NEWS ARCHIVES

3rd December 2025
We had the final Bunkers game of 2025. We had a number of 12 players participating. As usual breakfast at Test Valley Golf Club good as always, everyone were enjoying themselves in the morning before getting ready to play 18 holes of golf.

After golf we all got changed and dressed up for the Christmas season. For dinner we had the Traditional Christmas feast and it was delicious and for desert surprisingly was the Lemon posset mmm yummy instead of traditional Christmas pudding. The hospitality and service was excellent 10/10.

Fine Meister Luke read out the list of fines.
Luke - Swigging whisky from his flask. Steve - For 4 putts on the 13th hole.
Tony - Being reminded to leave the nearest the pin marker on the 5th hole.
John - Hitting the bin on the 1st tee !
Steve - Practicing his swimming strokes (Yoga moves ) on the 1st tee.
Captain Dave - Wearing for golf what appeared to be a shell suit jacket.
Darren, Ian, Frazer - All 3 of them inside the NP on the 9th hole.
Ian - For giving Frazer his dob sheet so he wouldn’t have to loose it.
Luke - Thinking John hadn’t had the the trophy engraved.
Phil - Hitting his ball on every tree along the 2nd hole.
Ian - His second shot on the 15th hole going sideways 90 degrees to the right.
Captain Dave - Careless buggy driving.

SKILL PRIZES
Nearest the pin 5th hole Frazer Webb
Nearest the pin 9th hole Darren Anderson
Nearest the pin 13th hole Phil Richards
Nearest the pin in 2 15th hole Frazer Webb
Strongest man John Thorp

3rd place 35 points Darren Anderson
2nd place 37 points Luke Peters
1st place 39 points Frazer Webb
Congratulations Frazer

Have Yourselves A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year , looking forward to 2026

Winner Frazer receiving the trophy from Captain Dave.


Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters

You can see the full set of results on the results page

6th November 2025
The November weather was kind and the Weybrook course was in good condition for Bunkers 250th event since its formation in 2000. This was also the final event in Bunkers annual “Order of Merit” contest in which players total their six best event points (out of the ten events). The finale had the makings of a very tight finish with Tony Peters leading Nick Rothery by only one point with Ian Turvill a few points back in third place. All to play for !

However Nick Rothery smashed it with 41 Stableford points to win the Order of Merit and the Weybrook event. He also won a nearest the pin prize - so quite a day for Nick !!! John Thorp finished second in the Weybrook field with 39 Stableford points.

Dinner was lovely Steak Pie, Mash, Carrots and some (undercooked) green beans which were a chewing challenge. Desert was sponge with custard and artistic chocolate sauce swirls.

Captain Dave Shorter was lenient with the fines. Ian T was fined for hitting the telegraph pole on the 3rd fairway and for some frustrated club dumping. Nick was fined for playing stupendous recovery shots from the wrong fairways. Frazer fined for standing in a stream of water to play his shot on the 14th hole. Darren was fined for buying a course planner !!

A great day to finish Bunkers competitive season with just the “Christmas Bash” at Test Valley in December to wrap up the 2025 season.

Event winner Nick receiving the trophy from Captain Dave.


An OOM winner Nick receiving the OOM trophy from Captain Dave.


Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters

You can see the full set of results on the results page

This seasons final Order Of Merit can be seen here

8th October 2025
14 players attended Bramley Golf Club, including Nathan Tidbury making his first appearance as a guest. The golf course was in good condition and the Clubhouse refurbishments have certainly raised the standards at Bramley. For dinner we had braised of chicken in a tarragon sauce with roasted new potatoes and fresh vegetables and for dessert apple & blackberry crumble with vanilla custard it was delicious.

Vice Fine Meister Luke Peters read out the dob sheet of fines.
Luke - Eating a whole pizza before noon and not sharing any piece of it.
Captain Dave - On the 17th tee taking his buggy on a mystery tour up the hill and down again.
Nathan - Not changing before dinner.
Tony - A loud phone ring tone in the clubhouse.
John - Not eating any of his potatoes.
Chris - Impressing everyone with his tee shot on the first hole, NOT !
Rick - Tee shot on the 3rd nearly hitting Captain Dave on the 4th tee.
Luke - Mobile phone ringing on the 7th hole.
Frazer - For hitting his ball over Nathan who was crossing the fairway.
Darren - For hitting a 11th tee shot “ To The Moon And Back” !
Michelle - For being the only player wearing shorts and going to the ladies before teeing off.
Nathan - For chipping in on the 5th, very bad form for his first appearance.
Captain Dave - Fined himself for playing like a prat and another £1 for taking 3 shots to get out of a bunker.
Chris - Double hitting another bunker.
Ian - An ex Bramley member for not remembering where the 9th tee was.

