Friday June 5th 2026 - Bramhall Golf Club

June's meeting was at the BRAMHALL GOLF CLUB near Stockport, and we were fortunate in having a dry afternoon in the middle of this damp spell of weather.  In fact it turned out to be a lovely afternoon, which started with an excellent putting session from Andrew Murray (former tour player and BBC golf pundit) arranged by Secretary Chris Edwards. The session was excellently presented and provided tips and advice to improve our skills. And of course everyone put it into practice in the afternoon on the tricky but generally excellent greens.

The course was a pleasure to play, very attractive visually with lovely tree lined fairways, and a sprinkling of water hazards to catch the unaware.... ie many of us! 

The Results:

Winner of the June Trophy on a card play off:    Carl Cross 34 pts

                                                            2nd           Mike Stammers 34 pts

                                                            3rd            Michael Simonsen 32 pts

Mention should go to new member Rob McNulty who scored 35 pts but is ineligible for a prize until he has completed 3 rounds with the Society.

Longest Drive    Lee Morris

Ladies LD         Alison Hyde

NTP                   Peter Watson

NTP in 2           Michael Simonsen - Captains Prize

One 2 was scored by Sue O'Donnell with a fabulous second shot!

After the golf we enjoyed one of the best chicken dinners we have had anywhere, beautifully served by the staff at Bramhall in their lovely dining room. The tiramisu completed the dinner excellently.

John Wilson reported after the funeral of recently departed member Alan Dean, who died suddenly after a short illness. Alan was an excellent golfer, winning 2 trophies in 2025, and was a perfectionist in everything he tackled, which also included motor racing.  His passing was a shock to all of us and he will be much missed.

Friday May 15th The Hesketh Golf Club Southport

Another dry day, albeit cool and breezy for May, but the weather had dried the course leaving it with fast greens and firm fairways.  And with some of the rough being allowed to grow for Open qualifying it made for a tough challenge.  27 players signed up to enjoy the hospitality of the Hesketh and this concluded with a sumptuous lamb shank dinner served in the splendid dining room upstairs afterwards.  Thanks to Peter Watson and the other Hesketh members for making this possible.

John Wilson's apprentice requires more training for the role of carrying and placing markers on holes for NTP etc. 

Prizes were as follows:

Nearest the Pin        Peter Hyde

NTP in 2                  Paul Yates

Ladies Longest Drive    Nuala Robinson

Men's LD                 Lee Morris

The Cochrane May Trophy is the oldest in the Society's collection, dating from 1993, was won by:

1st         Mary Bale 39 pts

2nd       Evan Bale 35 pts cpo

3rd        Mike Stammers 35pts.

We remembered Alan Dean in a reflection before dinner, who passed away suddenly recently.  He was a lovely chap and an excellent golfer, who will be much missed.

Next meeting is Bramhall Golf Club on June 5th.

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.