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Team sports

More than just a golf course

Want to play golf as part of a team why not consider joining one of the many sections of the club.
Details below on the sections within the club and some of the team events that form part of the calendar

Club Teams
Scratch Team

The DDGC scratch team compete in the HHDUGC scratch league. We are in the 2nd division At county level we are currently in division 3 (out of 7) in the YUGC team championship. We also enter pairs into the HHDUGC and YUGC scratch foursomes competitions.
All the players in the squad take great pride in representing our club. Scratch golf at club, district union, and county union level is very competitive.
Supporters are always welcome at any scratch team fixtures.
Also, if anyone is interested in sponsoring the team it would be greatly appreciated.
Scratch team contact for information or enquiries is Ben Crowther (07872615637).

Handicap Team

Team Captain: David (Sam) Sykes
HANDICAP LEAGUE
If you would like to represent your club and play in the HHDUGC Handicap League,
the fixture sheet is posted on the Handicap League board in the corridor.
Please enter your name and details for the venues you are available.
Each team will consist of FOUR players and players must be in the handicap range below.
1 player not less than 6
1 player not less than 9
1 player not less than 12
1 player not more than 17
In each pairing the higher hcp player will take full difference of strokes with a maximum of 2 strokes.

Rabbits Section

You are assured of a friendly welcome to the Dewsbury Rabbits all you need to be is a full, midweek or twilight member and have a handicap of 16 or above.
Rabbit golf offers new and old members the opportunity to play competitive golf on courses all around Yorkshire. We have;
* A 4 man team in the Halifax and Huddersfield league.
* A 8 man team in the Heavy Woollen District league.
* At least 14 friendly matches through the season.

Within these leagues there are many more opportunities to represent DDGC individually and in other team formats.
Annually the Rabbits enjoy challenge matches versus the Ladies of DDGC and the Tigers of DDGC.
There is a Rabbits away trip where we travel to play 2 rounds on a championship course.
But ABOVE ALL ELSE Rabbit golf is fun golf.
Hope to see you in our ranks soon.
Keith Rochell
Rabbit Captain 2023

Seniors Section

Team Captain: Rick Towler
The largest section of the club with eligibility at 55 years of age.
Team represented in the Lawrence Batley Golf League.
4 Inter-club Competitions every year.
2 Open Seniors Competitions.
Seniors winter league competition.
For more information please contact Rick Towler.

Ladies Section

Welcome to our thriving ladies section comprising of a small, friendly, supportive group of ladies who love nothing better than playing golf and enjoying fun, friendship, fitness and fizz.

Here at DDGC we have dedicated tee times for ladies. We play together on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday mornings all year round, weather permitting. Competitions and medals are mainly played during the height of the golf season but we can also play non-competitive, social golf 7 days a week. All forms of the game tend to be followed by a chat, laughter, coffee and cakes or something a little stronger.

In addition we field teams of 7 players in the A and B leagues of the Yorkshire Ladies County Golf Association Interclub Club Championship. Twelve matches in total both home and away. We also compete annually in the Yorkshire Foursomes competition. Members of our Dewsbury ladies won the overall championship in 2017.

Every year we host a ladies Invitation day, mixed 4BBB, Ladies AM-AM and a Mixed AM-AM. The ladies annual outing with an overnight stay is a highlight. as is our Christmas party games night.

Bank Holidays normally see us enjoying playing mixed friendly golf followed by an informal meal. Some of us also play in the club’s Seniors competitions throughout the year.

As well as golf, we make no apology for enjoying varied social events which in the past have included garden parties, fashion shows, chocolate tasting, wine tasting, flower arranging, sugar crafting, golf psychology, to name but a few!

Any lady who is interested in joining us, meeting new people and keeping fit shouldn’t hesitate. A golf buddy will be on hand to provide support and advice.

Telephone: 01924 492399 (option 5)

Email: ladies@dewsburygolf.co.uk

Juniors Section

Team Captain: Mollie Brown
The juniors are split into four sections.
Beginners have coaching on Saturday lunch times from 12- 12.45 p.m. These sessions are taken on the short game practice area. Once a certain standard is achieved they move up to level two.
Level two coaching is on Saturdays from 12.45 – 1.45 p.m. These sessions are taken on the main practice ground where the focus is on developing the long game. Both level one and level two have regular fun competitions. The next stage is moving up to the Improvers.
The Improvers section meet from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. on Monday evenings - coaching is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. After the coaching they are taken out on the course and are taught etiquette and rules whilst experiencing the game of golf. Once able to play nine holes from the blue tees handicap cards can be organised.
Our handicap golfers have coaching and competitions on Monday evenings between 6 p.m. to 8.p.m.
There is coaching on Monday mornings during school holidays with afternoon competitions for our handicapped golfers.
We have a junior team playing in the HHUGDC league.
The cost for coaching is £3.50 per session. Junior membership is £30 per annum.

Team Events
Home Internationals

England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland compete as teams of 12 for bragging rights and a small trophy.
Played on a summers afternoon with a 3 course meal to follow makes for a great days golfing.

Details announced weeks before the date

Yorkshire Day

Teams of 6 representing their local town or village play on the weekend of Yorkshire Day.
3 course meal included.
2023 9 teams took place with an increase to 10 teams for 2024. (Hopefully)

Tigers V Rabbits

An annually heavily contested match between the Tigers (handicap 15 or less) against the Rabbits handicap (16 and above).
The tigers have been getting the upper hand but may change this year.
Meal included after the match.

Ladies V Rabbits

A change from the norm with competitive golf played between the ladies and the rabbits. An end of season event played in good spirits with a meal and a few more spirits to end the day.

Mixed Friendlies

Most Bank Holiday Mondays a mixed friendly is organised by the ladies sections.

A popular and very social form of golf with plenty of food drink and banter.