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 27th January 2010

 The LUGC today held its Annual Meeting of Council at The EGU Headquarters, W.Spa.The only changes to the Officers /Officials for the coming year are that Paul Morrison(Woodhall Spa GC) has taken over from Les Toyne as County Captain with Richard Armitage(Grimsby GC) taking over as 2nd Team Captain. Richard Butlin(Gainsborough GC) has also taken over as Seniors Treasurer/Secretary.

President Peter Rogers paid tribute to the work Les has done and the success he has achieved in his last four years as Captain.

 26th January 2010

A further change has had to be made in the England squad to contest the annual Costa Ballena Quadrangular Tournament being played in Spain this week.

Matthew Nixon (Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire) is unwell and is being replaced by Adam Keogh (Boston West, Lincolnshire) in the six-strong line-up to face Spain, Finland and Germany at Costa Ballena on 27th – 29th January.

Keogh, 21 was a semi-finalist in the English Amateur Championship at Woodhall Spa in 2008 and last year, when a member of the England ‘A’ Squad, he won the Lee Westwood Trophy at Rotherham. In 2009, he also represented the EGU in the Chiberta Grand Prix in Biarritz and finished tied seventh in the North of England Youths Championship.

The rest of the England line-up is: Jonathan Bell (Royal Blackheath, Kent), Ben Loughrey (Wrag Barn, Wiltshire), Tom Shadbolt (Mid Herts, Hertfordshire), Matthew Southgate (Thorpe Hall, Essex) and Josh White (Chipstead, Surrey) as England seek to win the title for the first time since 2006 and end a run of three successive second places in the event. 
 

23rd October 2009

 In todays Midland Boys League Final held at Gog Magog GC our U18s played some great golf to win this prestigious event by 8½ pts to 6½ against a very good Derbyshire side. Leading after the morning foursomes by 3½ to1½ the afternoon sinlges became a very tense time for Geoff Smith,U18 Manager, Junior Delagate John Hodge and County President Peter Rogers!! although the boys seemed to cope quite well with their nerves with Rob McKay coming fron 1 down with 2 to play to win the final 2 holes to win the point needed for overall victory. Full Result Click Here

4th October 2009

In todays League Finals held at Holme Hall GC  the Scratch League winners were Stoke Rochford GC who beat the winners for the past two years Lincoln GC on countback after the match was tied 3-3.In the Handicap League the title went to Laceby Manor GC who defeated Stoke Rochford GC 3½-2½.

Many congratulations to all three clubs with the matches being played in a very good spirit throughout and to all the spectators who supported their clubs in such a sporting manner.

Holme Hall was in excellent condition and thanks must go to everyone there for making the day such a success.

ENGLAND REVAMP TRAINING SQUADS
29th September 2009

Following the annual progression of several players to the professional ranks, the English Golf Union has reshaped its training squads for coaching over the winter months of 2009 and into 2010.

The England Squad contains eleven confirmed players, four of whom played in the recent Walker Cup in America, plus four more who have been promoted from last year’s England A and Under 18 Squads. There could be further departures from the full England Squad depending on the outcome of the European Tour Qualifying School, hence a further seven players have been named on an invitational list from which players can be given coaching opportunities through the winter months.

The core squad contains a smaller number of players than in past years, the idea being to build on a trialled success of keeping the squads open where players can be moved in and out based on current form and the players’ needs at the time. In this respect, the England ‘A’ Squad will remain a ‘transitional squad’ aimed at players that (i) have just emerged from boys’ golf and require more time to mature into England players or (ii) might be slightly older but have shown significant improvement and performance levels that make them a likely England player in the future.

Until the end of the year, the England A Squad will operate solely on an invite system with a pool of players getting the opportunity to prove themselves worthy of a permanent spot on the squad that will be announced in early January.

The four Walker Cup men in the England Squad are Tommy Fleetwood ,Matt Haines, Stiggy Hodgson and Chris Paisley. Devon Champion Billy Hemstock, British Boys Champion and England Under 18 Champion Tom Lewis and Home Internationalists Matt Nixon and James Robinson have been promoted from the lower squads, while US college-based Darren Renwick was an England A Squad member two years ago.

The nine-strong Under 18 Squad contains three players promoted from the Under 16 Squad. Oliver Carr, English Under 16 Champion Seb Crookall-Nixon and Liam Harper from Kent have all been promoted and there are three newcomers to the national squad hierarchy in Curtis Griffiths, Nick Newbold and Ben Taylor.

Griffiths has been successful in Surrey junior events for the past three years and helped the county side to victory in the English Boys County Finals. Newbold, runner-up in the Midland Boys Championship, was one of five players involved in a playoff for the McGregor Trophy this year, won by Crookall-Nixon, while Taylor was also a member of the victorious Surrey squad.

Also in the Under 18 Squad is Chris Lloyd, who has several titles to his credit this year including the Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters, the English County Champions and the Gloucestershire Championship, while he was runner-up to Lewis in the Carris Trophy.

