ERUGC President's Am-Am

2025 ERUGC President’s Am-Am
Friday 19th September, 2025

I would like to thank, my home club Beverley & East Riding Golf Club for allowing courtesy of the course and fellow members for foregoing their friday game to allow me to host my season ending President’s AMAM. The club have been very supportive throughout the year hosting many East Riding events.

Thank you to Theo and the Pros Shop crew for their help on the day. Also to Dave Jackson and his team for their help and hard work during a busy time for the club with the new greens construction work beginning straight after the weekend. The course and greens, as always, were in great condition.

Thank you to Alex, Liam, Julie and the whole clubhouse team at Beverley Golf Club for looking after us during the long warm day. And of course to the infamous friendly bovines who have managed to keep the rough down this summer as well as  enjoying watching some excellent (and some not so excellent) golf!

The ordered weather arrived and a steady breeze provided a good challenge for the 140 players. A yellow tee AMAM with all four scores to count on the 8th and 18th (giving a par score of 80 points) – just to shake it up a bit!.  The top 6 teams all totalled between 11 and 13 points on those two holes and with many other high scores this may have been decisive.

Thank you to all the East Riding clubs who have supported the Union this year and who have provided vouchers to play at – Brough, Filey, Hornsea, Hull, Scarborough North Cliff, Scarborough South Cliff. 

Top 3 Prize Winners

1st 93 points, choosing a 4 ball voucher for Sandmoor Golf Club: S Mews, Dennis Thornham, Patrick Anderson & Mark Hazard from Brough Golf Club

2nd 92 points, choosing hotel vouchers with a 4 ball at both Scarborough NC & Scarborough SC: Jon Thorpe, Rob Dennis, Mike Drury & Andrew Stevens of Hessle Golf Club

3rd 91 points (on count back), winning hotel vouchers with a 4 ball at both Barnard Castle GC & Durham City GC: Robert Turner, Kieron Sycamore, Keith Laidlaw & Paul Anderson of Driffield and Hainsworth Park Golf Club

The next three prizes were divisional prizes for the best placed based on their overall combined team handicap

Division 1 winners –  with 90 points  winning a fourball at Filey Golf Club were – Val Mysko, Richard Smaje, Kevin Cadwaller and Kenton Wright  of Cottingham Parks & Beverley & ER Golf Clubs

Division 2 winners –  with 90 points winning a fourball at Brough Golf Club were – John Robinson, Neil Burnley, Carl Sheppard and Andrew Robinson of Beverley & ER Golf Club

Division 3 winners – with 91 points winning a fourball at Hull Golf Club were -Chris Woodcock, Stephen Thompson,, Richard Craven & James Waterland of Cave Castle Golf Club

Veterans team prize (combined age of 280+)

86 points – winning a fourball at Doncaster Town Moor GC are – David Wilson, Rob Abbotts, Richard Callis & Pete Newby of Cottingham Parks GC

Nearest the Pin – John Artymiuk of Ganstead Park Golf Club – won wine and a Jones cooler/practice bag (Thanks to Rob Bundy of Trendy Golf)

Longest Drive – Wayne Strutt (Guest) won a bottle of Whisky – kindly sponsored by Union Secretary John Illingworth.

Any prizes not handed out on the day will be forwarded to your club.

Full results can be found at  https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/erugc-presamam

Thank you to Ian Jeffrey for his help and support setting up the competition and his help on the day along with John Illingworth.

Finally, thank you to all the players and guests who supported the day and continue to support East Riding Union events. The money raised from Members Meetings and the Presidents AMAM is used to fund both the Men’s and Junior Teams throughout the season as they represent your club, and the East Riding, playing  leagues and championships against other unions in Yorkshire,

Oh, and I’ve also been reminded!  – to thank Jacqui (my wife)  who has supported me in so many ways thoughout this glorious golfing summer season.

The 2026 Members Meetings fixtures (open to all East Riding golf club members) will be published shortly to enter into your diary, as well as the 2026 Presidents AMAM to be hosted by 2026 President Alan Hutchinson of Cottingham Parks Golf Club.

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Dave Greenwood
ERUGC President 2025

2024 ERUGC President’s Am-Am

Firstly, I should like to thank Hornsea Golf Club my home club for allowing me courtesy of the course today to hold my President’s AM:AM.

The course was a pleasure to play with Gareth and the green staff having worked hard to ensure it was in top condition, with lush fairways and, as always, excellent greens.

Emma was here to welcome the you all into the clubhouse with Clare behind the bar looking after the thirsty players and the kitchens working all day providing bacon sandwiches and coffee all morning then a two course meal when teams returned to the clubhouse after their rounds of golf. My thanks also go to Rich our pro with Yvonne and Nathan in the shop for their support. 

Can I take this opportunity to thank the following golf clubs for their continued support of the East Riding Union and who have provided vouchers to play at Hornsea, Beverley & East Riding, Bridlington, Brough, Burstwick Country Golf, Cottingham Parks, Drax, Driffield, Filey, Hainsworth Park, Hessle, Hull, Kilnwick Percy Country Club, Scarborough North Cliff, Scarborough South Cliff & Ganstead Park. 

To the following East Riding Union professionals may I thank you for donating a golf lesson to improve our players here today from Gary Brown at Ganton, Paul Gibson at Beverley & East Riding, Steve Mackinder at Cave Castle, Paul Lockwood at Driffield and Paul Mayoh at Hainsworth Park. Thanks also to Steve Alsop from Hessle Golf Club for donating a box of 12 Callaway golf balls. 

