PTF GOLF SOCIETY - 2025 AGM
Friday 21st November 2025
Ye Olde Dolphin Inn, Derby
Attending
Nathan Richards, Ben Horspool, Mark Perrin, Paul Hind, Graham Bielby, Dave Hancock, Chris Boffey, Nathan Meakin, Paul Stevens, Kev Ling
Apologies
Andy Haines, Rob Preston, Ian Johnson, Carl Warren, Howard Rhule, Lionel Jones, Karl Wiggins, Steve Armitage, Ranbir Sahota
Meeting opened by Nathan Richards at 19:15pm
Nathan supplied a copy of a 2025 Season Review which will be published on the Website.
OFFICIALS
Colin Asbury was thanked again for all his efforts during his reign as Captain in 2025 before the captaincy for the 2026 season was officially handed over to Ben Horspool. Ben confirmed his Vice Captain for 2026 to be Mark Perrin. It was agreed that Nathan Richards will continue as Secretary/Treasurer in 2026 to oversee all the Society’s off course activities including Handicaps as part of his Secretarial duties.
TREASURERS REPORT
Nathan supplied copies of 2025’s financial transactions which ended with a balance of £1060. Nathan highlighted 2025 had been a great year financially for the Society with a profit of £415. This profit was mainly due to high turn-out in numbers for the Invitational Trophy and Weekend Away with the society funds benefitting from extra money paid against the lower final balance paid to venues.
‘Football Blackout cards’ have also continued to be a success in adding money to the Society funds and as ever will continue to be run at Society events throughout the 2026 season.
Nathan confirmed deposits have since been paid for all 2026’s events but highlighted the increased price golf clubs were charging on booking the venues for 2026 with the new 18 Hole format events being a similar price paid previously for 27 Hole events.
It was agreed that the excess money from this 2025’s profits can therefore be best used during 2026 in subsidised event costs throughout the season.
It was agreed that the cost of Annual Subscriptions for 2026 are to continue at £15.
Subs MUST be paid by 1st March to join for the 2026 season and entry into the Clive Dawson Trophy.
Nathan confirmed again that the preferred method for Annual Subs and all other event payments is via Bank Transfer with the Society Account details included on all E-Mails.
Free Annual Subs for the 2026 season go to Ricky Burton after winning the Members Prize Draw.
HANDICAPS
Kev Ling submitted a detailed written proposal in reference to the introduction of a new Society Handicap system and committee to replace the long-standing Handicap rules.
After lengthy and heated discussions where it was highlighted the proposed handicap system was too complex to operate or for members to understand, having too many variables and inputs required from members who have Club or App Handicaps particularly prior to each event so was not practical for the society to operate through the season.
Comments were also passed and agreed that we are a ‘Golf Society’ not a ‘Golf Club’ who meet up to have ‘fun’ with the existing society handicap rules in place for many years simple to operate, clear for ALL members to understand and all agreed existing rules were definitely ‘not broken so why fix it’. It was unanimously agreed that the proposal was deemed as not required.
Further discussions took place in reference to Society Handicaps currently having no relationship with a members Club Handicap and a proposal would be needed to re-introduce the Handicap rule where a members Society Handicap can never be higher than their Club Handicap Index. However, no proposal was made.
It was agreed that all Individual Stableford events will continue to be played of 3⁄4 Handicaps in 2026. It was agreed to continue to use Society Handicaps for all events by decreasing/increasing Handicaps under the existing ‘Handicap Adjustment Rules’ with the Handicap page of the website updated after each event. It was agreed that only the 6 x ‘Order of Merit’ events will continue to result in Handicap increases/reductions. It was agreed that Handicap reductions will continue to NOT apply for winning ‘Divisional’ Prize Money in any of the 6 x ‘Order of Merit’ events. Discussions took place regarding updating the existing Handicap increase rule with the current cut off at 24 points or below receiving a 1 stroke increase in ‘Order of Merit’ events. It was proposed and accepted to now adjust Handicaps with a 1 stroke increase dependant on the 3 x Handicap Divisions in Individual Stableford ‘Order of Merit’ events in 2026 i.e.
• 1 stroke increase if scoring 24 points or below in Division 3 (20-36)
• 1 stroke increase if scoring 26 points or below in Division 2 (13-19)
• 1 stroke increase if scoring 28 points or below in Division 1 (0-12)
It was agreed to continue to adjust Handicaps with a 2 shot increase after a score of 12 points or less for ALL Handicap Divisions in Individual Stableford ‘Order of Merit’ events in 2026.
It was agreed that the maximum Handicap for a Society member will continue to be 36. It was agreed that new members to the Society having their initial Handicap capped at a maximum of 25 will continue and are eligible for a Handicap increase following an ‘Order of Merit’ event within their first season. Discussion took place on the existing rule where the Handicap Secretary monitored and can reset a members Society Handicap to their current Club Handicap after 12 x ‘Order of Merit’ events without receiving a society handicap reduction following a prize money finish. Nathan confirmed that no member has had their Society Handicap reset since this rule introduction at 2022’s AGM.
It was therefore proposed and accepted to remove this rule in 2026.
Nathan to update the Handicap Adjustment Rules which will be re-posted on the Website.
Nathan highlighted that by reverting to 18-hole days the morning ‘Team events’ previously played of 3⁄4 Handicaps would no longer be played but the existing rule kept in place if ever required.
ORDER OF MERIT/AGGREGATE TROPHY
Congratulations were again given to Mark Perrin on topping the ‘Order of Merit’ and his Aggregate Trophy win in 2025. It was agreed that the best 4 x Stableford points scores from 6 x ‘Order of Merit’ events (Spring Salver, Presidents Cup, Invitational Trophy, Summer Vase, Tourist Trophy and Autumn Cup) will continue to count towards the Aggregate Trophy title in 2026. It was agreed that a ‘keepsake Trophy’ and £60 prize money will again be presented to the winner as in previous seasons along with the main Aggregate Trophy. Nathan confirmed Trophies were awarded for Divisional ‘Order of Merit’ Winners for each Handicap Division with Society Members in each Division applicable to their Handicap at start of the season on 1st March and the additional Divisional ‘Order of Merit’ competitions with the same best 4 x Stableford points scores from 6 x ‘Order of Merit’ events will continue in 2026.
