{"id":7503,"date":"2025-08-26T12:34:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/?p=7503"},"modified":"2025-09-02T11:23:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:23:34","slug":"bromfield-murray-dominate-at-hawkstone-park-cgs-weekend-away-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/?p=7503","title":{"rendered":"Bromfield &#038; Murray Dominate at Hawkstone Park | CGS Weekend Away 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Two days. Two trophies. One champion\u2019s legacy.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Spirit of the Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each season, the CGS Weekend Away is the crown jewel of the golfing calendar, a perfect mix of serious competition, social camaraderie, and a touch of indulgence. This year, the committee delivered gain, choosing Hawkstone Park Hotel &amp; Golf Club in Shrewsbury. Players enjoyed first-class facilities, an overnight stay, and two distinctive courses: The Hawkstone and The Championship.<\/p>\n<p>28 players arrived bags in hand and eyes on the prize, in beautiful sunshine, ready for a gripping two-day battle for two of CGS\u2019s biggest prizes. With Dale Bromfield having swept both the Chairman\u2019s Plate and the Charlie Sifford Memorial Trophy last year, the big question was: could anyone stop him?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day One \u2013 The Hawkstone Course &amp; The Chairman\u2019s Plate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hawkstone, a course that blends beauty and guile, was in pristine condition with fast, true greens and clever layouts that rewarded smart play. Those unfamiliar with its blind tee shots and tricky approaches quickly realised that club selection and course management were key.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standout Holes<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Hole 9:<\/strong> A postcard-perfect par 3 needing pinpoint accuracy.<br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; Hole 10:<\/strong> A sweeping par 5 facing the follies \u2014 bold players tempted to go for it in two.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlight of the Day<\/strong><br \/>\nMick Taylor\u2019s eagle on the 10th was pure theatre. A perfect drive, a crisp iron shot that found the green in two.&nbsp; The gallery, well his playing partners watched as he calmy drained a 6-footer for Eagle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leaderboard \u2013 Chairman\u2019s Plate&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Place<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Points<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>&#x1f947; 1st<\/td>\n<td>Errol Murray<\/td>\n<td>35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#x1f948; 2nd<\/td>\n<td>Dale Bromfield<\/td>\n<td>33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#x1f949; 3rd<\/td>\n<td>Keith Salmon<\/td>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Nearest the Pin Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hole 9 (in 1): Paul Ramsey&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\nHole 12 (in 1): Elford Douglas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\nHole 16 (in 2): Landis Brooks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\nHole 10 (in 3): Mick Taylor <em>(also Birdie Hole winner)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Congrats to Errol Murray for a great round of golf and winning the Chairman\u2019s Plate.<\/strong> Stage one complete, all eyes were now on him to see if he could he go all the way?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/94a14fd2-22c9-4e90-8590-8b9335f7a074-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/94a14fd2-22c9-4e90-8590-8b9335f7a074-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/94a14fd2-22c9-4e90-8590-8b9335f7a074-809x1024.jpg 809w, https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/94a14fd2-22c9-4e90-8590-8b9335f7a074-768x972.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/94a14fd2-22c9-4e90-8590-8b9335f7a074-1213x1536.jpg 1213w, https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/94a14fd2-22c9-4e90-8590-8b9335f7a074.jpg 1264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day Two \u2013 The Championship Course &amp; The Charlie Sifford Memorial<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Championship Course brought a different challenge \u2014 more traditional layout, slightly slower greens, but equally well-kept fairways. This was a course that rewarded steady play and punished lapses in focus.<\/p>\n<p>The standard of play went to another level. Dale Bromfield delivered a flawless performance, matching the day\u2019s top score of 38 points and piling on the pressure in the leading group.&nbsp; Eleven players combined for 18 Birdies, with Andy Mack, Roan McLeod, and Dale Bromfield carding three Birdies apiece. Andy and Roan posted rounds of +3 gross, a testament to their consistency and control.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day Two Standings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Place<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Points<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>&#x1f947;T- 1st<\/td>\n<td>Dale Bromfield<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#x1f947; T-1st<\/td>\n<td>Linton Bell<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#x1f947;T- 1st<\/td>\n<td>Raphael Richards<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Nearest the Pin Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hole 9 (in 1): Mick Taylor&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\nHole 16 (in 1): Carlton Tomlinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\nHole 17 (in 2): Mick Taylor&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/>\nHole 8 (in 3): Roan McLeod<\/p>\n<p><strong>Charlie Sifford Memorial \u2013 Final Two Day Totals<\/strong><br \/>\nThis trophy rewards consistency across both rounds, and this year, it was tight. Just three points separated the top three who were all out together in the last group. From what we are led to understand, Errol ran away with an early lead with some outstanding golf, parring holes left, right and centre on the front 9.&nbsp; Only the shear will, and determination of his playing partners kept them in the game.&nbsp; When the group reached the 18<sup>th<\/sup> hole it was so close, they had no idea who was leading, however a stunning drive, followed by a precise 100 yard wedge shot from Dale, set him up for his 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Birdie of the day, which ultimately clinched the title.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>&nbsp; Place<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Player<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Total Points<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>&#x1f947; 1st<\/td>\n<td>Dale Bromfield \u2013 Retains Title<\/td>\n<td>71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#x1f948; 2nd<\/td>\n<td>Errol Murray<\/td>\n<td>70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#x1f949; 3rd<\/td>\n<td>Raphael Richards<\/td>\n<td>69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-7510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H2-A-300x283.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H2-A-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H2-A-1024x966.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H2-A-768x725.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caribbeangolfsociety.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/H2-A.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Order of Merit Standings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1st \u2013 Andy McDonald<\/strong> (616 pts)<br \/>\n<strong>2nd \u2013 Linton Bell<\/strong> (548 pts)<br \/>\n<strong>3rd \u2013 Roan McLeod<\/strong> (512 pts)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acknowledgements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to all the players for bringing great golf, camaraderie, and plenty of laughs. Special recognition goes to <strong>Hawkstone Park\u2019s bar and catering staff<\/strong> for their warm hospitality and to the greens teams for presenting two superb courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next year, the CGS Weekend Away heads to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valeresort.com\/vale-golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Vale Hotel &amp; Spa in Cardiff<\/a>.<\/strong> The Chairman\u2019s Plate and Charlie Sifford Memorial Trophy will be up for grabs once again.<\/p>\n<p>Can anyone break Dale Bromfield\u2019s grip on the silverware? Or will his reign continue?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two days. Two trophies. One champion\u2019s legacy. 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