This year’s annual golf day saw a welcome move from its traditional Friday slot to a Sunday, a change designed to make it easier for more participants to attend. The event took place at the scenic KP Club on the outskirts of Pocklington, offering a stunning backdrop for a day of friendly competition.

On Sunday 8 June, twelve teams—comprising Old Pocklingtonians, former staff and parents, governors, current students, and other supporters—teed off under threatening skies. Fortunately, after a brief early downpour, the fresh wind kept further showers at bay, allowing the rest of the afternoon to remain dry.

At the midway point, players were treated to a well-earned break at the halfway house, where sausage rolls, cakes, and refreshments provide a welcome boost before tackling the second half of the KP’s challenging course.

Throughout the afternoon, players also had the opportunity to take part in some fun side competitions, including nearest the pin, nearest the pin in two, and the longest drive – adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the event.

After completing their rounds, teams gathered in the clubhouse for drinks followed by a delicious two-course supper and the prize-giving ceremony, hosted by OP President Charlie Lambert (01-08).

In the team competition, golf day debutants The Golf Boys came third (85) behind relative newcomers The Bogey Brigade in second (88) place. The day’s standout performance came from last year’s winners, The Bandits, who delivered another impressive round (95), successfully defending their title and retaining the President’s Cup for a second consecutive year. Congratulations to all the winners!

A full summary of results, including individual prize winners, is provided below.

Thank you to Toby Gowthorpe and the team at the KP Club for hosting an excellent day of golf, and to all the players who took part and made the day such a success.

The date for next year’s event will be announced soon – watch this space, and we hope to see you there!

First Team – The President’s Cup – The Bandits (95 points)

Gerald Fenton (03-12), Luke Fenton (99-08), Charles Fenton, Andy Smith

Second Team – The Bogey Brigade (88 points)

Harry Falkingham (13-24), Oliver Rook (10-24), William Day (14-24), Toby Winter (13-24)

Third Team– The Golf Boys (85 points)

Tim Maycock, Dave Marsay, Paul Marsay, Mike Butterworth (94-04)

Nearest the pin (Hole 17) 

Simon Hickey (75-80) (Chinnvincibles)

Nearest the pin in two (Hole 13)

Martin Butcher (Former Staff, 79-18) (Awesome Foursome)

Longest drive (Hole 18)

Dan Wildman (Big Rods)

Other teams:

Whitby Wanderers

Andrew Burbidge (53-58), Tom Havelock, Keith Robinson, Colin Fenby

Awesome Foursome

Trevor Loten (70-80, Former Staff, 86-21), Martin Butcher (Former Staff, 79-18), Dave Galloway (Former Staff, 99-21), Dave Tyrrell (Former Staff, 01-19)

Girl Power

Janette Minns, Rachel Bloom, Lucy Atkin, Chris Harland

Worthy Slayers

Angus Langworthy (77-86), Angela Langworthy, John Sleigh, Rachel Sleigh

POPs

Steve Burke, Tony Atkin, Paul Walker, Nick Minns

Chinnvincibles

Nicky Boulton (née Chinn, 78-80), Simon Hickey (75-80), Dave Hutchinson (73-80)

Room for Imagination

Ben Bryden (90-96), Alvin Biggs, Steve Holloway, Mike Clarke

Pocklington School

Oscar, Henry, Joe, David Phelan (98-09)

Big Rods

Charlie Lambert (01-08), Dan Wildman, Joe Broomfield, Connaire Brattan