Sandwell 2026

Testing Conditions & Strong Scoring at Sandwell Park

A cold and blustery day greeted golfers at Sandwell Park Golf Club, but despite the challenging conditions, the course once again delivered a fantastic day of Golf Pairs competition.

Known for its demanding layout and excellent greens, Sandwell Park proved to be a true test from start to finish — particularly on the long and challenging par 3s that became one of the biggest talking points of the day.

A Warm Welcome at Sandwell Park

Players were met with a fantastic atmosphere from the moment they arrived, thanks in no small part to Keith, the club starter, who personally introduced every golfer before they hit their opening tee shot.

As the weather improved later in the afternoon and the sun finally broke through, many players stayed behind to enjoy a well-earned drink in the outdoor seating area and reflect on a memorable day’s golf.

Weather & Conditions

Conditions were far from easy for the time of year. Golfers battled:

• Cold temperatures

• Strong winds

• Early rain showers

Thankfully, the rain eventually cleared and the day finished in sunshine — rewarding those who braved the elements early on.

Memorable Moments

One of the standout stories came from professional jockey Shane Quinlan, making his first Golf Pairs appearance. Shane produced some excellent golf and, during a strong stretch on the front nine, carried his partner Scott Denyerthrough a brilliant run of scoring.

Tournament Highlights

Despite the testing weather, scoring at the top of the leaderboard was excellent.

Highlights from the day included:

• Excellent pace of play throughout

• The rain staying away for the majority of the round

• Fantastic to see a strong number of women golfers competing

Results

Winning Pair

🥇 Richard & Steve Swaffield – 47 Points

Runners-Up

🥈 Brian Hartle & David Ellis – 45 Points

Best Gross

🔥 Chris Gadd & Bill Thompson – 37 Points (won on countback)

After a tightly contested gross competition, they edged out Oscar Owens & Aaron Brich, who also posted 37 points.

Special Prizes

Nearest the Pin

⛳ Paul Fendick came agonisingly close to a hole-in-one on the 12th hole, finishing just two feet from the pin.

Longest Drive – 18th Hole

🏌️♀️ Ladies: Jenni Rattlidge
🏌️♂️ Men: Jordan Shaban

Another Brilliant Day at Sandwell Park

From the warm welcome and testing golf course to the determination shown in difficult conditions, Sandwell Park once again proved to be a fantastic venue for Golf Pairs events.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us — we look forward to returning again soon for more unforgettable Golf Pairs action.

Leaderboard can be found here.