Bearwood Lakes 2026

Bearwood Lakes served up a stunning June day — sunshine, scenic fairways, and a Nearest the Pin that finished just 2 feet from a hole in one.

Course Highlights

Bearwood Lakes is a real treat. Beautiful fairways, immaculate conditions, and one of the most scenic settings on the calendar — the kind of venue that makes every shot feel a little more special. A course that quietly impresses from the first tee to the last, and one that more than lived up to expectations today.

Weather Conditions

Slightly chilly for a June day, with a few short showers passing through early on, before the sun came out for the majority of the round. Beautiful conditions overall — the kind of day where the course really shone and players got to enjoy it at its best.

Memorable Moments

The shot of the day came on the par-3 3rd hole, where one tee shot finished just 2 feet from a hole in one. Inches from glory, but a brilliant moment all the same — and exactly the kind of close call that gets retold over a drink in the clubhouse afterwards.

And on the style front, Tim Brown and James Hearnden took the Best Dressed honours — a proper effort on the wardrobe front and a worthy nod for bringing the look to match the occasion.

Winners

Huge congratulations to Luke Leighton and Barry Allen, who took the top spot on the day. A brilliant round on a beautiful course and a thoroughly deserved win.

In the runners-up spot were Tim O'Connor and Rob Gwilliam — a fantastic effort and a strong finish on a course that rewards good golf at every turn.

On the Course

Plenty of action away from the main leaderboard too:

• Men's Longest Drive (5th) — Phil Burgess
• Ladies' Longest Drive (5th) — Emma Hickman
• Nearest the Pin (3rd) — Paul Keeling (2 feet from a hole in one!)
• Nearest the Pin (9th) — Sam Whieldon
• Nearest the Pin (12th) — Jenny Du
• Nearest the Pin (14th) — Ben Lazaruk

Well played to everyone who claimed a spot on the day.

Completely amazing feedback from all the golfers today, from the wonderful reception and hospitality to a round of golf that will be spoken about for a while to come. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, to Bearwood Lakes for hosting us so well, and huge congratulations once again to Luke and Barry on their win. Onto the next one.

Leaderboard can be found here.