A few months ago, it was decided not to hold an official Finals Day this year, however as the situation has developed we have decided that four finals will take place on Sunday 30th August. The order of play will be as follows: 9am Frances Payne (Level Golf) John Bristow v Chris O’Byrne …followed by the Creed Memorial (Handicap Advanced)… Read more →
Club Competitons

Charity One Ball 2020
There was a fairly low turnout for this year’s Handicap One Ball, with only 8 contestants, but this made the organisation somewhat easier for Andy Gray, with 4 games being played at a time on the full lawn. Player on a full lawn, there were two blocks, with the winners competing in a final. Caroline Barnard and Chris O’Byrne won… Read more →

The Rosamund 2019
The Rosamund trophy is the entry level AC competition named in honour of Rosamund Vulliamy – a member for many years. She was the wife of Colonel Vulliamy who revitalised the club in the 1970s. The format is entry level AC played over 18 points, off base 12 (which ensures both players get bisques). It is primarily aimed at members… Read more →
Copper Cups 2019 Final
T’was a dark and stormy night when this final was played. Well not quite, but it was seriously rainy and gloomy – too dark to take any photos by the time the game ended. The start was delayed until 6pm due to traffic problems, until the teams were fully quorate. John Knight and Simon Ling had 2½ bisques taking on… Read more →

Chris O’Byrne retains the Salver
The final final of Finals Weekend was the culmination of our Level Advanced Association competition, the Vulliamy Salver. Contested by the same 2 players as last year, the standard this year was notably improved by both Roger Tedstone and Chris O’Byrne, with both having won all their other block games, but with Roger having won the head-to-head at that stage.… Read more →

Frances Payne Final 2019
After a 2 year hiatus, Jamie Burch returned to Reigate Priory’s competitive scene with an appearance in the Level Golf competition. As a -4, he was strong favourite against Doug Dykes (3), as they played out their best of 3 final in front of a decent crowd. In the first game, Jamie showed his intent by taking the first hoop… Read more →

Candlesticks 2019 Final
Andy Gray and Michael Bye thrashed their opponents Chris & Chris +26 to win Reigate’s Association Doubles Handicap tournament. After some initial interplay between the two sides, Michael hit in from hoop 2 to corner 3, and with brilliant guidance throughout from Andy took a break to 4B, using 5 of the 7 bisques available. Having to contend with a… Read more →

Di’s Doubles Double!
Even with a different partner, Di won the 2019 Handicap Golf Doubles for the second year running! Having won all the games in their block, Di Langridge (9) and Chris O’Byrne (0) were up against Jill Dawson (10) and Mike Barnard (7) in the best of 3 final, in front of a small but involved crowd, with the recently reset… Read more →

Chris O’Byrne wins the Creed
Last year’s beaten finalist Chris O’Byrne managed to do one better in the Creed Memorial Cup this year, and take the trophy home*. With no semi-finals played in this Handicap Advanced Association competition, Chris and Simon Ling both won their respective blocks, to set up an interesting match in lieu of Simon receiving 11 bisques. Simon won the toss, and… Read more →
2019 Finals Timetable
The qualifiers have (nearly all!) been played, and the finalists confirmed, so here’s when the finals will be taking place. As always, spectators are very much encouraged to join for any or all of the games. Congratulations to all the finalists, and good luck! You can see all the results that led people to the finals in our Competitions section.… Read more →