The CFA’s much-anticipated annual golf event returned to The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield on 24 April, with participants once again treated to good weather throughout the day, despite it being a slightly chilly start.
Due to an overwhelming level of interest again this year, the tournament welcomed 64 enthusiastic golfers, leading to play being spread across both the iconic Brabazon course—renowned as the spiritual home of the Ryder Cup—and the PGA National course.
Upon arrival, golfers were welcomed with goody bags, followed by a hearty bacon roll and a hot drink to set them up for the day. The driving range proved popular, with many making the most of their complimentary practice tokens before heading out onto the fairways.
The Longest Drive took place on the 12th at the Brabazon and the 16th at the PGA course, with one prize awarded across both. Nearest the Pin followed the same format, contested on the 3rd at the Brabazon and the 7th at the PGA.
After their rounds, players relaxed with a well-earned drink and buffet spread as final scores were tallied.
We were delighted to have prize sponsorship again this year, and we’d like to extend a huge thank you to all our sponsors for their generous support.
This year’s winners, after a hotly contested day, were as follows:
- Individual Winner:
Sam Beverley
(of A G Flooring Ltd team) – £100 Amazon voucher + trophy - Individual Runner-up: Nik Hood (of Florprotec Ltd team) – £50 Amazon voucher + trophy
- Winning Team: A G Flooring Ltd – Alan Gayle, Sam Beverley, Gary Owen, Sam Williams – £30 Amazon voucher per team member + trophies
- Nearest the Pin: Marc Hughes (of ARDEX UK Ltd team) – £30 Amazon voucher + trophy
- Longest Drive: Luke Thurston
(of Uzin Utz UK Ltd team) – £30 Amazon voucher + trophy
We hope all attendees had a fantastic time and we’re grateful to everyone who participated and helped make the event such a success. A big thank you as well to our members for their continued enthusiasm and support.
The date for the 2026 Golf Day is Thursday 23 April, so make a note in your diary and watch out for the launch in our October newsletter.