Southampton Golf Club

Southampton seniors road trip continued with a visit to Christchurch. The journey was made more difficult due to road closures caused by wildfire. The match was played in very hot weather and the course was showing signs of the drought conditions. The greens however were very good as usual.
The players fought the course and the heat in fine style and the eventual outcome was a very good 3-3 draw. After the match everyone was happy to back in the cool of the clubhouse and enjoyed the excellent food.
The return match in September will hopefully be played in cooler weather.

Southampton seniors travelled to Bournemouth last week to play Queens Park in the return match. The weather was once again very warm but this did not deter the players from playing an exciting set of games.

The course was very dry and the balls were travelling a long way not always where required. The greens however were very good and eventually the close faught games resulted in a tied match with 2 and half points each.

Although there was no food after the games everyone enjoyed some good chat and drinks. The outcome of both matches was a win for Southampton on aggregate meaning they won back the trophy.

Southampton Golf Club – Summer Salad Texas Scramble Announcement

Last Saturday saw the return of one of the most anticipated events in our calendar — the 2026 Summer Salad Texas Scramble. With 23 teams taking on the four‑man scramble format, the course was buzzing from the moment the shotgun sounded.

The scoring was nothing short of spectacular. Our winning team produced a gross 13‑under‑par, boosted by five shots on top — an unbelievable performance.
A huge congratulations to Byron Thomas, Geoff Thomas, Drew Gibson, and Nick Gibson for an outstanding display of teamwork and ball‑striking.

Following the scramble, we hosted the long‑standing Patient Putter Competition — 18 holes on the practice green, with the top eight progressing to the knockouts.
This year’s champion: Aaron Giles.
Rumour has it he saved every single putt for this competition, because during the scramble he couldn’t hole a thing — at one stage his team even considered leaving him in the clubhouse after nine 🤣

It was a tremendous day from start to finish.
A heartfelt thank you to Southampton City Council for supporting our shotgun starts, and to The Muni Bar & Restaurant for serving a fantastic BBQ on the patio. Every member of Southampton Golf Club truly appreciates everything you do for us. 👏👏👏

Local road works near the golf course For you information if you are playing over the next 2 weeks

Southampton Municipal Golf Course The Muni Bar and Restaurant Southampton

Current road work details for The Avenue and Bassett Avenue in Southampton include a planned southbound closure on Bassett Avenue for remedial works.Bassett Avenue Southbound Closure: Running from 3rd August 2026 to 16th August 2026, southbound traffic from Chilworth Roundabout to Memorial Roundabout is closed for carriageway remedial works, with diversions via Bassett Green Road, Stoneham Lane, and Burgess Road.

The Avenue in to Town being closed from Midnight Tonight for 2 Weeks, can still travel up the Avenue in to GolfCourse Road but not down(City Bound)
Diversion is Bassett Green Road, Stoneham Lane then up Burgess Road ….

Club Match reports

Evening Ladies & Gents

This past week we had two club matches.

The first was against Portsmouth Gc on Friday for the Myers-Reece cup. A annual greensomes match.

This was only the second time we have played for the cup. The first being last year where we lost to Portsmouth so we needed our revenge.

And revenge we got bringing the cup home to SGC winning 4-2

Big shout out to Martin jones & Oakley Adams, 4dn with four to play winning the last four to get a vital half Point.

Was a cracking day with some fantastic company and a few jars were shared on the patio. Already looking forward to next year.

On Saturday we took on Wickham park at home in the SHGL.

We are currently sitting second in the league 11pts behind Chichester so every point counts.

Unfortunately we wasn’t at our best and could only manage a draw 3-3 but we must take the positives. Still unbeaten at home and although it will be tough there are plenty of points to play for as its just passed the half way point of the season.

Thanks to all who took part and gave up their time. A big thank to Eugene and his staff for the hospitality as always. 👏👏🍔

Sonny Capt

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Southampton seniors welcomed Queens Park from Bournemouth to the muni for the latest encounter with a trophy up for grabs. The weather was perfect but still very warm and the course was holding up well although very fast fairways with unpredictable bounces caused a few problems.

The match proved to be a close contest once again with home advantage finally counting and this resulted in a resounding win for Southampton by 4 matches to 1.

The after match food was superb as usual and everyone agreed that it was a great encounter. The return match in two weeks time will see the home team needing to reverse the score to hold on to the trophy.

Southampton seniors welcomed the formidable East Horton to the Muni. The weather remained very hot and the parched ground made for very difficult playing conditions.

The match however was very closely fought but with the home team a man short the visitors eventually ran out winners by 3 and a half matches to 2 and a half.

The after match friendly conversation and catch up with old friends was complimented by the usual excellent food and hospitality. The return fixture in late September is now something to look forward to.

Southampton Ladies' Captain's Report – Home Match vs Southwick Park

Weather
The sun certainly turned up the heat again on match day! With barely a breeze to cool us, every fairway seemed to stretch forever, and we were all reaching for water bottles and sun cream before we'd even teed off. Yet, if the soaring temperatures tested our stamina, they also showcased our strength and resolve.

The Match
And what a match it proved to be! I am absolutely thrilled to report that Southampton Ladies delivered a phenomenal clean sweep – we fielded four teams and came away with four emphatic wins! 🏆🏆🏆🏆

Every single pairing brought their A-game, from steady drives under pressure to clutch putts that silenced any doubt. While the competition was fierce, the warmth and sportsmanship between both clubs made it a wonderfully friendly affair – a true testament to the spirit of the game.

This marks another home win of the season, and to secure it in such dominant fashion makes it extra special. Every player dug deep in that blistering heat, and I couldn't be prouder of each and every one of you.

Thanks
Our sincere gratitude goes to Eugene and his fantastic team, who laid on superb hospitality and a delicious spread after the match. Your unwavering support – and those very welcome cold drinks and ice cream desserts ! – were greatly appreciated.

A further thank you goes to our hardworking maintenance staff, who keep our course looking immaculate and provide such a beautiful backdrop for our matches.

Looking Ahead
Let's carry this incredible momentum into our next fixture. Well done, Southampton Ladies – this victory is yours!

Captain Jane Zhou

Southampton Seniors hit the road again, this time heading for the coast to take on Highcliffe Castle’s tight, testing layout — presented in superb condition with excellent greens.
The heat made another appearance, though a welcome sea breeze took the edge off.

It turned into a closely fought contest, but home advantage proved decisive, with Highcliffe edging the match by 3½–2½.
Post‑match hospitality was, as always, first‑class, and attention now turns to the return fixture in October — hopefully in cooler weather and with Southampton aiming to flip the scoreline.