News and Views
Winter Eclectic 2026
Steve Pugh, Crispin Read and Martin Hill have all sets the early pace, a familiar sight for our low handicappers. But don’t get comfortable just yet, the steady tortoises (higher handicappers) will quietly close the gap!”
Thank you all for helping by entering your scores directly on the website. Your help is making the Winter Eclectic much easier to manage.
The Eclectic page has now been updated and is fully automated, so the Leaderboard and individual player records will update automatically as scores are submitted.
How it works
- Enter your scores on the Eclectic page of the Dawn Patrol website.
- Check your progress – your personal Eclectic record and the overall Leaderboard will update automatically.
- Keep submitting your cards – I still need the cards for cross-checking and monitoring purposes, so please continue to hand them in as usual.
- Navigating the Eclectic page. The page opens on the Leaderboard by default. To view your own record, use the dropdown menu and select your name. To return to the overall standings, open the dropdown again and select LEADERBOARD at the top of the list.
- After submitting your scores, you will see a confirmation message containing a link to take you back to the Eclectic page and Leaderboard. Your score has been recorded! Return to the Eclectic Leaderboard: https://dawnpatrolgolf.co.uk/eclectic/
Winter Dawn Patrol and White tees
Because weather conditions are unpredictable, there is no fixed date for the White tees to be removed for the winter. Going forward, the Dawn Patrol will align its handicap reset dates with the use of the White tees. From 1st of October each year, Wednesday team events will be played from the Yellow tees in play at that time.
As we have seen the club has removed the White tees as of today.
Similarly, if the White tees return before 1st of April, the Dawn Patrol will not use them for team games until the handicap reset on 1st of April.
Dawn Patrol Music Event Saturday Evening 28th November 2026
Ticket sales are steady, but we still need your support. Tickets cost just £7.50 and are available behind the bar, let’s make it a bumper turnout!
Here are the Results for the Week
Monday 12th October 2026
Despite a damp start to the week, around 22 players took on the course. A few called it a day during the round, perhaps their wet-weather gear was still at home. Total pot £44.
Overall, Dave Ghent (35) £22
Front 9, Martin Hill (19) £11
Back 9, Chris Chadwick (21) £11
Well played, everyone.
Please always check the Dawn Patrol website for your accurate Dawn Patrol-adjusted playing handicap.
Wednesday 14th October 2026
Seventeen players competed today for a £34 pot.
Arthur Noble, Shaun Wyatt and Phil Smith won with a score of 80. The Team Captain settled the result where each received £10, with the remaining £4 going into the staff tip jar.
In second place, with a score of 72, were Ken Robinson, Brian Brookes and Trevor George. They earned a mention in dispatches, but no prize money.
When 20 or more players take part, both first and second prizes will be awarded: two-thirds to the winning team and one-third to the runners-up. The winners each receive a 1 shot deduction while the runners-up each receive a 0.5 reduction.
Friday 16th October 2026
Today’s Dawn Patrol was depleted, with several regulars competing in the Seniors Team Members Trophy. Fourteen players turned out to chase the £28 pot.
Overall, Ken Mitchell (35) £14
Front 9, Ken Robinson (18) £7
Back 9, Darren Buss (19) £7
Well played everyone.
Lookahead through to the end of December
Dawn Patrol, Seniors and Men’s Club Events
- 16/10/2026 Fri Seniors Team Members Trophy
- 19/10/2026 Mon Seniors Cliff Rogers Trophy 1 HOME
- 26/10/2026 Mon Seniors Cliff Rogers Trophy 2 HOME
- 27/11/2026 Tues Seniors Committee Meeting PLOWRIGHT
- 02/11/2026 Mon Seniors Cliff Rogers Trophy 3 HOME
- 08/11/2026 Sun Club Remembrance Day stableford – In support of Royal British Legion HOME
- 09/11/2026 Mon Seniors Cliff Rogers Trophy 4 HOME
- 14/11/2026 Sat Club Winter 4 Player Bowmaker (2 then 3 then 4 scores to count per hole) HOME
- 16/11/2026 Mon Seniors Cliff Rogers Trophy 5 HOME
- 23/11/2026 Mon Seniors Cliff Rogers Trophy 6 HOME
- 28/11/2026 Sat Dawn Patrol Music Event
- 30/11/2026 Mon Seniors Cliff Rogers Trophy 7 HOME
- 07/12/2026 Mon Seniors Committee Meeting PLOWRIGHT
- 07/12/2026 Mon Seniors Cliff Rogers Trophy 8 HOME
- 11/12/2026 Fri Seniors Christmas Spirit Bowmaker HOME
- 14/12/2026 Mon Seniors Cliff Rogers Trophy 9 HOME
- 18/12/2026 Fri Dawn Patrol Christmas Competition and Lunch HOME
- 21/12/2026 Mon Seniors Cliff Rogers Trophy 10 HOME
- 25/12/2026 Fri CHRISTMAS DAY – Bank Holiday
- 26/12/2026 Sat BOXING DAY – Bank Holiday
- 28/12/2026 Mon BOXING DAY (in lieu) – Bank Holiday
- 28/12/2026 Mon Seniors Cliff Rogers Trophy 11 HOME