Rufford Park

T.C Maddison Memorial
08 May 2026

Saxilby Golf Societies latest venture saw them make the short trip to Rufford Park Golf Club for the T.C. Maddison Memorial Trophy.
 
Once again a good turn out of 29 members took to the tee on a balmy summers day.
 
With the parkland course in great condition scoring was expected to be high. With the picturesque 17th par 3  the signature hole over water always causing a problem or two.
 
Over the past decade Neil Houghton has made a habit of winning the Maddison Trophy initially as the T.C. Maddison Reindeer Trophy and now the Memorial Trophy in his name.
 
So for the fourth time Neil with a superb round of 41 points took home the Trophy. In hot pursuit from a number of players Rob Wilson took the runners up spot with 39 points on card countback from Vice Captain Harvey Benson.
 
Three players scored 38 points and on another day probably a place on the podium. Michael Billson, Neil Hodson and Jon Sankey all having excellent rounds .
 
Nearest the pins on the day went to the President Ernie Dyson with two, Houghton and Sankey. Jon converting his on the seventeenth into the days only 2 ball.
 
The Captains team prize going to Messrs Houghton, Hodson, John Brogan and  Bob Newton.
 
Three people were victorious on betting on the winner Brogan, Dave Mayo and Geoff Rippon putting there money into a profit.
 
After an excellent meal Chairman Graham Flint presided over the fines before Captain Steve Leachman presented the prizes to the days successful players.
 
The Society would like to thank Rob and the team at Agrigem Ltd for sponsoring the day we are grateful for there continued support and help towards the Captains nominated Charity Beaumond House Hospice Care.
 
The June fixture sees a return to Wheatley Golf for Presidents Day on Friday 12th June. Last year won by Martyn Lynes.
 
Once again the Society are indebted to VTF Ltd who are Sponsoring the Day.

Results
41 - Neil Houghton
39 - Robert Wilson
39 - Harvey Benson
38 - Michael Billson
38 - Neil Hodson
38 - Jon Sankey
35 - Aidan Mahon
34 - Gary Lamb
34 - Geoff Rippon
34 - Ron Hersey
34 - Stuart Fieldson
33 - Martyn Lynes
32 - Ernest Dyson
32 - Gary Benson
32 - John Brogan
32 - Keith Hardy
32 - Steve Leachman
31 - Brian Giles
30 - David Mayo
29 - Clive Dixon
27 - Bob Newton
26 - Graham Flint
26 - Jim Welsh
25 - Adrian Kitchinson
25 - Andy Ecelson
25 - Dave Thorpe
24 - Steve Gilliatt