[ The Skill Prizes ]
Nearest the pin in 2 shots 1st hole Sean Friedman
Nearest the pin in 2 shots 6th hole Tony Peters
Nearest the pin 14th hole Nobody
Nearest the pin on the 17th hole Tony Peters
Strongest man the one and only Frazer Webb

3rd place 34 points Ian Turvill
2nd place 37 points Tony Peters
1st place 38 points Nick Rothery

Nick Rothery won his second event of 2025 season and goes into the final event at Weybrook Park on equal points with Tony Peters in the Bunkers Season long Order of Merit challenge. Ian Turvill is in close third position ready for the Weybrook event.

Winner Nick receiving the trophy from Captain Dave.


Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters

You can see the full set of results on the results page

The current Order Of Merit can be seen here

15th September 2025
The weather was occasional showers with strong gusting winds and sunshine. Recent rain had revived the fairways and the greens were slick with some very interesting breaks.

15 Bunkers Members plus 3 Guests made up a field of 18. There was a warm welcome back to Founder Member Micky Eagle playing his first event in 17 years as a guest. Graeme Kempson made his first appearance of 2025 following knee surgery.

Dinner was very good. Main course grilled salmon with crushed potatoes and green beans with a delicious cream sauce. Desert was sticky toffee pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Well done to the Surbiton catering team!

Fine vice meister Luke Peters read out the dob sheet of fines and they were.
Paul - For chipping in from 40 feet TWICE !
Luke - For beating Frazer on the NTP in 2 on the 2nd hole, and not waiting for the bell before playing through on the 14th.
Stephen - Late for tee time, losing his hat in the wind, wearing his hat backwards and talking during others shots, and sitting down for dinner before the captain.
Phil - Spilling crisps on the bar floor and putting up his umbrella, and 4 putting on the 8th.
Chris - Forgetting his putter on the 12th green.
Micky - For trying to shake hands on the 18th green with his hat on.
James - Having a very clunky rattling bag of irons, too noisy!
Captain Dave - For hitting the ladies tee marker on the 3rd hole.

( The Skill Prizes )
Nearest the pin in 2 - 2nd hole Luke Peters
Nearest the pin in 2 - 9th hole Guest Tony Goodhead
Nearest the pin 13th hole - James McPhail
Nearest the pin 15th hole - Frazer Webb
Strongest man Founder Member Micky Eagle

3rd place with 32 points Chris Turvill
2nd place with 33 points Luke Peters
1st place with 35 points Stephen Cunnell making his 3rd guest appearance.


Luke Peters wins The Kestrel Cup trophy as the highest finishing Bunkers Member, receiving the trophy from Captain Dave.


Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters

You can see the full set of results on the results page

The current Order Of Merit can be seen here

11th August 2025
Our second visit to Petersfield Golf Club. 16 attendees. The prolonged period of hot dry weather meant that the fairways were parched, which resulted in well hot tee shots travelling great distances. The greens were good tricky to read.

Dinner was Fish pie with crunchy steamed vegetables on the side. Desert the fruit crumble with vanilla ice cream was delicious.

Vice fine meister Luke read out the dob sheet fines on behalf of Captain Dave.
Luke Peters - Kept hitting his golf ball into the bunkers 8 times.
Luke Peters - For losing his dob sheet on the 4th hole.
Phil Richards - For wearing a scruffy collar T-shirt and for not having his shirt tucked in.
Nick Rothery - Hitting his shot on the 10th hole wrong fairway !
Rick Britton - Several shots in the 7th Bunker “ Hamlet moment “.
Stephen Cunnell - Cap on in the Clubhouse.
Frazer Webb - Scoring so many points by topping nearly every single shot.
Stephen Cunnell - Shirt untucked.
Phil & John - Blocking the pathway with a golf buggy.
Frazer Webb - Taking his golf trolley into the bunker.
Michelle Cockram - 120 yards after one shot still 100 yards away after five shots, after going up the hill and then back down the hill again.
Tony Peters - Taking sports enhancing drugs at the halfway house, increasing his back 9 score to 20 after 15 out.
Luke Peters - Arguing with himself 10 times - What a record!
John Thorp - 300 yard drive off a 20 handicap.