CLIVE DAWSON TROPHY
It was highlighted that with 72 members entering 2025’s competition that a Prelim Round was again required and another great effort made by Members throughout the season to get the round matches played before each deadline. Congratulations were again given to 2025’s winner Scott Thorley and beaten finalist Mark Perrin.
It was confirmed that Nathan Richards, Ben Horspool, Mark Perrin and Graham Bielby are the Committee for 2026’s event.
It was agreed that Prize Money of 1st £50 and 2nd £30 will remain the same as in previous seasons.
It was agreed that all Clive Dawson matches in 2026 will continue to be played off FIXED Society Handicap at the start of the competition on 1st March.
Nathan confirmed this Handicap list and competition rules are included as always in the Clive Dawson Trophy details sent out with each round draw throughout the season. It was agreed that Members with a Handicap above 28 will continue to have this capped at 28 in all Clive Dawson matches. It was confirmed that FULL Handicap difference for each match would again apply again as per R&A rules for Individual Matchplay. Members are to ensure Clive Dawson round matches in 2026 are completed by the date deadlines as below:
SUN 1st MARCH - PRELIM ROUND DRAW
THURS 2nd APRIL – PRELIM ROUND COMPLETE
FRI 3rd APRIL – 1ST ROUND DRAW - THURS 14th MAY – 1ST ROUND COMPLETE
FRI 15th MAY – 2ND ROUND DRAW - THURS 18th JUNE – 2ND ROUND COMPLETE
FRI 19th JUNE 3RD ROUND DRAW - THURS 16th JULY – 3RD ROUND COMPLETE
FRI 17th JULY – 4TH ROUND DRAW THUR 6th AUGUST – 4TH ROUND COMPLETE
FRIDAY 7th AUGUST – SEMI-FINAL DRAW THURSDAY 20th AUGUST – SEMI FINAL’s COMPLETE
THURSDAY 10th SEPTEMBER – FINAL TO BE PLAYED BEFORE THIS DATE AT A NEUTRAL VENUE
Comment was passed that every effort should be made by both finalists to play the Final BEFORE Friday 11th eptember to enable the Trophy to be presented on our final day out.
PRIZES
Nathan confirmed that all 2026’s keepsake trophies would again be ordered from Bob at Rayal Trophies. It was re-highlighted that ALL Trophies should continue to be returned to Nathan by the existing trophy holder no later than a month before this season’s applicable event to allow time for engraving. It was agreed that Prize Money in the Individual Stableford event would continue as in previous seasons with 1st £50, 2nd £30 and 3rd £20 awarded.
It was proposed and accepted that Handicap ‘Divisional’ prize money will be increased to £20 prize money for each winner of the 3 x Handicap Divisions in Individual Stableford ‘Order of Merit’ events in 2026. Comment was passed that due to society events now being 18 Hole format there would no longer be morning Team Events and the applicable £10 per man prize money. It was proposed and accepted as an alternative to have ‘Secret Team’ events using the Individual Stableford scores with the same winning prize money of £10 per man introduced in 2026. It was proposed and accepted that Prize Money for ‘Nearest the Pin’ prizes’ will be increased to £20 with 2 x ‘Nearest the Pin’ holes continuing in Individual Stableford events in 2026.
An additional ‘Nearest the Pin in 2’ on a Par 4 Hole with winning Prize Money of £20 will be re-introduced in Individual Stableford events in 2026 where suitable. It was agreed ‘Missed Green’ fines on the 2 x ‘Nearest the Pin’ holes only would remain at £1 per Green missed in the Individual Stableford events in 2026. It was agreed the ‘2’s’ Competition in the Individual Stableford events will continue as in previous seasons. It was agreed ‘Blind Sweepstake’ prize money of £20 to the winner who draws the name of the winning Golfer of each Individual Stableford event will continue in 2026. Nathan confirmed the main ‘Hole in One’ pot capped at £200 will be presented to the next Golfer who achieves this feat in any Society event which for clarity includes a ‘Hole in One’ in any Clive Dawson match or Team Match e.g. John Layne Trophy. The Reserve Pot now stands at £30 and will again be topped up from some of the ‘Missed Green’ fines at each of 2026’s events.
2026 DATES & VENUES
Nathan confirmed 2026’s venues have been booked and deposits paid as follows:
Tue 7th APRIL CHESTERFIELD
Fri 15th MAY LONGCLIFFE
Fri 12th JUNE BURTON (INVITATIONAL TROPHY)
Fri 17th JULY ASTON WOOD
Fri 12th SEPT STANTON-on-the-WOLDS
Nathan confirmed the events are now all 18-Hole format with a standard morning meet at 09:30am for 10:30am 1st Tee except for the Longcliffe event which will be a later meet time at 12:00pm for 13:00pm 1st Tee. Nathan confirmed where we achieve large numbers for an event the ‘Order of Play’ with allocated Tee-Times (as already in place for the Invitational Event at Burton) will be provided prior to the day where required.
WEEKEND AWAY
Nathan confirmed 2026’s Weekend Away is booked in Blackpool with a 2 night/3 rounds of Golf on Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1st, 2nd & 3rd August staying in The Doric Hotel (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast) and playing at Lytham Green Drive, Fairhaven and Blackpool North Shore.
Nathan highlighted 2026’s trip has seen an increase in cost to £390 due to the quality of courses with Fairhaven in particular being a ‘Top 100’ course with the price again including Evening Meal back at the Hotel each night. Details of the Weekend have already been sent out to the Membership with £50 deposits paid and 5 x spaces from the maximum 40 currently still available. Final Weekend numbers MUST be confirmed and full balance paid by Friday 5th June. Nathan confirmed the Weekend events are scheduled weather permitting as follows –
The ‘Friday Fiver’ Individual Stableford and Phil Gerrish Trophy Team event between PTF and EOS Society members will be played on the Friday 31st July at Lytham Green Drive. The ‘Tourist Trophy’ will be played on the Saturday 1st August at Fairhaven. The ‘Sunday Stab’ Individual Stableford and ‘Shirkers’ v ‘Workers’ Trophy Team event will be played on Sunday 2nd August at Blackpool North Shore.
PTF INVITATIONAL TROPHY
Nathan commented on the fantastic turnout of a record 101 Golfers including over 60 guests supporting 2025’s event at Burton making it our most successful Invitation event yet and with it continuing to grow in numbers being one of the largest events run by a Golf Society.
