Vice-Captain Announcement – From Matthew Hansford Matthew Hansford has asked for us to send the following note to club members: Traditionally, the incoming vice-captain is announced at the men's Christmas dinner, with our Past Captains’ being informed beforehand. I got a little ahead of myself and shared my choice earlier than is customary, so with the news now beginning to circulate, I felt it was only right to let everyone know officially. I am therefore delighted to announce that I have invited Alan Simmonds to be my Vice-Captain, and I am very pleased that he has accepted. I have known Alan for over 40 years. We first met as rivals on the hockey pitch and, incredibly, I still have my knees! More recently, I’ve had the pleasure of playing alongside him in the SST group on Sunday mornings, where I’ve seen first-hand the passion and commitment he has for our golf club. He genuinely cares about the Club and its future. I am confident that Alan will be a tremendous support to me during my year and will go on to make a fantastic Captain in his own right. I look forward to plenty of fun, laughter and good times along the way. I hope you will all join me in congratulating Alan on his nomination. Matthew Hansford Vice-Captain Seniors Invitation 2026 Bognor Regis Golf Club welcomed 68 players for our 2026 Seniors Invitation, enjoyed in glorious September sunshine and with a fantastic atmosphere throughout the day. Players and their guests began the day with a full breakfast in the clubhouse before heading out for the 9.30am shotgun start, officially set underway by Seniors Captain Peter Kay. The competition was played as a Pairs 4BBB Stableford and produced some excellent scoring across the field. Following golf, everyone returned to the clubhouse to enjoy a superb carvery followed by cheesecake, before the prize presentation. Congratulations to Roland Heath and Peter Smith of Brokenhurst Manor, who produced an outstanding score of 48 points to take first place. Results 1st: Roland Heath & Peter Smith, Brokenhurst Manor – 48 points 2nd: Mick Garrigan & Laurie Cassar, Copthorne – 44 points (c/b) 3rd: Richard Beresford & Eddy Edwards, Lee-on-the-Solent – 44 points 4th: Gordon Catt & Ian Cleveland, Littlehampton – 43 points (c/b) 5th: John Sixsmith & John Stapely, Avisford Park – 43 points Nearest the Pin 2nd: Glyn Prestwood, Hayling Island 5th: Victor Leversha, Old Fold Manor 10th: Roland Heath 15th: Alan Simmonds Nearest the Pin in Two 3rd: Chris Jenkinson 14th: Stan Somerford, Coddington Longest Drive 18th: Glyn Prestwood, Hayling Island Seniors Captain Peter Kay presented the prizes after the meal, bringing to a close a thoroughly enjoyable day of golf, good food and great camaraderie. A big thank you to everyone who joined us, particularly our visiting guests and clubs, and to all the team at Bognor Regis Golf Club who helped make the day such a success. We hope to welcome everyone back again next year, with plenty of room for some new pairings too. Save the date: Thursday 23 September 2027. Steen Simon Club Operations Manager Bognor Regis Golf Club