BROCTON HALL GOLF CLUB

Three off the Tee - 11th March '25 Newsletter

Hello there

Scotland's Calum Hill claimed his second DP World Tour title in style as he beat home favourites Jacques Kruyswijk and Shaun Norris in a play-off to win the Joburg Open after coming from eight shots back to earn a share of the lead after 72 holes. Now we need Pretoria born, Duhan Van Der Merwe to help Scotland annihilate France in Saturday's Six Nations. 🙂 

The Social Committee is planning summer entertainment and has booked the ABBA Twins for 9th August, with the Dirty Rockin' Scoundrels returning in October. They're deciding between hosting a casual BBQ or a more formal Summer Ball and are asking for feedback on which option members would prefer. Let them know your choice!

Short survey - click here

The “Live Draw” of the Junior Knock Out took place on Sunday morning in the Clubhouse .

Thank you to President Roger Edwards and Lady President Mary Robertson for supporting the Juniors and the event. Our Junior Captain Taryn Davis and Vice Captain Ben Foulner did the draw.

We wish all our Juniors taking part the best of luck in this year’s Tournament. Thank you to our amazing Junior Organiser Nicki Bowen and Jo Mears for organising the event .

Member Photos

Neil Lehane has been enjoying the wonderful weather and sharing his great photos. Matt Wilkes felt some eyes watching him and caught this smug looking fella. Please send your Members Photos to generalmanager@broctonhall.com

Par for the Course

Roger Prenter-Jones shared a course update with members yesterday, so today I am just going to share photos of the lovely, freshly mowed 4th tee! I hope it's helping your ball hit the middle of the fairway. 

Competitions

Upcoming competitions:

• Ladies 14 hole Stableford 4 clubs and a putter Wednesday 12th March
• Ladies 9 Hole Stableford 4 clubs and a putter Wednesday 12th March 
• Men - 18 Hole Winter Medal Competition Saturday 15th March 

Clubhouse

Join us for a night of French Chansons, German and Spanish jazz standards, and easy-listening jazz favourites — all performed live with Ben Holder and Guests. 

For more information - What's On

Celebrate the women in your life on Sunday, 30th March. 

Treat your mother, sister, aunt, friend to a special Mother’s Day lunch she truly deserves! Join us for a delicious meal, warm atmosphere, and a day filled with love and laughter.

• Beautifully crafted menu
• Relaxed and elegant setting
• Perfect for the whole family

Bookings are fully booked till 4pm, so please contact the bar asap to reserve your table. 

Dates for your diary:

• Sunday, 20th April - Easter Sunday Lunch £29.95 for a 3 course meal
• Friday 25th April - Drinks with the Captain
• Friday 25th April - New Members 9 Hole Social (details to follow)
• Friday 2nd May -  Lady Captain's Charity Lunch (details to follow)

Notices

All of us at Brocton Hall wish our many members with a birthday this week a very Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to Frank Dellicompagni, Jan Palmer, Molly McMurray, Andrew Jones, Arthur Squire, President Roger Edwards, Ainsley Griffith, Edward Blower, Ryan Fox, ML Duke, Zachary Harrison, William Hall, Ken Hunt, Brian Sumner, William Stewart, Steven Allen, Joe Chivers, John Golder, Diane Bell. Simon Hake, Mark Ducommun, John Berks, Josh Wadelin, Dennis Jeffers, Ian Gwinnell and Vice Captain Peter Berks. 

We hope your birthday is filled with grand rounds and even better friends.

Pro Shop

There will be a Glenmuir Spring Summer 2025 Ladies Fashion Preview in the Round Room tomorrow at 12pm. 

Just in! The all-new Glide SL 2 Spikeless golf shoes offer year-round, waterproof protection with NeverWet treatment and a 1-year warranty. Designed for comfort and stability, they feature an EVA midsole and TPU heel support, plus moulded spikeless soles for excellent traction and swing power - perfect for on and off the course. 

Members Question

You are invited to send any questions in that you would like one of the Management Committee members to answer. Often a committee member is approached on the putting green with a question that might not relate to their area of knowledge. This is a way for you to ask those questions.

Hole in One

John was walking his dog along the bridle path and stopped to watch a woman teeing off the 14th. She took out her driver and took a wild swing at the ball, hooking it violently way out of bounds nearly hitting him. She put another ball down and made a far more controlled swing, sending it beautifully, straight down the fairway. John then walked alongside the fairway and stopped to watch her approach to the green. She took out a wedge - surely not nearly enough club with 175 yards left. She gave it everything but, as expected, the ball came up well short of the green. She pitched on nicely to 10 feet or so then raced her putt six feet by before calmly holing the return.

“Sorry, I must ask,” John said. “You played that hole rather strangely and I was wondering why?” “Just practising for the mixed foursomes.” She replied. 🙂

Happy golfing everyone,

Karen