9-Hole Competitions COURSE HANDICAP LIMIT FOR ALL MAJOR (M) COMPETITIONS IS 36 OFF WHITE (HI 32.4) & YELLOW (HI 34.2) TEES AND 36 OFF RED (HI 32.3) TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED EG 9-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIPS Peter Shrimpton & Brian Steventon Top two players who returned the best 9-hole scores, between 1 April to 31 March the following year, according to 9-Hole Challenge report; leading 8 pairs from across the country qualify for the final at The Open venue. No handicap playing limits. MENS 9-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIPS Kelvin Weeks Club 9-hole championship open to all male members played over the first 9 holes. Tees White. Stableford. LADIES 9-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIPS Marlyn Radford Club 9-hole championship open to all lady members played over the first 9 holes. Tees Red. Stableford. Handicap Index limit 41.1 (CH 22) SENIORS 9-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIPS Les Berryman Club 9-hole championship open to all male senior +55 members played over the first 9 holes. Tees Yellow. Stableford. Inter Club Competitions CENTENARY ROSE BOWL Minchinhampton Senior Men’s Tri-match between Bridgnorth, Minchinhampton and Stinchcombe Hill. Tees Yellow. MILLENNIUM TROPHY Bridgnorth An annual competition played between Bridgnorth, Shifnal, Enville and Handsworth Golf Clubs, 18 players per team, with representatives from Men, Ladies, Seniors and Juniors. Individual Stableford. Tees white, yellow and red. Handicap Index limits 28.0 for men and 36.0 for ladies.
Junior Competitions COURSE HANDICAP LIMIT FOR BOYS IS 28 AND FOR GIRLS 36 REGARDLESS OF TEE USED, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. BOYS & GIRLS WITH A VALID HANDICAP CAN ENTER COMPETITIONS. CLIPPER TROPHY (M) Zachary Summers 9-hole Stableford played on same day as Diddy Cup. Course handicap 28 and below for boys and 36 and below for girls. DAILY TELEGRAPH Not Played 18-hole Stableford. Sponsored by The Daily Telegraph, Nett & Gross winners qualify for national leader board and chance to play in Junior Championship. DIDDY TROPHY (M) Archer Bridges-Sharp 9-hole Stableford played on same day as Clipper Cup. Course handicap above 28 for boys and above 36 for girls. GEORGE GREEN TROPHY (M) Not Played 18-hole Stableford. Score added to 2 best scores from nominated competitions. JIMMY COWARD MEMORIAL TROPHY (M) Aliyah Summers 9-hole Stableford. JUNIOR 9-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIPS Charlotte Barnes Junior 9-hole championship open to all junior members played over nominated 9-hole course. Stableford. KAY MEDAL Charlotte Barnes 18-hole Medal competition donated by Philip Kay when Junior Organiser 2011-18.
LEAHY CUP (M) Not Played 18-hole Stableford. MARTYN DONNELLY JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (M) Jack Meenan Junior Championship 18-hole Stableford. ROGER ELSTON MATCH PLAY TROPHY (M) Not Played 18-hole match play knockout competition played throughout the Summer. Full difference in course handicaps. ROSEMARY MAIKLEM TROPHY (M) Jack Meenan 18-hole Stableford open to all handicapped Junior members. THE RACE TO WOODHALL SPA Charlotte Barnes Best 4 qualifying club scores from all 18-hole qualifying club competitions held during the year. Winner plays at one of 10 Area finals the following year. Open to all juniors. Tees White, Yellow, Red and Green. Junior Coaching Junior Academy Coaching with Steve Russell is on Wednesday evenings and Saturday midday, April to September, booking required via Steve 01746 762045. Junior Organiser Junior Organiser: Frazer Barnes Tel: 07841 664429 Frazer runs a Junior Club get together refer to diary, noticeboard and emails giving details of junior events through the year.
