Victor Ludorum 2012

After the first 3 events of the year---current standings are:-

Dyke 25,   West Hove 15,   Brighton and Hove 11,   East Brighton 3

Junior Cup 2012

HOLE IN ONE at Junior Cup

At the Junior Cup, at East Brighton on 20th May--the morning semis were between The home club and Dyke GC with Dyke team winning on count-back. In the 2nd semi, West Hove beat Brighton and Hove 3-2.

The Plate final was won by Brighton and Hove 3-2.

During the main event final, Dave Menzies of West Hove had his first ever hole in one on the 7th ---well done and congratulations to Dave. The match was closely fought with West Hove just beating Dyke team 3-2 on the very last hole of the last match of the day.

West Hove team of Martin Emery, Dave Menzies, Adge Hansell, Rob Duncan, Darren Fedrick, James DaCosta, Mark Chapman, John Godley, Dave Goldsmith and Mervyn Stovell

Dave Menzies of West Hove after his first ever hole in one--he used a 9 iron at the 7th hole.

Intermediate Cup 2012

Held at Brighton & Hove on another cold day, Dyke managed to win their second trophy of the year.

In the morning semis, West Hove defeated the home team 3-2 and Dyke beat East Brighton 3.5-1.5.

After lunch, The Plate was won by B&H in a whitewash 5-0.

The final (West Hove v Dyke) was a much close contest with 4 of the 5 matches going to the 18th hole. However, Dyke GC just managed to win 3-2

Photo shows Dyke team of Simon Boyson, Kev Grant, Robin Fuller, Peter Stephens, Phil Young, Warren Newington,

Andy Rogers, Steve Kirkham, Jim Banting and Chris Franklin.

Also shown is Richard Box, captain Dyke G.C.

Pat Coghlan, Btn & Hove Skipper

 with 'The Plate'

SENIOR CUP 2012

The 1st meeting of 2012 at The Dyke GC was held in fine but breezy and cold conditions. In the morning sem-finals, Brighton & Hove beat East Brighton and Dyke GC beat West Hove.

The afternoon Plate final, East Brighton v. West Hove saw East Brighton's team coming out winners 3-2.

East Brighton's team with skipper Jim Daniels.

In the Trophy final, things were very close with the match between Brighton & Hove and The Dyke going to a sudden death play off. Watched by a throng of spectators, Jason Turner and Andy Larkin of the home team took on Martin Slumbers and Rob Francis --the first extra hole being halved in fine birdie 3s, but on the second hole The Dyke par was good enough to secure victory.

Winning Dyke team (Left to right) M Stalker, A Larkin, A Roberts, P Plant, R Scott, B Roberts, J Turner, B Harris,P.Lewis, M Opoku (non playing skipper), N Hudson.

B.D.G.S. President

Our new President for the next 3 years is Mr David Abercrombie of East Brighton Golf Club.David has promised to continue the very enthusiastic example set by our out-going President, Tom Grogan.

Everybody concerned  thanks Tom for his commitment 

over the last 3 years to the B.D.G.S.

B.D.G.S. President, Mr. David Abercrombie

2012 FIXTURES

           BDGS events for 2012 are:-

1. Senior Cup. April 15th. at Dyke GC
2. Intermediate Cup May 6th. at Brighton & Hove GC.
3. Junior Cup May 20th. at East Brighton GC
4. Wentworth Smith Trophy June 10th. at Dyke GC
5. Championships. July 1st at East Brighton GC
6. Captains' Putter July 27th. at Brighton & Hove GC
7. Mixed Cup August 19th. at West Hove GC

Victor Ludorum 2011

The final scores after an exciting finish to the year were:-

East Brighton 26.5, Brighton and Hove 36.5, West Hove 53, Dyke 61

Photo below shows Dyke Captain David Noble being presented The Bill Weeks Trophy by Mr. Tom Gogan, BDGS President