Member Sections

Welcome to the Senior Men’s section.

Standing from left to right: Tim Thimaya, John Esam, Iain Low, Phil Rajotte
Seated from left to right: David Hutton, Trevor Pasquire, David O’Connor, Tim Downs

The BGC Senior Men’s Section (BGCSS Seniors / Seniors) is a very active section within the Club with some 230 members aged 55 and over. It is officially recognised within the Club with the Seniors’ Captain sitting on the BGC General Committee.

The section is administered by a Committee and its primary purpose is to organise a variety of competitions for the benefit and enjoyment of its members:

• 38 Qualifying competitions (including 8 Trophies and the Seniors Championship over 2 rounds)
• 22 Inter-Club matches
• 5 Knock Out competitions
• An Eclectic competition
• Seniors Veterans Trophy (over 70s)
• Social golf – Pairs Greensomes, Better ball and Mixed matches, AGM Competition
• Captain’s Charity day
• Annual Away Day Championship
• Annual Weekend Away Championship

The nominated day for Senior competitions is Wednesday.

Membership is open to all male Club members aged 55 and over and costs a modest £5 per annum, payable for the section’s financial year, which starts on 1 November. This entitles the member to enter all the competitions and represent the club at inter-club matches.

The Annual General Meeting is held annually in early December where the officers are appointed and 20+ trophies and cups, suitably engraved, are presented to the winners.

Every weekday morning, there are various groups of senior golfers offering friendly roll-up golf (see other sections on the website for more details).

There is a regular Senior Captain’s Newsletter, giving information on the results of section competitions, inter-club matches, notable achievements, and other news. This is emailed directly to all paid up section members.

For more information, click here – Seniors Mens Section

The BGC Junior Section has really taken off over the past 3 years and has become a very active and involved part of the Club.

We welcome junior golfers, both girls and boys, of all ages and abilities.  You do not need to have a handicap to get involved as we run sessions for both experienced players and those very new to the game – all you will need is to be under 18, have your own clubs and a desire to play and enjoy golf!

Our Academy Course is a brilliant way to introduce yourself to the game and we run a regular Saturday afternoon group session.   Over the last couple of years we have seen a number of youngsters graduate from the 9 hole par 3 to being Main Course members with a full WGS Handicap.

For those who join the Main Course we can support and help you to gain your WGS Handicap so you can participate in our regular Junior competitions every Saturday.  Our more experienced junior members are very often on hand to provide great support and advice to those new and improving players.
If you are an established WGS Handicap holding member, you are welcome to enter our Saturday Junior Competition – we typically tee off around 1.15pm and will play between 9-18 holes depending on the light and weather.   We play a variety of different formats – singles, pairs and team competition; stableford, medal and match-play – all with the intention of helping you improve your game, further your enjoyment and meet new friends.
Those Juniors with a handicap of under 18 are also eligible to enter the Club Competitions and we have seen a number of successes over the past couple of years.

We also hold a Junior Captains Day, when parents and relatives are encouraged to join in, matches against both the Ladies & Senior Sections and our own Club Championships.

Parents are always welcome to walk around and there is usually a good number in the bar afterwards to enjoy the usual hospitality before we hand out the prizes!

Welcome to the Ladies Section

The BGC Ladies Section (BGCLS) is a very friendly and thriving section with 100 full main course members, 11 special 9 hole members, 5 associate members and 36 Academy members.

The section is administered by a Committee, led by its current Ladies Captain.  The Ladies AGM is held in January, where the officers are appointed and a presentation of trophies and awards are presented to the previous year’s winners.