Just seven players have been named in the England Under 16 Squad, all but one being newcomers. Only 2008 English Under 14 Champion Toby Tree was a member of the squad last year.

The newcomers include Robert Burlison from Staffordshire, this year’s English Schools Under 16 Champion, a schools international who finished runner-up in the Douglas Johns Trophy and Patrick Kelly from Lincolnshire who was sixth in the Douglas Johns and has played for the full county team this year.

Also named is Nick Ward, Hertfordshire Under 14 Champion in 2007 and winner of the Scottish Under 14 Championship last year, who this year has set a course record at his club Redbourn with a nine-under-par 61.

Similar to the A and England Squads the two junior squads will also operate an invitee system where further players will be brought in to the programme as guests during the year.

The full list of players includes: -

England Squad 2009/10
Full Squad Players:

Jamie Abbott (Fynn Valley)
Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall)
Matt Haines (Rochester & Cobham)
Billy Hemstock (Teignmouth)
Stiggy Hodgson (Sunningdale)
Tom Lewis (Welwyn Garden City)
Matt Nixon (Ashton-under-Lyne)
Chris Paisley (Stocksfield)
Eddie Pepperell (Drayton Park)
Darren Renwick (Hill Barn)
James Robinson (Southport & Ainsdale)

Invited Players:

Todd Adcock (Nevill)
Liam Burns (Sundridge Park)
David Coupland (Boston)
Jack Senior (Heysham)
Tom Shadbolt (Mid Herts)
Andrew Sullivan (Nuneaton)
Darren Wright (Rowlands Castle)

England A Squad 2009/10
Invited Players:

Jonathan Bell (Royal Blackheath)
Tom Boys (Royal Liverpool)
Scott Campbell (Hallowes)
Laurie Canter (Saltford)
Hugo Dobson (Fynn Valley)
Craig Hinton (The Oxfordshire)
Adam Keogh (Boston West)
Tommy King (Sudbury)
Ben Loughrey (Wrag Barn)
Ben Martin (Worthing)
Ryan Newman (Brookmans Park)
Max Smith (Newbury Racecourse)
Matthew Southgate (Thorpe Hall)
Ben Stow (Rushmore)
James Watts (East Herts)
James Webber (Three Rivers)
Joshua White (Chipstead)

England Under 18 Squad 2009/10

James Burnett (Sleaford)
Oliver Carr (Heswall)
Adam Carson (Long Ashton)
Sebastian Crookall-Nixon (Workington)
Curtis Griffiths (Wentworth)
Liam Harper (Lydd)
Chris Lloyd (The Kendleshire) 
Nick Newbold (Kedleston Park)
Ben Taylor (Walton Heath)

England Under 16 Squad 2009/10

Robert Burlison (Oxley Park)
Matthew Fitzpatrick (Hallamshire)
Kieran Fowler (Spain)
Patrick Kelly (Woodhall Spa)
Max Orrin (North Foreland)
Toby Tree (Worthing)
Nick Ward (Redbourn)

 20th September 2009

In the County Champion of Champion event played over 36 holes today Amateur Champion Liam Bell (Cleethorpes) finished in a very creditable 9th place  having scored 76 and 72.

The inaugural Junior County Champions Tournament resulted in a three-way tie at Woodhall Spa between Jay Beisser from Essex, Suffolk’s Alastair Hall and James Burnett, the local lad from Lincolnshire.

 All three finished on 143, three under par, Beisser after a closing 69, Hall with 71 and Burnett 75 and by the rules of the competition share the title.

Beisser was the first to post the target, his 69 containing eight birdies but also four dropped shots, all this after a magnificent start with five birdies in the first six holes.

“I got off to a flying start and had three successive threes from the first,” he said. “I had a lesson with my coach David Brooks last week to check up on things and I played terrible yesterday with my 74.  But it came good today and this tops off a very good season for me. I played solid today but it was a pity I three-putted the 17th, which has proved costly.”

Hall, a double title winner in Suffolk, had three birdies in his 71 after starting with 11 successive pars.

"I'm quite pleased to have won," he said modestly. "I didn't know the situation out on the course but I knew it was close. I didn't know Jay had shot four under but this will be my fifth title of the year so it's been quite successful.  I checked and with yesterday’s round I played 29 holes without a bogey,” said Hall. “Then I bogeyed the 15th today but managed to finish with a birdie.”

Burnett, who led by one overnight, in contrast to Beisser made an awful start with three bogeys in the first five holes.  “But I managed to steady the ship with a birdie at the sixth and came back in level par,” he said. “It’s nice to finally win a national title.”

The trio finished two strokes ahead of Sam Young from York shire, who returned 76, and four clear of Wiltshire’s Ben Stow, who shot 71.

13th Sept 2009

Defeat to Derbyshire, despite superb fightback in Singles....