Nathan confirmed 2026’s event is booked again at Burton on Friday 12th June with Tee-Times from 11:40am-16:00pm giving a maximum of 108 x places available on the afternoon. Nathan to E-Mail details out early in 2026 with Society members again encouraged to bring guests to achieve similar numbers. Discussion took place on the continued staging of the event at Burton GC which will be reviewed following 2026’s event prior to Nathan booking 2027’s venue.
‘WINTER WARMER’ MEMORIAL TROPHY
Nathan confirmed the previous decision not to arrange 2024’s ‘Winter Warmer’ Memorial Trophy event over the Christmas Break with the plan to arrange an alternative event at Morley Hayes in late October as an end of season ‘get together’. However, Morley Hayes wanted full Weekend rates so the decision was again taken not to arrange
an event in 2025. Discussion took place on proposals for alternative venues and the staging of the event in the future in early March
or late October which Nathan will review and make enquiries for a possible event in 2026.
PHIL GERRISH TROPHY
Congratulations were given to the winning EOS team members who won the Trophy on the Friday of the Weekend Away at Hainsworth Park with EOS now leading 7-5 in overall Trophy wins. It was agreed that the event would be played again on the Friday of the Weekend Away at Lytham Green Drive between a team of PTF and EOS Members.
‘SHIRKERS’ v ‘WORKERS’ TROPHY
Congratulations were given to the winning ‘Shirkers’ team who won the Trophy on the Sunday of the Weekend Away at Bridlington and now lead by 4 wins to 1 overall. It was agreed that the event would be played again on the Sunday of the Weekend Away at Blackpool North Shore between a team of Past (Shirkers) and Present (Workers) RR employees.
CAPTAINS TROPHY
Congratulations were given to Chris Boffey for winning the Trophy in 2025. It was agreed that the Captains Trophy would continue to be presented at the end of the season to the current/past Captain who finishes in the highest position in the ‘Order of Merit’.
JOHN LAYNE TROPHY
Comment was passed about 2025’s match against C4/C9 where we suffered a 3pts-2pts defeat on the Moorland Course at Breadsall with the Auld Enemy retaining the Trophy for a 5th consecutive season with the gap unbelievably down to just 1 now with 13 ‘C4/C9’ overall wins to PTF Society’s 14. Nathan confirmed 2026’s event is booked at Breadsall (Moorland) on Friday 26th June at 15:10pm. Nathan is to communicate with Fraser Gibbs and C4 organiser Tim Evans nearer the event to confirm numbers.
GRAHAM SHEARD TROPHY
Comment was passed about 2025’s match against C4/C9 where we scored a resounding victory to win the match 51⁄2pts-1⁄2pt to regain the Trophy and now lead the TBF by 6 Trophy wins to 4 overall with 3 draws. Nathan confirmed 2026’s event is booked for Breadsall (Moorland) on Friday 7th August at 15:10pm. Nathan is to communicate with TBF organiser Ade Stopforth nearer the event to confirm numbers.
RONNIE PARKER MEMORIAL TROPHY .
Comment was passed about 2025’s match where Pastures sadly won the Trophy yet again but thanks were again given to the 12 x Lads who represented the Society putting up another decent effort in the 81⁄2pts - 31⁄2pts defeat. A toast was again raised for Ronnie in honour of our great friend and former Captain. Nathan confirmed 2026’s event is arranged for Saturday 26th September at Pastures. Nathan is to communicate with Steve Byng and Ady Hibbert nearer the time to confirm the numbers.
AOB
Comment was passed about the continued success of the ‘Captains Putting Competition’. Colin Asbury was thanked for his effort and prizes provided throughout the year as Captain and all Society
Members for contributing money in the charity tin during the events over the season with another fantastic total of £693.21 raised for the Prostate Cancer UK charity. It was confirmed Captain Ben Horspool has again chosen the Prostate Cancer UK charity for all proceeds raised
during the 2026 season. Comment was passed about Greens Footwear, who for the 2nd year had collected money in the charity tin located in their Allenton shop, were also thanked again for their valued contribution along with Chris Boffey for arranging.
It was agreed and as further recognition that the Invitational Trophy event will now be sponsored by Greens Footwear providing them with free advertising and to offer them the opportunity to attend the event at Burton to present prizes. Comment was passed reference any potential new Members to the Society in 2026 with any names to be supplied to Nathan who will E-Mail the and Society fixtures and joining details. Nathan again highlighted with the events now capped at a maximum of 18 holes to take this into account when booking the venues for 2027 with a standard morning Tee-Time agreed as the preferred option or early afternoon Tee-times for any venues in or closer to Derby. Comment was passed that the long-standing deposit with Excel Van Hire was finally used up with the Minibus for the trip to Bridlington which was a great success and Paul Hind was thanked again for his chauffeuring services throughout the weekend.
Discussions took place regarding having the Minibus again for 2026’s Weekend Away trip to Blackpool. Nathan to send details to members attending the Weekend Away to gauge interest in the Minibus and request a volunteer to drive over the weekend prior to confirming any booking with Excel Van Hire. Nathan confirmed that an order has already been placed with Midlands Golf Superstore for new Dark Blue ‘Under Armour’ Society Golf Shirts in 2026 to celebrate the PTF Society’s 35th Anniversary. Nathan to send details of the new Shirts once price is confirmed to the membership to provide their size
requirement and payment. Discussions took place regarding the Society’s 35th Anniversary in 2026 as previously agreed at 2024’s AGM that a special event in late August at The Belfry playing the Brabazon with an overnight stay was the preferred option. However, Nathan confirmed following initial enquiry this was far too expensive especially considering the cost of Weekend Away in early August. Nathan is to liaise again with The Belfry to source pricing and availability for mid/late October 2026 instead. Nathan is to also liaise with Breadsall Priory and Horsley Lodge for an 18 Hole event in mid/late October 2026 with the added possibility as a 35th Celebration & Presentation Night.
