v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v Page 76 • The HERALD • 30th October 2025 SPORT IN THE HERALD Bramshott Hill Ladies Celebrate Getting To The Final Of The Stoneham Cup For The First Time Finals day of the Stoneham Cup on 15th September came with much excitement and anticipation. The weather forecast was not favourable but that didn’t dampen spirts. In this, the 125th year of Hampshire Ladies Golf, four teams were playing for the prestigious Stoneham Cup, Bramshott Hill, Rowlands, Stoneham and Lee-onthe-Solent. Bramshott Hill and Rowlands teed o their semi- nal early morning to a keen wind but brightening skies. Rowlands won the toss and started play with Linda Compton teeing o rst for Bramshott Hill. Stoneham and Lee-Onthe-Solent were playing in the second semi- nal and both semi- nals went o alternately one-by-one and at the turn it was hard to see who was going to make their way through to the nals in the a ernoon. As the morning went on, the results started to come in but it was still pretty even all the way ‘round and the teams had to wait until almost all the matches were nished. Viv Boot was the last to tee o for Bramshott Hill and had to win for them to go through to the nal. It was nip and tuck all the way ‘round and ‘all even’ a er the 16th hole. Viv came through, not knowing how signi cant her match was, and won both the 17th and 18th! Bramshott Hill were through to the nal for the rst time in its history! Stoneham, the home side, kicked o the a ernoon matches and again, Linda Compton teed o rst for Bramshott Hill. Supporters for both teams were evident around the course, there for their teams, enjoying the spectacle and the atmosphere for a nal played in good spirts and evident camaraderie. By 3pm all matches were underway and at the turn Stoneham were up in four of the matches with Bramshott up in two matches and one was all square so still all to play for. As the a ernoon play continued Stoneham started to post wins on the scoreboard and were up three before Jo Renyard of Bramshott Hill won her match. However, the rst match out was all square a er 18 holes and so had to go the 19th hole which Stoneham managed to win. Stoneham won the Stoneham Cup with Bramshott Hill winning the Plate. Following a great day, which could only have been topped with the win, Hilary Hanmore, Bramshott Hill Stoneham Captain, said: “We are so thrilled to have made the final for the first time in our history. I am so proud of all the team, they fought hard and played some wonderful golf. We didn’t win this year, Stoneham are a formidable team, but we will certainly be back next year to try again. For now, we are hugely proud to be showing off the Stoneham Plate. My thanks to our supporters for being there today and our thanks to Stoneham Golf Club for their welcome. I think that they will all agree, the final was played in the true spirit of the game with golf the winner”. BHGC Women’s Stoneham Cup Semi Finalist and Finalists, (top row) Jackie Howells, Viv Boot, Sally Till, Miriam Eve (bottom row) Julie Weatherdon, Margaret Shepherd, Lynn Dunkason, Hilary Hanmore, Jo Renyard, Linda Compton (Photo Credit: Pam Comer) Bramshott Hill (BHGC) Seniors Results and News On Wednesday 7th August, BHGC Seniors welcomed Bramshaw Golf Club for a friendly encounter. With stand-in captain Paul Wastell at the helm, the teams teed o in a 4-ball better-ball match play format. Bramshott Hill triumphed 6–0. 10th August was Round 1 of the BHGC Seniors Anniversary Salver competition. 44 determined players teed o in the opening round, battling both the course and hot, clammy weather. Division 1: 1st Paul Wastell (35 points), 2nd Andy Lewis (35 points), 3rd Mark Eve (35 points). Division 2: 1st Johnny Hooper (39 points), 2nd Henry Porter (36 points), 3rd Phil LeBrun (35 points). Division 3: 1st Graham Brown (41 points), 2nd Brett Parr (40 points), 3rd Dave Kellaway (38 points). 