RAFGS Championship - Moor Park Golf Club 22 July 2026

The Championship Meeting was on 22 July was again held over the two courses at Moor Park Golf Club. Despite the recent hot weather, the event was well supported with 29 members and 4 guests taking part,

Following the traditional tea/coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, the morning round was held over the High Course, with a two tee start enabling all of our players to get off before the club member's roll-up. Despite the medal format everyone got round in good time and had time to relax over a chips and sandwiches lunch. All of the competitors started at the 1st tee of the West Course for their afternoon round and clearly continued to support the request for 'ready golf', with everyone again completing their rounds in good time. We were delighted to  be joined by our President, Sir Roger Palin, who played the afternoon round and had kindly agreed to present the prizes.

Both courses were in very good condition and a tribute to the work of the greens staff in managing the challenge of the dry and frequently hot weather over the summer.

The results reflected the challenges of the conditions, with only three scratch scores under 80 and 5 players failing to complete the two medal rounds. Matt Branowsky had an outstanding day, being the clear winner of the Challenge Cup with his scores of 76 and 71, for a total of 147, six clear of Paul Dickinson - also a currently serving member - on a total of 153. The scoring for the Handicap Cup was much closer, although Matt's net total of 145 was enough for him to win the Handicap Cup, 2 shots clear of Gordon Varley and with Paul Dickinson a further shot behind in 3rd place.

Paddy Mournian, 3rd in the overall Scratch, won the Veteran's Scratch Cup with his total of 164, while Gordon Varleyn finished two shots clear of Kevin Huish in the Veteran's Handicap competition. Finally, Denis Virgo's won the India Trophy (Senior Veterans) with his net 158.

The full results can be seen by clicking on the link.