Nelson Golf Club

A brilliant day for the Juniors today as Dylan was crowned Junior Club Champion 2026 shooting a gross 73 ahead of last year's winner Ritchie .

Dougie Cahill won the nett .

In the 9 hole event Max George took the gross prize , with young Freddie Kellow taking the Nett .

Alexander Ingham won the Blue course subsidiary competition.

22 Juniors took part today with 5 playing their first competition.

Well done to you all , especially Dylan . 🏆

This evening Kev, Anna & Captain Dyl inducted Seven new juniors to the wonderful Nelson Golf Club!

All the best to Olivia, George, Kian, Alfie, Heidi, Holly and Aria on their golfing journeys.

Meanwhile we had juniors out on the course practising for Sundays Junior Club Championship with Starter Jim.

Last year when the club president relaunched the Competition just four were available to enter. The purpose was to get something started.

This year we have 24 ready to take to the course. 🥳🎉🥳

Be sure to wish them luck if you see them around the club this week.

Anybody wanting to get involved with the Tigers please email [email protected] ⛳🐯

Burnley golf protege takes two more prestigious titles

Well played to Ben Short and the England men's team who won the silver medal at the World Deaf Golf Championships 2026

Japan eventually took gold pulling back a 6 shot lead on the final day beating England on a count back. But still a fantastic result and a great week at Barsebäck Golf Sweden

Best of luck today to Nelson Golf Club member Ben Short and the rest of the England team competing in the final round of the World Deaf Golf Championships at the Barseback Resort, Sweden.

The England team are currently leading the championship after 3 rounds. 6 shots clear of Japan and 13 clear of Canada 👏

All the best to Ben Hartley who is raising money for Pendleside Hospice in memory of his dad Chris Hartley.

Ben will be doing a Lancashire League Cricket Grounds Walk commencing on the 27 August.

Chris who was a longstanding member of Nelson Golf Club and Captain in 2009 sadly passed away in November.

Should you wish to read about Ben's story/challenge please see the link below. Any donations would also be greatly appreciated towards the hospice.

Pendleside Hospice fundraiser in memory of Chris Hartley Help Ben Hartley raise money to support Pendleside Hospice

Best of luck to Nelson Golf Club member Ben Short who is representing England at the 15th World Deaf Golf Championships this week.

https://wdgc2026.com/

The event this year is held at Henrik Stenson's home course in Sweden, The Barseback Resort.

Play well and have a great week Ben!