Richmond Golf Club continued a summer of competitive golf when two tournaments were decided over the course of a busy weekend in mid-July.
Darby & Joan Trophy decided in mixed greensomes
On Friday 17 July the club played the Darby & Joan Trophy, a mixed greensomes medal event. The pairing of Susan Kipling and Stewart Thompson emerged top of the leaderboard with a combined net score of 66. Runners-up were Eileen Catt and Steve Whiteley, whose net 72 placed them second on countback, while the sibling duo Barbara and Steve Willis also returned a net 72 and finished third.
Nearest-the-pin honours were recorded by Andrew Napier on the 9th and Eileen Catt on the 18th.
Ladies Open crowns 4‑ball better ball champions
The following day, Saturday 18 July, the club hosted its Ladies Open, played as a 4‑ball better ball Stableford competition. The title went to the pairing from Headlam Hall, Sarah Halpin and Pippa Leach, who amassed 47 points. Second place was taken by Louise Fryer and Jo Almem of Eaglescliffe with 44 points, while Rachel Miller (Bedale) and Ruth Suffell (Catterick) finished third on 43 points.
Nearest-the-pin in the Ladies Open, on both the 9th and 18th, was claimed by Jennifer Hide of Lambourne.
- Darby & Joan Trophy (Mixed Greensomes Medal): winners Kipling & Thompson (net 66)
- Ladies Open (4‑ball better ball Stableford): winners Halpin & Leach (47 points)
- Nearest the pin prizes: Napier, E. Catt, and J. Hide
| Event | Winners | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Darby & Joan Trophy | S. Kipling & S. Thompson | Net 66 |
| Ladies Open | S. Halpin & P. Leach (Headlam Hall) | 47 pts |
Richmond Golf Club's summer fixture list continues to offer a mixture of mixed, open and club competitions. Players and members looking for further details, tee times or how to enter forthcoming events can find information on the club's website at www.richmondyorksgolfclub.co.uk.
These competitions not only provide competitive play for club members and visiting pairs but also play a role in maintaining the club's social calendar and attracting players from across the district, contributing to the local sport scene in and around Richmond.
