Competition Result List

SENIORS CAPTAIN’S DAY – COMPETITION REPORT

By Mr Phil Harrison, Seniors Captain, 2026 Beeston Fields Golf Club

Captain’s Day arrived with glorious sunshine and temperatures that would have made a Mediterranean beach bar proud. As the day wore on and the thermometer nudged past 35°C, the Seniors Section began to resemble a slow‑moving convoy of safari explorers: hats pulled tight, suncream applied with decorator‑level enthusiasm, and water bottles clutched like precious artefacts.

Golf trolleys, normally obedient creatures, started showing signs of independent thought. Many were spotted hugging the shade of the trees, clearly deciding that the fairway was far too exposed. Some golfers insisted this was tactical course management. Others admitted it was simply where their drives had finished. A few claimed their balls were beginning to soften in the heat.

Despite the tropical conditions, several pairs produced golf of real quality. Drew Armstrong and Dave Bull rose above the shimmering fairways and returned a superb 45‑point better‑ball Stableford to win the Captain’s Tray. A magnificent effort on a day when many competitors were last seen fanning themselves with their scorecards.

Second place went to Phil Hudson & Ade. Firth, whose 43 points and excellent 24‑point back nine showed they were made of stern stuff. Steve. D;Arcy & Lance. Rosie also carded 43 points, their 23‑point back nine securing third place. In fourth, Tony Gilbert & Mike Gilbert posted a solid 41 points, proving that family harmony can survive even in extreme heat.

A huge thank you to everyone who played, perspired, and persevered. Your support for Seniors competitions and inter‑club matches this year has been outstanding. Long may it continue — ideally at temperatures where golf balls don’t feel warm to the touch.

RESULTS SUMMARY

1st – Drew Armstrong and Dave Bull  – 45 points (B9 24) – £18 each
2nd – Phil Hudson & Ade. Firth - 43 points (B9 24) – £16 each
3rd – Steve. D;Arcy & Lance. Rosie– 43 points (B9 23) – £14 each
4th – T. Gilbert & M. Gilbert – 41 points (B9 21) – £12 each

The Card Draw winners were:

• Stu Newland (£5)
  Terry Randle (£5)

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Alasdair Carruthers

The winner of the Grannies Cup, with a score of 36 points (on c/b) was Eunice Rice
The runner up, with a score of 39 points (but adjusted to maximum paying handicap of 30) was Caroline West

The winner of the 9 hole Grannies Cup was Jenny Philpott with 22 points

Other prize winners:
Winner - Division 1 - Lindsay Carruthers with 36 points
Winner - Division 3 - Sally Bull with 39 points
Runner Up - Division 1 - Pam Hannam with 34 points
Runner Up - Division 2 - Yvonne Brook with 36 points (on c/b)

The runner up of the 9 hole Stableford was Kate Smith

Congratulations to all the prize winners in the Captain's Day competition.

Winner of the Captains’ Cup with a score of 45 points was Alan Carter. Alan scored 46 points but this has been reduced due to the maximum handicap permitted for honour board competitions.  

Winner of the best score by a past captain was Angus West with 37 points and wins £20

Division 1:

1st   Angus West 37 points £35

2nd  Derek Robbins 35 points  £20

3rd Richard Bursztyn 35 points  £15

4th  Lance Rosie 34 points  £10

Division 2:

1st  Graham Pretty 41 points  £35

2nd  John Robinson 40 points  £20

3rd  John Hopwood 40 points  £15

4th Phil Harrison 39 points  £10

Division 3:

1st  Alan Carter 46 points  £35

2nd  Peter Bull 40 points  £20

3rd  Bill Hurrell 38 points  £15

4th Linda Shields 37 points  £10

All winnings to be added to Pro Shop accounts

The Comps Team

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Kelvin Stephens

Seniors American Greensomes Stableford – Competition Results

Thursday  02/07/2026

Crewcock & Bryah Take the Title

A hearty round of applause to Richard Crewcock & Steve Bryah, who claimed top honours with a well‑crafted 37 points, sealing victory courtesy of a superb back nine of 20. It was the sort of finish that suggests they either found their rhythm… or finally agreed on who was supposed to hit the ball next.