Meeting closed at 22:00pm
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2025 Season Review
2025’s busy Golfing calendar started under Colin Asbury’s captaincy in late April with the Societies first visit to Atherstone in Warwickshire. The 27-hole event over the Easter break saw a massive turnout of 45 members playing where Dave Hancock continued in his 2024 ‘Order of Merit’ winning form to win the Spring Salver with a solid 35 points. At the opposite end of the leaderboard Jim O’Boyle and Lionel Jones with 11 points both added their names to the ‘Scroll of Shame’ and ‘12 and under Trophy’.
Spring Salver
Tuesday 22nd April – Atherstone
Winner: Dave Hancock 35pts
Runner-Up: Carl Warren 33pts
3rd place: Nathan Meakin 31pts
H/Cap Division Winners:
Div 1 0-12: Dave Hancock 35pts
Div 2 13-19: Adam Edwards 31pts
Div 3 20-36: Carl Warren 33pts
‘12 & Under Trophy’: Jim O’Boyle 11pts
Lionel Jones 11pts
A trip to Leicestershire followed in mid-May where another great turnout of 31 Members enjoyed glorious sunshine for our penultimate 27-hole day at Lingdale. The course however provided a considerable test in the blustery conditions with point scoring proving difficult for most and saw the closest society result for some time as three players finished tied at the top of the leaderboard on just 29 points with ‘Long’ Tom Donnachie lifting the Presidents Cup after back 9 Countback, while bringing up the rear was Howard ‘H’ Rhule with 10 points who added his name to the ‘Scroll of Shame’ and is the current Holder of the ‘12 and under Trophy’.
Presidents Cup
Friday 16th May – Lingdale
Winner: Tom Donnachie 29pts
Runner-Up: Ian Hickton 29pts
3rd place: Rob Kettlewell 29pts
H/Cap Division Winners:
Div 1 0-12: Tom Donnachie 29pts
Div 2 13-19: Ian Hickton 29pts
Div 3 20-36: Rob Kettlewell 29pts
‘12 & Under Trophy’: Howard Rhule 10pts
Amongst the largest Society events in the Midlands our Invitational Trophy continues to grow in numbers each season with a record 101 Golfers including over 60 guests lining up this year in early
June at Burton where a great afternoon’s Golf was enjoyed by all in the glorious sunshine and along with the welcoming clubhouse hospitality made it our most successful Invitation event yet.
The ‘Nearest Pin’ and Divisional prize money pots on the day were won evenly between members and guests alike but it was a couple of our own lads filling the overall top two positions with Karl Wiggins
winning the PTF Invitational Trophy with a brilliant 38 points ahead of Jason Davis who finished Runner-Up with 35 points after back 9 Countback. Thanks again to all who supported the event and here’s hoping for the same fantastic support from everyone as we return to Burton again for 2026’s event on Friday 12th June
PTF Invitational Trophy
Friday 13th June - Burton
Overall Winner: Karl Wiggins 38pts
Runner-Up: Jason Davis 35pts
3rd place: Roy Shuttleworth(Guest) 35pts
H/Cap Division 0-12
Winner: Karl Wiggins 38pts
Runner-Up: Jason Davis 35pts
3rd place: Chris Bates(Guest) 33pts
H/Cap Division 13-19
Winner: Kev Westran 35pts
Runner-Up: Colin Asbury 34pts
3rd place: Rob Kettlewell 34pts
H/Cap Division 20-36
Winner: Roy Shuttleworth(Guest) 36pts
Runner-Up: Scott Thorley 35pts
3rd place: Mark Perrin 34pts
A journey down the M1 followed in mid-July as we visited the home of Lingy and co. at Scraptoft in Leicestershire for our last 27-hole event. The 27 members who turned out on the day were all rewarded with a brilliant course and greens which were in superb condition considering the summer heatwave and with decent point scoring all round it was the ever-consistent Fraser Gibbs who finished ahead of the pack with 37 points to win the Summer Vase.
Summer Vase
Friday 18th July – Scraptoft
Winner: Fraser Gibbs 37pts
Runner-Up: Chris Asbury 36pts
3rd place: Nathan Richards 36pts
H/Cap Division Winners:
Div 1 0-12: Chris Boffey 33pts
Div 2 13-19: Fraser Gibbs 37pts
Div 3 20-36: Nathan Richards 36pts
The highlight of each season comes in early August on our ‘Weekend Away’ which saw 31 members make this year’s trip up to Bridlington for a stay in the Belvedere Hotel. The great summer weather continued for us over the weekend as did the high point scoring with the opening ‘Friday Fiver’ event at Hainsworth Park near Driffield being won by Scott Thorley with a brilliant 39 points to land the prize pot. The main ‘Order of Merit’ event of the weekend was played on Saturday at
Flamborough Head with most agreeing the brilliant cliff-top ‘links’ is amongst the best courses we’ve played including Ricky Burton who enjoyed it most in amassing 44 points to win the ‘Tourist Trophy’. Our closing event at the impressive Bridlington (Belvedere) was won by
Martin ‘Chaddy’ Chadwick with a solid 34 points to pocket the ‘Sunday Stab’ loot after back 9 Countback with Ricky Burton also picking up the overall ‘Weekend Individual’ prize money with a combined three round total of 106 points. Thanks again to all the Lads who attended the weekend making it yet another memorable one to be involved in both on and off the course. We’ll look forward to doing it all again in 2026 staying at The Doric Hotel, Blackpool where we’ll be playing Lytham Green Drive, Fairhaven and Blackpool North Shore.
‘Friday Fiver’
Friday 2nd August – Hainsworth Park
Winner: Scott Thorley 39pts
Runner-Up: Brian Edwards 37pts
3rd place: Fraser Gibbs 36pts
Tourist Trophy
Saturday 3rd August – Flamborough Head
Winner: Ricky Burton 44pts
Runner-Up: Chris Asbury 39pts
3rd place: Mark Perrin 37pts
H/Cap Division Winners:
Div 1 0-12: Chris Boffey 36pts
Div 2 13-19: Chris Asbury 39pts
Div 3 20-36: Ricky Burton 44pts
‘Sunday Stab’
Saturday 4th August – Bridlington
Winner: Martin Chadwick 34pts
Runner-Up: Adam Edwards 34pts
3rd place: Ronnie Purser 33pts
Our sixth and final ‘Order of Merit’ event of the season in mid-September saw the long drive to West Bromwich and another new venue to the Society at Sandwell Park. A very disappointing turn-out of
just 20 members on the day played in the shadow of the Hawthorns Stadium where Mark Perrin took the honours with 35 points to lift the Autumn Cup and clinch the ‘Order of Merit’ title.
