Following the latest round of relaxation of Covid 19 restrictions please click on the link below to view the rules in place at Builth Wells Golf Club.
COVID 19 RULES - Friday 21st August 2020
Please respect the rules in place to ensure the safety of staff, members and visitors
The rearranged 2020 Men’s Open - Sayce Cup was played on Sunday 16th August following the postponement due to coronavirus on Sunday 10th May. The open was again kindly sponsored by Builth Wells Garages Limited; a Suzuki Swift and Suzuki Vitara were on display along with various Builth Wells Garages Ltd signage which added to the sense of occasion.
A field of 86 players took part with home club players dominating the prizes.
The 2020 Sayce Cup winner was Shane Claridge with a superb score of 68 - 7 = 61, runner up was Andrew Claridge 78 - 16 = 62, with 3rd place going to junior member, Ruben Edwards 72 - 10 = 62. Gross winner was another junior member, Aaron Evans with a 71.
Shane Claridge - Sayce Cup winner 2020
Tom Davies had a day to remember with a hole in one on the 121 yard, par 3, 17th hole.
2’s winners - 25 players scored 2’s or better - £7.50 per two
The Builth Wells Ladies Seniors Open and re-arranged Ladies Open took place on Monday 10th August with 73 ladies playing. On a day when thunder and heavy rain was threatened the ladies were very fortunate in that the weather stayed fine and some excellent scoring took place on a golf course in fantastic condition.
The 2020 Ladies Seniors Open champion, winning the Val Jamieson Trophy was home club player Cathy Yates; Cathy scored a tremendous 41 points, resulting in a handicap reduction from 17 to 13 which may slow her down a little!!
Cathy Yates - Ladies Seniors Open Champion
PLEASE CLICK FOR RESULTS SHEET
On behalf of the Lady Captain, Hayley Price, thank you to the numerous visitors that entered and played in the open competition, especially given the current situation; it was very pleasing to hear the positive comments received with regards to the safety measures in place at the golf club, the way in which all the nearest the pins/longest drives were organised and the friendly atmosphere at Builth Wells Golf Club.
Following the latest round of relaxation of Covid 19 restrictions please click on the link below to view the rules in place when accessing the clubhouse.
Please respect the rules in place to ensure the safety of staff, members and visitors.
Those of you that may have seen Friday 10th July’s ‘relaxation’ of current restrictions will be aware that 3 and/or 4 ball play will be permitted from Monday 13th July. The requirement for booking tee times remains in place, either through the online booking system or by telephone, 01982 553296.
Wales Golf have updated their website with the rules as of 13th July, please visit www.walesgolf.org if you wish to view the Covid 19 webpage.
Clubhouse – as of Monday 13th July Diego will be permitted to open a beer garden whereby you can purchase drinks from the clubhouse and sit at socially distanced tables to drink them! The beer garden has been set, the marquee has been erected and tables, chairs etc spaced at the current social distancing of 2 metres. The car parking spaces nearest the Pro Shop will NOT be available for car parking from 13th July as they will be used as part of the beer garden. Please remember internally the clubhouse remains closed. Rules and regulations associated with the clubhouse will be displayed around the patio area.
Visiting golfers more than welcome.
UPDATED CLUB RULES AS OF MONDAY 13TH JULY
UPDATED PRO SHOP RULES AS OF MONDAY 13TH JULY
Those of you that may have seen Friday’s ‘relaxation’ of current restrictions will be aware that the 5 mile stay local ruling has been removed, unfortunately the current restriction on only 2 households being able to meet outdoors remains in place!! Therefore golf remains in its current form, single ball or 2 ball play is permitted, 3 and/or 4 ball play is permitted as long as only 2 households are playing together!
Wales Golf have sent out a memo to all welsh golf clubs stating the following – “There has been no change in the number of households that can socially mix outdoors, therefore golf in the current form remains. However, this is being discussed by the Welsh Government tomorrow, any changes will be announced in the next Government update”.
Following this announcement it is apparent that the 4 ball better ball competition, J.L. Davies Memorial Cup on Sunday 12th July CANNOT go ahead; the following singles competitions will replace the J.L. Davies:-
Smithfield Ford (men) – 18 hole STABLEFORD, full handicap, white tees, entry fee £3.00 per player, optional ball sweep £1.00
Bradley Bogey (ladies) – 18 hole BOGEY, full handicap, red tees, entry fee £2.50 per player, optional ball sweep £1.00
The Grainger Cups will take place as planned on Saturday 18th July – full handicap stableford for both men and ladies, prizes awarded in both categories.
Some good news – as of Monday 13th July Diego will be permitted to open a beer garden whereby you can purchase drinks from the clubhouse and sit at socially distanced tables to drink them! The beer garden will be set up over the next week, the marquee will be erected and tables, chairs etc spaced at the current social distancing of 2 metres. The car parking spaces nearest the Pro Shop will NOT be available for car parking from 13th July as they will be used as part of the beer garden. Please remember internally the clubhouse remains closed, a full set of rules and regulations will be sent out sometime next week informing you of what is and isn’t permitted.
1st ENID EVANS £100
2nd MICK MILLS £80
3rd CHRIS OFFA £60
4th BRUCE & TERESA WATKINS £40
5th TOM DAVIES £20
Following the Welsh Government’s announcement on Friday 19th June there will be NO rules changes until Monday 6th July at the earliest, therefore the current restrictions remain in place.
The current restrictions are as follows:
Individuals playing golf on their own; 2 balls from 2 different households are PERMITTED.
3 and 4 balls are permitted as long as only 2 households are mixing.
PLEASE respect social distancing at all times.