Every member of the club aged 55 and over, is automatically a member of the Seniors’ Section. There is no joining formality, no joining fee and no subscription.
Our aim is to enable those who have reached this age to get more enjoyment from their golf and from membership of the Club, through the competitions, matches, informal games, and other events that the seniors organize.
The section is self supporting and makes a positive contribution to the Club with profits from the Seniors’ Open.
Competitions
Charles Craig Salver
Stableford Yellow Tees Full Handicap.
Charles Craig Committee Cup
For present and past Seniors’ committee members, played concurrently with the Charles Craig Salver.
David Hewitt Cup
Stableford Yellow tees Full Handicap.
Octogenarian trophy
Stableford Yellow Tees Full Handicap played concurrently with the David Hewitt Cup over the first 9 holes. Informal Dinners Follow these competitions.
John Donally Cup
Stableford Yellow Tees 95% Handicap Played concurrently with the Trotters.
This is a two part competition with the first part being for Trotters 1 to 7 and the second for Trotters 8-14. There will be a prize for the winner of each part who will be the Senior with the most stableford points from 4 of the 7 Trotters. The Cup will be awarded to the player with the most stableford points from 8 of the 14 rounds of the Trotter competition.
Any Senior can enter the Competitions but only those with competition handicaps are eligible to win prizes. Dates are published in the Club Diary and on the website. Entry forms are on the Seniors’ notice board.
Knockouts
Chairman’s Trophy
Summer Singles KO. Yellow tees Full Handicap difference.
G W Hargreaves Cup
Summer 4-Ball KO Yellow Tees 9/10th Handicap.
Vice Chairman’s Trophy
Winter Singles KO Winter Blue Tees Full Handicap difference.
Charles Marks Cup
Winter 4-Ball KO Winter Blue Tees 9/10th Handicap
Competition handicaps are required to enter all knockouts.
Informal Competitions
Monthly Winter Stablefords – 12 Holes, 95% Handicap.
Thursdays 18 Holes Winter Blue Tees 95% handicaps.
Whoever delivers the best four of six possible results wins the Trophy. Competition handicap is required.
" Coming up to retirement I wanted to get more involved in playing golf. The Seniors section made me feel very welcome, meeting lots of new friends.
I have been picked for a number of Senior matches playing competitively both home and away at local clubs, which is great fun. There are regular club Senior competitions to enter, which I like to follow with a relaxing drink on our wonderful terrace. "
- Senior member, Mike Smith
Matches against other Clubs
Matches home and away are played at:-
- Bidston
- Bromborough
- Caldy
- Chester
- Eaton
- Leasowe
- Padeswood & Buckley
- Prenton
- Vicars Cross
- Wallasey
Competitions offer the opportunity to play at other clubs in four-ball matches for the price of the following lunch or dinner. Teams consist of 16 players. Dates are in the club diary and fixture list. Entry forms are posted well in advance on the Seniors’ notice board.
New Players Wanted!
We welcome new seniors to come and play and experience the great fun. If you are interested in playing contact the Seniors Chairman who will forward your details on to the Match Secretary.
Other Events
Seniors’ Open
Members of the Club are not allowed to play in the Seniors’ Open which is usually held on a Monday in June. However, volunteers to act as starters, spotters, receptionists… are needed.
Annual general meeting
The AGM is held in November and is to review the year’s activities and to elect the Committee for the following year. It is followed by an informal dinner after which the Mens’ Captain presents the prizes and trophies for the year.
Seniors Invitation.
Members of Seniors can invite Seniors from other Clubs playing in a four ball format.
Birthday Celebrations
Members who reach the age of 80 & 90 will be offered a bottle of whiskey to drink with friends around the time of their birthday. The informal presentation usually takes place in the Club House.
