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Jamie’s Dorn winners!
Inspirational skipper Jamie Weir led his beautifully-dressed PGS team to glorious Wryter Cup victory at the majestic Royal Dornoch Golf Club.
The 16 PGS heroes saw off their APG counterparts 19-13, winning all three sessions to reclaim the Cup in terrific style.
Jamie, who produced a motivational video featuring Hollywood superstar Jamie Dornan and several Ryder Cup legends, said: “It was all I’d dreamed of. I’m so proud of my team and of the way we fought together to win the Cup. It will live very long in my memory – a truly sensational few days.”
The PGS claimed the Monday morning foursomes 5-3 and the fourballs 5.5-3.5 to lead 10.5-6.5 overnight, before sealing victory with an 8.5-7.5 win in the singles.
Ben Todd claimed the coveted Vic Woodman Trophy, awarded to the PGS member who best exemplifies the spirit of the Wryter Cup.
The tournament was played in the aftermath of Storm Amy, which forced the Dornoch starter’s hut to be boarded up for safety. Had we been playing a day earlier, we wouldn’t have got on the course, so powerful was the storm.
But we ended up playing in typical Scottish weather, with several seasons an hour and even some shirt-sleeved golf.
The club were magnificent hosts, although we were just a little too early to see the opening of their much-vaunted new clubhouse. Still, at least that gives an excuse to go back in the future!
PGS 19, APG 13
FOURSOMES: PGS 5, APG 3
Jonny Bramley and Nev Appleton v Guillaume Baraise and Francois Scimeca. PGS WIN 2 UP
Dylan Dronfield and Jamie Weir v Nicolas Doucet and Damien Houles. PGS WIN 2 UP
Tim Allan and Philip Edgar-Jones v Romain Schneider and Laurent Louet. APG WIN 4&3
Andy Porter and Tony Smith v Philippe Millereau and Jean Francois Dessaint. APG WIN 2&1
Mike Waker and Hugo Chambre v Stephane Ruet and Edouard Combette. APG WIN 5&3
Andy Glen and Steve Lewis v Guillaume Michel and Christophe Lassaut. PGS WIN 1 UP
Khalid Javed and Ollie McCormack v Remi Gouriou and Didier Largillier. PGS WIN 5&4
Colin Hancock and Ben Todd v Arnold Cara and Francois Lanaud. PGS WIN 4&2
FOURBALLS: PGS 5½, APG 3½
Jamie Weir and Jonny Bramley v Damien Houles and Francois Scimeca. HALVED
Nev Appleton and Dylan Dronfield v Romain Schneider and Guillaume Baraise. PGS WIN 3&1
Tony Smith and Tim Allan v Nicolas Doucet and Philippe Millereau. APG WIN 3&2.
Andy Porter and Mike Waker v Stephane Ruet and Lauren Louet. APG WIN 5&4
Steve Lewis and Ollie McCormack v Jean Francois Dessaint and Christophe Lassaut. PGS WIN 4&3
Khalid Javed and Phil Edgar-Jones v Didier Largillier and Edouard Combette. PGS WIN 6&5
Andy Glen and Colin Hancock v Francois Lanaud and Remi Gouriou. PGS WIN 5&4
Ben Todd and Hugo Chambre v Guillaume Michel and Arnold Cara. PGS WIN 1 UP.
SINGLES: PGS 8½, APG 7½
Ollie McCormack v Philippe Millereau. PGS WIN 4&3
Steve Lewis v Guillaume Michel. APG WIN 2&1
Jonny Bramley v Christophe Lassaut. APG WIN 4&3
Hugo Chambre v Nicolas Doucet. PGS WIN 5&3
Nev Appleton v Francois Scimeca. PGS WIN 1 UP
Andy Glen v Edouard Combette. APG WIN 2 UP
Dylan Dronfield v Stephane Ruet 5 APG. HALVED
Jamie Weir v Guillaume Baraise. PGS WIN 3&2
Khalid Javed v Romain Schneider. PGS WIN 4&3
Tony Smith v Francois Lanaud. APG WIN 2&1
Mike Waker v Didier Largillier. PGS WIN 2 UP
Phil Edgar-Jones v Remi Gouriou. APG WIN 3&2
Ben Todd v Damien Houles. APG WIN 2 UP
Colin Hancock v Francois Dessaint. PGS WIN 6&5
Tim Allan v Laurent Louet. PGS WIN 2&1
Andy Porter v Arnold Cara. APG WIN 3&2
Sadler Rides the Berkshire Breeze to Victory
The wind takes its toll at The Berkshire – (surely stunted, ed) pic by Dylan Dronfield. Words by Nev Appleton.
Making his PGS debut, Crispin Sadler battled the weather to claim The Sun Challenge Trophy at The Berkshire.
With a newly refurbished clubhouse, The Berkshire hosted a strong PGS field for both morning and afternoon rounds with the usual spectacular lunch seamlessly integrated in-between. The scene was set for a great day and the first scoring event for the 2026 Wryter Cup.
