Memorial Open Team of Three Competition

The final Open event of a very strange 2020 was the Memorial Team of Three Competition; 2 best scores to count on all holes apart from 6, 13 & 18 where all 3 scores to count, 90% handicap, stableford.

33 teams entered the competition, special thanks to Ludlow Golf Club members who had 6 teams and Shrewsbury Golf Club members who had 2 teams, thank you for your support.

The 2020 Memorial Trophy winners were local members, Tom Offa, Aaron Evans and Cairan Price playing off 14, 5 & 11 respectively; they scored 85 points (7 under the par of 78 points), runners up with a score of 83 points were Darryl Wood, Andrew Claridge and Jack Hammond also home club members.

MEMORIAL COMPETITION RESULTS

Winning the ladies section were Lady Captain, Hayley Price, Sherrie Edwards and Lisa Hughes with 77 points, congratulations to all the winners and a huge thank you to everyone that supported the Open event.

Stay safe and we hope to see you in 2021!

72 Club Draw September 2020

THE SEPTEMBER 72 CLUB DRAW HAS TAKEN PLACE, THE LUCKY WINNERS ARE SHOWN BELOW:

   1st               JOHN PARKER                                    £100

   2nd             GRAHAM PARKER                                     £80

   3rd              MO INGLIS                                                   £60

   4th              JOHN & SHEILA SAER                 £40

   5th              MIKE & CELIA SPEAKE                                                              £20

ANYONE WISHING TO JOIN THE 72 CLUB PLEASE ASK IN THE PRO SHOP OR SECRETARY'S OFFICE. THE COST IS £24.00 PER YEAR WITH 4 DRAWS PAYING OUT A TOTAL OF £1,000 PLUS IN PRIZE MONEY.

Spring Open - John Jones Trophy

The re scheduled Spring Open 4 Ball Better Ball stableford took place on Saturday 12th September 2020 following its postponement in May.

52 pairs entered the competition with the men playing for the fabulous John N. Jones Trophy; numerous visiting golfers commented on the condition of the golf course with one group stating “the course is the best we have seen it in 30 years and the greens are the best we have played on this year”.

Scoring was very tight at the top in the men’s competition - the 2020 winners were Peris Hughes and Stephen Payne with a score of 43 points, they pipped playing partners Thomas Edwards and Matthew Bufton on the back nine also with 43 points, in 3rd place also with 43 points was John Parker and Andrew Evans.

Peris Hughes & Stephen Payne 2020 winners - John Jones Trophy

The ladies competition saw an outstanding score of 47 points posted by Lady Captain, Hayley Price and Club Champion, Sherrie Edwards; playing off 90% of 11 and 5 respectively. Unfortunately the trophy was for the men’s section only. Runners up with an excellent 39 points were Lisa Hughes and Lindsay Jones.

SPRING OPEN 4 B/B/B RESULTS

Covid 19 update Monday 14th September 2020

Following Friday 11th September’s announcement on the tightening of Covid 19 restrictions the following statement has been released by Wales Golf:

CLARIFICATION

The Welsh Government have introduced a tightening of the COVID-19 restrictions from Monday 14th of September:  

• A maximum of six people from the extended household bubble will be able to meet indoors at any one time. This rule applies in clubhouses including restaurants and bar facilities. Please note: Children under 11 will not be counted in the six people.

• It will be compulsory for people over the age of 11 to wear a face-covering in public indoor space such as professional shops & clubhouses.

• Face coverings will not be required by customers in pubs or restaurants (E.G Clubhouse bar and restaurants areas)

• Up to 30 people can still meet up outside

Local authorities are being given more power, so it is extremely important you keep up to date with the latest guidance for your local area and implement such changes in your club/facility risk assessment. 

Therefore as of Monday 14th September face coverings WILL be required in the Pro Shop, Clubhouse, Changing rooms and indoor areas at Builth Wells Golf Club; face coverings are NOT required when eating or drinking!

As per the statement above – Local Authorities have been given more power to deal with premises, they are also carrying out regular visits, please adhere to the rules, they are not our rules they are set by the Welsh government, whatever you think of them they are there for the protection of staff, members, customers and the wider public.

Please remember, if you are showing any symptoms of Covid 19 i.e. high temperature, dry cough, loss of smell/taste you should self isolate and certainly shouldn’t be playing golf or mixing with people.

