Round 3 of the Winter Open Series at Burgham in mid-December was blessed with a lovely dry and bright day, much to the delight of all participants. Despite the recent downpours brought by Storm Darragh, the course held up remarkably well, with only a few wetter areas to navigate. This didn’t dampen the competition, as some fantastic scores were posted, with the top four players all passing 40 points.

David Robinson emerged as the winner, edging out David Pickard on count back after a thrilling contest. David Pickard got off to a flying start with two pars and two birdies, but David Robinson’s determined back-nine performance, capped with 10 points over the final four holes, sealed the victory. The top three finishers were:

1st - David Robinson – 42 points
2nd - David Pickard – 42 points
3rd - Keith Poree – 41 points

Congratulations to the top three, who have secured their spots in the Grand Final in May 2025. A big thank you to everyone who came out to play! If you didn’t qualify this time, don’t worry—your next chance is on Friday 17th January, so be sure to book your spot soon! https://www.brsgolf.com/burghampark/opens_home.php

The Ladies Section enjoyed a fabulous Christmas Lunch filled with festive cheer and warm friendship. The decorated clubhouse set the perfect scene for the occasion, and Santa himself made a special appearance, having a bit of fun as he handed out presents to everyone.

The entertainment for the afternoon featured a lively act from Spain, which brought energy and fun to the event, leaving everyone in great spirits. A Christmas-themed quiz with some well deserved prizes for the winning team added a touch of friendly competition, and the best-dressed elf (Lynn Elves) and reindeer (Maggie Cottier) stole the spotlight with their creative outfits.

The centerpiece of the day was a lovely meal, which was as festive as it was flavourful. The event was a wonderful way for the Ladies Section to come together, celebrate the holiday season, and reflect on a fantastic year.

Lady Captain Mandy Scott, thanked everyone for coming along in the midst of Storm Darragh, and for making the effort with some great costumes, and bringing fun to the afternoon. She also thanked all the staff involved in making it a great day for the ladies. She finished saying 'Here’s to more joyful gatherings in the future!

Happy Christmas everyone!