The Skill Prizes
Nearest the pin in 2 - 4th hole David Beck
Nearest the pin in 3 - 7th hole Ian Turvill
Nearest the pin - 13th hole Ian Turvill
Nearest the pin in 2 - 18th hole Dave Shorter
Strongest man Stephen Cunnell

3rd place with 35 points Tony Peters
2nd place with 40 points Frazer Webb
1st place with 43 points Phil Richards

Phil receiving the winners trophy from Captain Dave.


Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters

You can see the full set of results on the results page

The current Order Of Merit can be seen here

6th July 2025
The weekend away trip to East Sussex National to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the society on Captain's Day was a success. Nice clubhouse, nice rooms, nice looking bar, great food from breakfast and dinner. The major Sunday event had some thundery torrential rain interruptions but the west course itself was in good condition, the greens were tricky and fast.

( Skill Prizes )
Nearest the Pin on the 3rd hole - Guest Craig Garland
Nearest the Pin in 2 on the 4th hole - Ian Turvill
Nearest the Pin in 2 on the 15th hole - Tony Peters
Nearest the Pin on the 16th hole - Ian Turvill
The Strongest Man was none other than Luke Peters

3rd place Chris Turvill with 32 points
2nd place Mike James with 33 points
1st place Sean Friedman with 37 points
Congratulations to Sean for winning his 1st event as a Bunkers member a well deserved win.



The informal Monday event on the east course itself was enjoyed by all.
3rd place Tony Peters with 33 points
2nd place Ian Dowdeswell with 33 points
1st place Chris Turvill with 34 points
The winners of the 18 hole Team competition were Chris Turvill, and his guests Craig Garland and James Garland. Thank you both for coming.
Captain Dave didn’t have much to read out the fines he asked each of us for £2 so we gave him £2 as a fine.

( Skill Prizes )
Nearest the pin in 2 on the 6th hole - Guest James Garland
Nearest the pin on the 8th hole - Tony Peters
Nearest the pin in 2 on the 12th hole Guest Craig Garland
Nearest the pin on the 16th hole Chris Turvill

As per tradition there was an overall winner who had the best aggregate score over the 2 singles competitions, which with a 3rd on Sunday and a win on Monday was easy to determine as Chris Turvill.


Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters

You can see the full set of results on the results page

The current Order Of Merit can be seen here

10th June 2025
The weather was fine and sunny with a mild breeze. The Goring & Streatley course was in absolutely first class condition. The fairways allowed the ball to run as did the greens which had some tricky pin positions and wicked slopes. Special mention to the wild flower areas beyond the fairway first cut - avoid them at all costs - very pretty and good for wildlife but lethal for losing golf balls ! The clubhouse was very welcoming and the food was great. An unusual meal choice was available and it was delicious. Monkfish tail with new potatoes, samphire, red peppers and tomatoes (well done chef) followed by fruit crumble and custard. Top marks to G & S

The scoring was "HOT" with eight of the twelve players recording scores of 36 points or more. In fact four players finished on 36 points and Ian Turvill rightly felt aggrieved to finish in eighth place on countback. 36 points would have won the same event last year !

Skill nearest the pin prizes were won by Tony Peters ( 3" from a hole in one)

Rick Britton and Nick Rothery (two skill prizes !).

Nick was on very fine form and his playing partners reported his putting was very impressive so it's not a surprise to report he won the event with 43 points gaining his first ever Bunker Trophy. Second place to David Beck on 40 points and 3rd place to Rick Britton with 38 points. Tony Peters was presented an engraved whisky glass to commemorate his 150th Bunkers event (first one was in 2004).

Captain Dave Shorter had a short list of fines but as usual Steve Walsh was generous with his misdemeanour's, bad card marking (Mark Bilsborough too), hitting his 4th shot out of a gorse bush 2ft off the ground and failing, Steve also ate 4 portions of cake at lunchtime and had green knees gained keeling in the grass ! Tony Peters fined for not getting a hole-in-one and also for getting close on every par three. Nick Rothery fined for playing like a proper Bandit.