The primary purpose is to organise a variety of competitions and events throughout the year for the benefit and enjoyment of the section.  Some of these include:

• Qualifying competitions, including a Ladies 36 hole club championships, boarded trophy competitions and qualifiers for National events;
• Silver & Bronze division knock out competitions;
• Summer & Winter eclectics;
• Seniors Ladies monthly competitions – over 9 Holes;
• Over 70’s Ladies fortnightly competitions – over 9 Holes;
• Fun competitions – including Greensomes, Foursomes, Better ball, Drawn Partners, 3 Clubs & a Putter, Yellow Ball competitions and Waltz’s – to name a few!
• Friendlies with other clubs;
• Interclub mixed competitions;
• County Shield matches;
• Scratch team matches;
• Ladies Captain’s Day;
• Annual Away Days on a Tuesday & Saturday;
• Annual Two Day Away Break;
• Monthly games between main course ladies and Academy ladies to help introduce the rules & etiquette of golf.

The nominated day for Ladies competitions is a Tuesday with an alternate competition day on a Saturday.

Sunday competitions are available for ladies to take part in, playing from measured Yellow Tees, unless they are for a boarded men’s competition.

On a Thursday and Saturday there are open roll up groups.  Everyone is very welcome to turn up and join in.  We also have a Facebook page and various WhatsApp groups to keep you up to date with information, bookings and events.

There is a regular Ladies Captain’s Newsletter, sharing information on achievements and forthcoming events which is emailed to all Lady members.

The Senior Ladies Section is open to all lady members over 50 years of age. There is an annual membership fee of £3.00. The Senior Organiser is responsible for the administration of the group.

Monthly 9 hole competitions are held over alternating front and back nines, usually on a Thursday.

There are trophy competitions for ladies aged 65+ played over 9 and 13 holes, as well as an 18 hole competition open to all. There are also trophies for aggregate scores and eclectics.

Two mixed events are held each year along with the Senior Men’s Section.

Friendly matches are arranged between the Senior Sections of other clubs.

The group is very sociable, has refreshments and presentations after several of the competitions. It also allows the more mature ladies to play in qualifying competitions over 9 holes and retain their handicaps.

TATS:
The Tats regular group tee-off time is every Tuesday & Thursday at 8.30am. Meeting on the putting green between 8.00am and 8.15am. The number of players present are counted and teams selected in groups of 3 and 4. Teams play from both tees depending and taking into account any tee reservations.
Contact: Captain Terry Mizzi at [email protected]

Frequent Flyers:
Play lunch time on Tuesdays and Fridays, meeting on the putting green around 1pm.
Contact: Mark Lewin at [email protected]

BOGS:
The BOGS have provided a Saturday morning “Roll Up” for any member of the Club (new or old) wanting a game. No notice is required – just be by the 10th Tee at 0750 hours for the “UPTHROW“. Generally, we play Pairs & Teams better ball stableford off the yellow tees, starting from both the 1st & 10th Tees. After the round, you join your fellow players and the other BOGS who have played that morning for a drink in the Bar and the announcement of the day’s results.
Contact: Captain Joe Nellis at [email protected], or Vice Captains on [email protected] or [email protected]

Late Arrivals:
Play from 07:30am Saturdays, meet at putting green, no notice required.
Contact: Martin Jones at [email protected]

Belles:
Ladies Saturday morning group, meet at 08:15am in changing rooms, play at 08:30am.
Take part in – social golf, the alternate day competition, enter a general play card, enter an eclectic round.
Contact: Toni Miller at [email protected]

The Coverts:
Play 8:30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, competitions permitting.
Meeting around the putting green at 8:20 for the draw.
Contact: Ken Mossford at [email protected]

Saturday Roll Up:
Meet at 11:00am in the bar, aiming to tee off 12:00pm.
Contact: Jimmy Cunningham at [email protected]

Lucky Dip:
Ladies group on Thursday mornings 8:45am meet on the putting green ready to play from 9:00am. * Note: this group will restart on 9^th March*
Take part in – social golf, enter a general play card, enter an eclectic round.
Contact: Val Jackson/Eleanor Mapes at [email protected]/[email protected]

Sleeping Beauties:
Ladies group on Saturday late mornings 11:15am meet on the putting green ready to play from 11:30am.
Take part in – social golf, the alternate day competition, enter a general play card, enter an eclectic round.
Contact: Nicki Reynolds at [email protected]

BYGS:
Contact: Clive Haywood at [email protected]