Friday 10th April 2026 WARRINGTON GOLF CLUB

The Victoria Golf Society returned to Warrington Golf Club and enjoyed a chilly but dry day of golf.  The rain held off and we had some lovely views across to the hills above Bolton and Manchester.  We finished with a meal in the clubhouse discussing what might have been....we welcomed 2 new members Sharon and Tim Senn, and we hope they enjoyed their first game with the Society.

The Results:

Winner of the Spring Trophy     Terry Broderick 35 points

2nd place                                    Paul Yates          35 pts cpo

3rd                                              Barrie Minero    34 pts

Longest drive                            Gareth Ball

Ladies LD                                 Alison Hyde

NTP                                          Sharon Senn

NTP in 2                                   Terry Broderick

Paul Yates made the solitary '2'.

That's all for now folks.....

March Trophy - Formby Ladies Friday 13th March 2026

 Well Friday 13th duly arrived with an unpleasant weather forecast....we were all wrapped up and expecting the worst, and for the early starters the first few holes were tricky in a howling gale.  Then the wind eased a little and the sun appeared, making the later holes quite pleasant to play.  A bonus, no rain to speak of, so a good start to Captain Paul's year.

As for the Competition, the results were as follows:

1st     36 pts     Lee Morris, well done Lee.  Your golf has developed brilliantly over the year.

2nd    35 pts    Barrie Minero

3rd    33pts      Mike Simonsen in his shorts, yes you read correctly!

Longest Drive    Paul Yates

Ladies LD          Allison Hyde

NTP                   Peter Watson

NTP in 2            Paul Yates

Some familiar names there, well done all. We enjoyed a warming meal afterwards courtesy of the lovely staff.

Footnote:  Prior to playing the Society made a presentation to Formby Ladies Secretary Anne who was retiring. A pair of crystal goblets and a bottle of bubbly to fill them was donated as an appreciation of the society's involvement over the years at Formby Ladies GC.  Long may it continue.

Victoria Society AGM Thursday January 2026 Hesketh GC

The Victoria Society AGM was held at the Hesketh Golf Club attended by 18 members with 11 apologies. Reports from the Captain Bryan described a very enjoyable year and the fund raising from the members generous contributions to blobs, and the biscuits made by Sue raised over £600 gratefully received by the British Heart Foundation.

Secretary Chris outlined the golfing program for next year:

March 13            Formby Ladies 1st tee 10.40

April 10              Warrington GC 11.45

May 15               Hesketh GC 13.40

June 5                Bramhall including Andrew Murray putting school

July 3                Bromborough GC

August 7           Hesvic Trophy - Formby Ladies

Sept 4               Chorley GC

Oct 9                Wilpshire GC

Nov 7               Southport and Ainsdale - Captains Day

Dec 13             Formby Ladies - and Auberge Dinner - looking forward to it already!

Treasurer Peter summarised the finances, we are ok, subs remain at £20.

Golfer of the Year was Paul Hooton, and Paul is also the Society Captain for 2026.

Formby Ladies Christmas Comp and Auberge Dinner December 7th 2025

 Sunday December 7th Formby Ladies Christmas Competition

Apologies for this late report.....I thought I'd done it..!

A  cold wet day made for tough going but all those who turned up made a go of it.  Scoring wasn't easy but some didn't have problems!  18 golfers braved the day.

Results...

Longest Drive                    

Ladies longest Drive

NTP

NTP in 2

1st 39 points Lee Morris

2nd 38pts Mike Simonsen

3rd 37 pts John Wilson

2's Terry Broderick, Mike Simonsen and Chris Edwards

Evening at the Auberge - Excellent - thanks to Linda and the staff there for hosting us grandly.