In the season's final match, a friendly against Derbyshire at Burton on Trent GC, Captain Les Toyne fielded the usual 1sts/2nds combined team including himself and Vice-Captain Paul Morrison.

A shock foursomes result of 5-0 in favour of our hosts, despite several closely fought games, left Lincs with the proverbial 'mountain to climb' but, in displaying the spirit that runs through this squad, Lincs won 7 of the 10 Singles to finally succumb to an 8-7 defeat.

In what was Les' final match as Captain, he again congratulated the players on their Anglian League successes over the summer and thanked them, and the Officials of the Union, for their support over his last 4 years as Captain. Match Result

6th Sept 2009

It's Lincolnshire at the double.....

In a fantastic day for Lincolnshire golf both the 1st and 2nd teams won the Anglian League title following their final matches today, against Cambridgeshire.

The 1sts, playing at Elsham GC, needed a victory to win the title from their visitors and got off to a fine start by taking a 3-1 lead from the morning's foursomes.  The Singles seemed to be well on track to achieve the required 3.5 pts for victory as the 8 games each approached the turn, but holes 10-12 were kind to Cambridge and, briefly, things got a little tight.  However the 'crisis' was averted shortly afterwards and Lincolnshire ran out victors by 8.5-3.5, which belied the resiliant performance of their visitors in the afternoon.  In his victory speech, Captain Les Toyne paid tribute to not only the day's team but the County squad as a whole, which had delivered the double.  Match Result

The 2nds, under the captaincy of Paul Morrison, knew  they had to beat Cambridgeshire at Brampton Park to win back the title from their hosts. Following a wonderful mornings golf they led the foursomes by 3½ - ½. This gave them a good platform to collect the other 3 points needed for victory. During the course of the afternoon the games ebbed and flowed and a buggy became the order of the day for Paul as even his long legs could not get him to all the places he wanted to be at the same time!! The early matches were not going too well but a wonderful fight-back from Matt Veall who was 3 down with 3 to play but managed a half settled nerves a little. In the 3rd game Patrick Kelly had a convincing 5&4 win and with further wins from Jamie Thorpe, Scott Freer and Matt Haynes victory was achieved by the margin of 8 - 4. Joe Lippett. Sam Sharpe and Steve Brattan all collected points during the day for a great team victory. Match Result

3rd Sept 2009

Good Evans, Neil takes Lincs Open by storm...

Professional Neil Evans (Greetham Valley) won the Lincolnshire Open Championship at Belton Park GC today with a superb 1 under par total of 141 on a day of gale force winds and heavy showers.  He won by 4 strokes from Levi Desmond (Belton Woods) who was also top Amateur.

Other places in the professionals went to runner-up Iain Fulton (Belton Woods) on 146, 3rd Dean Worrall (Normanby Hall) on 147, 4th Dan Greenwood (Forest Pines) also on 147, after a cpo, 5th Andrew Hare (Birdies Driving Range) on 148, and 6th Chris Knight (Belton Woods) on 149.

In the Amateurs, County Captain Les Toyne (Woodhall Spa) was runner-up on 147, 3rd Joe Lippett (Burghley Park) on 147, after a cpo, and 4th David Coupland (Boston) on 148.

Feat of the day, apart from Neil Evans' great winning score, went to Joe Lippett who, starting his am round from the 10th hole, opened with 5 consecutive birdies!!

Particular mention, and thanks, must go to the Greenstaff who worked tirelessly all day to get, and keep the course playable throughout.Full Result Click Here

21st Aug 2009

Keogh lands prestigious title...

Adam Keogh (Boston West) has won The Keepmoat-Lee Westwood Trophy held at Rotherham GC over the last three days. With a field of top class amateurs Adam scored 72,69,70 and 69 to win by one shot from Royal Blackheath's Jonathan Bell.

Adam Wainwright (Gainsborough) finished tied 11th with rounds of 69,69,73 and 75

14th Aug 2009

Burnett bows out....

The title dreams of James Burnett (Sleaford) ended today with defeat in the Quarter Final of the British Boys Amateur Championship at Royal St George's GC in Kent, when he went down by 3&2 to Eddie Peperell (Drayton Park). Despite the defeat, to one of England's top prospects, Burnett has had a week to remember having successfully progressed through five rounds prior to his exit from the event....what a performance!!!

13th Aug 2009

Burnett into Quarter Finals at British Boys.....

James Burnett (Sleaford) beat Liam O'Neill (Keighley) by 1 Hole in this morning's 4th round and then followed that up with a victory in the 5th round, by the same margin, over David Law (Hazlehead).

12th Aug 2009

Desmond and Keddie lose, but Burnett wins through.....

Levi Desmond (Belton Woods) lost his 2nd round match today to the in-form Gary Stal (France) 6&4, as did Dan Keddie (Belton Park), going down by 2&1 to Ben Stow (Rushmore).

In his 3rd round match, today, James Burnett (Sleaford) maintained his challenge as he squeezed past Edouard Amacher (Switzerland) by 1 hole.

