Low Laithes Report
A quick conclusion to the season was upon us in no time after the re arranged fixtures when 15 players turned out to play Low Laithes for the final meeting […]
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BRITISH RAIL GOLF SOCIETY
Who we are
The Leeds British Rail G.S. is an established society that has been running for over 45 years and is open to all railway workers, their families and also their friends.
About us
We are a friendly society that have 8 – 10 fun days out throughout the summer playing at various venues around the Yorkshire county. We currently have almost 50 members and are always looking to increase our numbers.
Our mission
Our mission is simply to have fun and laughs while playing competitions where everyone has a chance of winning. We aim to have a growing a membership and to continue playing as a society for many years to come.
Info & Reports
Pontefract & District G.C.
You know it’s getting towards the end of the season when the elderberries are fully ripened, as we saw at Pontefract on a cool & windy day where 18 of […]
Webster Cup @ Horsforth G.C.
18 of us turned out for this years Webster Cup at Horsforth Golf Club on a fine, dry and sunny day. The course was in great nick with the greens […]
Mel Smart Memorial
17 players took part in this years Mel Smart Memorial that was held at Normanton G.C. We welcomed 3 new players who said they all had a great day and […]
Richmond Open Report
A new scoring format to the society going by the name of ‘Medalford’ was used to determine the winner of the 2024 Richmond Trophy where the afternoon 18 hole stableford […]
Rudding Park Report
After 3 postponed dates, Tuesday 11th June finally saw the start of this years season after the disastrous weather problems and of course the sad passing of Dave Saynor, who […]
Rescheduled Fixtures
The Following fixtures have now been rescheduled due to the impending weather tomorrow ( 22nd May) causing the cancelation of Rudding Park……. Hickling Trophy at Rudding Park is now 11th […]
Dave Saynor
Rudding Park Fixture is now May 22nd. Please Pay by 7th MAY as this is the requirement of the club. See events page for full details. The Funeral for Dave […]
2024 Fixtures
All fixtures are now booked for the upcoming 2024 season. Please see events section for the details. Also the AGM minutes are written up and published please use the search […]
Northcliffe G.C. Report
For once the weather was almost great for the 15 players who attended Northcliffe to play for the Mel Smart memorial trophy. Although the numbers were slightly disappointing, a great […]
Captains Day at Normanton
A lucky dry & sunny day welcomed us at Normanton G.C. for this years captains day hosted by Mike Pottock. 22 golfers trend up to support Mike on is day […]
Pike Hills Report
Friday brought a damp & indeed, a wet visit for the society to Pike Hills Golf Club on the outskirts of York. Although a club once owned by the railways, […]
Webster Cup Report
After a little controversy about the numbers attending Horsforth G.C. for the Webster cup, we eventually settled at 22 players turning out on fine but breezy day up by Leeds […]
Richmond Report
A healthy 20 players turned out on a fine and dandy, warm & sunny day to play for the Richmond Trophy on a course that was in impeccable condition with […]
Pontefract Report
20 golfers turned out to play for this years Keeble Cup at Pontefract & District G.C. and as always the welcome was second to none from the club. The course […]
Website Update
Website almost sorted and handicaps updated after our visit to Selby.
Selby
Apologies for the delay in the Selby report. I have been away for a few days and now i have a small problem with updating the website. I will hope […]
Ilkley
A warm & friendly welcome awaited us at Ilkley G.C. on Thursday 23rd March, however the weather gods didn’t get the sunshine memo so provided us with shower after shower […]
2023 Fixtures
All fixtures are now complete and confirmed. I draw your attention to 2 changed dates. Firstly ILKLEY IS NOW 1 WEEK LATER on Thursday 23rd March. Second is the RICHMOND […]
2023 Season
So here we are at the beginning of 2023 with the new season peeping over the horizon. I can confirm all futures (bar Richmond) have been organised and I will […]
AGM Trophy Report
A slightly disappointing turnout of just 13 turned out for the AGM Trophy at Shipley Northcliffe. After discussions with several members it appears the problem could be that the location […]
Captains Day Report
WOW…… A fantastic 33 players showed up to support Mr. Captain, Dave Colley on his day at Hillsborough Golf Club. First of all, on behalf of all the players, I […]
Mel Smart Memorial report
The Mel Smart Memorial was played was played for at Wakefield Golf Club on a pretty Muggy Monday! The lack of rain showed throughout the course however the greens were […]
Forest Park Report
A warm, calm & overcast day provided perfect golfing conditions for the 18 players who turned out to play for the Hickling trophy. Forest Park is a very flat walk […]
Crosland Heath Report
Wow, what super weather we had at Crosland Heath G.C. for everyone who turned out to play for the Samuel Webster Cup. A cup with great history, first played for […]
Normanton G.C. Report
A superb 23 players turned out to support the society on a cool blustery day which saw some pretty good golf in parts. The course was, as always, presented well […]
Richmond G.C. Report
Wow what a day….. The wind blew hard and wind blew strong. View finders shaking everywhere, Flags almost bent double and the cross wind on the par 5, 6th hole […]
Darrington Report
16 players turned out on a bright breezy day for the Leeds All Sports Trophy (which we still can’t find!) at Darrington Golf Club. I’d like to say welcome and […]
Darrington G.C.
Now taking names for our visit to Darrington. The cost is £40 all in. Please see events list for more details.
Ilkley G.C.
ILKLEY GOLF COURSE IS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW. The club have kindly agreed to honour our booking at a later date either this year or in March next year. Due […]
Captains Day
Captains day has been finalised and is booked for 22nd August. There is important information with this so please see the events list for details. I know its just a […]
Ilkley G.C. and fixtures
Ilkley is just a week away but I have limited spaces still available. Please note the Wakefield fixture change and is now 15th August. I am still trying to sort […]
2022 season
The 2022 fixtures are now complete. The only snag is trying to get the fixtures at Wakefield for the Mel Smart Trophy and Hillsborough for Captains Day swapped around as […]
Shipley Northcliffe G.C. Report
A slightly disappointing 12 of us turned out for the last game of our season at Shipley Northcliffe for the AGM trophy. Thankfully the club were understanding as we had […]
Low Laithes Report
Eighteen of us attended the Mel Smart Memorial day at Low Laithes G.C. on a warm but overcast day. As ever i’d like to say thanks to the club for […]
Woolley Park Report
An amazing 25 golfers turned out to support Alan on his Captians Day at Woolley Park in weather that could have been better however I think we survived given the […]
Pontefract report
Fifteen of us took to the course at Pontefract on a hot sunny day that saw tans topped up by some while others kept their cool to successfully break par! […]
Howley Hall Report
In true railway fashion….Apologies for the delay and any inconvenience caused!!!!….. 18 players turned out for what proved a tough track around Howley Hall to play for the Webster Cup […]
Richmond Report
Thursday saw a great turn out of men for the unique combined scoring system for the annual Richmond trophy of which I’m pleased to say has finally been found. I […]
Normanton G.C. Report
A great 21 players turned out on a cool & breezy day which encountered a hail shower turning the greens white for a while but it didn’t stop some great […]
Hillsborough G.C. Report
Today finally saw us get together for our first outing of the season, the first for some 18 months since we last played a society fixture because of the pandemic. […]
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