The AVGC Seniors General Rules of Competition Entry & Competition Notes for 2025/26 Effective from 17 June 2025 are now available under the main menu tab headed Competition Rules 2025/26

Results of Senior Pairs Championships

Seniors Pairs Championship was played in quite challenging conditions - only 3 pairs out of the 20 entered returned a score under Par!

The final placings are as follows:

• 1st Adrian King & Nigel Handyside 92

• 2nd Dave Wickersham & Tim Doran 93

• 3rd Alan Connell & Jamie Carlin 94

• 4th Adrian Wood & John Crowson 96

• 5th Gary Clark & Craig Hutchinson 97

• 6th Bob Doherty & Andy Bond 97

• 7th Andrew Thomas & Terry Neve 99

• 8th Dave Needs & Dave Dean 99

• 9th Dave Friend & Bob Brereton 99

• 10th Steve Fox & Mike Bishop 100

• 11th Tim Spokes & Mark Hughes 101

• 12th Larry Goddard & Martin Shefferd 102

• 13th Bob Phillips & Ivor Norket 102

• 14th Mike Askew & Paul Rolfe 103

• 15th Richard Braithwaite & Peter Ward 104

• 16th Adrian Redford & Simon Merritt 104

• 17th Ian Pullin & Martin Hollands 104

• 18th Brian Smith & Bob Parish 106

• 19th Neill Brinklow & Clive Gear 110

• 20th Dave Hill & Mike Boden NR

Congratulations to the winning pair and thanks to everyone who entered.

Adrian King

Senior Club Championships

Entry for the AVGC Seniors Club Championship on Monday 21st July 2025 opens @ 07:00 on Monday 23rd June and will close @ 18:00 on Monday 7th July.

This is a Medal competition with Gross and Nett divisions.

To be eligible to compete in this event, all players must have 12 recorded scores with England Golf, of which at least 5 are recorded, in the 12 months prior to the competition, in qualifying competitions at AVGC.

Terry Curtis, the Seniors Treasurer, will shortly supply details of the options for payment of the Entry Fee.

This is the highlight of the Seniors golfing calendar and it would be great to see a very large turnout competing for the honours!

The Veterans Trophy, for players aged 70+, will also be played as part of this competition - this is Medal Nett format.

The Seniors Jones Drawn Pairs Foursomes Stableford

The Seniors Jones Drawn Pairs Foursomes Stableford took place today for 36 combatants (18 pairs). Pairs had to choose odd or even holes to drive off on and then play every other shot. A fun format and the winners were:

1. Nigel Handyside & Mick Lee - 37 points;

2. Adrian King & Michael Bishop - 37 points;

3. Mike Haigh & Bob Parish - 36 points.

The Trophy was presented by John Crowson on the putting green. Well played everyone.

Seniors Latest News

Latest Seniors news:

1. AVGC Seniors Pairs Championship - Monday 23rd June

Entry for this year's Seniors Pairs Championship on Monday 23rd June closes in IG at 18:00 on Monday 9th June - we have a good field already assembled but there are plenty of places left if you wish to join in.

It is a Medal competition comprising 6 holes 4BBB, 6 holes Greensomes and 6 holes Aggregate Medal. 

As a reminder, eligibility for this competition states that "the player must have 12 recorded scores with England Golf, of which at least 3 are recorded in the 12 months prior to the competition in qualifying competitions at AGVC."

If anyone would like assistance finding a partner, please let me know.

2. AVGC Seniors Captains League 2025-2 Final Result

Congratulations to Walter Huda who has won the second series of this year's Captains Leagues.

Martin Shefferd was second, with Richard Braithwaite in the third place - well played both!

3. AVGC Seniors Awayday at Knebworth Golf Club - Friday 11th July

The sign-up sheet, and full details, for our second Seniors Awayday this year at Knebworth Golf Club on Monday 11th July will be available in the Changing Room Entrance Hall from tomorrow (Friday 6th June).

We currently have 16 places reserved, but more can be arranged if necessary.

All those in attendance had a great time at the first event at Stratford Oaks, and this will hopefully be another day of good food, great camaraderie and average golf!

If you have any questions, please contact Adrian Redford or Adrian King

Adrian King Competitions Secretary