The Norfolk County Golf Union is inviting applications for three very important roles for 2025 and, hopefully, beyond. It is looking for Captains for the 1st and 2nd Teams, plus a Team Manager to look after the administration duties for both. These are very exciting opportunities for candidates who are keen to support the NCGU in it’s continued effort to
Matthew Strudwick produced a gritty performance to clinch the Norfolk Match Play Championship at Heacham Manor. In a closely fought final the Dereham golfer triumphed over fellow County player, Scott Wright from Swaffham Golf Club. A couple of uncharacteristic errors by Wright in the early exchanges saw Strudwick take a two-hole lead which he held through the front nine holes. At the 10th
Congratulations to the overall winners in the season’s Order of Merit competition. There were seven events throughout the summer, held at Wensum Valley, Eaton, Bawburgh, Swaffham, Royal Norwich, King’s Lynn and Middleton Hall where OOM points were available. These, when added to the results from the Norfolk County Amateur and Handicap events, gave us our final tables. In the Scratch
IAIN Reid signed off from a successful stint as Norfolk Seniors captain after his side played their final fixture of 2024. Eaton Golf Club member Reid has been in charge for the last two seasons and masterminded plenty of victories. His last game as skipper saw the county seniors prevail 9.5-8.5 in a thrilling friendly with Leicestershire and Rutland, played
Even though we are getting towards the end of the season, there is still lots of golf being played! Norfolk Seniors Scratch Knockout Final: After a 27-year drought in men’s county team tournaments, Sheringham savour success at last. They edged their King’s Lynn counterparts in a thrilling, final staged at Sprowston Manor Golf Club. The 3-2 winning margin gave Sheringham’s
TALENTED Norfolk golfer Daniel Leggett is enjoying some high-profile ‘assignments’ as part of his ongoing education in the sport that’s his passion. Daniel, last year’s Norfolk Boys champion, is currently studying for a Bsc (Hons) in Coaching and Performance at Myerscough College, which is part of the University of Central Lancashire. Along with his fellow course members, he has already
EATON Golf Club secured the Norfolk Scratch Knockout Trophy for a record ninth time – and added to their victory in the Myhill Trophy the previous weekend. The final stage of the competition was held at Dunston Hall, and the County Union expressed its thanks for their hospitality and excellent course conditions. The day began with the semi-finals in the morning. King’s
Congratulations to Eaton Golf Club who, in a close and competitive final, overcame tough opponents from King’s Lynn to win the Myhill Trophy for the first time since 1997. Played in a great spirit of friendly rivalry, the final was held at Mattishall Golf Club, winners of this competition in 2023, and thanks go to Matt Gardner, Oli Underhill-Smith and the
Royal Norwich Golf Club won their second county team knockout of the season when they defeated the team from Great Yarmouth and Caister in the final of the Cullington Cup.  Having already won the Seniors Barnard Trophy a few weeks ago, the team led by captain Harry Leggoe won by 9 holes in an entertaining final hosted by Sprowston Manor. In
Later this month we’ll be keeping a close eye on Sky Sports Golf’s coverage from the recent British Par-3 Championship to see if we can catch a glimpse or two of one of our own. Dereham’s Jake Gunby enjoyed a brilliant tournament at Nailcote Hall, excelling in front of the cameras and spectators. As well as top golfers such as