Major Stephens, Burhill Club Secretary launched the Family Foursomes in 1937 after playing in an inaugural Fathers and Daughters competition at West Sussex Golf Club. The success of this event, now discontinued, led Major Stephens to add Mothers and Sons to the idea - a new concept. The first competition, played on the Old Course, attracted an entry of only 23 couples - probably as it was played off scratch rather than handicap and has continued to grow over the years. A near record 98 couples took part in the 50th anniversary meeting in August 1987.
From humble beginnings the Family Foursomes event has developed into a tournament recognised in the official golfing calendar and reported in the national press. Due to many entrants work commitments, the meeting has gone from a 5 day to a 4 day event but is still firmly in most past competitors calendars. We very much hope it will become one of yours and look forward to welcoming you to part of Burhill history.
Wednesday 19 - Saturday 22 August 2009
An Open Amateur Mixed Foursomes Tournament for GRANDFATHERS/FATHERS & GRANDAUGHTERS/DAUGHTERS and GRANDMOTHERS/MOTHERS & GRANDSONS/SONS
COMPETITIONS:
The Langmead Morgan Trophy - Knock out competition by 18 hole foursomes stableford
Aggregate handicap for partners is limited to 36
Closing date for entries: Friday 26 June 2009
Additional Competitions: Lady Lennox Boyd Salver & Anna Cowan Trophy
It will be permissable to use buggys
There will be special discounted green fee rates available to entrants for practise rounds
Burhill's own Mike and Lizzie Prior triumphed over the defending champions, the Gems, of Malden Golf Club. Lizzie, only 11 years old, is the youngest winner in the history of the Burhill Family Foursomes.
Membership: Burhill Golf Club are delighted to announce they have limited availability for membership. Please contact David Cook for more info on d.cook@burhillgolf-club.co.uk
Winter Society Packages/4 Ball. Available until 31 March 2009 - book now by contacting g.fee@burhillgolf-club.co.uk
Burhill Wedding Fair: Come and visit this exclusive wedding exhibition in The Iveagh Lounge on Thursday 5 February 2009 from 6pm until 9pm.