11th Aug 2009

Burnett marches on...

Today saw the completion of the 1st round matches, and the half of the 2nd round matches.

Dan Keddie (Belton Park) won through his 1st round match, beating Colm O'Sullivan (Fota Island) 3&1.

James Burnett (Sleaford) eased past Mark Sawford (Rowlands Castle) by 4&3 in his 2nd round match.

10th Aug 2009

Mixed results for our boys at the British Boys Amateur Championship at Royal St George's GC.....

There were wins in today's 1st round matches for James Burnett (Sleaford) who beat Switzerland's Steven Walther 3&1, and Levi Desmond (Belton Woods) who got the better of Borja Virto (Spain) by 2&1.

Unfortunately Patrick Kelly and Nathan Kimsey (both Woodhall Spa) were knocked out today, 2&1 to Adrian Otaegui (Spain) and 3&2 to Tom Berry (Wentworth), respectively.

2nd Aug 2009

A good day for Lincs in penultimate round of Anglian League fixtures....

Lincolnshire today faced Northamptonshire with the 1sts away at Peterborough Milton GC and the 2nds at Seacroft GC.

The 1sts, only able to complete a few holes of practice yesterday afternoon due to the host club holding their Captains Day, seemed to be fairing reasonably well in the foursomes until the matches reached the last 3 or 4 holes, at which point matters turned swiftly in favour of the hosts resulting in them holding a 3-1 lunchtime lead, and Lincs with a 'mountain to climb'.

Captain Les Toyne was pleased with the way the draw for the afternoon singles came out and half way through the afternoon with only 2 matches narrowly down, the target of 5.5 pts from the afternoons matches looked a real possibility.  The advantage was maintained and it came down to needing 1 point from the last two games on the course.  Half a point was secured in the penultimate match by Adam Keogh which left 'anchor man' Liam Bell needing to win his last hole to secure the other half point.  His opponent, with the honour, pushed his tee shot slightly and found water, Liam hit the fairway and then effectively won the hole with his 160 yd approach to 10 feet.  A thrilling match had been won 6.5-5.5 pts.  Match results

The 2nds also recorded an important win, albeit narrowly.  They did however achieve it in a more conventional way, leading 2.5-1.5 after the foursomes and extending the margin to 2 pts following the singles, to gain a 7-5 victory. Match results

In terms of the leagues, the defeat of Suffolk 1sts by Norfolk today means that Lincs trail their next opponents, Cambridgeshire, by a point, and victory in that final game, at Gainsborough GC on 6th Sept, will guarantee Lincs the spoils.

The 2nds are in exactly the same position in that they will lift the title if they beat Cambridgeshire at Brampton Park GC on the same day. 1st Team results/table,   2nd Team results/table

31st July 09

Coupland's superb run at the English ends.... 

Dave Coupland (Boston) was knocked out in this afternoons Semi-Final of the English Amateur Championship, at Rye GC.

Having needed 6 extra holes to beat his Q-Final opponent, Matt Haines (Rochester & Cobham), in the morning, Coupland soon found himself on the back foot in the afternoon as Farren Keenan (Sunningdale) got off to a flyer with 3 birdies in the first 5 holes to be 4up.  Coupland persevered but had few answers to the fine form of Keenan, who wrapped up the match on the 13th.

Nonetheless, it was a fantastic performance by the Lincolnshire man and one which will surely compound his standing at National level, on the back of several other fine performances this season.

The adventure all started at the beginning of the week when he lay joint 4th after the first round of qualifying at Littlestone GC, having shot 2 under par.  An 8 over par round at Rye GC on Tuesday, in very testing conditions, left him on the cut line of the top 64 and ties.

As  a result he had to play in the 'Preliminary' round of the matchplay, first thing on Wednesday morning.  Starting at 6.38am he beat Ryan Evans (Wellingborough) by 2&1 and then followed that up with victory over Tom Hayes (West Byfleet) by 1 hole.

Thursday morning's second round match was another close encounter, this time just getting the better of Sam Haywood (Rotherham), again by 1 hole.  His third round match later in the day saw him overcome Luke Collins (Mendip Spring) by 2&1.

24th July 09

James Burnett (Sleaford) has finished in tied 8th place in The Carris Trophy held at Moor Park GC over the last three days. James scored 74,70,72 and 71( 5 under) to finish just five strokes behind the winner Tom Lewis.

Dan Keddie (Belton Park) finished tied 22nd with 73,74.74 and 73 whilst Nathan Kimsey (Woodhall Spa) was tied 29th with 72,74,77 and 71. Nathan won The Hazards Salver for the best score by an Under 16 from Great Britain and Ireland. Many congratulations to all three

15th July 09

The finalists for The Bramley Trophy were decided last evening and they are Boston West, Burghley Park, Sandilands and Spalding.The finals will be played at Seacroft GC  on Saturday 22nd August and spectators are most welcome.

