The Board of RGC has closed the golf course with immediate effect, following the announcement of more stringent measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, made by the Prime Minister on 23rd March 2020.

The following policy changes at Richmond Golf Club are effective immediately.

As I am sure you are all aware, the Prime Minister made some far reaching announcements on Monday afternoon regarding Government advice vis a vis the Coronavirus outbreak.

The Board is aware of people’s concerns about the Coronavirus situation and we are in regular touch with England Golf to be sure we have their latest information and advice.

John Simpson has landed an prestigious position after being appointed as the President of the Teesside Union of Golf Clubs for 2020/21.

Richmond (Yorks) Golf Club is seeking to recruit a PGA Head Professional to take personal responsibility for the professional delivery and development of all aspects of the golf operations and to ensure that member and guest expectations are consistently met or exceeded.

Captain’s Day will now take place on Sunday, 5th July after a change of dates from the published calendar of events.

A total of 68 players played in Winter Open 4 on Saturday, February 29th with Mike Murphy and David Fishburn winning with 41 points.

The Winter Open is still on as the course is open and will be played over 16 holes on Saturday 29th February.

The following choice of food will be available before the February Quiz on Friday, February 28.

Three events are happening at Richmond GC this week and you can find all the details below.

The Winter Open planned for Saturday, February 22nd has been postponed until next Saturday (February 29th).

With the course likely to be closed on Sunday due to Storm Dennis, the Golf Studio and clubhouse/bar will be open from 11.00am until 2.00pm tomorrow.

The Valentine’s Hamper was drawn today and the winner of the hamper was Captain Ivan Rookes.

Due to the predicted adverse weather forecast the golf course, kitchen and Pro Shop will be closed all day on Sunday 9th February. The clubhouse & bar will open from 11am – 2pm.

Richmond (Yorks) Golf Club has received “highly commendable” status as part of the 2020 Golf Environment Awards.

Steve Mead and Colin Heaney won the first Winter Open of 2020 on countback with a score of 47 points, edging out Nick Bisicker and Jem Robinson in both the Richmond members category and overall winners prize.

The first thing I would like to do as your new Captain is wish all members a Happy New Year for 2020.