The Gents' Section held their Presentation Day at the weekend and a great day it was, with the trophies spread across quite a few different winners this year.

Club Champion, Paul Barnett also won 5 other events during the year and Peter and Ryan Haddock were also in the prizes a few times. It was also nice to see, Gareth Hurst, Gregg Dodd, Jonathan Morse, Paul Swinney, Steve Martin, Wayne Meintjes, Michael Courtney, Kevin Phillips, Stuart Bunting, G Robinson, J Pickles, Ian Slavin, Keith Neill, Graeme Hewitt and David Morse in the 'winners enclosure' during the year.

Club Captain and winner of the All Saints Trophy, Simon Watson said after the Presentation 'It's great to see so many different winners this year, especially as we've had such a difficult year with the weather. I'd like to thank all the Gents' section for their support during the year and congratulate the winners - but also recognise everyone for taking part in some difficult conditions in some of our trophy events. Hopefully we'll see some new winners next year - and have a bit better weather.

The Gents' Sunday Stableford is running throughout December for all guys wanting to join in.

The Ladies Section Presentation and AGM was held at the beginning of November. At a really well attended event the winners of the season's trophies were awarded their prize and congratulated for their achievements in the season.

There were some new names on trophies, including new member Robbyn Watson and our Fun Niners winner June Dawson, as well as some familiar faces such as Club Champion, Lindsey Bruce (main picture) and this year's Captain, Vicky Olney. Congratulations to all the winners.

The section were very grateful to club member Neil Brinsdon for taking some great photos of the day for us. All photos can be found here - https://www.neilbrinsdonphotography.co.uk/

At the AGM just about all the reports mentioned the poor weather we had in the season, but how we had just about managed to play all competitions. Thanks were given to Pam Phillips, and Teresa Gaughan, leaving the Ladies Committee as well as Cora Gray for completing the County Rep role. The AGM welcomed new members to the committee, Dot Lowes (Handicap Secretary) and Viv Cowell (Treasurer).

Vicky Olney was introduced as the Captain for 2023/4 and everyone wished her well in her year - and hopes she brings some sunshine!

The Ladies Winter League has now started, 9 holes Stableford, turn up on the day.

The investment into Burgham Park continues apace with the delivery of the initial designs for the extension and refurbishment of the clubhouse.

The artist's impressions have been received and the possible floor plans for the clubhouse interior are taking shape and being discussed with owner Russell Foster.

This sees a lot of hard work come to fruition and the refurbishment will utilise the funding received from Cussins due to the new housing development taking place on the club's land.

David Armstrong, Club Director said 'A lot has already been invested in the club over the last 18 months and this project to refurbish and extend the clubhouse sees us take the improvements to the next phase. Members and visitors will all benefit from this investment over coming years, but we'll need a bit of support and patience whilst the work is undertaken - but all for a really positive outcome over the longer term. We are really looking forward to making these changes and delivering a further improved experience for all who come to our course'

Watch this space for further details as they emerge.