2025

RNGS vs Seniors GS
Many thanks for turning out today against the Seniors; I hope you enjoyed both the company and the course; the latter, I felt, was in impressively good nick given the drought.   Unfortunately, we Lost 3½ to 1½ due to us being shorthanded.  We play the Seniors 'Home' and 'Away' in alternate years, so are scheduled to play them at their home course, Woking, next year on Wednesday 22 July 2026.  I hope some of you will be available for the return. This is now a Singles match, no longer Foursomes. 

RNGS vs Naval Air Command GS
The match was played in the same fabulous conditions we have enjoyed all summer; hot, dry with a light breeze. Exaggerated driving distances and some crazy bounces were a common sight, on a demanding China Fleet course that takes no prisoners. A hugely enjoyable match, played in a great spirit with all the usual banter between young and old! The result was almost incidental, sadly a reverse of last year, the Naval Air Command winning 4-1. We live to fight another day!

RNGS vs Royal Engineers GS
A fabulous, albeit very hot day at the Army GC for our annual match against the Royal Engineers (Sappers) GS (REGS). After the morning's 18 holes, we had a 4-1 lead, but this was soon cut back in the afternoon to 4-4. In a tense finish, the final 2 pairs bought it home for us, resulting in a 6-4 Navy win: 3 wins in a row now! The REGS were excellent, sociable hosts and the clubhouse staff could not be any more attentive – the post-match chicken curry, with all the trimmings, was an absolute feast. We shall return to the Army GC in early Jul 26 (date tbc).

RNGS vs Brokenhurst GC
Despite the impressive performance of the Captain RNGS 2025 and others we didn’t manage to reverse the trend of recent years. Lost 2-4.  Nevertheless, while we leave BMGC to look after the tankard that Lt Peter Dawnay presented to HMS Queen Elizabeth, I hope you will agree that it was a most enjoyable day.

RNGS vs Aeros GS
This longtanding match against the Aeros GS is always great fun, with some interesting players. Once again back at Hayling GC, the wind was not too strong and the course was enjoyed by everyone, as was the meal afterwards. RNGS performace was good and we Won 3-2. More support for this great fixture would be good next year.  

RNGS vs Guards GS
Held again at Hayling GC, which was in magnificent condition. Greens fast, but not too fast and the fairways in the hard, but sandy underneath, tradition of Links golf! Golf was good too with some stirling performances from the Guards GS. The old stalwarts in the final group (Nigel Lovett-Turner and Jim Hunter) brought in a half, which meant we Won 3-2. 

RNGS vs Rye GC
Our special relationship with Rye GC continues, with a stunning couple of days playing Foursomes (4 rounds) and 2 brilliant lunches. As always, the Rye Members are great fun and generous hosts! We had really hot weather this time, which meant lots of water as well as wine and beer! A strong start on Day 1, saw us leading, but we flagged a little on Day 2 resuling in a 7-7 Draw. We need more RNGS Members to play in this outstanding match - Martin Jukes and Charlie Smith (our Captain) had never played in this match and are now converts! It is only £160 for the 2 days (4 rounds) and 2 lunches! 

RNGS vs RAF GS
A different format for this year with 10 singles matches, no longer the foursomes we used to play. Everyone seems to have enjoyed the lunch and new format golf at West Sussex, which of course was in excellent condition ninety lovely warm conditions. Nice to see some familiar faces on the RAF side. Not quite the full RNGS team, so now playing singles, we need to work on numbers for next year.  The RAF team won 7-3.    

RNGS vs Liphook GC
Yet another fantastic day of golf at Liphook GC. It had been their Club Championship on Sunday and so the course was in excellent condition. Lunch too was at its normal high standard. Many old and new faces, including 3 new members who are still serving, in the RNGS (and Liphook ) teams. Some excellent golf from the RNGS team, but the local knowledge of the Liphook team shone through and we Lost 3-4. 

East Lothian Tour
Another successful tour with 19 RNGS members playing over the four days. About half of the players were from an ever-increasing list of RNGS members north of the border. We are fortunate to be able to play four top class courses, all days arranged by RNGS members of the clubs involved, so, made extremely welcome. And this year with wonderful weather, with a few quick rain showers and very strong winds on the last day at Muirfield. Tour dinner very well supported with 23 attendees at Gullane Golf Cub on evening of Day 2. RNGS vs RNNRGC - Won 4-1. RNGS vs RM Marauders - Halved 3-3. RNGS vs Muirfield HCEG - Won 8½-3½.