Men’s Scratch A & B Teams Summer 2025 ‘A’ Team Captain: Ryan Forrest Tel: 07957 768629 ‘B’ Team Captain: TBA Men’s Handicap League Fixtures Summer 2025 Team Captain: Alex Shimmin Tel: 07535 261916 Men’s Hargrove Fixtures Winter 2025 ‘A’ Team Captain: Ryan Forrest Tel: 07957 768629 ‘B’ Team Captain: TBA Men’s Friendly Fixtures Summer 2025 Team Captain: Jim Graham Tel: 07541 329401 Senior Men’s Ken Smith Trophy Winter 2024/25 Open to Men 55 and over. Scratch. 4 Ball B/B ‘A’ Team Captain: Paul McGarry Tel: 07956 734303 ‘B’ Team Captain: Billy Russell Tel: 07944 765943 Ladies Scratch Teams Summer 2025 Drawn against: Ludlow & Shrewsbury Team Captain/Organiser: Angela Hinton, Tel: 07973 620894 Ladies Handicap League Fixtures Summer 2025 Drawn against: Llanymynech, Horsehay & Oswestry Team Captain/Organiser: Sally Weaver, Tel 01746 714165 Ladies Mini League Fixtures Summer 2025 Drawn against: Oswestry, Ludlow & Church Stretton Team Captain/Organiser: Judith Galsworthy, Tel 01902 682115 Ladies Friendly Fixtures Summer 2025 Team Captain/Organiser: Kate Riley, Tel 07973 957770 Ladies Annodata Summer 2025 Team Captain/Organiser: Suzanne Huxley, Tel: 01746 219537 Droitwich League Summer 2025 Team Captain/Organiser: Rachel Whiting, Tel: 07711 126785
Senior Men’s Fixtures 2025 Thu 3rd Apr Seniors v Ludlow (A) 11am 12 Players Tue 8th Apr Seniors v The Shropshire (A) 9.30am 16 Players Tue 22nd Apr Seniors v Shifnal (A) 11.30am 16 Players Mon 28th Apr Seniors v South Staffs (A) 11.30am 16 Players Thu 8th May Seniors v The Mount (H) 10am 16 Players Thu 15th May Seniors v Oxley Park (A) 10am 16 Players Tue 20th May Seniors v Lilleshall Hall (H) 10am 16 Players Thu 22nd May Seniors v Brocton (H) 10am 16 Players Tue 10th Jun Seniors v The Mount (A) 9.30am 16 Players Thu 19th Jun Seniors v Ludlow (H) 10am 12 Players Thu 3rd Jul Seniors v Lilleshall Hall (A) 10am 16 Players Tue 8th Jul Seniors v Minch & Stinch Tri Match (H) 11.30am 12 Players Fri 18th Jul Seniors v Enville (A) 11am 16 Players Thu 24th Jul Seniors v Oxley Park (H) 10am 16 Players Thu 31st Jul Seniors v Droitwich (H) 10am 16 Players Fri 8th Aug Seniors v Penn (A) 9.30am 12 Players Tue 12th Aug Seniors v Enville (H) 10am 16 Players Mon 18th Aug Seniors v Droitwich (A) 10am 16 Players Thu 28th Aug Seniors v Wrekin (H) 11am 16 Players Thu 4th Sep Seniors v Penn (H) 10am 12 Players Thu 11th Sep Seniors v Shifnal (H) 10am 16 Players Tue 16th Sep Seniors v The Shropshire (H) 10am 16 Players Thu 2nd Oct Seniors v South Staffs (H) 10am 16 Players Mon 6th Oct Seniors v Brocton (A) 1.30pm 16 Players Thu 9th Oct Seniors v Wrekin (A) 10am 16 Players If you are 55 and over and you would like to join the senior squad, go onto the BGC website, ClubV1 Members Hub, Club Teams and apply to join the Seniors Friendly team. Application is a formality and you will be able to post your availability. Senior Captain: Martin Coley 07972 267214, [email protected]
Tue 15th April Seniors Bob Fielding Played in Memory of former Seniors Captain Bob Fielding who died in office. 18- hole Stableford for full senior men 55 years and over. Qualifier for Seniors Championship. Tees Yellow. Tue 13 th May Open - Seniors Individual Duke Trophy Open played in May. Trophy presented by Mike Duke when Captain in 1993. Senior Men’s Competition. Age categories 55+, 65+ & 75+. Handicap limit 28. Tees Yellow. Tue 27 th May Veterans Cup 18-hole Stableford for members over 65 years. Tees Yellow. Fri 30th May Octogenarian Cup Donated by David and Deanna Deighton. A 9-hole Stableford competition on the flat nine 4-12 for those aged 80 and over on date of play. Open to all members. Handicap Index limit 54. Tees Yellow/Red. Thu 5 th June Seniors 9-Hole Championship 9-hole Championship Stableford played over holes 1-9 for 55 and over. Handicap limit 28.0 Tees Yellow. Thu 26 th June Open - Gents Senior Pairs Summer Stableford Popular Open played first Thursday in July. 18-hole better ball pairs Stableford for 55 and over. Handicap limit 28. Tees Yellow. Tue 22 nd Jul Day Trophy Presented by Richard Day. 18-hole Stableford for full senior men 55 years and over. Qualifier for Colin Turner Seniors Championship. Tees Yellow. Tue 2 nd Sep Seniors Club Championships Turner Trophy Played by top 18 players from the Bob Fielding Trophy and top 18 from the Day Seniors Trophy, presented by Colin Turner when Captain in 2019, 18-hole stableford, Yellow Tees. Fri 26th Sep Sidaway Cup An annual mixed Competition. Ladies and Senior Men (over 55). Draw for partners. 