Coronation Salvers 2026

Ryston Park Golf Club - Sunday, 24th May 2026

Salvers success for Middleton Hall partnership

Middleton Hall owner Dave Freeman teamed up with his west Norfolk club’s PGA professional Adam Lewarne to win the Coronation Salvers in emphatic fashion.

Freeman and Lewarne received 12 strokes for the historic Stableford tournament, which was staged this year at a sunbaked Ryston Park.

After a steady start the pair began to pile up the points, amassing 20 by the turn.

The highlight came at the 519-yard par-5 14th where they recorded a gross birdie, which added four more points to their tally.

A couple more net birdies followed and the dovetailing duo eventually ended up with a total of 42 points – five clear at the summit.

In the immediate aftermath of their five-point victory, 25-handicapper Freeman was self-deprecating as he praised his playing partner Lewarne.

Freeman said: “I was mentored by this gentleman, and he played wonderfully today. I just needed to hack it around because he did all the good work.

“It’s the first 18 holes I’ve played in a little while – I don't play a lot. It's all credit to this guy.”

Freeman was equally as complimentary about nine-hole Ryston Park, which opened a second set of tees in early April.

He said: “It's easier to play on a golf course that's lovely like this. I pass it every day and I didn't realise it is such a nice golf course. It is really, really smart. The tee boxes are nice, the greens are pure.”

Legends Tour professional Andrew Marshall and fellow Dereham member Maisie Farrelly finished runners-up on 37 points.

With one point less, Ryston Park partnership Jon Lewis and Jonathan Clements took third place in the competition, which was first held in 1953.

Picture captions (photos, credit Rushmer PR)

1 Coronation Salvers champions Dave Freeman (left) and playing partner Adam Lewarne flank Norfolk County Golf Union president Stuart Goodman