High Constables Tour
Great match with the Edinburgh High Constables at the venerable Royal Burgess GC in fantastic weather. RNGS won 3-1.  Then up to Blairgowrie (Rosemount course) for the match against Perth High Constables. Again great company and lovely weather. RNGS won 3-1. We then had a day at the Eden course in St Andrews, which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Finally, it was back to Lundin GC for our match there. Very windy and a few spots of rain, but fun on such a challenging course. RNGS lost 2- 3.

Scottish Tours
Lots of photos in the Gallery - 2025/Tours

RNGS vs Royal Artillery (RAGS)
Our first RNGS match at Alresford GC was enjoyed by all.  The course was in very good condition and provided a fair, yet challenging, test for all.  As ever, RAGS presented a strong team, but it was great to see some young serving golfers in the RNGS team. Post match, an impressive 2 course lunch was served in the Club House, where the usual array of inter-service banter continued!  RNGS lost 2 - 4.

RNGS vs Royal Navy Golf Association (Eastern Region)
We played our traditional fixture against the serving RN of the RNGA (Eastern Region) at Southwick Park GC. The weather was excellent, and we were made very welcome in the Clubhouse with a great post-match curry. The match was closely fought across all 4 pairings, with the result being a 2-2 draw, therefore RNGS retain the honour! BZ to all players.

RNGS vs Bigbury GC
RNGS halved 3 - 3. Beautiful weather and great game, with lovely company. Photo in the Gallery. 

RNGS vs Thurlestone GC
RNGS Lost 1½ - 4½. Bright sunshine and great conditions. Opposition played well and (unfortunately) we lost convincingly. Photo in the Gallery.  

Summer Meeting - Teignmouth GC - 17 Jul 25
The Summer Meeting Application is at this LINK

Spring Meeting - Liphook GC
As always, Liphook GC was presented in magnificent condition for our Spring Meeting, Beautifully manicured and with greens at top speed, it was the challenge we all look forward to, or dread! Rocco and his team also provided wonderful food at lunchtime which we thoroughly enjoyed. However, it was very cold on both mornings, even though the sun was also shining strongly. The afternoon was much warmer and most golfers were able to shed 2 or 3 layers of clothing! Day 1 Morning (Staff College Cup) was won by Bob White with 37 points. Day 1 Afternoon was won by Iain Macdonald with 34 points (RNGS Challenge Cup), who also won the best aggregate of the 2 rounds with 66 (Evans Salver). Over 65 (Benson Cup) was won by Taf Pugh with 31 points. Day 2 was only supported by 15 players and was won by Taf Pugh with 38 points.

In 2026, we will cut the meeting down to only 1 day, with 2 stableford rounds and the AGM in the evening.  So plenty of opportunity to come and play a day of golf, enjoy a Liphook lunch and meet your old friends! 


RNGS vs Huntercombe GC
A really beautiful sunny day in stark contrast to last year earlier when the match had to be postponed! RNGS team were raring to go, illustrated by half the team arriving even before the clubhouse door had opened, ready for coffee and bacon rolls. 
All six RNGS teams played well and all triumphed, many on the 18th green. We had invoked the Sunningdale Rules to ensure an evenly-fought match, which worked really well.  The two new RNGS players injected a quality that was appreciated. All were rewarded by an outstanding 3-course lunch provided by our charming hosts!
The golf course, always very well turned-out, played nicely with very quick and interesting greens that challenged the visitors and always kept each match finely balanced. A very good day was appreciated by everyone. Won 6-0.

RNGS vs Royal Navy (Western Region)
First fixture in 2025 was against the RNGA Western Region. Held at Stover Golf Club near Newton Abbot. The course had just completed its spring maintenance period and was undergoing some significant alterations, but it held up very well. Greens were a little bumpy, but the fairways were remarkably dry and the ball ran rather than plugged! Mostly sunny, but with a chilly NE breeze, it was a very pleasant start to the RNGS golfing year. Well balanced sides with a significant number of single and low-teen handicappers led to a close fought match with the RNGA eventually coming out 3½ - 2½ winners. 

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