Lincoln Golf Club

Members Cup
26 May 2026

Dear Member
 
To the wise crack Member of the BBC weather team who said the hottest May temperature ever and we are not even in summer.
 
I would say don't we know it.
 
With more non runners than the 3.40 at Ascot Saxilby Golf Societies Annual members Cup took place at Lincoln Golf Club.
 
Well it might suit people crossing the English Channel it certainly didn't suit the Society members who took to the first tee in pursuit of the Members Cup.
 
Many thanks to Shadow Automotive who sponsored the event and donated numerous prizes to the successful days golfers.
 
Also thanks to Wayne and his team at the Anglers for providing a buffet at the conclusion of play.
 
In such conditions you would expect the young blood to prevail and Michael Billson continued his rich vain of form to take 1st place with 39 points. Not so young but very competitive veterans David Thorpe with 39 points[ 19 bn] edged out Clive Dixon 39 [16] on card countback. Gary Benson 34 and Ernie Dyson 32 took 4th and 5th places and prizes from the sponsors.
 
The prize for the best front 9 went to Andrew Billson with Paul Lancaster have the best back nine.
 
Nearest the pins went to Michael Billson and both David Thorpe and Gary Benson achieving 2 nearest the pins.
 
Two balls went the way of Captain Steve Leachman, Thorpe and Dixon.
The team prize went to the Billson brothers and Paul Lancaster.
 
Andy Ecelson being to only golfer to bet on the eventual winner.
 
So although hot another enjoyable Members Cup day.

Results
39 - Michael Billson
35 - Dave Thorpe
35 - Clive Dixon
34 - Gary Benson
32 - Ernest Dyson
32 - Paul Lancaster
32 - Geoff Rippon
30 - Ron Hersey
29 - Brian Giles
29 - Graham Flint
29 - Neil Hodson
29 - Steve Leachman
28 - Andrew Billson
28 - Harvey Benson
28 - Steve Gilliatt
27 - Neil Houghton
26 - Jim Welsh
22 - Andy Ecelson