What a day we all had, the weather forecast was to be overcast, but on arriving at Hornsea GC the earlier players found mist and those players teeing off after 12 o’clock found a gentle breeze, but we all stayed dry. 

With nearest the pin on all par 3s and, at the President’s request, nearest in two on the par 4 12th hole, (that of the pond in front with a sloping green and with the pin in the middle encouraged those to go for it) 

Early scores and comments suggested that the course was in excellent condition and was allowing the players to attack the pins. Nearest the pins, all placed to ensure they were tough, but in view, were all closely contested. This was particularly true at the 12th when one of the later starters, Ian Jones of Hull Golf Club arrowed a 9 iron to the front right pin (pictured below) and duly picked up his fourball at Hainsworth Park prize.

All taking part were complimentary about the day. To finish the day all of the teams enjoyed steak pie and chips or a ham salad followed by chocolate brownie or cheesecake. Comments on the food supplied by Emma and her very friendly team were consistent in their praise. 

After a long day, the winners listed below were announced at around 7pm:

1st place team with 95 points on count back, winning 4 £75 M&S food hampers with a 9:40 tee time from Cottingham Parks GC, were Howard Hill, G Tomkinson, S Megginson & G McDermott

2nd place team with 95 points on count back, winning 4 £60 M&S food hampers with a 11:20 tee time from Drax GC, were M Sneap, L Sneap, I Smyth & B Stobart

3rd place team with 95 points on count back, winning 4 £45 M&S food hampers with a 13:10 tee time from Filey GC were M Atkinson, T Sayers, T Brown & C Stanley (pictured below)

4th place team with 94 points on count back, winning 4 £35 M&S food hampers with a 13:10 tee time from Drax GC were D Gisburne, T Young, G Rankin & N Hamilton

5th place team with 94 points on count back winning 4 £20 M&S food hampers with a 10:40 tee time from Burstwick GC were S Alger, B Cobbold, M Bonning & L Sargeson

Best·Veterans with 91 points winning 4 £35 M&S food hampers with a 13:20 tee time from Hull GC, were K Baker, K Owen, B Midgley & C Royston

During the day we had 14 twos and 5 lucky recipients where drawn out by the ERUGC Secretary, prizes are in the post. 

Finally, my thanks to you, the players who continue to support the East Riding Union and who have attended today.

It was a great pleasure to welcome you to my home club of Hornsea and I look forward to seeing you again next year at Beverley & East Riding GC hosted by the 2025 ERUGC President Dave Greenwood.

Jonty Hall
ERUGC President

What a day the weather forecast was to be wet, windy, and overcast. However, on arriving at Filey G.C. the players (132) found blue skies, a gentle breeze and no rain until the last players were on 17th.

The course was a pleasure to play with the green staff having worked hard to ensure it was in top condition, with lush fairways and excellent greens. The welcome in the club house was warm with the day all set out and explained in full to each team. 

A Team Am-Am Stableford with nearest pins on all par 3’s and at Presidents request on the par 4 12th hole, (that of slopping green and tight pin back left-hand corner).

Early scores and comments suggested that the course was in excellent condition and scoring was not easy.

Later in the day the scores started to climb and by the end it was a 19 under par score of 99 which won the competition. 96pts and 95pts filled the remaining 4 places.

Nearest pins, all placed to ensure they were in view but not an easy option were all closely contested.

To finish the day was Filey Fish and Chips or a selection of meats on a carvery. Comments on the food supplied by Paul and his very friendly team were consistent in their praise.

To accompany the meal was a complimentary drink provided by the President.

All taking part were complimentary about the day.

My thanks to Filey Golf Club, the Green Staff, Paul and his team, bar staff, George in the shop, Roger, and Stuart for their support.

Finally, my thanks to all those players who attended it was a pleasure to welcome you to my home club and I look forward to seeing you again at Hornsea in 2024 with President Jonty Hall

Winners and raffle winners below.

Michael Dawson
President 2023

Thank you Mike Dawson for a great day and the effort you put in on the day and throughout this year.

East Riding Union of Golf Clubs

Results

Nearest Pins

Raffle Prizes

President’s AmAm Prize winners.

Thank you to all who supported the day.

Team Prizes

1st P Jenkinson, M Duggleby, M Bird (All Cottingham Parks) M Jelic (Drax) 100 Pts
2nd C Hyam, J Burns, G Morter, R Gunson (All Cave Castle) 99 Pts
3rd G Hambleton, S Bates, G Swales, P Hogan (All Cottingham Parks) 97 Pts BBN
4th K Fitzsimons, K Garton (Ganstead Park), D Green (Beverley & ER), T Redmore (Hessle) 97 Pts
5th K Clarkson, K Baker, C Royston, B Midgeley (All Hull) 95 Pts BBN

Nearest the Pin
5th Eddie Cooper (Cottingham) 4’ 0”
14th Dave Walker (Cottingham) 9’ 4”
17th Trevor Redmore (Hessle) 2’ 1”
16th Nearest the Pin in 2 Neil Smith (Fulford) 6”

My thanks to all clubs and PGA Professionals who donated prizes.

2023 fixtures to be announced shortly. Please watch the news and diary section of the website for further details.

John Illingworth
ERUGC President 2022