NIGHT GOLF RETURNS TO WESTRIDGE AS AUTUMN SHIELD WINNERS CROWNED

Night Golf made a welcome return to Westridge Golf Club for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a busy fortnight of competitions.

Members took to the course at dusk on Friday 9th October, using specially illuminated golf balls to compete in an event that had not been held for several years.

The competition proved remarkably close, with just 2 shots separating the entire field and all 3 leading teams finishing on 23 points.

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Jasmine Royl, Chris Royl, Helen Whittaker and Louise Webb eventually emerged victorious on countback, ahead of Phil Brennan, Warren Thomas, Niall Goddard and Dan Smith.

Glen Winnard, Reg Miller, Claire Matejowsky and Bob Singh-Bansi completed the top 3.

The fortnight concluded with the Autumn Shield on Sunday 18th October, when members battled an autumnal chill and strong winds to produce some impressive scores.

Alfie Boxall, Louise Webb and Jan Little claimed the trophy with a net score of 54, finishing a single shot ahead of Steve Hull, William Humphries and Paddy Kearney.

For Alfie, it marked further success in the competition, having also been part of the winning team in 2025.

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Third place was decided on countback, with Glen Winnard, Bowy White and Alan Harnett taking the final podium position on 56 net thanks to a stronger performance over the last 6 holes.

There was further success for Alfie in the Generational Golf competition on Saturday 17th October, when he joined Lorraine Swallow and Zane Cohen to take victory with 49 points.

The trio finished 2 points clear of Melvyn Probyn, Harrison Lake and Oliver Slade, while Chris Royl, Nikki Glasgow and Malcolm Prouten placed third.

WESTRIDGE GOLF CLUB RESULTS

Friday 9th October – Night Golf

1. Jasmine Royl, Chris Royl, Helen Whittaker and Louise Webb – 23pts OCB

2. Phil Brennan, Warren Thomas, Niall Goddard and Dan Smith – 23pts OCB

3. Glen Winnard, Reg Miller, Claire Matejowsky and Bob Singh-Bansi – 23pts

9th–10th October – 9 Hole Stableford

1. Melvyn Probyn – 17pts OCB

2. Peter Dixcey – 17pts OCB

3. John Stephens – 17pts

Sunday 11th October – Stableford

1. Chris Royl – 35pts OCB

2. Walter Mallinson – 35pts OCB

3. Peter Dixcey – 35pts

Wednesday 14th October – Stableford

Division 1

1. Chris Wilkinson – 38pts

2. Jeffrey Foster – 37pts

3. Pete Holton – 35pts

Division 2

1. Martin Whitehead – 36pts

2. Alan Harnett – 33pts

3. Malcolm Prouten – 32pts OCB

16th–17th October – 9 Hole Stableford

1. Louise Webb – 15pts OCB

2. Jan Little – 15pts (coin toss)

3. Helen Whittaker – 15pts

Saturday 17th October – Generational Golf

1. Lorraine Swallow, Zane Cohen and Alfie Boxall – 49pts

2. Melvyn Probyn, Harrison Lake and Oliver Slade – 47pts

3. Chris Royl, Nikki Glasgow and Malcolm Prouten – 45pts

Sunday 18th October – Autumn Shield

1. Alfie Boxall, Louise Webb and Jan Little – 54 net

2. Steve Hull, William Humphries and Paddy Kearney – 55 net

3. Glen Winnard, Bowy White and Alan Harnett – 56 net OCB