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Simon Byford’s golf column: Weaver earns place in England squad

13 January 2024
Simon Byford’s golf column: Weaver earns place in England squad

Simon Byford’s golf column: Weaver earns place in England squad

13 January 2024

Tyler Weaver has been awarded with a place in the full England’s Men’s Golf Squad for 2024.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Three tips to improve your 2024 scoring

06 January 2024
Simon Byford’s golf column: Three tips to improve your 2024 scoring

Simon Byford’s golf column: Three tips to improve your 2024 scoring

06 January 2024

Simon Byford provides three tips to help you improve your golf scoring this year.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Countback and ‘The Count’ explained

23 December 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Countback and ‘The Count’ explained

Simon Byford’s golf column: Countback and ‘The Count’ explained

23 December 2023

PGA professional Simon Byford demyths the term ‘countback’ and what he refers to as ‘The Count’ as well as his latest club round-up.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Bonney and Gray look to defend in style

16 December 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Bonney and Gray look to defend in style

Simon Byford’s golf column: Bonney and Gray look to defend in style

16 December 2023

Reigning champions Nick Bonney and Colin Gray looked to defend their Men’s Winter Goblets title at Bury St Edmunds Golf Club.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Centenary celebrations begin at Bury

09 December 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Centenary celebrations begin at Bury

Simon Byford’s golf column: Centenary celebrations begin at Bury

09 December 2023

The new captains’ ceremonial Drive-In at Bury St Edmunds Golf Club marked the official start of the centenary celebrations ahead of 2024.


Simon Byford’s golf column: New crazy golf venue opens in Bury

25 November 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: New crazy golf venue opens in Bury

Simon Byford’s golf column: New crazy golf venue opens in Bury

25 November 2023

PGA professional Simon Byford was able to try out new golf and entertainment venture Sneaky Links.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Season throws up interesting question

18 November 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Season throws up interesting question

Simon Byford’s golf column: Season throws up interesting question

18 November 2023

PGA Professional Simon Byford unravels a dilemma facing autumnal rounds and reports on the latest inter-club events.


Simon Byford’s golf column: King Edward tops schools leaderboard

11 November 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: King Edward tops schools leaderboard

Simon Byford’s golf column: King Edward tops schools leaderboard

11 November 2023

PGA professional Simon Byford reports on The Suffolk Schools Golf Association Team Championships at Rushmere GC as well as his latest club round-up.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Haverhill Golf Club member wins national final

04 November 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Haverhill Golf Club member wins national final

Simon Byford’s golf column: Haverhill Golf Club member wins national final

04 November 2023

A woman from Haverhill golf club won a national tournament at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Weaver ends as top scoring Englishman

28 October 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Weaver ends as top scoring Englishman

Simon Byford’s golf column: Weaver ends as top scoring Englishman

28 October 2023

Tyler Weaver ended the Amateur Team Golf Championships in Abu Dhabi as the top scoring Englishman.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Kerr lifts Suffolk PGA Championship trophy

21 October 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Kerr lifts Suffolk PGA Championship trophy

Simon Byford’s golf column: Kerr lifts Suffolk PGA Championship trophy

21 October 2023

Simon Byford reports on the Suffolk PGA Championships held at Southwold GC as well as the latest action at The Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds and Thetford.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury juniors crowned county champs

14 October 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury juniors crowned county champs

Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury juniors crowned county champs

14 October 2023

Simon Byford reports on a Suffolk junior final, county representation in a world junior girls event and the latest from Thetford, Stowmarket and Bury.


Simon Byford’s golf column: All-Bury final goes down to final hole

07 October 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: All-Bury final goes down to final hole

Simon Byford’s golf column: All-Bury final goes down to final hole

07 October 2023

PGA professional Simon Byford reports on the Suffolk Amateur Matchplay finals held at Stowmarket GC as well as the latest action at Bury St Edmunds.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Forget The Ryder Cup, this is the ‘Romp in The Swamp’

30 September 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Forget The Ryder Cup, this is the ‘Romp in The Swamp’

Simon Byford’s golf column: Forget The Ryder Cup, this is the ‘Romp in The Swamp’

30 September 2023

The tournament was held at Suffolk golf club.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury St Edmunds secure brace of Weston victories

23 September 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury St Edmunds secure brace of Weston victories

Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury St Edmunds secure brace of Weston victories

23 September 2023

This week saw the final of Division One of the Weston Trophy.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Charity day raises huge sum before greenkeepers take their revenge!

16 September 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Charity day raises huge sum before greenkeepers take their revenge!

Simon Byford’s golf column: Charity day raises huge sum before greenkeepers take their revenge!

16 September 2023

PGA professional Simon Byford rounds up the latest action on and off the greens at Bury, Stowmarket and Thetford.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Thetford pair win trophy in Swaffham

09 September 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: Thetford pair win trophy in Swaffham

Simon Byford’s golf column: Thetford pair win trophy in Swaffham

09 September 2023

PGA professional Simon Byford reports on the conclusion of some ladies’ county knockout trophies.


Simon Byford’s golf column: School pair shine on international duty

19 August 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: School pair shine on international duty

Simon Byford’s golf column: School pair shine on international duty

19 August 2023

Our PGA professional reports back on Bury and Thetford members representing England U18s as well as the latest from the local scene.


Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘Max triumphs in Wales after mammoth 144 holes’

12 August 2023
Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘Max triumphs in Wales after mammoth 144 holes’

Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘Max triumphs in Wales after mammoth 144 holes’

12 August 2023

A Suffolk golfer brought home the trophy from Wales after 144 holes while his brother is one of two from the area selected for England matches.


Tyler Weaver cruises to golf’s Carris Trophy victory by five shots

05 August 2023
Tyler Weaver cruises to golf’s Carris Trophy victory by five shots

Tyler Weaver cruises to golf’s Carris Trophy victory by five shots

05 August 2023

Golfer Tyler Weaver showed his class to lift the Carris Trophy with an amazing 16-under par performance.