15-hole Stableford. Greensomes start from 4th tee. Use 18-hole card mandatory 60:40 handicap allowance. Tees Yellow/Red. Tues 16 th Dec Seniors Xmas Competition, AGM & Lunch Popular end of season bash. Individual Stableford. Handicap limit 28. Tees Yellow. Followed by Seniors AGM, Presentation and Xmas Lunch.
Dress Code COURSE Smart golfing clothes, including golf shoes, are expected on the Course at all times. Trousers are not to be tucked into socks or rolled up. No trainers, jeans, rugby or football tops, combat shorts or trousers, vests, collarless shirts or tracksuits to be worn on the course. Smart shorts may be worn but no beach shorts. CLUB HOUSE Smart, casual dress is required at all times. Golf shoes worn on the Course must NOT be worn in the Club House (except corridor, locker rooms & terrace). Removal of golf shoes to enter the lounge wearing socks only is NOT allowed. Jacket and tie to be worn at formal dinners & events. See posters for dress requirements for social functions. Members and Guests may change shoes in the car park. MOBILE PHONES MUST BE SWITCHED TO SILENT ON THE COURSE AND IN THE CLUB HOUSE NO SMOKING OR VAPING IN THE CLUB HOUSE MEMBERS ARE REMINDED TO BE WATCHFUL OF THEIR LANGUAGE & VOLUME IN THE LOUNGE & ON THE TERRACE
Course Etiquette In an effort to ensure that everyone’s game of golf is enjoyable would you please observe these few rules of etiquette. Players should play “ready golf” regardless of honour or distance from the hole, except for Matchplay competitions where honour and distance is retained. No one should move, talk or stand close to, behind the ball or the hole when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke. In the interest of all, players should play without delay. No player should play until the players in front are out of range. Players searching for a ball should signal the players behind them to pass as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not be easily found. They should not search for three minutes before doing so. They should not continue play until the players following them have passed and are out of range. Place your bag and trolley on the same side of the green for the next tee. When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green and mark scorecards off the green. In general, two balls have precedence over any three or four balls and three balls have precedence over four balls. However, if a group of any size fails to keep up with the group in front or unduly delays those following behind, they should give way regardless of format. A single player has standing but need not be let through. A single player may play two balls providing there is no-one behind them. Play should be pre-booked online and commence from either the 1st, 4th or 11th holes. If not starting on the 1st , a clear gap should be visible on the preceding hole prior to teeing off. On quiet days, players may change sequence so long as doing so does not interfere with other players on the course. When play is restricted to the old-nine members must only play a single round of nine holes, unless a competition or official match is being played. Players are requested to: Repair pitch marks, Replace divots and/or use divot bags, Rake bunkers after playing from them, leave rakes in bunkers. Any ball that lands on an incorrect green must be lifted, without penalty, and dropped not nearer the hole off the green and green surrounds at the nearest point of relief.