Nick receiving the winners trophy from Captain Dave.


Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters

You can see the full set of results on the results page

The current Order Of Merit can be seen here

14th May 2025
A very hot and breezy day for Bunker's May competition. The Calcot Park course fairways were very dry after the recent rainless weather and produced some unexpected sideways bounces. The greens were very tricky to putt on and many players found it wasn't difficult to putt off the green ! These were very challenging conditions and a number of unusually low stableford scores were recorded.

Nevertheless cream always rises to the top and first place went to Paul Healy with 38 points. Second Nick Rothery on 35 points followed by Frazer Webb in third on 34 points beating Phil Richards and Ian Turvill on countback. Strongest man James McPhail faced very stiff competition from a number of players but managed to secure his last position with poor putting on the final green.

Paul Healy, Phil Richards, John Furness and Nick Rothery won "Nearest The Pin" prizes.

As usual Captain Dave Shorter was in "FINE" form collecting £1 forfeits from the players.
John Furness for not securing his bag to the buggy - it fell off as they drove off the 1st Tee. He was also fined for blobbing 6 consecutive holes and then for playing the wrong ball and for wearing trainers to dinner - something he strongly denied saying they were "Sketchers" - he was fined nevertheless.
John Thorpe, fined for using artificial aids (a knee bandage). Darren Anderson for mistakenly playing off the white tee on 14.
Tony Peters for not shouting "Fore" on the 16th and letting the ball dribble through to tap Mark Bilsborough on the shoe.
Phil Richards for arriving early to practice ! James McPhail for wearing a cap in the clubhouse and phone use on the course.
Darren (Of Arabia) Anderson playing through a bunker and getting the ball 2 ft from the pin and an additional fine for playing 6 bunker shots in the first three holes.
Mark Bilsborough for hitting a birdie (actually it was a goose - that recovered immediately) and for wearing denim type shorts.
Ian Turvill for losing his phone holder. Paul S for playing into the 6th ditch 3 times and sitting down at dinner before the captain.
Tony Peters fined for chipping and putting four times through the 9th green.
Dave Shorter fined himself £10 for putting in an incorrect score at the last event and the another £1 for hitting his tee shot on the 1st hole 7 yards left into and through a bush.
Frazer Webb and Michael Prevost for not understanding what a "false front" on a green does (repeatedly).
Finally Paul Healy was fined for not missing a fairway throughout his 18 holes.

Paul not receiving the winners trophy from Captain Dave - the trophy was unavoidably detained elsewhere so Captain presented Paul with a jock strap instead! Apparently it does hold two balls!


Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters

You can see the full set of results on the results page

The current Order Of Merit can be seen here

16th April 2025
After 23 years since Bunkers last played at Hurtmore Golf Club on April 26th 2002, we finally returned to Hurtmore. With 20 players attending including 2 guests and one of those 2 guests was another member of the Peters family who came to join us Ben Peters and welcoming back Ray Steele who last played with us March 6th 2024.

Breakfast brunch was a great just what we needed to start us off with a good round of golf.

The course itself was in good condition fresh fairways, fresh cut greens the bunkers really needed to be racked properly, it looked like they hadn’t been tended for quite a while.

Captain Dave read out the dob sheet fines.

Frazer - Incorrect information on the Order of Merit web site.
Steve - For not bringing able to count his strokes correctly.
Steve - For moaning too much.
Ian - For nearly elbowing Luke in the nuts.
Jimmy & Ben - Both of them mobile phone use on the 9th tee.
Dean - Wayward drive on the 7th tee nearly killing Tony, No fore heard !
Paul - Sending a message on our WhatsApp group asking what time we’re meeting up.
Frazer - 1st Green 4 putt, + 3 putt 5th hole, + 4 putt 6th hole.
Darren - For helping Steve fill his card in.
Frazer - Forgotten to put his name down on the nearest the pin 2, 17th hole.
Mike - Driving 50 yards past his ball on the 18th fairway.
John, Frazer, Mike & Dave - 1st Group teeing off all hitting straight drives.

( Skill Prizes )
Nearest the pin in 2, 5th hole Frazer Webb
Nearest the pin 6th hole Nobody
Nearest the pin 16th hole Steve Walsh
Nearest the pin in 2, 17th hole Phil Richards
Strongest man Ben Peters

3rd place with 38 points David Beck
2nd place with 39 points Phil Richards
1st place with 43 points Paul Stevenson
It was nice to see Paul Stevenson win his first ever Bunkers game, with an impressive score 43 points.