Heart of Wales Trophy

The final day of the 2020 Builth Wells Golf Club Open Weekend saw the playing of the Heart of Wales Trophy, individual stableford, full handicap. The winner of this lovely trophy could be either lady or man as the best score against standard scratch wins the trophy.

A field of 108 players took part with scoring very tightly packed; overall winner on the day was home club player Jon Samuel with 40 points playing off 6 handicap, in doing so reducing his handicap to 5! Runner up with 39 points was Chris Offa playing off a handicap of 9, 3rd place overall was Sherrie Edwards, the leading female, with a score of 38 points playing off a handicap of 5.

Sherrie Edwards and Jon Samuel - Heart of Wales ladies winner & overall winner 2020

HEART OF WALES TROPHY RESULTS

Nearest the Pin 5th hole - Patrick Clinton (Stonebridge)

Nearest the Pin 15th hole - Ceri Jones (Llandrindod Wells)

2’s winners - 26 players scored a two - £6.50 per two

Hugh Vaughan Mixed Greensomes

The third day of the 2020 Open Weekend saw the playing of the Hugh Vaughan Mixed Greensomes; format, greensomes, medal, 1/2 combined handicap - a minimum of 6 drives per player must be used.

40 pairs entered the competition with some excellent scoring taking place on a golf course in excellent condition.

The Hugh Vaughan Cup winners were Lady Captain, Hayley Price and her brother Wynford Mills with a fine score of 78 - 15.5 = 62.5, runners up once again (runners up in 2019) were Lisa Hughes and Lee Bullock with another good score of 75 - 9.5 = 65.5, third place went to regular visiting pair Tina & Ian Kinsey (Hurlston Hall) with 84 - 18 = 66.

Wynford Mills & Hayley Price, Hugh Vaughan Cup winners 2020

HUGH VAUGHAN CUP RESULTS

The gross competition was won by regular visitors, Elsbeth & Malcolm Morton (Formby & Formby Ladies) with a score of 75, runners up were Sherrie Edwards and 13 year old son Thomas Edwards with 79.

Jim Downs Cup/Manchester Trophy

The 2nd day of Open Weekend 2020 saw the playing of the men’s Jim Downs Cup and ladies Manchester Trophy, 4 ball better ball stableford, 90% handicap.

160 players took part with clubs from Liverpool, Leicestershire, London and Birmingham represented.

The 2020 Jim Downs Cup winners were Builth Wells pair Lee Bullock & Matthew Bufton with 44 points; runners up also scoring 44 points were Builth junior members, Aaron Evans & Tom Offa, losing out on the last 6 holes on count back. 3rd place went to another local pairing in Stephen Payne & Peris Hughes with 42 points.

Matthew Bufton & Lee Bullock, Jim Downs Cup winners

The ladies Manchester Trophy was won by Lady Captain Hayley Price and Lindsay Jones with a score of 39 points; runners up were regular visitors to Builth Wells, Chris Morris & Sara Goode (Greenmeadow Golf Club) with 38 points. 3rd place with 37 points were defending champions, Anne Lloyd & Sherrie Edwards.

Lady Captain Hayley Price & Lindsay Jones, Manchester Trophy winners 2020

JIM DOWNS CUP/MANCHESTER TROPHY RESULTS 2020

2’S WINNERS SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST

Open Weekend 2020 - Cumberland Cup

Builth Wells Golf Club’s flagship open event, Open Weekend began with the Cumberland Cup - Team of Four, any combination of men, ladies or mixed teams.

The format is aptly titled a ‘shambles’, all players drive, select the best drive, all players then play out the hole using their own ball (4 drives per player), 2 best scores to count.

A large field, 39 teams, from all over the UK took part; the 2020 Cumberland Cup winners were the local team of Jamie Evans, Aaron Evans, Ruben Edwards and Ceri Jones with an excellent score of 97 points; runners up on 95 points were the Claridge family - father Kevin and sons Shane, Dean and Andrew.

Cumberland Cup winners - Aaron Evans, Ruben Edwards, Ceri Jones, Jamie Evans

Winners of the ladies team prize were Lady Captain, Hayley Price along with Lisa Hughes, Sherrie Edwards and Lindsay Jones with 81 points.

Mixed team winners from Ullesthorpe Golf Club, Leicestershire were Dave & Christine Bown along with Mark & Julie Carter with an excellent 94 points.

CUMBERLAND CUP RESULTS