Adie Adams (IWGU President)
with the Harry Gordon trophies Scratch and Vets Champion George Foreman.
Harry Gordon Trophy played on Sunday, 21st April 2024, at Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club.
Congratulations to George Foreman for winning the Scratch and Vets (Over 55) competitions and Mitch Young for winning the Handicap event.
I would first like to thank Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club for hosting the event and welcoming the Isle of Wight Golf Union, especially the members. Thank you to George Foreman and Adie Adams for starting the competition and Nat Riddett for collecting the entry fees.
Next event Glyn Jones at Osborne Golf Club on Sunday 19th May 2024 entries are now open.
Congratulations to Dan Mew for winning the Isle of Wight Golf Union Championships 2023 Scratch and McMasters Trophy.
David Williams won the first IWGU Championships event on Friday, the Brabazon Trophy.
On Saturday, 36 Hole Scratch won by Dan Mew,
36 Hole Handicap won by Conor White
18 Hole, won by David Williams
Vets (Over 55) Clive Beard
On Sunday, in the Semi-final playoffs, Dan Mew beat Conor White on the 14th hole, and George Foreman beat Richie Harrison on the 18th.
Dan Mew beat George Foreman in the final 6 and 5.
All results are attached or below, and finally, thank you to Kevin Garrett for running the IW Golf Union Championships.
Winner of the Summer Meeting Scratch Trophy
Nat Riddett
James Cheek Scratch Winner
Winner of the Summer Meeting Handicap Division 2 Trophy
Lewis Chambers
IWGU Summer Meeting held at Newport Golf Club
Well done to Nat Ridettt 71 gross for gaining the Summer Scratch trophy
Division 1 and Vets (over 55s) won by Thomas Wilson with 36 points.
Division 2 was won by up-and-coming star Lewis Chambers with 36 points.
I like to thank Newport Golf Club for making the Isle of Wight Golf Union very welcome by the members and staff and special thanks to Club Captain John Twilley and ever-reliant Keith Fryer.
All ranking points are on the iwgolfunion.com website.
Finally, I would like all players to support our players in the Island Games in Jersey. Good luck to George Foreman (Island Games manager), Dawn Hodges, Catherine Bachelor, Sophie Beardsall, Chris Hayward, Darren Masterton, Ben Guy and finally and not least Nat Riddett.
18 Hole Stableford
Open to all male Island Club golfers with a Handicap.
The draw will be in handicap order to encourage different club members to play with the players of the same ability.
You can enter for £5 per event Scratch, Handicap, Vets (over 55).
We also have Leagues for players to contend in Scratch (Island Games Qualifier), Handicap, Vets (Over 55) and Juniors.
The draw will be on Tuesday, 16th May 2023.
If you cannot enter Club v 1, please get in touch with Bob Singh-Bansi at bobsinghbansi@aol.com / 07929782513.
If you are new IWGU events, when contacting Bob, please provide your email address and WHS number if possible.
Glyn Jones Trophy Results, Congratulations to all the winners, and I like to thank Osborne Golf Club, especially Chris Tyson, Trish and Jennette for there assistance and hospitality.
Chris Hayward
2022 Glyn Jones Trophy Winner
Harry Gordon Trophy Results
Congratulations to Joseph Green for winning the Scratch prize. The handicap event is divided into two divisions. For full results click Club V 1 below.
Scratch
1 Joseph Green 70
2 Derek Wright 72
3 Campbell Laird 73
Gross Handicap Nett
Division 1
1 Campbell Laird 73 6 67
2 Warwick Wolton 81 14 67
3 Joseph Green 70 2 68
Division 2
1 Lewis Chambers 89 29 60
2 Rob Jones 96 23 73
3 Eddie Rogers 90 16 74
Vets (Over 55)
1 Keith Wright 75 6 69
2 Fred Cooper 82 13 69 3 Brian Wright 81 9 72
Juniors
1 Lewis Chambers 89 29 60
2 James Clemens 80 7 73
3 Thomas Clemens 95 16 79
Joseph Green
2023 Harry Gordon Trophy Scratch Winner
Lewis Chambers Joseph Green
2023 Harry Gordon Trophy Winners
