October Update

19th October 2025 Men’s Williams Cup Rd 2 of 2. Aggregate Betterball Stableford MBC Q
5th October 2025 Men’s Williams Cup Rd 1 of 2. Aggregate Betterball Stableford MBC Q

Congratulations to Ray Irwin and our Competitions secretary Tim Smith for winning the Men’s Williams Cup MBC after two very good rounds of golf, narrowly beating Simon Hooper and Matt Jones who were the leaders after round one. The top four pairs all exceeding 40+ points in each round.

Leaderboard R1+R2 = Total

1st Ray Irwin & Tim Smith 45+47 = 92
2nd Simon Hooper & Matthew Jones 46+45 = 91
3rd Trevor Turner & James Murtagh 41+46 = 87
4th David Arrow & Matthew Scutt 40+46 = 86

The winners now being able to take part in the Trophy Winners Competition on Saturday 25th October before the AGM.

15th October 2025 The Vets & Super Vets Championships

In its inaugural year, we had an impressive field of 56 Vets play in the new Vets (55 to 65) & Super Vets (65 +) Championships. The autumn temperature had certainly dropped with the fire being lit in the Clubhouse before the Vets headed out to the Yellow Tees for the Vets Championships.

Congratulations to our two new Champions Ed van Egmond (Vets champion) and Neale Higgs (Super Vets Champion).

Congratulations also to our two nett winners David Sansom (Vets) and Martin Durham (Super Vets). Thanks to all who took part. 

It was good to see so many still in the Clubhouse as the final groups completed their rounds and saw the Vets Champion come in towards the end of the field.
 
12th October 2025 The Letherhed Cup

The annual Letherhed Cup was played for Past Captains and committee against the members. We had 12 teams on each side with the past Captains and Committee lead by the Men’s Captain and the Members side lead by our incoming Vice Captain Simon Jones. It was a wonder day including the weather with both teams battling hard. It was a very close competition with the Past Captains and committee winning and retaining the cup 6.5 to 5.5. All coming down to the last pair.

Thanks to all who played and stayed to watch the final pair finish on the 18th green. Better luck next year to the Members Team.

Knockout Competition Results for 2025
The Veteran’s Cup (55+ years) MBC

This year’s winner of the Veteran’s Cup was Ed Van Egmond beating Vernon Crittenden in the final and was presented with the Trophy by the Vets Captain David Sansom.

11th October - David Bradford Salver MBC

The winning team in this year’s David Bradford Salver were Father and Son, Ian and Eddie Larter. In what was reported as a great round of golf played in the best spirit of the game, Ian and Eddie defeated Joe McHugh and Nick Pratt.

Winning team of Ian and Eddie Larter presented with the David Bradford Salver by Keith Stinson.

Winning team of Ian & Eddie Larter with the defeated finalists Joe McHugh and Nick Pratt
 
4th October - Nichols Cup MBC

The winning team in this year’s Nicols Cup was, Mark Oliveria and Jamie Williams. The final saw Mark and Jamie taking on Ed and Jane Van Egmond. For once it appeared that Ed and Jane were indeed beatable (a formable pair).
 
Well done to Mark and Jamie, by winning are put forward as the Leatherhead Club team for the Daily Mail Foursomes.
 
11th October - Ladies Challenge Cup Men’s singles Knockout MBC/GOTY

Congratulations to Shaun Walsh for winning the Ladies Challenge Cup beating Kevin Webb in the final over 36 holes.

Shaun’s comment “I won, but it was a great two rounds and swung both ways throughout the day, great day and some good golf by both of us over the day.”
 
10th October - Edwards Cup MBC (100 years of LGC Champions)

Congratulations to Will Hollington on a 3&1 victory in the Edwards Challenge Cup Final (Scratch KO) 🏆

Eligibility for the Edwards Cup was the Top 16 players, on gross score from the Ye Wooden Putter. Well done to Matthew Jones for pushing him all the way 👏🏽

 
24 September - Spring Challenge Cup (LGOY)

Well done to Jenny Tracey in the final of the Spring Challenge Cup. Jenny taking victory over Camilla Mott (Ladies Captain) in the final.
 
