BROCTON HALL GOLF CLUB

Three off the Tee - 23rd April 2025 Newsletter

Hello there

The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush is set to become the second best attended in history, with almost 280,000 fans having snapped up tickets for the final major of the year in July and with Rory Mania in full swing. As much as I love Rory, I am not that keen on 280,000 people! 

A wee bit closer - if you have certain Scottish postcodes, you can play The OId Course at St Andrews for only £42.50, saving you a whopper £297.50. On the other hand, the most expensive golf course to play in Scotland is currently Trump Turnberry which, from June I hear, will charge up to £1,000 for a round. Again, a no go for me. 

We are pleased to welcome several new members who have recently joined the club. We encourage all existing members to extend a warm welcome and help them settle in, whether that’s inviting them for a game, showing them around, or simply offering a friendly hello. Let’s continue to make our club a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone. 

We are now full with only Provisional Membership and Waiting List options available.

Thank you to Dan Wills for the stunning main photo that he took last night looking back over the 14th. For all new members, we have a 'Members Photo of the Month' which wins you £5 on your bar card. The aim is to see the course (and clubhouse) from different views and it helps those members who can no longer visit, to see the club through your eyes. Please send any photos to generalmanager@broctonhall.com. 

Thank you to all those members who have popped in to see me or who have written to thank me for all I have done during my time here at Brocton. Your kind words are appreciated. 

It is 'Drinks with the Captain' on Friday evening. Please join Captain Richard Gee and enjoy some great company and golfing chats in a light-hearted way. A chance to meet new people, organise a game with someone different and maybe get some alternative views on current matters arising at the club. Partners are welcome and there are always delicious catering specials on offer.

Andy is away this week, so there is no course update. 

Competitions

Tues, 22nd - Tuesday Social. Congratulations to Peter Holford on winning the coveted parking spot on countback - the first four came in with 20 points each.

• 1st  Peter Holford 
• 2nd David Thurgarland
• 3rd Karl Leighs

Clubhouse

There are a few seats left for our Lady Captain's Charity lunch, in aid of Katharine House Hospice, on Friday 2nd May. If your partner, family member or friend would like to join for a fabulous afternoon, please book online - What's On

The brilliant and fun BHGC Quiz Night, in aid of Katharine House Hospice is being held on Thursday, 8th May. Have you got your team name ready? Stroke of Genius, The Mulligans (the name of our house BTW), Bogey Boys or Shankaholics? 

Event bookings - What's On

Notices

Get into Golf Rookies aims to provide more opportunities for children and young people to learn to play golf through a fun and social environment.

Free taster session for everyone aged 5 to 18.

Saturday, 24th May 2025

• Session 1 – 10:30 till 11:30
• Session 2 – 11:30 till 12:30

No equipment is required and no experience is necessary. Please note that spaces are limited to 8 per session

Register with name, age and contact number -  junior.organiser@broctonhall.com

For more information, visit www.broctonhall.com/rocks_and_rookies_programme

All of us at Brocton Hall wish our many members and staff with a birthday this week a very Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to Svein Balkoy, Daniel Notman, Christopher Preston, Mark Ferguson, Ron Painter, Pete Hughes, Harry Furze, Elain Dibble, Joel Grimely, Bryan Lewis, Fran Hitchen and Peter Bright. 

Wishing you a day of pure happiness and a year filled with wonderful memories. 

Pro Shop

The Titleist GT280 Mini Driver is in. With a head size of 280cc, this comes in at the smaller end of the mini drivers, but packs just as much of a punch. With movable weights in the head to change ball flights, and a sole shaped to make hitting this mini driver off of the deck easier, the GT280 offers a perfect middle ground between your driver and 3 Wood. Contact the Pro Shop to try it out now!

Hole in One

"The Driver’s Revenge"

I stood on the tee with a confident grin,
Ready to drive the ball straight in.
I swung that club with all my might,
But the ball shot off in a wild flight.

To the left, to the right, where would it go?
Only my driver could truly know.
It took a hard turn, right into the trees,
Where it found a new home among the leaves.

“Not again!” I groaned, “You’re messing with me!”
But the driver just chuckled, as happy as can be.
“You think you’re in charge?” it seemed to say,
“But I’m the one who’ll decide where we play!”

I teed up again, determined and tough,
But the ball dribbled off, just a little puff.
Straight into the pond, with a splash so clear,
I swear I heard that driver sneer.

I lined up my shot, and I gave it a whack,
But the ball took off with a slice and a crack.
It veered to the right, and then took a dive,
Right into a bunker, where dreams don’t survive.

“That’s it!” I shouted, “You win this round!
But next time, driver, you’re going down!”
But as I walked off, I heard a faint cheer—
My driver was plotting to ruin next year.

So now when I tee off, I do it with care,
Knowing my driver’s a trickster in there.
But one day I’ll master that devilish club,
Until then, it’s just me and the pub!

Happy golfing everyone,

Karen