Novices Cup Tuesday 25th July 2023
After several days of rain, the grey skies cleared and the sun peaked through the clouds in preparation for the first running of the Novices Cup since 2014. In truth, the competition had been reformatted for high handicappers rather than for those newly acquainted with the game; after all, no one could accuse Wyn Wattley […]
The Foursomes Cup Saturday 22nd July 2023
The Foursomes Cup took place on Saturday 22nd July, played in very wet and windy conditions. With 25 pairs venturing out onto the course which held up well considering, and our thanks to the green staff for their support. Included in the cover photo are the winners: (L-R) Francis Mullally & Lee Machin. In second […]
Summer Scramble 8th July 2023
22 teams took part in this year’s Summer Scramble on Saturday 8th July. The weather was okay on the day despite the occasional shower but the uncertainty in the forecast (with possible storms expected early in the afternoon) resulted in the BBQ being moved under cover. The catering staff still provided burgers and hot dogs […]
Captains’ Away Day 2023
On Friday 30th June Rich and I held our Captains’ Away Day at Ludlow Golf Club. Although the weather was a little wet at times all 44 players had a fantastic day. The Chef at Ludlow prepared a delicious big pan of Balti chicken, rice, and naan followed by apple crumble and custard. Throughout the […]
Porter Dickson Cup Sunday 2nd July
The Porter Dickson Cup was held on Sunday 2nd July 2023, it was a 4-ball better ball competition played in cooler than usual weather for July. With 24 teams entering. Our thanks to the green staff for getting the course in great condition along with Gary McCartney and Lee Machin for running this competition. Team […]
Club Championship 2023
Rod Armstrong (69, 73, 142) won the 2023 Club Championship with a convincing five-stroke victory over Scott Harris. The main featured image shows Rod (Right) receiving the trophy from Club Captain Rich Alsop. Rod led by four shots at the end of the first round, from Matthew Parry and Scott Harris tied on 73 with […]
Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day – Thursday 22nd June 2023
The Bromsgrove ladies and guests enjoyed a fun day watching the racing from Ascot in the beautifully decorated Premier Suite. Welcome bubbles helped loosen up the purse strings as betting slips were completed before we enjoyed a superb luxury buffet prepared by Laura and her team. Racing started after watching the Royal procession, this gave […]
Ladies’ Club Championships 2023
This year the Ladies’ Club Championships took place on Saturday 10th June on a very hot and humid day that later in the afternoon turned to rain and thunder, thankfully no lightning so we were able to continue the competition without interruption. I am very pleased to report that two juniors took part in the […]
Happy 30th Birthday BGC
Celebratory Festival of Golf for our 30th Anniversary. We are delighted to confirm a full program of events organised to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Bromsgrove Golf Club. The week will hopefully commence with an Academy fun day and BBQ for all the family on Saturday 12th August followed quickly by our popular Mixed Open […]
TERRY MATTHEWS SALVER – 1st JUNE 2023
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 […]