Paul receiving the winners trophy from Captain Dave


Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters

You can see the full set of results on the results page

The current Order Of Merit can be seen here

25th March 2025
14 players attended including 2 guests for our 2nd event of 2025 for BUNKERS. The course was in excellent condition, no mud whatsoever, and the weather was kind to us.

Luke Peters Vice fine meister read out the dob sheet fines:
- Luke - Leaving the trophy behind at home and then making his dad drive back to get it !
- Paul S - Leaving his club wedge on the 2nd tee.
- Guest Tony G - Trying to walk off with Tony Peters Golf trolley & golf clubs.
- Luke, Tony and Tony G - For not getting birdies on the 4th hole.
- Luke - Handicap protection NTP on the 11th hole, 4 putting !
- Frazer - Golf club abuse on the 12th hole.
- James - On the 15th hole for not believing where his tee shot was.
- Ian - For going into 3 bunkers on 1 hole.
- Steve - Sitting down at dinner before the captain.
- James - Taking phone calls on the golf course.

Dinner was great steak & ale pie with mash potatoes, carrots and broccoli. Desert sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream mmm delicious.

[ Skill Prizes ]
Nearest the pin in 2, 2nd hole Luke Peters
Nearest the pin 8th hole Guest Martin Pugh
Nearest the pin 11th hole Luke Peters
Nearest the pin in 2, 15th hole Tony Peters

Best Guest Tony Goodhead with 33 points thoroughly enjoyed himself, hope to see him again soon.

3rd place 36 points Paul Healy
2nd place 37 points Ian Turvill
1st place 39 points Luke Peters Winning the winter shield trophy for the second time in a row. For the first time ever has someone from our society won the same trophy twice in the second year.

Luke receiving the winners trophy from Captain Dave


Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters

You can see the full set of results on the results page

The current Order Of Merit can be seen here

5th March 2025
The 1st Bunkers event of 2025, with 16 players attending, including 2 guests. It was good to see Darren Anderson who we haven't seen for nearly 2 years, welcome back ! Also welcoming back Julie Wilding for her 2nd guest appearance at a Bunkers event after ......... 18 YEARS.

We were treated to very fine weather, the fairways were in excellent condition considering the very wet period recently. Sausage, mash and peas, followed by lemon posset was a great, after golf meal.

In the absence of Paul Beard, Luke Peters acted as fine meister. He dressed for the occasion and was duly fined for being too smart !

FINES .......
First group teed off the wrong tee !
Mark - Not removing his hat to shake hands.
Dave - Membership cards to big to fit into our wallets
Chris - Going onto the 17th tee without his golf club.
Ian D - Running late as usual wizzing around shaking "happy New Year" hands with everyone.
Ian T - Bringing a stripey, colourful beach towel.
Dean - Losing his dob sheet.
Mike & Ian D - Sitting down at dinner before the Captain.
Mike - Wearing sunglasses indoors and looking like Jack Nicholson.
Tony - Pointed Luke's group to the wrong tee on the 12th.
Michelle - Membership card called her Michael !
Luke - Insinuating the Captain might forget the cup.
Captain Dave - Losing Tony's membership card.
Captain Dave - Using his mobile phone on 14th texting & phoning and losing his pencil.
Luke - Comments on our WhatsApp group referring to the Captain bringing the trophy cleaned !
Darren - For playing croquet on 4th.
Luke - Wearing a flashy tie !
Mike - Driving his buggy across a tee box.
Frazer - For playing billiards on the green.
Chris - An air shot.

( SKILL PRIZES )
Nearest the pin in 2, 2nd hole - Guest Jimmy Islip
Nearest the pin 8th hole, Michael Prevost
Nearest the pin 15th hole, Tony Peters
Nearest the pin in 2, 18th hole - Dave Shorter
Strongest man Ian Dowdeswell

3rd place with 34 points and Best Guest - Julie Wilding
2nd place with 34 points - Tony Peters
1st place with 37 points - Michael Prevost

Well played all!

Below is a Prev receiving the winners trophy from Captain Dave


Roving reporters Luke and Tony Peters

You can see the full set of results on the results page

The current Order Of Merit can be seen here