Autumn Cup
Friday 12th September – Sandwell Park
Winner: Mark Perrin 35pts
Runner-Up: Nathan Richards 32pts
3rd place: Malc Cope 31pts
H/Cap Division Winners:
Div 1 0-12: Fraser Gibbs 30pts
Div 2 13-19: Malc Cope 31pts
Div 3 20-36: Mark Perrin 35pts
Stableford points from the six individual events through the season are added to our ‘Order of Merit’ with the best four scores counting towards the title which again went down to the final day out at Sandwell Park. After a final day win and much improved season Mark Perrin topped the ‘Order of Merit’ with a best four round total of 135 points to win the Aggregate Trophy ahead of Fraser Gibbs finishing Runner-Up on 130 points with Rob Kettlewell in 3rd place with 128 points.
Aggregate Trophy
Winner: Mark Perrin 135pts
Runner-Up: Fraser Gibbs 130pts
3rd: Rob Kettlewell 128pts
‘Order of Merit’ Division Winners
For the first time this season Trophies were also awarded to the ‘Order of Merit’ winners for the Divisional Handicaps at the start of the 2025 season.
Division 1 (0-12) Winner: Division 2 (13-19) Winner: Division 3 (20-36) Winner: Chris Boffey 120pts Fraser Gibbs 130pts Mark Perrin 135pts
The Society’s ‘knockout’ Matchplay event started way back in March with 72 members entering and Preliminary Round matches again required to get numbers down to 64 for the 1st Round proper.
The competition was keenly contested as ever throughout with another great effort by Members to get the round matches played before each deadline. Scott Thorley and Mark Perrin were the eventual finalists which was contested at Chevin in early September with Scott triumphing 5&4 to lift the Clive Dawson Trophy.
Clive Dawson Trophy
Winner: Scott Thorley
Runner-Up: Mark Perrin
The Most Improved Player Trophy was won by Mark Perrin for his improved performances in 2025 including an ‘Autumn Cup’ win, finishing Runner-Up in the ‘Clive Dawson Trophy’ and winning the
‘Order of Merit’.
Most Improved Player Trophy
Winner: Mark Perrin
The Best Newcomer Trophy went to Aidan Gale for finishing highest in the ‘Order of Merit’ with 76 points from the newer members to the Society in 2025.
Best Newcomer Trophy
Winner: Aidan Gale
The Captains Trophy was won by Chris Boffey who from the Past & Present Captain’s finished highest in 2025’s ‘Order of Merit’ with 120 points.
Captains Trophy
Winner: Chris Boffey
The annual John Layne Trophy match was played in late June on the Moorland Course, Breadsall against ‘C4/C9’ who could only muster 10 players this season but again helped by 2 of our Society
members retained the Trophy for a 5th consecutive season beating us 3pts-2pts in the ‘Pairs MatchPlay’ event. We’ll look forward to renewing rivalries with Tim and co. next June where we’ll endeavour to break this run of defeats and get the Trophy back in our cabinet with the gap
unbelievably down to just 1 now with 13 ‘C4/C9’ overall wins to PTF’s 14.
John Layne Trophy v C4/C9
Friday 27th June - Breadsall (Moorland)
C4/C9: 3 pts
PTF: 2 pts
The annual Graham ‘Freddie’ Sheard Memorial Trophy was also played at Breadsall against the Turbine Blade Facility in early-August with the TBF lads once again providing friendly competition.
6 x Pairs Better Ball Match-Play matches were contested on the Priory course where we scored a resounding victory to win the match 51⁄2pts-1⁄2pt to regain the Trophy and now lead the TBF by 6 Trophy wins to 4 overall with 3 draws.
Graham Sheard Trophy v TBF
Friday 8th August - Breadsall (Priory)
PTF: 51⁄2 pts
TBF: 1⁄2 pt
The Phil Gerrish Memorial Trophy was played on the Weekend Away between a team of PTF and EOS members alongside the individual ‘Friday Fiver’ event at Hainsworth Park. With only the best 12 Scorecards counting the EOS lads earned a comprehensive victory in the ‘Team Stableford’ with a total of 390pts to the PTF’s 345pts to regain the Trophy for the 1st time since 2021 and have now extended their lead by 7 trophy wins to 5 overall.
Phil Gerrish Trophy
Friday 1st August – Hainsworth Park
EOS: 390pts
PTF: 345pts
The annual ‘Shirkers’ v ‘Workers’ Trophy event was played between Past (‘Shirkers’) and Present (‘Workers’) alongside the individual ‘Sunday Stab’ at Bridlington on the Weekend Away. The team Stableford match with only the best 12 Scorecards counting saw the ‘Shirkers’ retain the Trophy this year winning by 341pts to the ‘Workers’ 333pts and now lead in the event overall by 4 wins to 1.
‘Shirkers’ v ‘Workers’ Trophy
Sunday 3rd August – Bridlington
‘Shirkers’: 341pts
‘Workers’: 333pts
Our final event of the season took place as ever at the end of September with the annual Ronnie Parker Memorial Trophy match against Pastures to remember our former Captain who we sadly
lost in 2014. With 12 Golfers a-side turning out for the 9 Hole Singles Matchplay team event we put up another decent effort in the 81⁄2pts - 31⁄2pts defeat although with 6 of the matches all going to the 9th Green those results could easily have gone either way. We’ll look forward to renewing rivalries with them again next season aiming to finally win the Trophy.
Ronnie Parker Memorial Trophy
Saturday 27th September - Pastures
Pastures: 81⁄2
PTF: 31⁄2
Well lads that was the Societies 34th season in a nutshell and I’d like to say a special thankyou on behalf of myself and all Society members to the following for all their assistance throughout 2025:
• Bob Harwood – for the endless updating of the Society Website
• Ben Horspool – for all his Vice-Captains duties
• Colin Asbury – Well done again ‘Chief’ on a great job in the Captain’s chair and coping with the large numbers playing in the majority of events this season.
