Pic by Felix Duckworth

OLLIE McCormack won the Mirror Trophy with a credible 37 points at the PGS’ first outing at the delightful (and good value) West Herts Golf Club – but it was the  biblical weather that stole the show.

The afternoon’s Greensomes were curtailed to just nine holes as the club’s klaxon sounded to call the field in whilst lighting danced around the course. Nick Buckley and Phil Harris still had time to amass 20 points and take the Wilkinson Sword, dumping John Quinn and Hugo Chambre into second place with 18 points, whilst Jonny Bramley and Tim Allan came third on count back with 17.

Eight of the players were so far away from the clubhouse that they didn’t hear the klaxon but had to take shelter from the hailstones before calling the pro shop to learn they were the only golfers still on the course!

Ollie also took the Division 1 title,  second was Ian McIlgorm, whose 32 points was the same as playing partner Nick Jones, who came third. In Division 2, Hugh Routledge 33 points took the honours, beating Kevin Price’s 30 pts, which was one more than Paul Sherwood, in third.

Following pics by: Felix, Nev Appleton, Mike Allen, Jonny Bramley & John Quinn

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,

The planning for next year’s Nation’s Cup is already well underway, and Nick Buckley is going to captain our team to The Netherlands for the October golf on the amazing Isle of Texel.

To read the brochure giving dates and details for the trip, click on this link: Brochure_Nations_Cup_2025.

Anyone interested, contact Nick at nickbuckley2012@hotmail.com or Jonny Bramley at jonathanbramley63@gmail.com. An amazing time is guaranteed!