Ninety-six members turned up for our Fare and Feather shotgun start at 8 am on a bright and sunny morning although the temperature was 6c. The format was 4BBB Stableford with one score to count. Conditions were challenging in parts with the recent rain making the course difficult in parts. However, play was not too […]
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The final of the Morris Bowl was played in windy, dry conditions on Saturday 22nd October after heavy rain was experienced during the preceding days. Scott Harris overcame Deryck Hall 3&2 in a closely fought match with some excellent golf on display from both players. Scott’s consistency was rewarded with a 2 up lead at […]
As the season draws to an end many of the clubs’ Knockout competitions have now been completed. Seniors Toffs Competition The detailed picture shows the 2 contestants Ian Renhard (left) and Francis Mullally. A very close match was played in excellent conditions in a match delayed due to injury. The match finally concluded on the […]
We held our Macmillan coffee morning on Thursday 29th September 2022 A fantastic day and a figure of £515.00 was raised during Thursday’s Cake sale and Raffle, this was then boosted by a further £223.00 being included from raffle funds received on the Pat Brothwood golf day. Giving an amazing inclusive total of £738.00 for […]
The Final of the Ann Morris Bowl was contested between Anne Wakelam, our current Lady Captain and Pauline Cooke on the 20th of September 2022. The weather was kind and the course was in good condition. The contest was very even for the front nine with both players reaching the turn all square. The back […]
We are all saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth 11, our longest-serving monarch. As a mark of respect, BGC will close our Clubhouse, Bar, Restaurant, Range, Academy and Midlands Golf Bromsgrove for the day on Monday 19th September to enable all our staff to spend the day reflecting at home with their families.
The Pairs Stableford took place on Saturday 10th September The format was a Stableford competition which was played in ideal golfing weather. The competition was contested by 40 pairs involving 80 members. The course was in a reasonable condition considering we are in the middle of our autumn maintenance programme and a big thank-you goes […]
We were all saddened by news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, we are grateful for her many decades of selfless unwavering service. BGC Join the Nation in mourning and our thoughts go out to the Royal Family.
On September 5th, Lady Captain, Anne Wakelam and Vice-Captain, Michelle Parry played in the PING Women’s 4BBB Pairs Stableford National Finals at Thonock Park, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire and came 5th with 44 points. They had won the PING qualifier at club level with 48 points on July 28th and this meant that they were invited to […]
After four rounds spanning three months, the destiny of the Walton Shield (Seniors Mixed Pairs Matchplay) was decided on August Bank Holiday Monday in favour of Carolyn and Richard Fox. Despite having to give 13 and 17 shots to his opponents (John Davidson and Jan Harris, respectively), Richard secured halves at the opening two holes […]