As ever though the biggest thankyou goes out to ALL of you 79 x Members for your continued support of all the Society events throughout our golfing year with another amazing effort from you all
in raising a record £693.21 for Prostate Cancer from the ‘Captains Putting Challenge’. It’s a pleasure organising everything on your behalf as Secretary and will be continuing to assist 2026’s Captain Ben Horspool with all the off-course activities in what is the Societies 35th Anniversary. Our fixture list is confirmed already where we are now playing 18 Hole only events at Chesterfield in April, Longcliffe in May, Burton for the Invitational Trophy in June, Aston Wood in July, Blackpool for the Weekend Away in August and Stanton-on-the-Wolds for our final day out in September.
Hopefully you’ll be re-joining us again in 2026 and will look forward to seeing you next season but if you won’t be renewing your Membership then please let me know so I can remove you from the
E-Mail circulation.
Thanks again for your continued support,
Nath
AGM MINUTES and SEASONS REVIEWS
PTF GOLF SOCIETY - 2024 AGM
Friday 22nd November 2024
Ye Olde Dolphin Inne, Derby
Attending : Nathan Richards, Chris Boffey, Colin Asbury, Andy Haines, Paul Hind, Dave Hancock, Nathan Meakin, Malc Cope, Ian Johnson, Ranbir Sahota
Apologies : Michael Coleman, Kev Ling, Carl Warren, Rob Preston, Steve Armitage, Kev Guilford, Graham Bielby, Lionel Jones, Mick Lister, Aidan Gale
Meeting opened by Nathan Richards at 19:15pm
Nathan supplied a copy of a 2024 Season Review which will be published on the Website.
OFFICIALS
Chris Boffey was thanked again for all his efforts during his reign as Captain in 2024 before the captaincy for the 2025 season was officially handed over to Colin Asbury.
Colin confirmed his Vice Captain for 2025 to be Ben Horspool.
It was confirmed that Nathan Richards will continue as Secretary and Treasurer in 2025 to oversee all the Society’s off course activities with Andy Haines to continue as Vice-Treasurer.
It was confirmed that Nathan Richards will continue as Handicap Secretary as part of his Secretary duties.
TREASURERS REPORT
Nathan supplied copies of 2024’s financial transactions, which ended with a balance of £645.
Nathan highlighted 2024 had seen a loss of £450 however, as agreed at 2023’s AGM, money from the excessive overall balance we had was purposely used up during the 2024 season by subsidising the 3 x highest priced events at Trentham, Radcliffe, and Leek along with the additional Divisional prize money now paid for each event. Nathan also highlighted extra prize money had to be paid out at a few events due to errors when working out shares of the ‘2’s’ Pot. Additionally, that Burton GC hadn’t refunded Green Fees for players not playing in the re-scheduled Invitational Event in July that played in the original abandoned event in June but due to a misunderstanding Nathan had already refunded the money to some of those players before that was known. Nathan confirmed ‘Blackout’s had again been a great success in adding to the Society funds and would be continued to be run at Society events throughout the 2025 season. Nathan confirmed deposits have since been paid for all 2025’s events and highlighted again the high cost that golf clubs were charging for booking 27-hole days and to be a discussion point later in AOB. It was agreed that the cost of Annual Subscriptions for 2025 are to continue at £15.Subs MUST be paid by 1st March to join for the 2025 season and entry into the Clive Dawson Trophy. Nathan confirmed again that the preferred method for Annual Subs and all other payments is via Bank Transfer and the Society Account details are included on all E-Mails. Free Annual Subs for the 2025 season go to Nathan Meakin after winning the Members Prize Draw.
HANDICAPS
Discussions took place regarding Handicaps for the Society’s Individual Stableford events
A proposal was made to continue to play all Individual Stableford events off ¾ Handicaps.
A counter proposal was made to play Individual Stableford events off FULL Handicaps.
A vote was taken and it was agreed that all Individual Stableford events will continue to be played of ¾ Handicaps in 2025.
It was agreed that all Team events will continue to be played of ¾ Handicaps as in previous seasons. It was agreed that the maximum Handicap for a Society member will continue to be 36. It was agreed that new members to the Society having their initial Handicap capped at a maximum of 25 will continue and be eligible for a Handicap increase following an Individual event within their first season. The Society’s long standing ‘Handicap Adjustment Rules’ were again reviewed and it was agreed that no changes were currently required but to continue to be reviewed at every AGM. Nathan confirmed Kev Ling had submitted a proposal reference the introduction of ‘My England Golf’ Handicaps for any applicable Society Members. After lengthy discussion it was unanimously agreed that any Handicap systems used for golf clubs cannot be applied within a society nor deemed as required. It was therefore agreed to continue to use Society Handicaps for all events by decreasing/increasing Handicaps under the existing ‘Handicap Adjustment Rules’ with the Handicap page of the website updated after each event.
It was agreed that only the 6 x ‘Order of Merit’ events will continue to result in Handicap increases/reductions in 2025. It was agreed that Handicap reductions will continue to NOT apply for winning ‘Divisional’ Prize Money in any of the 6 x ‘Order of Merit’ events.
It was agreed that the Handicap Secretary will continue to reset a members Society Handicap to their current Club Handicap after 12 x ‘Order of Merit’ events without receiving a society handicap reduction following a prize money finish. However, discussion took place on how worthwhile this rule is as no player since it’s introduction at 2022’s AGM has had their Society Handicap reset. It was agreed to keep the rule in place for 2025 and will be reviewed further at 2025’s AGM.
ORDER OF MERIT/AGGREGATE TROPHY
Congratulations were again given to Dave Hancock on topping the ‘Order of Merit’ and his Aggregate Trophy win in 2024. It was agreed that the best 4 x Stableford points scores from 6 x ‘Order of Merit’ events (Spring Salver, Presidents Cup, Invitational Trophy, Summer Vase, Tourist Trophy and Autumn Cup) will continue to count towards the Aggregate Trophy title in 2025.
It was agreed that a ‘keepsake Trophy’ and £60 prize money will again be presented to the winner as in previous seasons along with the main Aggregate Trophy. Nathan highlighted that Kev Ling had sent in a proposal and in promoting members to attend more days out to introduce additional ‘Order of Merit’ for each Handicap Division with Society Members in each Division applicable to their Handicap at start of the season on 1st March.
