The National Seniors Club Classic is thrilling team event - played as head-to-head matchplay in teams of four (and you can have two reserves to cover for holidays and other absences). Each round is played within a window of about five weeks so once you receive the draw you just get in touch with your opponents to fix a mutually suitable date. Teams are drawn either at home or away and it is a knock-out. In the event of a 2-2 draw the two lowest handicap players continue on a sudden-death play-off. Early rounds are played on a regional basis to minimise travel. There is a "Plate" tournament for first round losers, so everyone gets at least two games.

The Winners

And this year's Champions are RUGBY (above), who beat Test Valley in a thrilling final, the match being decided on the very last putt on the final hole. In the semi-finals Test Valley had beaten Richings Park 3.5-0.5; Rugby got the better of West Herts, but only after a play-off. In the Plate semi-finals, Hampton Court Palace beat Mid Yorks, after a play-off, and The Shropshire (below) beat E Brighton 3-1. The final between Hampton Court Palace and The Shropshire ended 2-2; in the play-off The Shropshire got the edge and are the Plate Champions. Congratulations to all and thanks to everyone who entered. We look forward to seeing everyone again in 2009.

Entries 2009

To enter for 2009 just send an email (see CONTACT US page) with name of Club, name of main contact with tel and email: names of four players plus two reserves, with handicaps and email addresses (where available). Cost per team is just £37. Cheques should be sent by post to: Seniors Golf Association, 37 Streetley Crescent, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B74 4PZ. Closing date for entries is March 26th 2009.