 For results Click Here

13th July 09

Laceby Manor Gc won yesterdays Sir Henry Lunn Shield at Sleaford Gc. They beat Carholme Gc by one point with Ashby Decoy finishing in third place. 16 year old Rob Mackay (Laceby Manor) won the individual prize with a total of 84pts, which was a great effort off his handicap of four.

10th July 09

James Burnett (Sleaford) has won the Midland Youths at Stoke Rochford with rounds of 71,64,67 and 67 (269). He also won The Howell Trophy for the best U18. Levi Desmond (Belton Woods) came third in The Howell with a score of 280.

In the Andrew Hare Salver Scott Freer (Toft Hotel) came third with a score of 70 whilst the winner was Nick Watson (Stoke Rochford) with a super score of 68. Full Results Click Here

5th July 09

The 3rd round of Anglian League matches took place today with Lincs up against Leicestershire & Rutland.  The 1sts were at Spalding GC where after a very up and down mornings foursomes, honours were even at lunchtime with a scoreline of 2-2.  The afternoon singles started very solidly for Lincs and the visitors, missing a few key players, could not find a way back in resulting in an overall victory by 9-3 for the hosts.  Full Result Click Here

Meanwhile, the 2nds were away in the corresponding fixture at Birstall GC where, trailing by 2.5-1.5 after the foursomes, the team ended up losing the match by 7-5 despite putting up a gutsy fight. Full Result Click Here

4th July  09

In todays Amateur Match Play Qualifier at Holme Hall GC the two Cleethorpes players, Liam Bell and Steve Brattan,won through to meet each other in the final to be held at Woodhall Spa Gc on County Presidents Day in August,

For full Results Click Here 

2nd July 09

Following rounds of 70 and 74 Patrick Kelly finished in a very credible tied 12th in The McGregor Trophy which finished today at Radcliffe on Trent.This gave Patrick a total of 284 only five shots behind five players who tied on 279.

1st  July 09

In todays second round of The McGregor Trophy Patrick Kelly scored a one under par 69 to finish tied 11th going into the final 36 holes on Thursday. Unfortunatly Nathan Kimsey scored 77 to just miss the cut.

30th June 2009

In todays opening round of The McGregor Trophy, being held at Radcliffe on Trent, both Nathan Kimsey and Patrick Kelly had good starts,Nathan scored a level par 70(tied 15th) whilst Patrick shot 71(tied 25th) . The best score at the moment is a four under 66. The top 40 players and ties after 36 holes play a further 36 holes on Thursday. Good luck to both our players

26th June 2009

The Elsham finals on Sunday 16th August will be contested by Boston, Sleaford, Spalding and Stoke Rochford.

For Results Click Here

24th June 2009

Many of our top Amateurs are playing today in the regional qualifying stage of the Open Championship,16 courses are being used with our players playing at various venues.

23rdJune 2009

In the National Schools Championship held at Fulwell Gc Levi Desmond broke the course record in the afternoon by scoring a magnificent 62, his 77 in the morning left him in third place overall.This performance gave him a place in the England schools team to play Scotland. Also in the team are James Burnett and Patrick Kelly who both finished in the top ten. On a great day for The Lincolnshire Schools Golf Association Kirsty Condon made the girls team to face Scotland. Many congratulations to all concerned.

20th June 2009

In todays EGU Midland Qualifier held at Sandwell Park Lincolnshire finished in 2nd place just 2 shots behind winners Staffordshire..

Lying in 5th place after the morning round , some 15 shots behind Shropshire and Herefordshire, the team of Steve Dixon, Adam Wainwright, Adam Keogh, Dave Coupland, James Burnett and Liam Bell scored 436 in the afternoon (the best score by 3) but it was not quite enough. Dave Coupland( 70, 70) was beaten on countback for the best individual score.Levi Desmond was travelling reserve and caddied throughout the day.Well done to the team for a valiant attempt. Next years event is at Lingdale GC in Leicestershire.

For Team Results Click Here 

For Individual Results Click Here

17th June 2009

Lincs representation at British Amateur ended.... 

Adam Wainwright (Gainsborough) lost 3&1 in today's 'last 64' match against German, Stefan Wiedergruen, so ending Lincolnshire's interest in the event.  Nonetheless, just making the matchplay stages, from an original field of 288 players, was a boost following some indifferent play over recent weeks. 

16th June 2009

Mixed fortunes at British Amateur....

Adam Wainwright (Gainsborough) qualified for the matchplay stages in =44 after adding a 1 over par 73 at Formby GC today, to yesterday's 72.  He made the cut by 2 shots but David Coupland (Boston) missed out by 2 after his 75 gave him an overall total of 149.  The top 64 and ties, 76 in total, commence the matchplay stages tomorrow, culminating in a 36 hole final on Saturday...good luck Adam.

15th June 2009

Lincs players make a solid start at the British Amateur Championship.....