The proposal was unanimously accepted and the additional Divisional ‘Order of Merit’ competitions with the same best 4 x Stableford points scores from 6 x ‘Order of Merit’ events will be introduced for the 2025 season. Discussion took place whether Prize Money or a ‘keepSake Trophy should be awarded to the winners. A vote was taken, and it was agreed to award a ‘keepsake Trophy’ to the Divisional ‘Order of Merit’ winners.
CLIVE DAWSON TROPHY
It was highlighted that with 75 members entering 2024’s competition that a Prelim Round was required and despite the dreadful spring/summer another great effort was made by Members to get the round matches played before each deadline. Congratulations were again given to 2024’s winner Craig Bond and beaten finalist Brian Edwards. It was confirmed that Nathan Richards, Colin Asbury, Ben Horspool and Graham Bielby are the Committee for 2025’s event.
It was agreed that Prize Money of 1st £50 and 2nd £30 will remain the same as in previous seasons. Lengthy discussion took place in reference to a small minority of Society Members who have a greater Society Handicap than their Club Handicap due to not playing in many society events in recent season’s which is seen as an unfair advantage in Clive Dawson Trophy matches. This was acknowledged and a suggestion to introduce a rule to eliminate members from the following season’s Clive Dawson Trophy unless they attend a minimum of 2 x society events was made but unanimously rejected and not deemed as required. Additionally, Nathan highlighted that as Society Handicaps currently have no relationship with a members Club
Handicap a proposal would be needed to re-introduce the Handicap rule where a members Society Handicap can never be higher than their Club Handicap. However, no proposal was made. It was therefore agreed that all Clive Dawson matches in 2025 will continue to be played off FIXED Society Handicap at the start of the competition on 1st March.
Nathan confirmed this Handicap list and competition rules are included as always in the Clive Dawson Trophy details sent out with each round draw throughout the season.
It was agreed that Members with a Handicap above 28 will continue to have this capped at 28 in all Clive Dawson matches. It was confirmed that FULL Handicap difference for each match would again apply again as per R&A rules for Individual Matchplay.
Members are to ensure Clive Dawson round matches in 2025 are completed by the date deadlines as below:
SATURDAY 1st MARCH – PRELIM ROUND DRAW
THURSDAY 3rd APRIL – PRELIM ROUND COMPLETE
FRIDAY 4th APRIL – 1ST ROUND DRAW
THURSDAY 15th MAY – 1ST ROUND COMPLETE
FRIDAY 16th MAY – 2ND ROUND DRAW
THURSDAY 19th JUNE – 2ND ROUND COMPLETE
FRIDAY 20th JUNE – 3RD ROUND DRAW
THURSDAY 17th JULY – 3RD ROUND COMPLETE
FRIDAY 18th JULY – 4TH ROUND DRAW (Quarter-Final)
THURSDAY 7th AUGUST – 4TH ROUND COMPLETE
FRIDAY 8th AUGUST – SEMI-FINAL DRAW
THURSDAY 22nd AUGUST – SEMI FINAL’s COMPLETE
THURSDAY 11th SEPTEMBER – FINAL TO BE PLAYED BEFORE THIS DATE AT A NEUTRAL VENUE
Comment was passed that every effort should be made by both finalists to play the Final BEFORE our last day out on Friday 12th September to enable the Trophy to be presented on the day.
PRIZES
Nathan confirmed that all 2025’s keepsake trophies would again be ordered from Bob at Rayal Trophies. It was re-highlighted that ALL Trophies should continue to be returned to Nathan by the existing trophy holder no later than a month before this season’s applicable event.
It was agreed that Prize Money in the Individual Stableford event would continue as in previous seasons with 1st £50, 2nd £30 and 3rd £20 awarded.
It was agreed that Handicap ‘Divisional’ prize money would continue for all ‘Order of Merit’ events with £15 prize money to each winner of the 3 x Handicap Divisions in each applicable event. It was agreed that the winning prize money of £10 per man in Team events would continue as in previous seasons. It was agreed that 2 x £10 ‘Nearest the Pin’ prizes would continue in both the morning Team event and afternoon Individual Stableford events in 2025.
It was agreed ‘Blind Sweepstake’ prize money of £20 to the winner who draws the name of the winning Golfer of each Individual Stableford event to continue in 2025.
It was agreed ‘Missed Green’ fines on the 2 x ‘Nearest the Pin’ holes only would remain at £1 per Green missed in the Individual Stableford events in 2025. It was agreed the ‘2’s’ Competition in the Individual Stableford events only will continue as in previous seasons.
Nathan confirmed the ‘Hole in One’ pot has now reached the cap set at £200 and will be presented to the next Golfer who achieves this feat in any Society event which for clarity includes a ‘Hole in One’ in any Clive Dawson match or Team Match e.g. John Layne Trophy.
A Reserve Pot as previously done in 2018 will now start and again be topped up by ‘Missed Green’ fines during the season.
2025 DATES & VENUES
Nathan confirmed 2025’s venues have been booked and deposits paid as follows:
Tue 22nd APRIL ATHERSTONE (27 Holes)
Fri 16th MAY LINGDALE (27 Holes)
Fri 13th JUNE BURTON (18 Holes)
Fri 18th JULY SCRAPTOFT (27 Holes)
Fri 12th SEPT SANDWELL PARK (18 Holes)
WEEKEND AWAY
Nathan confirmed 2025’s Weekend Away is booked/deposit paid with Findagolfbreak for a maximum of 36 in Bridlington with a 2 night/3 rounds of Golf on Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1st 2nd & 3rd August staying in the Belvedere Hotel at Bridlington GC and playing at Hainsworth Park, Flamborough Head and Bridlington. Nathan confirmed 2025’s trip has seen a reduction in cost back down to £290 and also includes ‘Hot Buffet’ Meal each evening back at the Hotel. Details of the Weekend have already been sent out to the Membership with £40 deposits paid and a waiting list now in for place for spaces as they become available. Final Weekend numbers MUST be confirmed and full balance paid by Friday 6th June.
Nathan confirmed the events for the Weekend are scheduled and weather permitting as follows –
The ‘Friday Fiver’ Individual Stableford and Phil Gerrish Trophy Team event between PTF and EOS Society members will be played on the Friday 1st August at Hainsworth Park
The ‘Tourist Trophy’ will be played on the Saturday 2nd August at Flamborough Head
The ‘Sunday Stab’ Individual Stableford and ‘Shirkers’ v ‘Workers’ Trophy Team event will be played on Sunday 3rd August at Bridlington
PTF INVITATIONAL TROPHY
Nathan commented on the fantastic turnout of 101 Golfers including over 50 guests lining up at Burton for the original event in early June. However, re-occurring Thunderstorms during the afternoon sadly left no option but to abandon the event at around 16:45pm with the Course waterlogged and unfit for further play with the later groups having played just a few holes.
