Veterans in 2019
Veterans at London Beach
The Veterans section at London Beach is an active and friendly group of players over the age of 55. We have competitions most Wednesdays, meeting at 08:30, as well as matches against other clubs throughout the year. Small groups also meet most Monday and Friday mornings for informal golf.
Like to join us?
We welcome new players with or without handicaps. As you can see from the current handicap list below, we have a wide range of abilities so any vet will fit right in. For more information, or to join us, contact the Pro Shop on 01580 767 616, email: Proshop@londonbeach.com
Left: Mike Wells, Captain and Secretary Centre: Ian Simpson, Vice Captain Right: Alan Brewer, Treasurer
Forthcoming Events
(all tee-off at 9 am unless otherwise stated)
Wed 11 Dec: Christmas Lunch
Wed 8 Jan 2020: AGM
Misty Morning
Recent Results
Wed 4 Dec – 9 hole Texas Scramble
1st Ian Bridgland, Arthur Mills, Brian Smith – 32.5
2nd Terry Farmer, Roger Fuller, Charles Mitcham – 33.6
Wed 20 Nov: Texas Scramble
1st: David Ball, Ian Bridgland, Gordon Thurstans 68.5
2nd Brian Smith, Mike Wells, Colin Young 69.0
Wed 13 Nov: Greensomes competition
1st Ian Simpson and Arthur Mills 71
2nd Brian Smith and Peter Sands (Lowest gross score)72
3rd Mike Wells and Rick Bamford 73
Wed 6 Nov Turkey Trot
1st Mike Wells 41 pts, 2nd Dave Thornton 37 pts, 3rd Gordan Thurstans 36 pts
Wed 23 Oct – Match v Westgate & Birchington: Drew 3:2
Wed 9 Oct – Texas Scramble
1st, Tug Wilson , Peter Cockcroft , Hugh Shyvers , Norman Taylor 59.6
2nd David Thornton , Rick Bamford , Brian McLean , Mike Wells 60.9
Wed 2 Oct – Match v Tenterden (H): Won 4:2
Wed 25 Sept – Autumn Pairs Trophy
Winners: Simon Stolworthy & Terry Russell – 68 pts
2nd: Dave Thornton & Andy Hall – 64 pts
3rd: Ian Bridgland and Mike Wells – 63 pts
Wed 18 Sept – Match v Boughton (H) Won 4:2
September 11th Monthly Medal
1st Gordon Thurstans 72 nett OCB
2nd Norman Taylor 72 nett Brian McLean 75 nett OCB
Wed 4 Sept – Match v Tenterden (H) – Lost 2½ : 3½
Wed 28 Aug: Match v the Ladies – Vets 443 and Ladies 410. Over the two matches, Vets 884 and Ladies 805 so Vets retain the Trophy.
Wed 21 Aug Match v The Ridge – Lost 2:4
Wed 14 Aug – Match v Westgate & Birchington – Drew 3:3
Wed 7 Aug – Match v Etchinghill (H) Lost 3:4
From L to R: Mike Wells (Capt.), Simon Stolworthy – Vets Champion (143), Ian Bridgland – Fewest putts (63), Charlie Mitcham – Seven Tees Trophy (152), Andy Hall – Lowest gross (160)
Wed 27 July – Match vs Hawkhurst (H): Lost 1:5
Mon 22 July – Captain’s Day at Lamberhurst
1st Colin Young 38 pts. 2nd Brian Piddock 30, 3rd Gordon Thurstans 28
Wed 17 July – Stableford
1st Norman Taylor – 37 pts
2nd Brian Smith – 36 OCB
3rd Andy Hall – 36
Tues 16 July (day 1) -Match v Ladies
Vets 441 pts, Ladies 395
Wed 10 July – Medal
1st Tug Wilson 67 net
2nd Dave Thornton 71 OVB
3rd Arthur Mills 71
Wed 3 July Match v Old Peelers (A) Won 5½:½
Wed 26 June – David Vincent Cup (5 clubs)
1st Dave Thornton 38 pts
2nd Brian McLean 37
3rd Gordon Thurstans, Eddie Chambers, Brian Smith 36
Wed 12 June – Monthly Medal
1st Simon Stolworthy 74 nett
2nd Peter Cockcroft 76
3rd Dave Thornton 77, Eddie Chambers 77
Fri 7 June – Match v The Ridge (A) – Lost 2½:3½
Wed 5 June – Match vs Littlestone Warren (H): Won 5½:½
Wed 29 May Spring Stableford Trophy
1st Mike Wells (Capt.) – 40 pts
2nd Peter Sands – 36 pts
3rd Simon Stoloworthy – 35 pts
Wed 22 May – Texas Scramble
1st Alan Brewer, Dave Thornton, Ian Simpson, Simon Stolworthy – 55.8
2nd Phil Brotherwood, Andy Hall, Peter Sands, Norman Taylor – 58.0
15 May – Match v Boughton (A) ; Lost 0:6
Wed 1 May. Match v Old Peelers. Won 5½:½
Wed 24 Apr Medal
1st Andy Hall 69, 2nd Colin Young 70, 3rd Peter Cockcroft 73
17 Apr: Texas Scramble
1st Eddie Chambers, John Mansell, Brian Piddock, Simon Stolworthy – 59.6
2nd Brendan Carroll, Dave Thornton, Mike Wells – 60.6
3rd Ian Simpson, Norman Taylor, Colin Young – 63.1
Wed 27 Mar – Match v Littlestone Warren (A). Won 4½:1½
Wed 13 Mar- Captain’s Drive-in
Overall winner: Dave Thornton (39pts)
2nd overall: Keith Sims (35 pts)
3rd overall: Brendan Carroll (32 pts)
NP on 4th: Dave Thornton
NP on 13th: Brian Smith
NP in two on 7th: Duncan Atkinson
Nearest Captain’s drive: Phil Brotherwood
Barclays’ Chris Woods draws raffle prizes
Captain’s concluding speech
Mon 18 Feb – Tri-match
1st Hawkhurst – 318
2nd Littlestone Warren – 314
3rd London Beach – 287