Adam Wainwright (Gainsborough) fired a level par 72 over the West Lancs GC whilst County colleague David Coupland (Boston)shot a 74, also at West Lancs.  Lying in joint 38th and 84th respectively both will play their final qualifying round at Formby GC tomorrow in a bid to make the top 64 (and ties), and the matchplay stages which commence on Wednesday.

14th June 2009

In todays Lincs Amateur Championship held at Holme Hall GC Liam Bell (Cleethorpes) scored a magnificant 131 to win by seven shots from his nearest rival.His morning round of 66 gave him a one shot lead but a sensational 65 in the afternoon left the rest of the field in his wake.

In second place on countback was Sleaford's James Burnett who scored 72,66 for a total of 138, this left Steve Brattan(Cleethorpes) in third place with 71 and 67. Fourth place was taken by County Captain Les Toyne (Woodhall Spa) on 140 ( 73, 67), also on countback, from Steve Dixon (Normanby Hall) who shot 67 & 73.

 Full Results Click Here

Cleethorpes GC will represent Linconshire in the Champion Club Tournament to be held at North Hants GC in September.

Many thanks to Holme Hall GC for presenting the course in such wonderful condition and for being great hosts.

Click Here to view draw for Amateur Match Play at Holme Hall on Saturday July 4th 2009.

Following the Amateur, Captain Les Toyne confirmed the 6 man team selection for next week's EGU Midland Qualifier at Sandwell Park GC. as follows: Liam Bell (Cleethorpes), James Burnett (Sleaford), David Coupland (Boston), Steve Dixon (Normanby Hall), Adam Keogh (Boston West) and Adam Wainwright (Gainsborough).  Travelling Reserve is Levi Desmond (Belton Woods) 

13th June 2009

Dan Keddie (Belton Park) and James Dair (Toft Hotel) both finished in the top ten in The Midland Open Amateur Championship held over the last two days at Woodhall Spa GC. Dan finished in 7th place with scores of 76,75,70 and 71(292) whilst James was 9th having scored 77,75,70 and 73 (295).

Also making Fridays cut were Simon Richardson (Boston West) 74,77,74 and 73 (298),Liam Bell (Cleethorpes) 75,75,75 and76 (301),Lawrence Warne ( Woodhall Spa) 75,73,76 and 78 (302) ,Nathan Kimsey (Woodhall Spa) 71,73,82 and 77 (303) and Levi Desmond (Belton Woods) 75,75,77 and 77 (304)

11th June 2009

In todays Lincolnshire Seniors Championship held at Ashby Decoy Golf Club Paul Baxter from Woodhall Spa shot a 76 to win the C.E. Drakes Trophy. In second place also from Woodhall Spa with a score of 77 was Graham Hunter, third place went to Rod Campbell (Waltham Windmill) with a score of 79.

For Full Scores Click Here

7th June 2009

In the second round of Anglian League matches today, Lincolnshire were up against Suffolk with the 1sts away at Thorpeness GC whilst the 2nds were hosts at Toft Hotel GC.

With both teams missing a couple of their 'star' men, the 1st team encounter went Suffolks way, who after taking a slim 2.5-1.5 lead from the foursomes, then cruised to an 8-4 victory following a very solid performance in the singles.

News was better, thankfully, back in Lincolnshire where the 2nd Team, following a very tense match, came out on the winning side of a 7-5 result to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign.

6th June 2009

David Coupland (Boston GC) finished in a very credible 7th place in The St.Andrews Links Trophy today, Dave scored 71,74,74 and 70 to finish just 4 strokes behind winner A.Dunbar. Having won the Lagonda Trophy two weeks ago David is in a rich vein of form and must be reminding the England selectors as to why he was in last years A squad!! 

29th May 2009

Three of our regular county players helped Lincolnshire win the North of England Schools Championship at Sleaford GC today.

Dan Keddie (Belton Park), James Burnett (Sleaford) and Levi Desmond (Belton Woods) finished with a combined gross score of 408 to beat Lancashire into second place.

James shot 71 & 65 to finish third in the individual event but the overall winner with a good 69 in the morning and a brilliant 63 (to create a new course record) was Levi Desmond. Many congratulations to the whole team but a special mention must go to Levi.

Kirsty Condon (Blankney) finished in a very good third place in the Girls Championship with ascore of 151 just three shots behind the winner.

28th May 2009

Coupland lands prestigious Lagonda Trophy...

Dave Coupland (Boston) took the title today, ahead of a strong field at the Gog Magog GC.  Following two fine rounds of 71 and 68 in windy conditions over the Par 70 Cambridgeshire course on Wednesday, he took a 2 shot lead into today's final two rounds.

A 68 this morning, followed by a 71 in the final round maintained his 2 shot lead on the field apart, that is, from Suffolk's England Squad member, Jamie Abbott (Fynn Valley).  Abbott fired superb closing rounds, of 65 and 68, to force a play-off having started the day 6 back.