Burton kindly allowed us to quickly re-schedule the whole event for mid-July with 81 members/guests playing in the re-run and a great afternoon’s golf was enjoyed by all as we were blessed with glorious sunshine this time around Nathan confirmed 2025’s event is booked again at Burton on Friday 13th June with details to be E-mailed out early
in 2025 where he hoped to achieve similar numbers with 27 x Tee Times booked from 11:40am-16:00pm giving a maximum of 108 x places available on the afternoon and Society members again encouraged to bring guests to continue its strength as being one of the largest Society events run in the Midlands.
‘WINTER WARMER’ MEMORIAL TROPHY
Nathan confirmed 2023’s ‘Winter Warmer’ Memorial Trophy event over the Christmas break had to be postponed and was re-arranged for a 3rd consecutive season. After consulting with members throughout the season the decision was taken not to arrange 2024’s event over the Christmas Break and to arrange an alternative event in late March or at the end of the season instead in late October. It was agreed to hold the event in late October as an end of season ‘get together’ at Morley Hayes on the preferred dates of Saturday 18th or 25th October.
Nathan to confirm a booking with Morley Hayes and will send out details once confirmed.
PHIL GERRISH TROPHY
Congratulations were given to the winning PTF team members who won the Trophy on the Friday of the Weekend Away at Prestatyn with EOS now just leading 6-5 in overall Trophy wins.
It was agreed that the event would be played again on the Friday of the Weekend Away at Hainsworth Park between a team of PTF and EOS Members.
‘SHIRKERS’ v ‘WORKERS’ TROPHY
Congratulations were given to the winning ‘Shirkers’ team who won the Trophy on the Sunday of the Weekend Away at Abergele where the ‘Workers’ were originally declared as winners of the team Stableford event on the day However, after a steward’s enquiry and a point re-count when compiling the results, it turned out the ‘Shirkers’ actually won the Trophy and now lead by 3 wins to 1 overall. Nathan confirmed we now have a Trophy in place for the event.
It was agreed that the event would be played again on the Sunday of the Weekend Away at Bridlington between a team of Past (Shirkers) and Present (Workers) RR employees.
CAPTAINS TROPHY
Congratulations were given to Chris Boffey for winning the Trophy in 2024. It was agreed that the Captains Trophy would continue to be presented at the end of the season to the current/past Captain who finishes in the highest position in the ‘Order of Merit’.
JOHN LAYNE TROPHY
Comment was passed about 2025’s match against C4/C9 where we suffered a whitewash and our heaviest defeat 6-0 on the Priory Course at Breadsall and the Auld Enemy retaining the Trophy again although we still have our noses in front with 14 Trophy wins to 12 overall.
Nathan confirmed 2025’s event is booked at Breadsall (Moorland course) on Friday 27
th June at 15:10pm. Nathan is to communicate with Fraser Gibbs and C4 organiser Tim Evans nearer the event to confirm numbers.
GRAHAM SHEARD TROPHY
Comment was passed about 2025’s match against C4/C9 where we suffered a narrower defeat to the TBF on the Moorland Course at Breadsall losing the match 3½-2½ and now just lead the TBF by 5 Trophy wins to 4 overall with 3 draws. Nathan again confirmed 2025’s event is booked for Breadsall (Priory course) on Friday 8th August at 15:10pm Nathan is to communicate with TBF organiser Ade Stopforth nearer the event to confirm numbers.
RONNIE PARKER MEMORIAL TROPHY .
Comment was passed about 2024’s Singles Matchplay event where Pastures sadly won the Trophy yet again but a well done was again given to the 12 x Lads who represented the Society putting up a another decent effort in the 8 - 4 defeat with 4 of the matches going to the final hole and could have gone either way. A toast was again raised for Ronnie in honour of our great friend and former Captain. Nathan confirmed 2025 will see the 10th Anniversary of the event and arranged for Saturday 27th September at Pastures with the same Singles Match-play format. Nathan is to communicate with Ady Hibbert and Steve Byng nearer the time to confirm the numbers.
AOB
Comment was passed about the continued success of the ‘Captains Putting Competition’.
Chris Boffey was thanked for his effort and prizes provided throughout the year as Captain and all Society Members for digging deep into their pockets to contribute during the events over the season with another fantastic total of £501 raised for the Prostate Cancer UK charity.
It was confirmed Captain Colin Asbury has again chosen the Prostate Cancer UK charity for all proceeds raised during the 2025 season. Comment was passed about the cancellation of the Minibus again in 2024 due to lack of numbers for the trip to Leek. Paul Hind confirmed the deposit is still in place and a booking confirmed with Excel Van hire for the Mini-Bus again for 2025’s last day out to Sandwell Park on Friday 12th September. Nathan to send details of ‘Boozer’s Minibus’ and to request a volunteer to drive the Mini-Bus on the day.
Comment was passed reference any potential new Members to the Society in 2025 with any names to be supplied to Nathan who will E-Mail the joining details/Society fixtures.
Discussion took place in reference to all Society days out reverting to just 18-Hole format from 2026 onwards to either bring the cost of each event down or the potential to play courses currently out of budget for 27-Hole days. It was proposed and accepted that Society days for the 2026 season are to be capped at a maximum of 18 holes and Nathan is to take this into account when booking the venues. Discussions took place regarding the Society’s 35th Anniversary a year away in 2026 and the suggestion of a special event with an overnight stay to be arranged to celebrate this occasion. It was agreed that an extra event like in 2016 for the 25th Anniversary at The Belfry playing the Brabazon course would be the preferred option.
Nathan is to liaise with The Belfry to source pricing and availability. Nathan re-confirmed he will be sourcing new Dark Blue Society Shirts in 2026 to celebrate the PTF Society’s 35th
Anniversary and in the meantime will continue to source existing White Society Golf Shirts for any new members who have yet to receive one.
Meeting closed at 21:00p