Suspension of Competition Play Immediate Suspension of Play for reasons of DANGER As determined by Competition Organiser for the day or the Professional, in the event of High Winds, Fog or Lightning, ONE PROLONGED BLAST on a siren will signify an Immediate Suspension of Play. Players must mark their balls and return to the Clubhouse immediately, without playing any further strokes. The Penalty for breach of this Immediate Suspension of Play Rule is Disqualification. Suspension of Play for other reasons As determined by Competition Organiser for the day or the Professional, if play is Suspended, other than for reasons of danger (for example water-logging, fog, critical accident), the signal for Suspension of Play will be THREE SHORT BLASTS, REPEATED. Players must complete the hole they are playing, or they may mark their balls where they lie. They must not start playing the following hole. The Penalty for breach of this Suspension of Play Rule is Disqualification. Resumption of Play The signal for Resumption of Play is TWO SHORT BLASTS, REPEATED. Play must not be resumed until the Competition Organiser or Professional has ordered a Resumption of Play. The Penalty for breach of this Resumption of Play Rule is Disqualification. The policy in no way replaces a Player’s responsibility for his own safety, or his rights under Rule 6-8a(ii) to discontinue play if he believes there is danger from lightning.
Health & Safety In the event of an emergency call 999 and inform 01746 762045 (Pro Shop) or 01746 763315 (Clubhouse). Emergency postcode WV16 4SF. All accidents and incidents, including near misses, must be reported to the Clubhouse where there are accident books behind the Bar and in the Pro Shop. Players must shout Fore! if their ball is wayward and might cross an adjacent fairway, road, foot path or might strike another person. First aid boxes are located outside the Secretary’s Office, in the Kitchen, Green Keeper’s Office and on Vehicles. A defibrillator is located outside the Secretary’s office together with an emergency survival bag. Ambulance access to the course is from the Club House car park near the 18th Green, vehicle pathways next to the 16th Tee and the 9th Green, please keep access clear. Green Keepers have priority on the course at all times; please make them aware prior to playing your shot. Notice of the application of chemicals, or other isolated work posing a risk, will be displayed near the 1st tee. Take care near Green Keeper’s shed when walking to 4th and 16th tee due to equipment. Please take care when crossing Stanley Lane between the 3rd Green and 4th Tee and the 17th Green and 18th Tee. There is a public footpath running alongside the river on the 6th , 7 th and 13th fairways and it is paramount that the public are given priority at all times. If there are people in range of your shot, please do not play until they are a safe distance away. Take care when playing the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th holes which run alongside Stanley Lane. Please wait for any vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians to clear the lane. Take care when entering the lane in search of lost golf balls. Do not climb down the riverbank or enter the river. The tee shot on the 1st hole is blind (over a hill) – do not tee-off until the bell has been rung or you are aware that the group in front is sufficiently out of range. The second shot to the 18th green is also blind – please wait until the bell has been rung or you are aware that the green has been cleared. Players using buggies must avail themselves of full operating instructions and agree to our buggy policy as provided by the Pro Shop. Golf is a hazardous sport which you undertake at your own risk. These guidelines are not exhaustive. You are responsible for your own and other’s safety. Take care over uneven surfaces, steps and steep inclines. Use paths and handrails. Stop play when foghorn is sounded at times of fog or lightning. Do not commence play if you cannot see the yellow disc on 1st or 4th holes.
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