Saturday 13th May 2023 David James and Sharon Easton Pollock pulled out all the stops in providing the good weather and the competitors definitely provided the entertainment. Many aerodynamic conversations were had re how or what to hit […]

After seven matches spanning six months, there are new names on the Senior Men’s Winter Pairs League trophy.  In glorious sunshine, largely firm fairways and fast greens, Keith Plowman and Ian Woosey beat defending champions Chris Alton and Dave Lippitt 5&4. The match had promised to be a close affair as both pairs won their […]

OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 3 CLUBS AND A PUTTER The Captains Shield event was preceded by the Captains Drive In to represent the start of their playing year. Between them, they managed to Drive 254 yards with the Ceremonial Drivers that sit on the wall by the Captain’s name boards in golf reception. Richard Ewen was […]

Despite the best efforts of the rain god during the preceding week, our first event of the year took place on Saturday 15th April 2023. 27 teams took part and found the Course in good condition with all 18 holes on the main greens. Many Thanks go to the greenkeepers for the hard work in […]

Entries are now open for the BGC Mixed Pairs Open on Sunday 13th August. Entry fee includes cream tea after play. Members £15,00 Visitors £20.00. Tee Times from 11.00 am until 2:30 pm Book your tee time online and pay using our secure payment method by following the link below http://Bromsgrove Golf Centre – Book […]