EGS 2025 Season Blog

Welcome to Season 5 of the Eaglescliffe Golf Society! As we celebrate our 5th year together, we’re excited to reflect on the incredible journey we've had. Our chairman, Stefan Butler, has expressed his pride in how far we've come, and we can't wait to dive into another season filled with camaraderie and competition.

During our first event for this season, we faced some challenging wet and windy weather, but the greens were in impressive condition, allowing for an enjoyable round of golf, even in February. 

A special congratulations goes to Chris Peers, who claimed victory with an impressive score of 43 points. Newcomer Ste Cook made his mark by finishing strong in second place with 40 points, while our resident moaner, Mark Butler, took third with a score of 40 points, being beat on countback.

We also want to extend our congratulations to Jamie Simcox, for his outstanding win in the singles matchplay competition, where he took down Patrick Stokes with a decisive 3&2 victory. 

Our long drive prizes were awarded to Ross Doherty and Lee Ward, who displayed impressive power off the tee. The pin seeker prizes went to Stephen Kitching and Michael Wood for their precision shots. Sean Underdown also shone by taking the Par 4 in 3.

Unfortunately, there were no twos this time around, so the 2 sweep will carry over to our next event. On a more exciting note, the Ace and Albatross pot sits at £411, waiting for that elusive hole-in-one. 

As we look forward to the rest of the season, we’re thrilled to welcome our new committee members for 2025: Stephen Kitching as Vice Chairman, Michael Wood as Captain, and Mark Butler as Vice Captain. Their leadership and fresh ideas will undoubtedly help us continue to grow.

Don’t forget our next society event at the picturesque Bamburgh Castle on 9th March 2025. It promises to be an unforgettable day of golf!

A huge thank you to everyone for your participation and for making the Eaglescliffe Golf Society such a vibrant community. Here’s to a fantastic Season 5 ahead, filled with memorable rounds and lasting friendships! ⛳️

Cheers! 

The Gaffer #UTEGS

The Eaglescliffe Golf Society gathered for our much-anticipated second league outing of the year at the breathtaking Bamburgh Castle Golf Club. With the iconic castle offering a stunning backdrop, we not only celebrated golf but also the camaraderie that makes our society so special.

Welcoming New Members: We are thrilled to welcome six new players to our ranks, including four new members: Danny Heald, Sam Latherton, Jimmy Dempsey, and Kris George. Joining us today as guests were Niall Reel and Daniel Tolptt. We look forward to seeing all of you more often on the course!

Competition Highlights: It was a day filled with thrilling competition and impressive performances. In an incredibly close contest, Mr. Mark Yule secured 3rd place with a commendable score of 40 points, just narrowly missing out on higher honours on count back. 

In 2nd place, representing the Eaglescliffe Golf Society as vice chairman, Stephen Kitching also scored 40 points. But taking home the gold medal was none other than our founder, Stefan Butler, who shot an impressive 74 gross for a total of 41 points. Congratulations to all our winners!

The day was filled with excitement, as Michael Rushforth took home both pin seeker prizes, showing remarkable accuracy on the greens. Meanwhile, Jamie Simcox and Sean Underdown claimed the long drive awards, proving their prowess off the tee. 

Additionally, Jamie Simcox showcased his skills by taking home the par 5 in 3. 

It's worth mentioning that we had several players scoring 2’s throughout the day, which means that the sweep will roll over to our next event. 

We did not have any singles games played during this outing, so as a gentle reminder, please make sure to complete your singles matches by or as close to the deadline as possible for the next event.

Looking Forward: As we conclude another successful outing, we look forward to our next gathering at Brass Castle/Middlesbrough GC, on 06.04.2025. 

Thank you to all participants who made this event enjoyable, and a special thank you to the staff at Bamburgh Castle Golf Club for their excellent hospitality. 

If you know anyone interested in joining our vibrant golf community, please encourage them to reach out through our website. 

Let's keep swinging, and see you all soon!

The Gaffer #UTEGS