Rudding Park Golf

08/06/2026

A fantastic week at the English Seniors Championship for Phil Kitching.

The championship was played across two excellent venues near Ipswich, with opening rounds at Purdis Heath and Woodbridge Golf Clubs. The field of 248 players was then cut to the top 80 before the final round at Purdis Heath.

Phil was there from Sunday evening through to Friday, playing a practice round on each course before the three championship rounds began.

He was fortunate to be drawn alongside Danny Holmes and John Kennedy, both England players. John is the current British and Scottish Seniors Champion and is due to compete in the US Seniors Championship in a few weeks.

Phil commented: “It felt a little like playing alongside golfing royalty, and I don't mind admitting I was slightly nervous standing on the 1st tee. My championship didn't get off to the best start. After eight holes of the opening round, I was five over par and struggling to build any momentum. However, I managed to settle down, regain my focus and play some really solid golf from that point on.”

Over the next 46 holes, Phil was just two over par, finishing the championship at seven over par overall and tied for 16th place. He was particularly pleased to be the highest-placed Yorkshire player in the field.

A week of great golf, great company and an experience Phil will remember for a long time. Onwards to the next challenge!

06/06/2026

04/06/2026

The May 2026 edition of the Rudding Park Golf Members’ Newsletter is now available.

It’s been another busy and successful month across the club, featuring team match results from the First Team, Bainbridge, Rabbits, Seniors and Ladies Sections, along with competition reports, Summer Pairs updates and junior success at the Skipton Junior Open.

We also celebrate the incredible efforts of members supporting Saint Michael’s Hospice through fundraising challenges, including the 70-Mile Cycle Challenge, Sophie’s Two Marathons in six months, the Seniors Charity Pairs auction and raffle. Our efforts so far have help raise over £9,000, which is incredible. Thank you to everyone!

Inside this month’s newsletter you'll find competition winners, league updates, club news, coaching updates from Grooves Golf, social events, and a look ahead to an action-packed June calendar.

Read the full newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/aKjwP

Thank you to everyone who continues to represent and support Rudding Park Golf both on and off the course. We hope you enjoy reading this month's newsletter.

02/06/2026

Rudding Park Golf hosted their R&A Coronation Foursomes qualifier today, with our ladies section enjoying excellent course conditions and another day of favourable weather.

Congratulations to Ruth Whiteley and Rosana Martin, who won the first round with an impressive 35 points on countback after a closely contested competition.

Thank you to everyone who took part, and we wish Ruth and Rosana the very best as they progress to the next round in August.

01/06/2026

Today marked the first day of summer and the first Seniors Major of the season, the Andrew Ainley Medal at Rudding Park Golf.

With rain threatening throughout the day, the golf gods were certainly smiling on the field as the showers largely passed by, allowing play to continue uninterrupted and ensuring the competition was completed in excellent conditions.

A strong field contested the prestigious medal, with some impressive scoring throughout the divisions. Congratulations go to David Balbi, who claimed the Andrew Ainley Medal with a superb nett 67.

Leading results were:

1st – David Balbi (Hcp 6) – Nett 67
2nd – George Bellis (Hcp 30) – Nett 70 (on count back)
3rd – Phil Thompson (Hcp 18) – Nett 70

There were also several twos recorded during the competition:

David Liversedge – Hole 5 and Hole 11; Richard Pallister – Hole 5 and Hole 14; Kevin May – Hole 11; Ted Moulson – Hole 11; Carl Kennady – Hole 14; Bruce Szawlowski – Hole 14; Paul Gowland – Hole 14; Andrew Williams – Hole 5.

The trophy was presented to David Balbi by Seniors Captain John Marchant, alongside Mrs Andrea Ainley and her daughter, continuing the proud tradition of this much-valued competition.

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the opening Seniors Major of the season such a successful day. We look forward to the rest of the summer programme.

31/05/2026

June is shaping up to be a busy month at Rudding Park Golf, with a fantastic mix of competitions and events for all sections of the club.

The month includes the Andrew Ainley Seniors Medal, Ladies Coronation Foursomes & a new Titleist Competition for 2026, Midweek Medal, Frank Stuart-Brown Major, Summer Pairs/Ranger Trophy, Captains’ Day, Seniors v Ladies, Memorial Trophy and a Weekend Stableford.

Good luck to everyone competing throughout the month. We look forward to seeing plenty of great golf, friendly competition and memorable moments on the course this June.

29/05/2026

Club Clean will be returning to Rudding Park Golf on Sunday 31 May during the second round of the Summer Pairs.

Whether you’re playing in the competition or just visiting the club, everyone is welcome to pop along and get their clubs cleaned and spruced up for the season ahead.

You’ll find Club Clean in the car park next to the Golf Clubhouse from 10am–4pm. Card payments available.

26/05/2026

Great to see the new Summer Reds 9-hole eclectic competition proving such a success at Rudding Park Golf.

Designed to support ladies who work, while remaining open to everyone, the competition has already attracted fantastic participation and some excellent scoring.

The first event on Monday 27 April saw 18 ladies enjoy a lovely evening of golf. Congratulations to overall winner Nicola Mooney with 21 points, while Maggie Pimley took second place on countback with 20 points.

The second round, held last night, welcomed 21 ladies, showing growing support for the format. Maggie Pimley led the way with an impressive 24 points, closely followed by Allison Simmonds on 23 points.

A special mention and thank you to Julie Procter and our Lady Captain, Katherine Fenton, for organising and supporting the competition and helping make it such a success.

Well played to everyone who took part, and thank you for supporting this fantastic new competition. If you are interested in participating, please sign up via the BRS app.

25/05/2026

Great result yesterday for our Junior Team against Romanby. Rudding Park Golf secured an 11-1 victory, with five wins and one half. Most importantly, the match was played in fantastic spirit throughout, with everyone enjoying a great day of golf.

A big thank you to Romanby Golf & Country Club for visiting, making the journey and bringing their junior team. We really appreciate your support and sportsmanship.

23/05/2026

A fantastic start to the league campaign for our Seniors team, who secured their first win on Thursday 21 May at home against Ripon City.

It was a close match throughout with a tense finish, as both teams gathered on the terrace to watch the final game conclude. In the end, Rudding edged the tie 3½–2½.

Well done to everyone who took part!