Pat Lambdin Trophy MBC

Congratulations to Susan Jacquest and Jasmine Kim in the final of the Pat Lambdin Trophy.

Susan and Jasmine beating Jenny Tracey and Jane Jones (incoming Ladies vice-Captain) in the final.
 
Well done to all the finalists for battling their way through a summer of golf.
 
11th October 2025 - Hilliard Plate Final

Huge congratulations to Jack Law who in his second year as Captain guided the Hilliard team to winning the Hillard Plate by an impressive 44 points with Matt Jones (second year in a row Hilliard Plate Winner).

September Update

28th September 2025 Men’s Warren Cup (MBC) (19+ PH Trophy)

With a slightly damp start to the morning before improving, 49 members  entered the Sunday stableford competition. As part of the Sunday competition was also had the Men’s Warren Cup (MBC) for 19+ handicap players to play for.

The competition was won by your Captain Keith Stinson (17) with 40 points, in second place was James Cater (25) with 38 points on countback, from in third place Dave Roberts (29).

As the Men’s Warren Cup (MBC) was for 19+ handicaps, the winner was James  Carter who will receive the Cup and have his name added to the Main  Competition Board. Congratulations to James.

27th September 2025 Ryder Cup Team Pairs Matchplay Event

A big thank you to everyone who played in the Ryder Cup event. The Leatherhead Captains taking on Michael and Charlie which was a close run match, but sadly as the Captains of Europe we lost 2&1. It was a great success, with Team USA taking the win and we hope everyone enjoyed the day.

It was great that the club organised the event with the outside large screen and some members still being at the Club gone 10:30pm on Saturday evening. Thankfully over the weekend, it was great to see the European Ryder Cup Team hold on and retain the Ryder Cup.

21st September 2025 Aldridge Cup Greensomes Medal (MBC)

A good field of 32 teams entered the Aldridge Cup Greensomes Medal (MBC). The scoring on the day was good with 11 teams coming in under par for the course.

The competition was won by your Captain and Vice Captain, Keith Stinson & Ulrich Vosloo with a nett 66, in second place was Adam Liszka & Rob Morris with a nett 67 and in third place on countback was Kevin Conlon & Stephen Harrision with a nett 68. Third to eighth all on 68.

Thanks to Ulrich for partnering myself on the day and ensuring we managed to secure a place in the Trophy winners competition this year.

14th September 2025 Presidents Day Mixed Stableford (MBC)

An impressive field of 86 entered the Presidents Day Mixed Stableford (MBC). The President Ken Bridgeman and Colin Grassing were touring the course on a buggy and providing refreshments to all who played during the day.

It was good to see so many members support Ken and stay for the lunch afterwards before the results were announced.

The competition on the day was won by Joe Bonnici (21) with 41points, second place was Robert Cooke (4) on 40 points and in third place was Stephen Conlon (13) with 39 points on countback from Arne Decaestecker (20).

However, unfortunately Joe was 10 days short of the three month joining period to be able to qualify for the Main Board and Trophy, although he won the overall winners prize on the day. Hopefully Joe will get his chance to win a Main Board Competition in the future.

The Presidents Day Trophy being won by Rob Cooke.

 
7th & 8th September 2025 Men’s Captain’s Away Day(s)

A Leatherhead contingent of 34 members and two past members headed to Dale Hill Golf Club for two days of Stableford competitions. We were blessed with sunny weather on both days and were able to make the most of the bar balcony watching everyone complete the second round.

A massive thank you to all those that took part and supported myself and the Captain’s Charities over the two days. We raised a further £1056 for the Crossroads Care Surrey and 4Louis.

The winner on day one on the Woosnam Course was John Davidson with 37 points on countback from Guy Williams and Keith Tollick third with 36 points.

The winner on day two on the Dale Hill old Course was Guy Williams with 39 points having played well on both days. Second was Dave Arrow on 38 points and Eddie Larter third with 35 points.

