Wheatley Golf Club

President's Day
13 June 2025

Saxilby Golf Societies June fixture saw the Annual President's Trophy at Wheatley Golf Club.
 
With Alf Shaw relinquishing the President's position after 18 years it was Ernie Dyson who took over this pivotal role. 
 
With the two stalwarts teeing off in the first group along side Captain Michael Billson the two once again belied there combined age of 172 years.
 
In total 27 golfers were present and on a glorious day at Wheatley's picturesque parkland course.
 
It was proving a tough but enjoyable round in the Yorkshire heat.
 
At the conclusion of play the Captain played his best round for a few years taking the trophy with 42 points and a big handicap drop for the next event.
 
Five points separated the winner to runner up Ian Waite who rolled back the years with 37 points. Andy Ecelson with 35 points took the final podium finish with 35 points.
 
The five par threes proved difficult with no two balls but the claret for nearest the pins went to Gary Benson. Graham Flint, David Beech, Harvey Benson, David Thorpe while Jonathon Sankey got the prize for nearest in three on the par five eighteenth.
 
Paul Stafford won the prize for the best gross (top 3 excluded).
 
President Ernie gave all the competitors a welcome gift on the first tee and was on hand to present the prizes to the days successful players.
 
The Society would like to thank Steve and Pete at VTF Ltd for there continued support in sponsoring the day. Another healthy contribution to the Captains Charity the Bearded Fisherman was made.

Results
42 - Michael Billson
37 - Ian Waite
35 - Andy Ecelson
34 - Graham Flint
34 - Keith Hardy
33 - Paul Stafford
32 - Adrian Kitchenson
32 - Neil Houghton
32 - Harvey Benson
31 - David Beech
31 - Geoff Rippon
31 - Alf Shaw
31 - Ernest Dyson
31 - Martyn Lynes
31 - Jon Sankey
29 - Neil Hodson
29 - Dave Thorpe
29 - Ray Caines
28 - Robert Wilson
28 - Jim Welsh
28 - Clive Dixon
27 - Steve Leachman
27 - Ron Hersey
24 - Gary Benson
24 - John brogan