Broome Manor Golf Club

⛳ Ladies Captain’s Day – 2026 Catch‑Up ⛳

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Ladies Captain’s Day last weekend — a brilliant day of golf, great company, and fantastic support for my chosen charity this year, SANDS, who provide vital support for families through unimaginable loss. Your generosity throughout the day was truly appreciated.

We had some superb scoring across the field, and I’m delighted to share the results.

🏆 Overall Winners – 48 points

Debby Cullen & Emily Pryor

🏅 Best Ladies – 46 points

Jenny Iles & Julie Mantell

🎖 Best Mixed Pair – 44 points

Sam Masters & Simon Ruddle

👔 Best Men – 45 points

Andy Batstone & Andy Parkes

👔 2nd Best Men (on countback) – 45 points

Terry Kitchkin & Geoff Hayward

🌟 Best Guest Pair – 44 points

Dave Walls & Blake Hutchins

Thank you to everyone who played, supported, donated, and helped make the day such a success.

A special thank you to our supporters:

• BYD + Marshalls
• Fairway Finders and Edwards Tee Time Group (special thanks for Andy Langford for organising)
• Auto Diagnostics
• Save On Tyres
• And my family ❤️

Your backing means the world!

📸 Photos of the day.

⛳ Frank Tanner Trophy – 2026 ⛳

Today at Broome Manor Golf Club we played the Frank Tanner Trophy Mixed Texas Scramble — a competition that has been part of BMGC for many years, and one that meant a great deal to Frank himself.

This year’s event carried special significance, as it was the first time the trophy has been played without Frank with us. Frank devoted so much of his life to BMGC and was a huge part of the club’s identity. His presence, his commitment, and his love for the game shaped the experience of countless members over the decades.

Although the format and the trophy remain unchanged, today’s edition naturally became a moment to reflect, remember, and celebrate the contribution Frank made to Broome Manor.

🏆 2026 Winners

Andy Fenwick
Dave Marder
Steve Tucker
Noreen Sheppard

A huge congratulations to our winning team — worthy champions of this year’s Frank Tanner Trophy.

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make today a fitting tribute to Frank’s legacy at BMGC.

📸 A photo of this year’s winning team and a photo of the late Frank Tanner.

⛳ Senior Captains Away Day 2026 ⛳

Today, 60 Senior Members of BMGC — including a very much younger Club Captain — made the trip to Kendleshire Golf Club for the annual Senior Captains Away Day.

The day started with a pre‑round bacon bap, before everyone headed out onto the Hollows and Ruffet course for an individual Stableford competition. The weather turned out far better than expected, giving us a bright and enjoyable round. ☀️

After several hours navigating Kendleshire’s bunkers, water hazards and tricky approaches, the group returned to the clubhouse for a much‑needed drink and a well‑earned BBQ. 🍔🍺

🏆 Prize Winners

• 🥇 Nigel Pullen – 40 points
• 🥈 Matty Conway
• 🥉 Brian Day

Nigel was presented with the Chic Carvell Trophy by Senior Captain Ian Burgess — a great moment to round off the day.

A huge thank you to Kendleshire Golf Club for hosting us so well. A thoroughly enjoyable day from start to finish.

📸 Nigel Pullen receiving the trophy from Senior Captain Ian Burgess.

🌟 Mixed Friendly vs Brickhampton Court – A Great Day of Golf 🌟

This week saw our annual mixed friendly against Brickhampton Court, with the Senior Men and Ladies joining forces for an enjoyable day of golf.

Another fine summer’s day provided the perfect backdrop for eight matches, with Brickhampton Court bringing a strong team for the occasion. It was also great to see plenty of familiar Broome faces alongside some new players experiencing the format for the first time.

Several matches went right down to the wire, making for a closely contested afternoon. Unfortunately, Broome narrowly missed out, falling to a 4½–3½ home defeat.

The return fixture in October now looks even more intriguing — and gives us all the incentive we need to bring the trophy home! 😄⛳

Pictured before the start are Sammy Walls, Lady Captain, and Ian Burgess, Senior Captain, alongside their Brickhampton Court opponents.

🌟 Wishing Lauren All the Best for the Final Round 🌟

A huge well done to Lauren Cowley, who has completed Round 2 of the English Girls’ U14 Championship at Gog Magog today.

Lauren has climbed brilliantly into 9th position, delivering two solid rounds in a very strong international field.

She now heads into tomorrow’s Final Round, and everyone at Broome Manor Golf Club is right behind her. Go out there, enjoy it, and finish strong Lauren! 💪⛳

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Captain’s Day 2026 – Recapping a Busy Few Weeks at Broome Manor ⛳️

Saturday 25th July saw Broome Manor host Captain’s Day 2026, a brilliant day of golf, community spirit, and fundraising in support of the Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance — a lifesaving service supporting communities across the South West. The club is incredibly proud that this year’s event helped raise funds for such a deserving cause.

