The summer outing for Ashdown Probus Golf Society saw us return to Marriott’s Tudor Park near Bearsted. It was a venue that we’d been to before but not for a number of years. In contrast to last year, when we were rained off on the second day, the weather this time was ideal  – fine, sunny and not too hot. With the recent lack of rain, the course was very dry, which meant that the balls ran a long way, though with all the slopes on the course not necessarily in the desired direction.  We had sixteen players this year, and we managed to play for the two trophies. The Ladies Salver was won this year by Eunice Hutchinson, with Irene Toyne coming in second. In the Men’s competition Peter Billcliff took the honours in The Jeff Hughes Cup. Brian Hughes was runner-up – for the second year in a row!

In the coming months we hope to book dates and venues for 2026. As usual, we will have one event in the Spring and one later in the year, probably in August. The focus of the events is very much on fun golf and golfers of all abilities are welcome, so please keep an eye on the website for details.

Tom Hutchinson
President Golf Society