The summer of 2007 saw a lot of competitions, culminating in the matchplay club championship which was won by Ted Garnett, in a tightly fought battle with Janet Wardle. Also the amateur team trophy was won for the forth successive year by Big Bobby's Boys.

Fourteen year old Michael Bullen has qualified to play at the Belfry having won the Southern Region section of the British Golf Foundation, one leg of which was held at Brooklands.

And the most outstanding performance of the year must be Rae Bicknell (who is only 6 years old) playing in his first tournament, a leg of the Nick Faldo mini series, again played at Brooklands. He undoubtedly shows a natural ability far beyond his years and scored a most commendable 39 completely seeing off all opposition in his age group (under 8's).

The pairs tournament, again a great success, was won by father and son duo Nick Felsby and Ben (age ten).

The night golf tournament was won by Pat Brown and our own Wendy Case, and the drawn pairs, earlier in the year was won by Mark Flinders and Janet Wardle.

Generally speaking the summer was a success especially with the amount of youngsters taking advantage of the Monday, Wednesday and Friday coaching sessions throughout the summer holidays. The Saturday morning tuition again is gaining momentum, the black spot for the year will most probably be the theft of the training net by unscrupulous thieves.


The Coming Winter of 2007

We have a winter league planned and a winter knockout tournament that will commence February/March 2008 and anyone interested should contact 01903 232270.


The Summer of 2008

There is a lot in the pipeline which will include the Brooklands Championship, the night tournaments, the amateur team tournament, a lot of junior competitions, again contact the clubhouse for details.


Brooklands versus Hill Barn

Over the summer months on Tuesday nights we'll be holding a series of events ranging from pairs competitions, shoot outs, night tournaments and golf seminars, which will be to educate golfers on the etiquette and basic rules of golf, these will be fun evenings where we hope to insill a proficient standard and working knowledge about golf, these will be free to attend with a questions and answers opportunity.

The Brooklands summer matchplay knockout had an entry of nearly sixty people, ranging from juniours, ladies and men, and is now well under way, culminating in the final in September. Also of course towards the end of August, date to be fixed, we'll be holding the annual amateur team tournament which has always proved a great success, teams of four will cost £50 per team and limited to eighteen teams. Entry forms will be sent out shortly.

There is also throughout the summer school holidays a programme for juniour coaching under the guidance of a PGA pro, sessions will last approximately two hours and will include full use of the practice facilities and course instruction, again culminating in a juniour trournament at the beginning of September. It is probable that the Brooklands course will be used in a leg for the British Juniour championship in July, although at this stage it has yet to be confrimed. Also again to be confirmed, the under twelve Sussex juniour championships will be held at the par three.

Coaching is now available by PGA professional Carl Rota and can be booked for forty five minute sessions, fifteen pounds per head, or in groups of eight, for six pounds per head, ring club house for details.

Junior Membership Scheme

As of September 2006, anyone under 16 not accompanied by an adult will not be allowed on the course unless they become a junior member. Membership is free, and involves some basic instruction on how to play and on course etiquette. Please contact the clubhouse for more details.

Winter League

This winter, Brooklands are hosting a league competition, which is open to all comers. If you do not have a handicap, the course staff can allocate one for you. For further information, or to sign up, please contact the clubhouse.

Tilney Cup.

On Friday 25 th August Brooklands held the annual Amateur Team Tournament. Teams entered from all over sussex to battle it out in the glorious sunshine. The winners on the day were the seemingly invincible 'Big Bobbys Boys' from West Hove, comprising of Bob McGrory, Roger McGrory, Gavin Curlett and Chris Mullen. On the day, St Ronans BGC from Selsey were a close runner-up. In the putting competition Stuart Moreland snatched victory, and the winner of the nearest the pin competition was won by Chris Haynes from Eastbourne.