Richmond (Yorks) Golf Club was delighted to host the Teesside Union of Golf Clubs Presidents Trophy on Friday 7th May.

This was indeed a significant golfing event made more special with the President being a past Captain and current member of the Club.

John Simpson is this year’s President of the Teesside Golf Union, was Captain of Richmond Golf Club in 2013 and remains very active at the Club today.

John said: “I’m very happy that Richmond Golf Club allowed the Presidents Trophy to be played at my home club and obviously delighted that nearly 200 golfers from every corner of Teesside were brought together by the Teesside Union.

“Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we were unable to host the event last year, and this year it was played under the England Golf ‘Play Safe/Stay Safe’ rules.

“I’d like to thank the Teesside Union officials for administering today’s event, to the Greens Staff, Board, Catering and Bar Staff at Richmond for presenting the course and facilities in such splendid condition, and the band of volunteers who helped in the car park.

“Richmond has been my club for 35 years and has grown in stature with the award of Women-in-Golf Chartership to bring new ladies and girls into golf, SafeGolf to ensure children can play golf in a safe environment, and now the home of the Graeme Storm Golf Academy.

“We’d be delighted to welcome new members and visitors to our great golf club.”

The winners of the day were Richmond members Chris Lightfoot and Brook Watson who posted an excellent score of 46 Stableford points.

Presidents Trophy Results:

1. C. Lightfoot & B. Watson (Richmond) – 46 points
2. I. Rookes & S. Mead (Richmond) – 45 points
3. J. Walker & G. Catt (Richmond) – 44 points
4. E. Garbutt & T. McDonald (Billingham) – 43 points
5. M. Purcifer & S. Garbutt (Billingham) – 43 points

Full Results:

The photograph shows from left to right – Sean Tranter & Adam Bell (Teesside Golf Club), John Simpson & Guy Pini (RGC) and David Jeffcock (Teesside Union)