However, it was the Lincolnshire man who prevailed, winning at the 2nd extra hole. 

25th May 2009

James Burnett(Sleaford GC) won the Boys Championship on a wonderful sunny day at Elsham GC yesterday, he scored 68 and 72.In second place came Woodhall Spa's Patrick Kelly and third place went to Levi Desmond from Belton Woods.

The Under 16 title went to Robert Mackay (Laceby) who shot a wonderful gross 69 in the afternoon round off his 5 handicap.

The Under 14 winner, for the second year running, was Jordan Wrisdale, Woodhall Spa.

Our thanks to Elsham GC for all their hospitality and for presenting the course in such magnificent condition.

Full results click here

23rd May 2009

The start sheet for the Midland Open Amateur,to be held at Woodhall Spa, on the 12th/13th June, can be found by Clicking Here

Ray Pauley (Woodhall Spa) finished tied third in the Midland Seniors Spring tournament held yesterday at Kedleston Park. Ray shot a gross 77 to finish three strokes behind the winner Alan Molyneux, Hawkstone Park. 

Many Congratulations to Ray for his third place in a field of 80 players. Full Result

17th May 2009

LINCOLNSHIRE TAKE EASTERN INTER COUNTIES TITLE......

In a thrilling finish to four rounds of three-ball foursomes, played over the weekend, Lincolnshire just squeezed home this afternoon at a very windy, and sometimes wet Seacroft GC.

With 10 pts available in each round of matches, to each team, Lincolnshire took 6 on Saturday morning from the match with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk and followed that up in the afternoon with an excellent 8.5 pts, from Leicestershire & Rutland and Norfolk.  Overnight Lincolnshire led with 14.5 pts from both Essex and Hertfordshire who were on 12.5.

A stunning haul of 9 pts from the match with Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire increased the lead to 3.5 pts from Hertfordshire (20), with Essex a further half-a-point back.

The final round of matches saw Lincolnshire up against their two closest rivals and led to an incredibly tense afternoon.  Essex, the defending champions,  made a very strong start and looked to be en route for a dramatic victory but their efforts were finally quashed when Lincolnshires final pairing of Veall and Sheriff secured a vital win over their Essex counterparts on the 17th green.

Lincolnshire's pairings throughout the weekend were: James Burnett (Sleaford) and Steve Dixon (Normanby Hall), Simon Richardson (Boston West) and Adam Wainwright (Gainsborough), Levi Desmond (Belton Woods) and Sam Sharpe (Greetham Valley), Liam Bell and Steve Brattan (both Cleeethorpes) and, Ben Sheriff (Gainsborough) and Matt Veall (Seacroft).  Ably led by Captain, Les Toyne and Vice Captain Paul Morrison, this was a fantastic team performance.  However, special mention and congratulations go to the pairing of Burnett/Dixon who, despite playing at the top of the order in each round of matches, took the maximum 8 pts from their matches...a very rare feat. 

Final standings: 1 Lincs (27.5 pts), 2 Essex (26.5), 3 Herts (24), 4 Leics & Rutland (22.5), 5 Cambs (19.5), 6 Northants (17), 7 Norfolk (16.5), 8 Beds (16), 9 Suffolk (10.5). 

14th May 2009

Sean Marshall (Carholme) and David Coupland (Boston) today finished equal ninth with scores of 72 in the qualifying stage of the Brabazon Trophy at Moortown Golf Club. They join Adam Keogh (Boston West) who qualified automatically for the final stages.Good luck to all three tomorrow.

10th May 2009

The first round of Anglian League matches took place today with Lincolnshire up against Norfolk.

The 1sts travelled to Royal Cromer where, having 'stolen' a 2.5-1.5 lead following the morning's foursomes, we just edged the afternoon singles in a very tight match throughout, to win 7-5.

The 2nds hosted their Norfolk counterparts at Grimsby where, again a very close game ensued, and again there was a positive outcome for Lincs, with a 7.5-4.5 victory.

 3rd  May 2009

In todays Mid Amateur at Canwick Park a play off was needed for the third consecutive year. Last years runner up Steve Brattan(Cleethorpes) went one better to take the title from Paul Chaplain-Barton(Tydd St Giles) on the first extra hole. Both players had scored 72 during normal play.

In third place with a 73 was last years winner James Crampton(Spalding).Full Results

2nd May2009

Following an opening round of level par 70 yesterday,which left him in tied 4th, David Coupland shot an 80 in the second round of the Lytham Trophy today.

2nd May 2009

In todays second round of the Fairhaven Trophy Dan Keddie moved up to third place with a second consecutive round of 3 under par 71 (142) James Burnett shot 77 (146)  to be tied 14th whilst Nathan Kimsey scored 75 (147) to be tied 20th

2nd May 2009

In yesterdays opening round of the Fairhaven Trophy our entrants had a fantastic opening day with all three finishing in the top thirteen. James Burnett (Sleaford GC) had an opening round of 69,5 under par,to be tied third. Dan Keddie (Belton Park) scored 71,3 under, to be tied 9th. Our third player,Nathan Kimsey (Woodhall Spa) shot 72, 2 under,to finish tied 13th.

