A Fantastic Golf Day at Kingsthorpe Golf Club

The sun shone down on Kingsthorpe Golf Club as players gathered for what proved to be an unforgettable day of golf, camaraderie, and competition. With a buzzing atmosphere both on and off the course, the event brought together golfers of all levels to enjoy the challenge of this historic Northamptonshire venue.

A Club with History

Kingsthorpe Golf Club, founded in 1908, has long been a cornerstone of the local golfing community. Over the decades, it has built a reputation for providing both a welcoming environment and a testing course. The club has hosted countless competitions and events, nurturing talent and fostering friendships through the love of the game. Its heritage is woven into the fabric of Northampton’s sporting life, and it continues to thrive more than a century later.

The Course and Its Layout

Designed with both strategy and enjoyment in mind, Kingsthorpe’s 18-hole parkland course offers golfers a fair but rewarding challenge. The gently undulating fairways, tree-lined corridors, and subtly sloping greens demand accuracy and thoughtful shot-making. Each hole has its own character, ensuring variety across the round, while the well-placed hazards add to the test without punishing the casual golfer too harshly. This blend of accessibility and competitiveness makes it the perfect setting for a day like this.

Prize Winners

A huge congratulations to all our winners, who battled hard on the course and put in some exceptional performances:

Main Competition

• 1st (£150 MGPT Voucher): Simon Palmer + Chris Price (44 points)

• 2nd (£125 MGPT Voucher): Richard Warnes + David Warnes (42 points)

• 3rd (£100 MGPT Voucher): Peter Bruce + Andrew Bruce (42 points)

• 4th (£75 MGPT Voucher): Malcolm Seal + Duncan Wilson (41 points)

• 5th (£50 MGPT Voucher): Adam Hardwick + Joel Saffer (41 points)

• 6th (£25 MGPT Voucher): Peter Robb + Josie Robb (41 points)

Gross Competition

• 1st Gross (£100 MGPT Voucher): Christopher Gadd + Darren Bott (38 points)

• 2nd Gross (£50 MGPT Voucher): Dany Reid + Ryan Cottingham (34 points)
  

Special Prizes

• Men’s Longest Drive (£50 MGPT Voucher): Ian Simson

• Ladies’ Longest Drive (£50 MGPT Voucher): Josie Robb

• Nearest the Pin (£50 MGPT Voucher): Tim Foster

• Best Dressed (£25 MGPT Voucher): 

4 Hole Competition

• 1st (£100 MGPT Voucher): Andy Trott + Michael Bradshaw (12 points)

• 2nd (£50 MGPT Voucher): Peter Bruce + Andrew Bruce (10 points)

Golfshake Prize (if required)

• (£50 MGPT Voucher): Matthew Boddington + Josh Hedges-Turner (36 points)

Leaderboard can be found here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11126337667191589392