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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID 19 OUTBREAK      

This page will be used to keep members up to date with society day info. We have already spoken to Littlestone GC about the March 2020 event and will continue to monitor government advice and feedback from members. The committee will make a decision in the coming week and advise all members via Paul’s text […]

REMINDER – It is up to all members to have their own insurance to cover themselves for personal liability, ie: death or injury caused by your use of golf equipment and damage to 3rd party property. We hear a lot of members say they are “insured by the golf course”. Are you? What for? Members […]

The weather was always going to affect the Westgate fixture with heavy rain and strong winds forecast. The lead 4 ball group trudged off after just 7 holes as the rain lashed down on this exposed Kent coast course. The remaining members battled on as the rain turned to hailstones, then as if a light […]

This years Cotton Challenge event at Sene Valley will be on Thursday 22nd October 2020, St Stephen’s have one this inter-society challenge in the past and will be entering at least one four ball. See PDF: Sene-Valley-Society-Organisers-Day-2020.pdf Member who want to play in this event should contact the sec ASAP

With the 2020 season well under way club skipper Nigel Stevenson requested that all members refresh their golf knowledge especially the new rules introduced in January 2019. See: www.randa.org/News/2018/03/New-Rules-of-Golf-unveiled-by-The-RA-and-USGA Two important changes… Out of Bounds or Lost Ball The society has adopted the following rule:“Balls Lost or Out of Bounds: Alternative to Stroke and Distance:  […]

First match of the season at the infamous Lydd Golf Course which for a change was gentle on the members which reflected in the higher than usual scores. Carl Bolton (21hc) took full advantage of the tame weather conditions with a staggering 40 points winning by 6 points to new club captain Nigel Stevenson (20hc) […]

Welcome to the start of the 2020 season, as this years skipper I’d like to outline some changes to our match days and confirm existing rules to help members with their society day golfing experience. The season consists of 11 competition society days starting this month (January) with the ‘beast’ of Lydd. The 3 main […]

Agenda (see PDF) CANCELLED due the the PM’s statement 20-3-2020 and Dale Hill’s decision to close the bar and restaurant Drivers Pat Dawkins Nigel Stevenson Carl Bolton (and Ricky Woolley) Mike Anscombe (and Mark Sidders) Simon Fowler Mark Vinter NOTE: due to the heavy rain, trolleys with winter wheels only on the courses Sat 21st […]

The 2019 season saw the continued success of both the highest total score, best average (7) and Knock Out Cup competitions. All 3 events played every month over the past year were closely fought with the Oxberry brothers taking all 3 prizes. Highest points shield The coveted highest points shield represents both high attendance and […]

Handicap secretary Andy Oxberry celebrated his last match of 2019 by putting together a fun day of ‘Waltz’ format golf at Canterbury Golf Club. On a very wet course, combined scores were also matched with sector scoring on the cards making for an entertaining round plus the usual spot prizes. Overall winners were team Darren […]

Return to the new Boughton Golf Course after a years gap, St Stephen’s GS made the most of the new facilities on a very cold and frosty autumn morning. 18 members attending; the course was in very good condition considering the heavy rain over the past 2 weeks but nonetheless conditions were difficult. Kevin Beasley […]