The overall winner for the two days was Guy Williams who played solid golf on both days.

 
The weather made it a wonderful couple of day’s and I believe everyone enjoyed themselves.

My thanks again to everyone for all the support, especially Ulrich Vosloo and Tim Smith and for making my Captains Away days one to truly remember

Keith Stinson, Men’s Club Captain
 
6th September 2025 GOTY 7 / MBC Ron Probert Trophy Medal

A good field of 65 entered the Ron Probert Trophy for the 7th golfer of the year competition. On what was a glorious sunny day at the start of September, I was fortunate to play with the winner on the day who shot a stunning 10 under his handicap. Let’s say he isn’t playing of 15 now.

The competition was won by Chris Tourell (15) with a stunning nett 61, followed by Dimitri Lazarou (24) who must have thought he had done enough with a six under par with a nett 65. In third place was Guy Williams with again a solid four under par which on another day could have won the competition.

It was great to watch Chris’s round whilst mine fell apart on the 11th with a 9!

August Update

25th August 2025 Silver Salvers – Mixed Greensomes Medal

We opened up the Silver Salvers this year to any pairing for inclusivity as this has in the past been for a mixed pair only. The actual winners of the Trophy would follow the tradition of a mixed pairing winning, however the competition on the day could be won by any pairing. Unfortunately, it didn’t see a great number of entries. Mayve it was due to the last Bank holiday of the year. We did however get a field of 16 pairings on the day.

The winners were Charlie Hwang & Jasmine Kim with an impressive nett 66, Second were Sylvia Kempsell & Mervyn Wynard with a nett 68, Third were Jill Olsen and Roger Singleton with a nett 69 on countback. From third to seventh all pairings were on a nett 69.

Congratulations to the winners.

16th August Professional Day

Unfortunately, I was nursing my golfer’s elbow whilst walking around  Weymouth and missed the Professional Day. From all the golfers I have spoken to it was a very well run and enjoyable day at the club. Hopefully there will be more events to come.

10th August 2025 Captain & Pro Charity Round.

Ray Irwin and Neale Higgs laid down the gauntlet to take on Michael and myself for the first Captain & Pro Charity Round of the year.

Ray and Neale came across a well under par Captain & Pro on the day and having played well themselves beat us 4&2. Congratulations to both, and especially Ray who I’ve been his nemesis in the past. Well deserved win.
 
9th August 2025 GOTY 6 / MBC Charles Smirke Trophy Stableford

A good field of 60 entered the Charles Smirke Trophy for the sixth golfer of the year competition. The scores on the day being very close.

With a good two under his handicap of (2), the competition was won by Alex Rhodes with 38 points on countback, from Adam Liszka with two under his handicap of (13) on 38 points. Ben Klinger being one under his handicap on 37 points on countback in third place from Kalim Nixon and Trevor Turner also on 37 points.
 
3rd August 2025 Men’s Captain’s Day

A massive thank you to all those that took part in my Captain’s day on Sunday 3rd August with well over £2,500 being raised for the Crossroads Care Surrey and 4Louis.

A field of 83 headed out to do battle and in the end two points separated the top seen players.

After brief “thank you” to all those who worked hard to ensure that the day ran well, Christine Jacobs gave a summary of the great works Crossroads Care Surrey provide. Christine having put herself out to attend, which was much appreciated as it was her child’s birthday.  

Congratulations go to John Pearson (a popular winner) on the day winning with 40 points, Alex Hayzelden-Hughes with 39 points, Tom Byrne on Countback third with 38 points followed by Ben Klinger on Countback fourth with 38 points.
Neale Higgs won the shootout on the 18th for all those who has either had a nearest the PIN, Longest drive or Straightest drive! Most of The Past Captains all were their Captains blazers and there was a great atmosphere on the patio after all the presentations.

My thanks again to everyone for all the support and for making my Captains day one to remember

Cheers
Keith Stinson, Men’s Club Captain