On 26th April the team travelled to two time champions Bovey Castle for the first league game of the season. The team were ready for what was expected to be a really tough game on an interesting and challenging course with the weather improving the golf ball starting to roll and the greens hardening up.
Restoring the 1929 Steele Perkins Trophy
The Steele Perkins Trophy is one of the club’s most historic and challenging competitions, played in a foursomes knockout format. This means it is a pairs matchplay event where two players compete together, playing alternate shots using just one ball — a format that demands teamwork, strategy, and complete trust in your partner.
Dating back to 1929, the trophy is now approaching its centenary and has a rich history, originally contested as an open event before becoming a prestigious members’ competition in more recent years. In 2025, it was won by Charlie Kislingbury and Grant De Shapland, whose success helped draw renewed attention to its legacy.
Following discussions within the men’s committee, a decision was made to begin restoring some of the club’s historic trophies to their former glory, with the Steele Perkins Trophy chosen as the first project. Restoration work was expertly carried out by West Country Goldsmiths in Plymouth, ensuring this iconic piece of club history is preserved for future generations.
