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Simon Byford’s golf column: Gemma and Ruby take the top prizes

14 June 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Gemma and Ruby take the top prizes

Simon Byford’s golf column: Gemma and Ruby take the top prizes

14 June 2025

Thetford Ladies hosted a successful Club Championships last weekend.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Patrick and Jasmine take the top prizes

07 June 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Patrick and Jasmine take the top prizes

Simon Byford’s golf column: Patrick and Jasmine take the top prizes

07 June 2025

Bury St Edmunds Golf Club was the scene for the recent Suffolk Junior Championships.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Local clubs provide Old Culfordian’s backbone

31 May 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Local clubs provide Old Culfordian’s backbone

Simon Byford’s golf column: Local clubs provide Old Culfordian’s backbone

31 May 2025

Our golf columnist rounds up the latest news and results from out on the course.


Simon Byford’s golf column: New facility offers something for everyone

24 May 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: New facility offers something for everyone

Simon Byford’s golf column: New facility offers something for everyone

24 May 2025

Bury St Edmunds Golf Club opens up its Centenary Driving Range.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Duo end Suffolk’s nine-year wait for title

17 May 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Duo end Suffolk’s nine-year wait for title

Simon Byford’s golf column: Duo end Suffolk’s nine-year wait for title

17 May 2025

Alice Barlow and Jasmine Points come out on top during event at Colne Valley Golf Club.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Great to see Society is still going strong

11 May 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Great to see Society is still going strong

Simon Byford’s golf column: Great to see Society is still going strong

11 May 2025

Our golf columnist rounds up the latest news and results from our local courses.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Nunn has honour of sinking key putt

04 May 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Nunn has honour of sinking key putt

Simon Byford’s golf column: Nunn has honour of sinking key putt

04 May 2025

The Flempton Hickory players held their annual match versus the British Golf Collectors Society.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Graham follows Rory’s lead at Masters

19 April 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Graham follows Rory’s lead at Masters

Simon Byford’s golf column: Graham follows Rory’s lead at Masters

19 April 2025

The Suffolk Golf Club hosts its own version of one of golf’s biggest Majors in Augusta.


Simon Byford’s golf colum: Almost 200 compete in Bury’s drive-in

13 April 2025
Simon Byford’s golf colum: Almost 200 compete in Bury’s drive-in

Simon Byford’s golf colum: Almost 200 compete in Bury’s drive-in

13 April 2025

PGA pro Simon Byford reports on a busy day for the captains’ drive-in at Bury St Edmunds as well as the latest from three other clubs.


Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘Dave’s Donut can improve your game’

07 April 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘Dave’s Donut can improve your game’

Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘Dave’s Donut can improve your game’

07 April 2025

PGA pro Simon Byford passes on a short-game tip from a recently-passed ‘true legend’ as well rounding up action from four clubs.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Julie flies round Bury to land Juby Cup

29 March 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Julie flies round Bury to land Juby Cup

Simon Byford’s golf column: Julie flies round Bury to land Juby Cup

29 March 2025

PGA pro Simon Byford reports on Julie Burman’s ‘spectacular’ victory in the first Ladies’ section ‘Major’ of the year at Bury St Edmunds Golf Club.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Competitions springing up at Thetford after winter months

22 March 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Competitions springing up at Thetford after winter months

Simon Byford’s golf column: Competitions springing up at Thetford after winter months

22 March 2025

PGA professional Simon Byford welcomes the competitive golfing year at Thetford with spring now in full swing.


Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘GolfSixes’ Suffolk legacy is clear to see’

18 March 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘GolfSixes’ Suffolk legacy is clear to see’

Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘GolfSixes’ Suffolk legacy is clear to see’

18 March 2025

PGA pro Simon Byford looks at the success at the GolfSixes programme in the county as well as his latest round-up of the local action.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Plenty of action as spring finally arrives

08 March 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Plenty of action as spring finally arrives

Simon Byford’s golf column: Plenty of action as spring finally arrives

08 March 2025

PGA professional Simon Byford rounds up what has been a busy period as winter turned into spring across five clubs.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Deserved praise for our on-course staff

23 February 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Deserved praise for our on-course staff

Simon Byford’s golf column: Deserved praise for our on-course staff

23 February 2025

PGA professional Simon Byford rounds up the latest action from our local courses.


Simon Byford’s golf column: My big love for our courses’ little holes

15 February 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: My big love for our courses’ little holes

Simon Byford’s golf column: My big love for our courses’ little holes

15 February 2025

PGA professional Simon Byford provides his thoughts on his favourite local ‘little’ holes, the par 3s.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury members receive county honours

09 February 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury members receive county honours

Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury members receive county honours

09 February 2025

PGA professional Simon Byford reports on a county prize giving and the latest from Thetford and Haverhill’s club competitions.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Last two holes complete Bury upgrade

01 February 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Last two holes complete Bury upgrade

Simon Byford’s golf column: Last two holes complete Bury upgrade

01 February 2025

PGA professional Simon Byford reports on a golf club using the winter period to complete course redesign work with two holes to be remodelled.


Simon Byford’s golf column: New captains get off to winning start

18 January 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: New captains get off to winning start

Simon Byford’s golf column: New captains get off to winning start

18 January 2025

PGA professional Simon Byford reports on the winning start enjoyed by captains at two golf clubs in the county.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Where you can play county events in 2025

12 January 2025
Simon Byford’s golf column: Where you can play county events in 2025

Simon Byford’s golf column: Where you can play county events in 2025

12 January 2025

PGA professional Simon Byford details the 2025 Suffolk Golf Union calendar and explains what events bring to all levels of club golfers.