A huge thank you goes to everyone who supported the day, both in the build‑up and throughout the event. Special appreciation goes to Tony & Yvonne Roe, Neil & Kate Parsons, Nikki & Andy Courtney, Dave & Sue Edwards, Damien Mackman, Paul Turland, Nigel Wright, all members of the committee, Will Oglesby Photography, Ethan Edwards for running the fantastic challenge on the 6th, and Chic Carvell for organising the ever‑popular putting competition.

The club would also like to thank all sponsors and everyone who generously donated four‑ball vouchers and raffle prizes. Your support helped create a memorable day for the membership while raising an impressive amount for charity. Once everything is fully reconciled, the final fundraising total will be shared — but early indications suggest it’s something the whole club can be proud of.

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🏆 Overall Competition Winners

• Overall Winner — Carolyn Phillipo (Broome Manor) with a superb 64
• Runner‑Up — Simon Taylor (Broome Manor) with 65
• 3rd Place — Ryan Knowles‑Lake (Broome Manor) with 67

A brilliant performance across the board.

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🌟 Visitors Competition

• Overall Winner — Nick Dunn (Wrag Barn) with 66
• Runner‑Up — Richard Gallavin (iGolf) with 67
• Lowest Gross Score — Matt Hibbs (Broome Manor) with a gross 71

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👦 Junior Andy John Cup – 9 Hole

Played on 1st August:

• Overall Winner — Austin Pearce with 29
• Lowest Gross Score — Buddy Garbutt with a gross 36
• 3rd Place — Joseph Cripps with 34

A fantastic showing from our juniors and great to see their continued progress.

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⛳️ Hole & Prize Winners

There were too many hole and prize winners to list individually, but we’ve captured photos of most of them throughout the day — keep an eye out for the gallery.

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🎯 Putting Competition Drama

The putting competition delivered one of the day’s standout moments. Steve Ballard holed the final putt of the entire event — just minutes before the presentation — to sn**ch victory from Andy Buck in dramatic fashion.

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🙏 Thank You to Our Members

A massive thank you to all our members for getting involved in Captain’s Day — whether you played, donated, helped out, or just came along to enjoy the atmosphere. The support across the club was brilliant, and it’s that enthusiasm that makes days like this so special. We really do appreciate everything you do to keep Broome Manor such a great place to be.

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💛 Good Luck to Sammy

Finally, the very best of luck to Sammy for today’s Ladies Captain’s Day — wishing her fabulous weather, fabulous golf, and an amazing day ahead.

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⛳️ Ahead of a Big Weekend at Broome Manor… A Look Back at the Last Couple of Weeks

With Ladies Captain’s Day arriving this Saturday, it feels like the perfect moment to look back on what has been a brilliant couple of weeks at the club — full of great golf, great people, and great energy around the course.

Last weekend we hosted the American Golf Challenge, with fantastic turnout across both the Men & Ladies event and the Junior 9‑Hole Challenge. The scoring was superb, the course was in great condition, and it was brilliant to see so many players enjoying the day.

🏆 Men & Ladies – American Golf Challenge

• Lee Ellis took the overall win with an excellent 81 – 17 = 64.
• Marion James and Carol Howell followed closely, both finishing on 66 to secure runner‑up and third place.
• A special mention to Jason Beint, whose gross 70 earned him Lowest Gross Score.

🏆 Junior American Golf Challenge – 9 Hole

• Joseph Cripps claimed the win with a superb 40 – 10 = 30, also taking Lowest Gross Score.
• Buddy Garbutt followed with a strong 42 – 05 = 37, rounding off a great day for our juniors.

A huge thank you to our sponsor, all players, parents, volunteers, and our greenkeeping team for keeping the course in fantastic shape throughout a busy period.

And as we look ahead to Saturday…
We’re wishing Sammy fabulous weather, fabulous golf, and an amazing Ladies Captain’s Day — a celebration of everything that makes Broome Manor such a special club.

👏 Congratulations to Bev Hughes on an incredible day at Broome Manor!

Bev claimed victory in the August Senior Monthly Medal with a superb net 64, but that wasn't the end of the story...

On the challenging Par 3 15th, Bev selected his 3-wood, stood over a 200-yard tee shot, and produced every golfer's dream shot... a hole-in-one! 🎯⛳

A remarkable achievement on one of the course's toughest Par 3s, and even more impressive as it marks the third ace of Bev's golfing career. 🕳️🕳️🕳️

A winning score, a hole-in-one, and a day that won't be forgotten anytime soon.

Well done, Bev! 🏆👏🍾