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On Sunday, 11th June, we saw a full field of 157 players compete in the 2023 Handsworth Open, one of whom would be crowned champion and see their name engraved on the club’s main honours board forever. The first group teed off at 7:30 am, and groups continued going out until 2:30 pm. The main…
The wet weather has continued to try and hamper our golf but without success. We are all looking forward to some brighter days. Here’s a roundup of competition results over the past few weeks – including the following: Ladies 3 Ball Alliance Spring Mixed Foursomes Amrik Kalsi Memorial Golf Day Nance Pountney Qualifier Ladies 3…
On Sunday, 15th April, we held our first open of 2023 – The Spring Pairs Open. Even though the course was a little wetter than we had hoped, it was still in great shape, given the time of year and the recent rain. It was good to see the maximum number of entrants and great…
On Sunday, 19th February, participants in our Winter Stableford Pairs (Greensomes) enjoyed a good day’s weather, considering the time of year. The greens were faster than in recent weeks, and the course was in fine condition.With nine drives to count for each player and each pairing playing off 60% and 40% of their respective handicaps,…
On Monday, 8th January, it was a cold and damp morning with the moon still over the fairway for the year’s first senior’s eclectic competition. A hardcore sixteen braved the conditions in an effort to win the winter-long competition. Dedicated or daft, you may ask? But definitely committed. Clive Weaver, with an excellent score of…
There was a good turnout for the Remembrance Sunday Winter Stableford (Greensomes). The course was in excellent condition, given the time of year, and it was great to see the new tee taking shape on the first hole. Loz Cox and Ian Wallington were worthy winners with an excellent score of 43 points. The runners-up…
Thursday 3rd November saw 118 players compete in the Senior Pairs Open. The event was in doubt following 15 millimetres of rain during the night, but the course was playable and relatively dry, with the greens true and quick. The event was a pairs better ball competition off 85% course handicap. Due to some interesting…
Thursday, 27th October, saw the Handsworth B Team bash take place. The B team Captain, Rob Anglin, invites all the teams we play during the season to enter a team to play for the B Team Trophy. Each team enters a team of four players who are split into two pairs. Both play ‘better ball’…
Our open competitions have attracted teams from around the country this past year, and our Autumn Pairs competition on Saturday, the 24th of September, was no exception. Autumn Pairs Open winners Ian Wallington and Matt Gordon receiving their prizes from Club Captain Dave Horniblow.Saturday, the 24th of September, saw this year’s Autumn Pairs Open, where…
Handsworth Golf Club will be honoured to host the 2022 Warwickshire Junior Order of Merit Grand Final on Sunday, September 25th, as more than 50 of the best young golfers in the county test their skills on our course. The leading 12 players in the 18-hole Boys Gross and Net Order of Merits and the…
Handsworth ladies’ scratch team arrived at Manor Golf Club in Uttoxeter on Saturday, 17 September 2022, for their final game of the season. Having beaten both Druids and Little Aston, with their only loss being away to Aston Wood, a win would see the ladies in with a chance of promotion. Unfortunately, home advantage played…
Members at Handsworth Golf Club have had a very successful year so far in raising money for this year’s chosen Captain’s Charity and, in turn, helping local teenager Dylan. Dylan is pictured above at the Captain’s Charity Day in a Powered Wheel Chair similar to the one being built for him, along with his Mum…