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Vets Friendly vs Sundridge Park – 26th October 2026 ⛳ The final Friendly Match of the season was played at home on Monday against Sundridge Park, and it ended on a high! 🎉 The results and the updated Player Stats for the whole season are now live on the Vets website. 📊 Match Secretary Malcolm Hurst described the day in his own words: 🌧️💨 “Today we had our final match of the season in atrocious conditions, with rain for the whole round and a very strong wind. However, we a

19TH OCTOBER 2026 - A Fun Day for Everyone! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️ The annual Mixed Texas Scramble is one of our most popular events, with plenty of married couples teaming up together, and some choosing to play with other partners! 💑⛳ The Turnout: 👥 A fantastic 64 players took part, split into 16 teams. 🎉 There were prizes for the winning and runner-up teams, plus individual Nearest the Pin prizes for both Vets and Ladies on holes 6, 8, 12 and 16. 🎯 The whole team also had a chance t

A Unique Format That Divides Opinion! 🏌️ The Meehan Rose Bowl competition took place this week—and it's definitely a "marmite" competition that players either love or find challenging! 😄 It's one of those fixtures that sparks plenty of debate in the clubhouse. The Format: 🤝 This competition is played as 4-ball better-ball, with players competing as teams rather than individuals. 👥 It's a format that rewards teamwork and partnership—but with a twist! The Handicap Twist: 📊

A Record Turnout in Three Divisions! 🏌️ The Vets hosted a qualifying Stableford competition on 29th September, and what a fantastic response we received! 🎉 Record Numbers: 📊 An impressive field of 83 Vets competed in this popular competition! 👏 With numbers this strong, we split the field into three divisions—Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals—ensuring competitive balance and multiple opportunities for recognition. 🏆 Perfect Format: ⛳ The three-tier structure meant players

A Perfect Day at Farleigh GC! ☀️ On Tuesday, 22nd September, the Vets Captain led an impressive turnout of 38 players to Farleigh Golf Club for our highly anticipated annual Awayday competition! 🚗 What a fantastic show of support! 👏 The Format: 🏆 The day featured an exciting Team Stableford competition with a twist - best 2 scores from 4 on each hole! 🎯 We also had the popular side competitions: Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive prizes 🎪, plus individual honours for the

A Week of Prestige & Perfect Conditions! ⛳ This week brought a spectacular showcase of competitive golf across multiple prestigious competitions! 🎯 Perfectly timed after our Club Championship weekend, the course was in absolutely pristine condition—ideal for all our players and visiting guests. ☀️ Vets Team Open – 14th September 🏌️ We hosted our popular Vets Team Open on Monday, welcoming many talented players from neighbouring clubs! 🤝 Our members graciously hosted these

Vets Friendly Away at Mid Kent – 7th September 🏌️ We travelled to Mid Kent on Monday for our penultimate Friendly Match of the season. 🚗 Unfortunately, it was a challenging day as we suffered a comprehensive 6-0 defeat, with every individual match going against us. 😔 One Last Chance: 🔜 But we're not throwing in the towel yet! 💪 One final Friendly remains in October—our last opportunity to secure that elusive first win of the year. The season isn't over! 🎯 The Results an

📊 FINAL VETS LEAGUE TABLE 2026 - Season Complete – A Strong Finish! 🏁 The final league table is now ready to view on the Vets League Table page! 📈 After an intense season of 5 home and 5 away matches, we managed to pip our closest rivals West Kent on the final match of the season! 🎯 It was a thrilling conclusion that came right down to the wire. 🔥 Lessons Learned: 💭 While we're pleased with our league position, there's clear work to do—especially in our away matches. Co

Final League Match of the Season! 🏁 This week brought the conclusion of the Vets League season with our final fixture — a home match against West Kent, our nearest rivals geographically! 🏌️ A local derby that means so much to both clubs. Battle in the Damp: 🌧️ The day started with persistent rain, but by match time the weather had cleared, leaving the course damp in patches. Perfect conditions for competitive golf! ⛳ The Results and Team Sheet are now on the website to vie

This week saw plenty of action across our Vets Section! 🏌️ Our Vets took on a Friendly away at Nizels, the Super Seniors travelled to Addington Palace for a League clash, and we showcased the competitive Clarkie's Foursomes competition. Let's dive in! 🎯 Vets Friendly Away at Nizels – 17th August 🏌️ We faced a tough challenge at Nizels and came up short with a 5-1 defeat. 😔 It's been a challenging campaign so far, but with just 3 games remaining, there's still time to chas