The Berkshire’s Red Course was in stunning condition with lush fairways and fast greens but the weather leading up to and during the day was wet and very windy making it play long and to add to the challenge, the pin positions on every hole seemed to be setup for some serious singles competition.
The only player in a field of 33 to finish with a score in the thirties (31) tells you how hard a day it was but Crispin seemed to dovetail with the weather to finish with a 2 shot lead over Colin Hancock.
He said “Coming to the Berkshire as Storm Amy bore down, and in the company of seasoned hacks and low handicap golfers, was daunting to say the least. But on a delightful course, with good company and virtually no rain (yes a bit windy), my golf came good, although I had no idea I would end up on top of the leaderboard. It’s a great honour for my first outing and hopefully there will be many more to come!”
Crispin won Division 2 ahead of Colin Hancock (29) and Phil Edgar-Jones (26) with Division 1 being claimed by Andy Glen (28) after a three-way countback with Steve Lewis and Ian McIlgorm also on 28.
The afternoon Greensomes playing for the Sir George Sutton Salver was an also unique opportunity for Captain Jamie Weir to try out 15 of his Wryter Cup team and hone their game. With slightly improved weather and much friendlier pin positions scoring was slightly better. However, after some shenanigans with a card not being handed in, the previously awarded third place to Javed and McCormack was soon taken away and handed to Tony Smith and apprentice magician Andrew ‘is this your card’ Porter. Second place, by just one point, was Captain Jamie Weir and Dylan ‘ice baby’ Dronfield, but on the podium once again was Colin Hancock and Benn Todd with 35 points to claim the silverware.
It’s balls out at The Berkshire – pic by Phil Edgar-Jones. F
Following pics thanks to Nick Toksvig, Evan SamuelJonny Bramley, Dylan & Phil!
Porter carries it off!
Captain Jamie Weir congratulates Andy Porter, who led the way at Royal Cinque Ports – photo by Jonny Bramley
Andy Porter stormed round the magnificent Royal Cinque Ports links on Captain’s Deal to claim the Billennium Bowl.
Andy, reinvigorated by a job change, scored a magnificent 37 points to win the overall honours and the Division One prize.
He said: “It was tough out there but I played nicely and it was good to record a decent score. It’s a really great course!”
Captain Jamie Weir organised a splendid day for the society, negotiating a great rate and also arranging golf at Prince’s the day before. He also awarded spot prizes for nearest the pin on the fourth, won by new boy Will Rider; nearest the pin in two on the 17th, won by Steve Lewis; and the longest drive on the 12th, won by Tom Howard.
He also stood on the part-three eighth tee throughout, and offered a sleeve of balls to anyone who could better his tee shot – only eight of the 32 players were able to!
In a heartfelt speech afterwards, Jamie paid tribute to the PGS for the special place it has in his heart.
Hugo Chambre was second in Division One, with 36 points, pipping Andy Glen on countback. In Division Two, vice captain Nev Appleton was first on 36 points, with Nic Brook second on 35 and Mike Waker third on 32.
This was also the last qualifying event for the Wryter Cup at Royal Dornoch and Jamie was delighted to announce his team for the annual match against the French press.
It is: Jamie Weir, Tim Allan, Nev Appleton, Jonny Bramley, Hugo Chambre, Dylan Dronfield, Andy Glen, Colin Hancock, Khalid Javed, Philip Edgar-Jones, Steve Lewis, Ollie McCormack, Andy Porter, Tony Smith, Ben Todd and Mike ‘Harry’ Waker.
Oh, and John Quinn was presented with a lovely pink 70th birthday cake – his birthday falling on Captain’s Day!
Pics by Bubbles, Nic Brook, Nev Appleton, Evan Samuel, David Reading and a selfie from our skipper!
McIlroy’s magic flows over Weir
The beautiful Burnham Beeches golf course– pic by Jonny Bramley
Recently back from watching his countryman make history at Augusta, PGS skipper Jamie Weir channeled his inner McIlroy to take the honours at Burnham Beeches.
Jamie’s 37 points landed the News of the World Trophy and a decent amount of wine.
It was agreed that the Burnham Beeches course, apart from the rain-compressed bunkers, was presented in an excellent condition and is a new and worthy addition to the PGS rota.
Topping Division 1 (0-12 handicap) was Pete Clifton with 36 points, clear of Paul Kelso in second and Andy Glen in third, both with 33 points.
In Division 2, behind Jamie, were Colin Hancock in second and Neil Darbyshire in third, both with 34 points.
The afternoon greensomes finally finished in all but darkness. The worthy winners of the Sir Leicester Harmsworth trophy were Dylan Dronfield and Nev Appleton with 36 points.
Evan Samuel and Burnham Beeches member Jono Baker came second with 35, followed home by Rick Evans and Pete Clifton, who was in the wine for the second time that day.
Following pics courtesy of Evan, Jonny, Tony S,