See the Results of the Newark Cup 2017

The Newark Cup is fast becoming one of the world’s most awaited sporting events. For the first time, 16 of the best players from Gloucestershire and Hampshire go head-to-head in match play competition. Drama, tension, incredible golf, camaraderie and sportsmanship are served in equal measure, captivating an audience of millions around the world.

The inaugural event will take place on the weekend of May 6th/7th 2017 at Tylney Park Golf Club, Rotherwick, Hampshire.  Set in 200 acres of beautiful Hampshire countryside the course was completely overhauled in 2004 in the hope on one day hosting a competition of the prestige of the Newark Cup. At over 7,000 yards from its back tees it offers a great test of golf and has hosted a number of county events. The mature trees and large undulating greens are the main features of the course ensuring an attractive and challenging test. Just being on the putting surface is not sufficient to ensure a good score.

The event will take place over 2 days and be played using traditional matchplay rules. Day 1 , Saturday 6th March, will see players arrive at the venue for 12.30pm for bacon butties and to meet the opposition followed by a debriefing on the rules. The first afternoon of competition will commence at 2pm in the format of 18 hole Fourball better ball taking 90% of the difference, as per 2016 RandA rules, off the best player in the group. Both teams will select 4 pairs of golfers to compete for the pride of their teams and try to win their point.

Sunday will see the finale of the Newark Cup and be the singles day. First tee off at 11.30am  and will see 2 pairs of golfers from each team going out as 4 ball but competing in singles. Full difference between the handicaps will be taken off the best golfer from the two teams to dictate the handicapping for the final 18 holes. On completion of the singles there will be sandwiches and a presentation before everyone heads home.

There are 12 points on offer for both teams in total (4 for the doubles and 8 for the singles). A win will score 1 point whilst a halved game will share the point between the teams. The winning team will be the first to score 6.5 points.

The Home Team                                     The Away Team

Dave S (non playing captain)

Richard                                                     Ben
Ian G                                                          Rob
Steve                                                          Nick
Brian                                                          Mark
Pete                                                            Ian
Costas                                                        Andy
Dave E                                                       Richie
Derek                                                         Adrian

The above is not indicative of the pairings which will be picked closer to the event.

Dinner and Digs

Dinner Saturday night will be at the New Inn, Heckfield which will also provide the overnight accommodation for the away team. Both the home and away teams will be attending to regale the table with tales of the day. Situated 10 minutes away from the golf course, Tim (unfortunately a Liverpool fan) and June who run the pub, always provide great service, high quality food and drink, the warmest of welcomes and guaranteed banter.

Full english breakfast (or porridge for the healthy eaters) will be served in the morning for the away team to keep their strength up for the singles.

The Damage

The Away team will need to fork out £120 for the weekend encompassing two rounds of golf, bacon butties, sandwiches at the course and B&B at the pub. Dinner and drinks are NOT included in the £120.