It is with great sadness that the BDRGA announce the passing of our staunch supporter and former president, Terry Walker. Terry was a force to be reckoned with, setting up the fund raising efforts that have kept the BDRGA on a sound financial footing over the last decade. His accident at Baildon golf club came just as he was getting back to playing golf after complications from his knee replacement surgeries. The accident meant he could no longer play golf but his enthusiasm for the Bradford and Yorkshire areas meant he continued to attend many meetings and helped in the running of our competitions. He will be greatly missed, our thoughts are with Joan and the rest of his family at this incredibly sad time.
2020 Competitions Suspended
A message from our secretary
Over the past few days I’ve been attempting to put together a framework for how the BDRGA events and matches should proceed in 2020. Every time I’ve felt that I had it right, the situation has changed – and never for the better.
Unfortunately we now have to conclude that the only sensible course of action is to suspend all competitions (including the League and Chippendale) until further notice. If circumstances change, we will be in touch with you.
Stay well: play golf if it’s safe for you to do so and we hope that you and your families remain healthy.
Very best wishes,
Peter Magee
Secretary, BDRGA
Silsden golf club
Our vice president, Mr Simon Hunt, has sadly informed the BDRGA that as of the end of March 2020 Silsden Golf Club will close. Silsden have always been staunch supporters of the Bradford Unions especially the BDRGA for which we have always been very grateful.
League Division D has been re-organised in a similar way as when this has happened to other clubs in the past. Clubs that should have played Silsden will now have a rest week and, for this season only, Division D will consist of five clubs. At the end of this season two clubs will be relegated as usual but only one club will gain promotion from each division. This should balance the divisions for 2021 into four divisions of six clubs.
2020 Chippendale draws
Tony O’Melia
It is with great sadness that the BDRGA announce the passing of our long time colleague Tony O’Melia. Tony was a staunch supporter of both Bradford and Yorkshire areas attending many meetings and competitions. He will be sadly missed, our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
2019 Team Championship
Congratulations to Northcliffe Golf Club on winning the 2019 Team Championship held at Northcliffe Golf Club. Runners up were The Manor on a back six countback with Baildon Golf Club. Mr S Dry won the Champion Rabbit in Memory of Mel Smart trophy (the new name for this shield from 2019 onwards).
2019 18 Hole team championships
Congratulations to Northcliffe Golf Club on winning the 18 hole Team Championship held today at SIlsden Golf Club. Northcliffe scored a total of 118 Stableford points from the three counting cards. Runners up were Bradford Golf Club on 11 points. Thanks to Silsden for allowing the BDRGA the use of the course and for presenting the course in great condition despite the recent inclement weather.
2020 League Fixtures
League fixtures for 2020 are now available here. The season starts on Thursday 30 April for Division A and Thursday 28 May for Divisions B, C and D.
2019 League Results
Congratulations to South Bradford on winning Division A, Rawdon for winning Division B, Bradford Moor for winning Division C and Ben Rhydding for winning Division D. Congratulations also to Skipton, Shipley and East Bierley for gaining promotion from their respective divisions. A great thanks for everyone playing tonight despite the forecasted thunderstorms (deja vu with the final night of last season!) and for reporting the results so promptly. The fixtures for 2020 will be calculated shortly so keep visiting the website.
2019 nine hole team championship
Congratulations to East Bierley on winning the BDRGA Nine Hole Team Championship, held at Headley Golf Club. This is the third year in succession that East Bierley have won the event. Runners-up, Clayton Golf Club were two points behind.