Ingrebourne Links 2025
What an incredible day we had at Ingrebourne Links Golf & Country Club, nestled in the heart of Rainham, Essex. This inland links-style course, just 20 minutes from Central London, provided the perfect setting for a day of golf. Designed by the talented Alan Walker, the course mimics the feel of traditional links courses, with its rolling fairways, revetted bunkers, and large undulating greens. It's a gem for any golfer looking for a true challenge close to the city.
Ingrebourne Links offers a unique golfing experience with its classic inland links design. The course winds through stunning landscapes, with each hole offering a new challenge. The fairways are rolling, the bunkers are deep and challenging, and the greens are large and undulating, requiring precision and strategy on every shot. This course provides golfers with a traditional links feel, all while being conveniently located just outside London.
The day began with perfect conditions: blue skies, no wind, and ideal temperatures for golf. However, as the day wore on, the weather changed. Around 11am, a stiff breeze began to pick up, making the conditions a bit more challenging for the golfers, particularly those teeing off in the afternoon. While the blue skies remained, the wind added an extra layer of difficulty, testing the players' skills and patience.
We had a number of memorable moments throughout the day. James Livingstone earned a special mention as Best Dressed, sporting a very colorful outfit that certainly stood out on the course. But the real standout moment of the day came from Michael Barker, who nailed a hole-in-one on the 11th hole – a fantastic achievement that had everyone buzzing. Congratulations to Michael for that remarkable shot!
Tournament Highlights:
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Winning Pair and Score: David Handley & Steve Longhurst – With a fantastic 44 points, they finished at the top of the leaderboard. David’s individual performance was particularly impressive, scoring 39 points off a handicap of 7. A truly great performance from both players!
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Runner-Up and Score: Steve Maycock & Jason Green – With 42 points, they put up a strong challenge but ultimately fell short in the battle for the top spot.
Special Prizes:
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Nearest the Pin (8th Hole): David Fleming – A perfect shot on the 8th to win this prize.
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Longest Drive (15th Hole – Men’s): Josh Tobin – A powerful drive on the 15th hole secured Josh the Men’s Longest Drive prize.
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Longest Drive (15th Hole – Ladies): Alison Chapman – A fantastic shot on the 15th for Alison to take home the Ladies’ Longest Drive prize.
Ingrebourne Links Golf & Country Club proved to be the perfect host for an unforgettable day of golf. Despite the changing weather, the course was in great condition, and the players embraced the challenge with enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Congratulations again to David Handley & Steve Longhurst for their fantastic win, and thank you to everyone who joined us for this event. We look forward to hosting many more memorable golf days at this beautiful course.
A special thanks to all the participants, staff, and volunteers who made the event run smoothly. Here's to more great days of golf ahead at Ingrebourne Links!
Leaderboard here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11126051115194436236