Their strong inward half proved decisive in a tight contest, nudging them ahead of the chasing pack and earning them £18 each — a tidy return for a morning’s work.

Beale & Milburn Close Behind

Just missing out on top spot were Marcus Beale & Peter Milburn, also returning 37 points but edged out on countback with a back nine of 17. A fine performance nonetheless, and one that will no doubt be retold in the clubhouse with the phrase “if only” appearing at least twice.

D’Arcy & Bursztyn in Third

Third place went to Richard Bursztyn & Steve D’Arcy, who posted a solid 36 points. Reliable, competitive, and just one good bounce away from climbing higher — the sort of round that keeps them firmly in the mix every week.

Swan & Hopwood Complete the Prize List

Rounding out the prizes were John Swain & John Hopwood, returning 35 points and winning the countback courtesy of a sharp back six of 12. A neat finish, and enough to secure £12 each and bragging rights for at least the next 48 hours.

Full Results

Prize Winners

1st  R. Crewcock & S. Bryah 37 pts (B9 20) £18 each
2nd  M. Beale & P. Milburn 37 pts (B9 17) £16 each
3rd  R. Bursztyn & S. D’Arcy 36 pts £14 each
4th  J. Swain & J. Hopwood 35 pts (B6 12) £12 each

Competition Summary

42 players took part, 

1 person failed to pay (Bill)

Card Draw Winners

Davw Bull and Graham Pretty — £5 each

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Alasdair Carruthers

Winners from the 18 Hole Stableford this week were:
Division 1 - Linda Shields (36 points on c/b)
Division 2 - Eunice Rice (41 points)
Division 3 - Caroline West (43 points)

Runners Up:
Division 1 - Lindsay Carruthers (36 points)
Division 2 - Sue Sills (37 points)
Division 3 - Karen Palmer (33 points)

The winner of the 9 hole Stableford was Jenny Hayes with 22 points 
Runner up was Margaret Cobb

Carlisle Benson

1 Alex Cottingham      Net 70 + 64 =134             £40

2 Adam Newton.         Net 71 + 70 =141              £35

3 Simon Hunt.             Net 71 + 71=142.              £30

4 Thomas Hughes.    Net 74 + 69=143.             £25

5 Anton Craddock.    Net. 73 + 71 =144.            £20

6 Mark Brook.             Net 71 + 73 =144             £15

7 Mann Hans.              Net 68 + 77 =145.           £10

Best Net First Rd.    Mann Hans  68                   £20

Best Net Second Rd. Alex Cottingham.             £20


Scratch Cup

Club Champion.       James Ollis                    77 + 80 =157.        £50

2.                                Ashley Stevenson         83 + 76 =159.       £25

3                                 Angus West.                   81 + 78 =159.      £20

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Stu Newland and Jayne Barrs

The winner of the Ladies club championship 2026 with a gross score of 187 over the 2 days was Jayne Barrs

Net champion with a net score of 144 was Linda Shields

Best Saturday score - Jo White - net 69
Best Sunday score - Rose Booth - net 73

For results see Round 2!!

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Stu Newland and Jayne Barrs

Gross.         PH.            Nett

Division        1

1 Steve Schofield.                             85.              15.              70.            £20

2 John Swan.                                     85.             13.              72.            £15

3 James Shields.                               89.             16.              73            £10



Division 2.   