On Thursday 20th we visited Addington Palace a place were we have never won, sorry to say it’s still the case. I have to say there greens are the fastest I’ve played on this year and it proved to be difference in our game. The hot weather has not helped the uneven bounce on the fairway and was proving difficult to find your ball😩 We lost 3&half to 1&half. On the brighter side our reserves won as they could not provide a team. I’m giving up the captains armband to Bernie Deac

A Week of Action, Matches & Competitions! 🔥 Last week was absolutely packed with activity in the Vets Section! 🏌️ We hosted two league matches and visited old friends for a Friendly match, and showcased our prestigious Dan Cameron Charity Jug and Ajay Jug competitions. A truly bumper week of golf! 🎉 Website Evolution Coming Soon! 🚀 Before diving into the match reports, we have exciting news about the Vets website! 🌐 We're embarking on a refreshing redesign to bring you a

On Monday 10th august we entertained Langley Park, it’s always good to have our friends over as the always appreciate our golf club and course.On this occasion the guys were not very friendly on 3 of the 5 league games as they beat us quite badly. In the end we lost 3-2, our reserves also lost for the first time at home. Looking at the league Langley seem to be stretching their lead over the others. We have 1 game left away at Addington Palace. Onwards and upwards

Exceptional Scoring in Perfect Conditions! ⛳ A competitive field of 60 Vets took to the course in the August Qualifier Stroke Play competition, played off the 64 tees. 🏌️ With a two-tier Gold and Silver division format, the stage was set for some brilliant golf. The conditions were absolutely ideal—and it showed! ☀️ The scoring throughout the day was truly exceptional, with players taking full advantage of the favourable circumstances. Some outstanding rounds were posted! 💯

Over the past 11 days, our various Vets Teams have been on the road, visiting Chislehurst, Dulwich & Sydenham, and Sundridge Park. 🚗 Sadly, it's been a challenging week across the board, with all three teams coming up short in their respective matches. 😔 Super Seniors Away at Chislehurst – 22nd July ⛳ The Super Seniors travelled to Chislehurst on Monday and faced a tough encounter. Richard's detailed blog report has all the analysis and insights. 📝 The Team Sheet with Pair

On Wednesday 22nd we visited Chistlehurst GC, a very difficult place to get a result, and so it proved. All the games seemed to be won on the greens, if the puts don’t drop you don’t win! We lost 3&half to 1& half. Our reserves also tasted defeat only for the 3rd time in 2 years. We have our last home game on the 10th august against Langley, so let’s go out with a win Onwards and upwards

Vets League Away at Royal Blackheath – 16th July 2026 ⛳ This week brought a stern test as we travelled to Royal Blackheath, the current league leaders! 🎯 As expected, it was a difficult and hard-fought battle against the best in the division. These matches against the frontrunners are what measure our progress—and we gave a good account of ourselves. 💪 📊 Results & League Table: The Results and Team Sheet are now live on the website. 📋 Check them out to see how each pairin

Super Seniors vs Chislehurst – 13th July 2026 ⛳ On a warm but blustery Monday ☀️💨, we hosted Chislehurst in the Super Seniors League. We knew our opponents had been battling through a challenging start to their season, so maintaining the pressure was crucial—and that's exactly what we did! 💪 A Commanding Performance: 🎯 We delivered in fine style with a convincing 4-1 victory! 🏆 Three wins and two halves showcased a balanced, dominant display across the board. That's the k

On a very warm but windy Monday we entertained Chistlehurst at CherryLodge. We were aware that are opponents had been having a tough start to their season so far and we had to keep that pressure there, we did that in fine style winning 4-1, 3 wins and 2 halves. We have our return fixture with chistlehurst next Wednesday I have to pay a huge compliment to Barry and his team for having Cherry is such a great condition in these testing time’s, Onwards and upwards

⛳ VETS LEAGUE MATCH AT HOME VS LANGLEY PARK – 9TH JULY 2026 The Results and Team Sheet from last Thursday's match are now live on the Vets League page! 📊 Take a look and relive the action. Team Captain Micky Smith's Report: 🏌️ A Heartfelt Thank You: 💙 First things first—a massive thanks to Richard Watson for stepping up with a much-needed water supply today 👍 and keeping everyone updated on scores throughout the match. Legends support legends! ❤️ What a Day to Play Golf!