42 players competed in the second round of the BHGC Seniors Anniversary Salver competition. A er deducting the previous weeks’ Stableford points, the overall winner was Graham Brown, who produced an outstanding performance to nish with a net score of just 26, 2nd Henry Porter with 29 and 3rd Gerry Reeves with 34. Despite a little drizzle, conditions were pleasant, and there were some ne scores returned including another remarkable round from Brian Lewis. Division 1: 1st Stuart Bulbrooke (65), 2nd Brian Lewis (67), 3rd Brian Denham (67). Division 2: 1st Henry Porter (65), 2nd Mike Wells (70), 3rd Phil LeBrun (71). Division 3: 1st Gerry Reeves (66), 2nd Graham Brown (67), 3rd Richard Short (68). On ursday 28th August the Seniors team went to the Isle of Wight for an away xture against Ryde. Led by Captain Stuart Bulbrooke, the team faced tough opposition from Ryde’s Seniors Matchplay club champions. e weather added its own challenge, with heavy showers sweeping across the course. Despite the di cult conditions, the BHGC Seniors secured a hard-fought 4–2 victory. is result gave them an impressive aggregate win of 8½–3½ across both the home and away legs. e match was played in excellent spirit, re ecting the camaraderie and sportsmanship of both teams. Congratulations to BHGC Seniors on a well-earned triumph! BHGC Seniors recently took on the challenge of the Red Peril, played from the red tees with the added twist of a dress code sporting something red. e format added extra spice: teams teed o with a red ball, passed from the lowest to highest handicap in rotation. With two scores to count on each hole, the red ball score carried double value, making it both a prize and a pressure shot. 1st Steve Lawson, Graham Bloomfield and Mike Webb, 2nd Kev Boot, Dave Wilson and Gerry Reeves, 3rd Andy Lewis and Ray Lowe (with a ghost ball). With only 10 holes available due to autumn maintenance, on Monday 8th September BHGC Seniors played the Blind Pairs Stableford competition, teeing o from the 9th. 1st Keith Cartwright and Brian Lewis (40 points, c/b 39), 2nd Stuart Bulbrooke and Brian Denham - 40 points, c/b 36, 3rd Gerry Murphy and Ray Lowe (39 points), 4th Henry Porter and Simon Palmer (38 points). On Friday 12th September, BHGC Seniors, led by captain Stuart Bulbrooke, travelled to East Horton for the return leg of their friendly four-ball better-ball xture. East Horton, always strong on home turf, proved tough opposition and pushed BHGC hard throughout the day. e deciding moment came in the h pairing, where a closely fought match remained all square heading to the 17th tee. e contest was ultimately settled in dramatic fashion on the 18th green, when East Horton holed a decisive 40-foot putt to snatch victory. at putt sealed a 3½–2½ win for East Horton on the day. However, Bramshott Hill were able to take consolation in the aggregate result across the two legs, having secured an overall victory by 6½–4½. Despite the narrow defeat, spirits remained high, with both teams enjoying a competitive but friendly day of golf. Left to right: Alan Bell, Phil Lebrun, Gerry Murphy’s, Mark Eve, Paul Wastell, Kev Boot, Doug Dearden, Mike Wells, Pete Gates, Ray Dunkason, Stuart Bulbrooke, Barry Walker Dibden Open Golf Society (DOGS) Results 23rd September the DOGS played a 3 Ball Texas Scramble plus nearest the pins, only one winner nearest the pins: Sue Hallett on the 4th Green. Scramble winners: 1st P Mortimer, M Eve & A Lawes (64.6) 2nd T Oliver, R Hinder & A Turnpenny (68.5) 3rd E Nkomo, J Manning & M O’Brien (68.8). 30th September the DOGS played their favorite game, a 3 Ball Team Yellow Peril (making sure the yellow ball scores) plus those other games. Winning team: J Stoker, A Lawes & C Ellis (74) 2nd D Lowman, L Rustell & D Bravery (68C/B) 3rd: R Hinder, D Copley & AN Other (68). 2’s Winner: N Dixon, nearest the pin winner: R Hinder (4th) and Pros Approach: J Stoker (15th). Congratulations to new member Dave Copley: 3rd place team winner. 7th October was the DOGS monthly individual 18 hole Stableford competition. Winners: 1st R Gooding (37) 2nd J Stoker (33C/B) 3rd D McManus (33C/B) 4th T O’Connor (33C/B) 5th C Peall (33C/B). 2’s winners: D Webster & T O’Connor Nearest the pin winners: M O’Brien (4th) and R Gooding (11th). 23rd September winners: P Mortimer M Eve and A Lawes 7th October winners R Gooding, J Stoker, D McManus, T O’Connor and C Peall 30th September winners J Stoker and A Lawes
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