1 Jerry Skinner.                                91.               23.               68.            £20

2 Andrew Lowe.                               89.               19.                70.           £15

3 Alec Cottingham.                         91.                20.                71.           £10

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Stu Newland

The winner of the Lady Captain's Salver was Pam Hannam with a score of 31 points (over 13 holes)

Other division winners:
Division 2 - Annette Amery - 29 points
Division 3 - Karen Palmer - 26 points

Runners up:
Division 1 - Alison Pitkethly
Division 2 - Sue Ellis

Past Captian's Prize - Caroline West

For the 9 hole competition:
First - Annie Kerslake - 22 points
Second - Eileen Manhire
Third - Val Tyman

Nearest the pin on 8th - Sue Ellis
Straighest drive on 4th - Val Tyman

Putting competition winner - Eunice - 16
Darts winner - Annette Amery - 103

Best hat winner was Elaine Orton

The winner of the Norfolk Cup with a fantastic nett score of 64 is Mark Coolin.

Best gross score Mark Coolin with a 74 wins £20.

Div 1

1st Mark Coolin nett 64 - £25

2nd Andy Cunningham nett 70 - £20

3rd Phil James nett 71 - £10

Div 2

1st David Walters nett 68 - £25

2nd John Hopwood nett 71 - £20

3rd Norman Thirlwell nett 72 - £10

Div 3

1st Stephen Sellers nett 70 CB - £25

2nd W B Litchfield nett 70 CB - £20

3rd William Hurrell nett 70 CB - £10

Prizes will be credited to pro shop accounts.

Comps Team

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Jayne Barrs

Seniors Stableford No. 3 – Competition Results

Thursday, — 18th June 2026

Division 1 – Wilson Takes Charge

A well‑earned round of applause to Steve Wilson, who claimed top spot in Division 1 with an excellent 40 points. His card included two birdies and seven pars, the sort of steady, confident scoring that makes the rest of us wonder whether he’s finally cracked the secret of this game.

He finished two points clear of Dave Bonser, who returned a strong 38 points, winning the back‑nine countback with a tidy inward half of 18. A fine effort, and no doubt he’ll be replaying one or two “if only” moments in the clubhouse.

Just behind came Lance Rosie, also on 38 points, edged out on countback with a back nine of 17 — still an excellent performance and enough to keep the Division 1 leaderboard looking suitably competitive.

Graham Pretty completed the prize list with 36 points, a solid return and proof that consistency still pays the bills.

Division 2 – Sallis by a Single Point

Over in Division 2, John Sallis took the honours with 36 points, helped along by two pars and a generally steady round that kept him just ahead of the chasing pack.

He finished one point ahead of James Shields, who posted 35 points with a back nine of 17 — a number he will almost certainly mention at least twice before leaving the car park.

Keith Evans also returned 35 points, but his back nine of 16 nudged him into third place. Kevin Giles followed closely with 34 points, rounding out a tightly bunched division where every putt seemed to matter.

Full Results

Division 1 – Up to 16 Playing Handicap

1st  Steve Wilson 40 pts £18
2nd  Davie Bonser 38 pts (B9 18) £16
3rd  Lance Rosie 38 pts (B9 17) £14
4th  Graham Pretty 36 pts £12

Division 2 – 17+ Playing Handicap

1st  John Sallis 36 pts £18
2nd   James Shields 35 pts (B9 17) £16
3rd  Keith Evans 35 pts (B9 16) £14
4th  Kevin Giles 34 pts £12

Another enjoyable morning’s golf, full of tight finishes, good humour, and just enough “what might have been” to keep everyone coming back next week.

All winnings will be credited to bar cards shortly

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Alasdair Carruthers

Winners from the 18 Hole medal this week were:
Division 1 - Lindsay Carruthers (net 71)
Division 2 - Sue Ellis (net 75)
Division 3 - Elaine Orton (net 68)

Lindsay was also the best scratch on the day with a gross 91

Runners Up:
Division 1 - Sue Northridge (net 73)
Division 2 - Karen Palmer (net 76)
No runner up in Division 3 as less than 6 entrants

The winner of the 9 hole Stableford was Val Tyman with 20 points 
Runner up was Diane Mason

Congratulations to David Oxley with a great score of 38 points winning the Jack Hooker Mashie Trophy.

