The North East Tour

For the last events of 2022 JBGS members visited the Northumbrian Coast to play at Goswick, Dunstanburgh and Bamburgh golf courses. The weather was excellent, the views were stunning under sunny skies and the golf was competitive, fun and very enjoyable. Click here to see the Captain’s full report.

Day 1 – Meeting up for a round at Goswick GC. This was the society Stableford day.

A view of Goswick golf course.

Chrissie, Richard, Tony, David, Barrie and Peter all set to play.

But first we need to find our swing – so let’s have a look at those who know best how to play this game and see how it’s done.

Barrie

David

Tony

Then choose the one that works best for you and off you go. Then what?
You have to work out what to do when you get to the green. Tricky isn’t it? Did they go in?

Steve – Peter doesn’t want to watch.

James giving the ball his full attention.

Well, that’s how it’s done – no problem really, although there may be a few hazards on the way not to mention a bit of wind to contend with on the day.

Max, Mark, Richard and Paul working out where to go.

Are here we are, now let’s have a look.

All eyes on the ball and in it went.

Ah, here come the ladies.

Start here with a good tee shot.

And hey presto, here we all are by the pin. No problem!

They’ll know how to do it.

Len, Roy, Bill and Paul J coming off the 18^th.

The Captain congratulating Paul on his win.

And the winner is Paul J – last man in, of course, and pipping all the field. Very well done Paul.

Day 2 – Dunstanburgh Golf Course for a round of 4 ball better ball.

The iconic Castle ruins were visible from all parts of the course

Starting out with serious intentions. But, are the winners there?

And, starting with a 2 ball, the teams are:

KJ and Paul

Len and Barrie, Chrissie and Mark

Roy and James, Barbara and Richard

David and Angela, Bill and Max

Paul and Steve, Tony and Alison

So, who is your money on? Let’s have a look at what’s happening on the course.

It all looks good – no clues there. But who is the lone golfer? And yet more stunning scenery.

Any the wiser? But what a fantastic day it was, and no wind, so no excuses to hand today!

And then everyone met for dinner afterwards in Bamburgh.

Barrie and Bill having a laugh.

Where are the prizes going but, more importantly where are they?

James and Paul having fun.

Have you worked out who the winner was yet?

The Captain

And the winner is ….

KJ and Paul – well done!

What a great day we all had, great weather, good golf and wonderful friendship together. Now it’s off to see what the ghost is up to tomorrow.

Day 3 – Bamburgh Castle and this was the team golf day. 2 scores to count on the par 4s and 5s and very meanly all 4 scores to count on the Par 3s. There were 6 of them – all very difficult. It’s a hilly course – giving us all a good workout, quite quirky but with stunning views it was great fun to play.

Bamburgh Castle from the golf course.

The view from the 12^th?

Setting out – on the first tee

Mark, Alison and Roy posing on the tee

The winners were KJ, Len, Richard and Steve J. Note for next time – the ‘ghost’ player – filling in to make a 4th player in one of the teams never showed up!

Then it was time to say goodbye. We all got together before heading off home. What a wonderful year of golf the JBGS has enjoyed in 2022 – onwards and upwards to 2023. Looking forward to seeing you all. Take care.