Many Congratulations to all three and good luck in todays second round. 

19th April 2009

Adam Keogh (Boston West) today represented the Midland Golf Union at Newark GC in the annual match against the British Universities team.  In what was our own Les Toyne's first match as skipper, the result went the way of the scholars, despite Adam securing excellent wins in both his matches.

18th April 2009

Another friendly, this time against the RAF Golf Association, took place today at Woodhall Spa GC in breezy conditions.

Having amassed a very solid 4 - 1 position following the foursomes, the County team went on to edge the afternoon singles as well to win the match by 10 - 5.  Full Result

15th April 2009

Our 3rd friendly saw us taking on the County Ladies team at Ashby Decoy GC.

Honours were even after the morning foursomes but, despite losing the top 3 singles, the ladies stormed back to take the match 7 - 5 by winning the last 5 singles. Full Result

9th April 2009 

Hot on the heels of the Yorkshire match, the team were in action again, this time against the Lincs PGA, at Kenwick Park GC.

Again the foursomes were excellent, leading 2.5 - 0.5 at lunchtime but, once again, we were outfought in the singles with the PGA claiming the victory, by 7.5 - 4.5. Full Result

4th April 2009

The Men's team got underway with their pre-season friendlies today, taking on a very strong Yorkshire side, at Selby GC.  A very pleasing performance in the foursomes saw the sides level at 3-3, at lunchtime.  Then, however, our hosts took control by taking the top 5 singles before eventually wrapping up a 12-6 victory.   Full Result

26th March 2009

Distance Measuring Devices, that conform to Rule14.3 of the ' Rules of Golf ', will be allowed in all events run by the LUGC. This includes matches in the Lincolnshire Leagues.

16th March 2009

The County Trial took place at Lincoln Golf Club on what turned out to be a very pleasant March day.For the first time the trials were a combined mens and juniors event.

The eventual winner,on a back 18 countback, was County Amateur Champion, Dan Keddie (Belton Park). Dan scored 73pts (35 & 38) to beat Simon Richardson (Boston West), who shot 36pts and 37pts.

Third place went to David Coupland (Blankney), with 70pts, and joint fourth to Joe Lippett (Burghley Park) and leading junior Nathan Kimsey (Woodhall Spa), on 69pts.  

County President, Peter Rogers, along with Competitions Secretary, Chris Lloyd, also carried out the draws for the opening rounds of the Bramley Singles, and Elsham Foursomes Trophies. 
 
18th Oct 2008
David Coupland (Boston GC), Adam Keogh (Boston West GC) and Adam Wainwright (Gainsborough GC) today helped the Midland Golf Union record a 10.5 - 4.5 victory over their counterparts from the South-West Counties Golf Association, at Woodhall Spa GC, and so bring an end to the run of 4 successive defeats in this fixture.

In the morning foursomes Keogh/Wainwright won their match as did Coupland and Northamptonshire's Ryan Evans.  Wainwright and Coupland then added further points in winning their singles matches, whilst Keogh slipped to defeat in his.

Congratulations to all three for 'carrying the Lincolnshire flag' so well.
 
12/13th Oct 2008
James Burnett (Sleafod GC) was in action again for the England U16s, this time playing in the inaugural match against Ireland.

The match format, played at Bury St Edmunds GC, saw 4 foursomes on Saturday morning, followed by 8 singles in the afternoon and, finally, a further 8 singles on Sunday.

James, playing with Billy Downing, won his foursomes match by 4&3 and then followed that up by winning both his singles matches, by 2 holes and 4&2 respectively, to cap an excellent weekend for himself personally and a good win for England as well as they ran out 15-5 victors.
 
6th Oct 2008
Congratulations to James Burnett (Sleafod GC) who today played in the England U16 team that defeated Scotland, at South Staffs GC.

Unfortunately, due to heavy overnight rain which continued well into the morning, the 5 foursomes matches were not played.  However the 10 singles went ahead and James who played the 'anchor role' recorded the biggest win of the day, beating Rodger Clarke 5&4.  England were victorious by 8-2.
 
5th October 2008
The Lincolnshire League Finals took place today at Sleaford GC. The weather was atrocious for much of the morning but improved as the day progressed.

In the scratch league final Lincoln GC defended the title they won last year by beating Spalding GC by 4 matches to 2. This was a fine performance as they lost the first two matches to their opponents.

In the Handicap final Forest Pines GC beat Stoke Rochford Gc with a birdie on the last hole to win 3.5 to 2.5 .

Many thanks must go to Sleaford GC who took the fixture at short notice and for presenting the course in such wonderful condition.

Special thanks to all the competitors who played the matches in such a fine spirit in what was initially terrible weather conditions.

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