Division One

1. David Oxley 38 points  £30

2. Dane Harvey 34 points  £20

3. Angus West 34 points  £15

Division 2

1. David Walters 37 points  £30

2. Jayne Barrs 37 points  £20

3. Mann Hans 35 points  £15

Division 3

1. Alec Cottingham 36 points  £30

2. Jo White 36 points  £20

3. Richard Chamberlain 35 points £15

Winnings will be paid into bar accounts.

Comps Team

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Adam Newton

Seniors Men’s Medal No. 3 –Competition Cancelled (Heroism Noted)

Thursday 11th June 2026

Two brave souls ventured out early for Medal No. 3 — but, as it turned out, not early enough to dodge what can only be described as biblical weather. While the rest of the field wisely withdrew before their waterproofs achieved full saturation, our two pioneers pressed on through conditions that would have had Noah reaching for the toolbox.

They battled on in horrendous rain, sideways gusts, and the sort of visibility where you’re not entirely sure whether you’re lining up a putt or addressing a small amphibian. Their determination was admirable; their sanity remains under review.

With only two players left standing (or at least squelching), the Committee had no choice but to cancel the competition, refund the entry fees, and offer a hearty “well done” for their gallant — if slightly soggy — efforts.

Before the Deluge – A Result Worth Keeping

Prior to the weather turning the course into a shallow inland sea, Steve C. Schofield produced a fine round, going out in 47 and coming back in 49, with one par to his name. This was enough to beat Graham Pretty by two shots, and he will no doubt treasure this victory as the last recorded act of golf before the heavens opened..

The competition will be rearranged at a later date

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Alasdair Carruthers

13 teams entered the club foursomes competition, with 8 of the teams also entering the Coronation Foursomes.

The winners of the club foursomes with 37 points were Caroline West and Annette Amery
Runners up with 33 points were Sue Firth and Yvonne Brook

Well played to Caroline and Annette in the heavy rain and windy conditions - who will go forward as our representatives to the Coronation Foursomes entry.

The winner of the 9 hole competition was Margaret Cobb with 17 points
Runner up was Jan Foulds

Winner of the Coronation Cup with a very close count back is Mark Brook scoring 40 points with a back 9 of 23. Commiserations to Malcolm Brown who also scored 40 points but had a back 9 of 22.

Div 1

1st Lance Rosie 35 points (CB) - £30

2nd Dane Harvey 35 points (CB) - £25

3rd Vince Dale 35 points (CB) - £20

Div 2

1st Mark Brook 40 points - £30

2nd Jim Rigley 39 points (CB) - £25

3rd Phil Hudson 39 points (CB) - £20

Div 3

1st Malcolm Brown 40 points - £30

2nd Linda Shields 39 points - £25

3rd Di Clarke 37 points (CB) - £20

Comps Team

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Kelvin Stephens

Seniors Men’s Medal No. 2B – Competition Results

Thursday 4th June 2026

Division 1 – Schofield in Command

A hearty round of applause (and possibly a small bow) to Steve C. Schofield, who marched to victory with a tidy nett 70. Steve went out in 40 and came back in 44, sprinkling in two birdies and five pars — the sort of form that makes the rest of us wonder whether he’s secretly been practising.

He finished three shots clear of Marcus Beale, who returned a nett 73 and a very respectable back nine of 37, which he will no doubt mention casually in the clubhouse for the next fortnight.

Drew Armstrong also posted a nett 73, but his back nine of 39 wasn’t quite enough to sneak past Marcus. Still, a fine effort and a reminder that Division 1 remains a dangerous place for the faint‑hearted.

Division 2 – D’Arcy by a Whisker

Over in Division 2, Steve D’Arcy claimed the honours with a nett 72, going out in 43 and back in 49, including three pars and at least one moment where he wondered why he ever took up the game.

He edged out Terry Unwin by a single shot — Terry returning a nett 73 with a sharp back nine of 36, which suggests he either found his rhythm or finally located the middle of the clubface.

Peterl Bull also carded a nett 73, but his back nine of 39 nudged him into third place. Rumours that he blamed the greens, the wind, and the alignment of Jupiter remain unconfirmed.

Below are the full results for both divisions:

Division 1 – Up to 16 Playing Handicap

1st    Steve C. Schofield 70 £18
2nd Marcus Beale 73 (B9 37) £16
3rd  Drew Armstrong 73 (B9 39) £14

Division 2 – 17+ Playing Handicap

1st    Steve D’Arcy 72 £18
2nd Terry Unwin 73 (B9 36) £16
3rd  Peter Bull 73 (B9 39) £14

30 players took part in the competition. 

A warm welcome to new player Timothy Upston, who joins the Seniors ranks with enthusiasm, optimism, and absolutely no idea what he’s let himself in for.

All winnings will be credited to bar cards shortly — please spend them before the Treasurer changes his mind.

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Alasdair Carruthers

The winner of the Vets Cup, with a score of 35 points (on c/b and adjusted for handicap index limit of 30 - actual score 37 points) was Elaine Orton
The 75+ Vets winner, with a score of 37 points was Val Tyman
Runner up in the Vets Cup, with a score of 35 points (on c/b) was Sue Ellis

Other prize winners:
Winner - Division 1 - Rose Booth with 33 points
Runner Up - Division 2 - Eunice Rice with 35 points (on c/b)

The winner of the 9 hole Stableford was Jan Foulds - 13 points
 

The winners for the May Stapleford are as below,

Division 1

1st Derek Robins 42 points £40   

2nd  Mike Gilbert 37 points  £25

3rd   Kevin Newbold 36 points  £15

Division 2

1st   Chris Marshall 39 points  £40

2nd Martin Bottomley 38 points  £25

3rd   Matthew Newbold 38 points  £15

Division 3

1st  Steven D’Arcy 38 points  £40

2nd  Terry Unwin 37 points £25

3rd Rose Booth 37 points  £15

Winnings will be credited to bar accounts.

Comps Team

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Jayne Barrs

Best gross Phil James with a fabulous 72 wins £20.

Division One

1   Philip James.      72  - 8 -  64  £20

2 Phil Harrison.       84 - 13- 71
£18

3 David Bull.             87 - 16- 71
£17

Division Two

1 Steven D Arcy  89- 22-67
£20

2 James Shields 86-17-69
£18

3 Keki Ashburner 93-24-69
£17

Prizes will be credited to bar accounts.

Comps Team

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Stu Newland

The winner of the Birkin Cup (off a handicap limit of 30) was Jayne Barrs with a net 71

Jayne was also the best scratch on the day with a gross 87

As there were less entrants this week due to the extreme heatwave results were merged into 1 division

Runner up and second best scatch was Di Clarke with a net 74 (gross 98)
Third place was Anne Thomas with a net 75

The winner of the 9 hole Stableford was Irene Milburn with 19 points 
Runner up was Kate Smith

Winner of the Saturday Order of merit competition on 23/5 was Anne Thomas (33 points)

Lowest scratch score Matthew Padgett £20

Division 1

1st Matthew Padgett £30

2nd Kevin Newbold £25

3rd Graham Stevenson £10

Division 2

1st Robert Evans £30

2nd Phil Wilson £25

3rd Kevin Brown £10

Division 3

1st Alec Cottingham £30

2nd Peter John Bull £25

3rd Ben Hickling £10

Comps Team

The Competition Manager for this fixture was Adam Newton

Due to weather conditions a reduced field played this week and the 18 hole comp was a Stableford only and not the Barnsdale qualifier

Winners:
Division 1 - Jayne Barrs (32 points)
Division 2 - Sue Ellis (35 points)
No division 3 or runners up due to number of entries

The winner of the 9 hole Stableford was Val Tyman with 22 points. 
Runner up was Sally Bull