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

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: ‘Bogey golf, but not as you may know it’

Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘Bogey golf, but not as you may know it’

Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘Bogey golf, but not as you may know it’

02 March 2025

PGA professional Simon Byford traces the origins of a fun and lesser-known form of golf as well as giving his latest local club round-up.


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

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

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

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: Where you can play county events in 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.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Junior Fun Day tees up their Christmas

Simon Byford’s golf column: Junior Fun Day tees up their Christmas

Simon Byford’s golf column: Junior Fun Day tees up their Christmas

28 December 2024

PGA pro Simon Byford reports on a festive-themed event for a Junior section as well as a long-awaited hole-in-one for a Thetford member.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Thetford course gets major upgrade

Simon Byford’s golf column: Thetford course gets major upgrade

Simon Byford’s golf column: Thetford course gets major upgrade

14 December 2024

PGA pro Simon Byford looks at the evolution at Thetford GC as well as the generosity of members at Bury St Edmunds and the latest from Stowmarket.


Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘A club that’s given me fond memories’

Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘A club that’s given me fond memories’

Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘A club that’s given me fond memories’

07 December 2024

In his latest club focus piece, PGA pro Simon Byford looks at Flempton and its history as well as rounding up the latest action in west Suffolk.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Celebrations to remember in special year

Simon Byford’s golf column: Celebrations to remember in special year

Simon Byford’s golf column: Celebrations to remember in special year

27 November 2024

PGA professional Simon Byford reports on an extra special presentation evening at Bury as well as round-ups from The Suffolk and Thetford clubs.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Good feedback to new junior coaching hubs

Simon Byford’s golf column: Good feedback to new junior coaching hubs

Simon Byford’s golf column: Good feedback to new junior coaching hubs

17 November 2024

PGA pro Simon Byford reports on a new Suffolk Golf Union-run junior initiative he has been involved in as well as the latest from three clubs.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Swashbuckling performance from Jack Sparrow

Simon Byford’s golf column: Swashbuckling performance from Jack Sparrow

Simon Byford’s golf column: Swashbuckling performance from Jack Sparrow

26 October 2024

PGA professional Simon Byford reports on a club’s junior open, the Race to Aldeburgh finale and a captain’s day event.


Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘The fun and laughter could be heard from all over of the golf course’

Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘The fun and laughter could be heard from all over of the golf course’

Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘The fun and laughter could be heard from all over of the golf course’

19 October 2024

PGA professional Simon Byford’s latest round-up includes a colourful day of action that was in aid of a good cause at Stowmarket Golf Centre.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury end 28-year wait for Haskell Trophy

Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury end 28-year wait for Haskell Trophy

Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury end 28-year wait for Haskell Trophy

12 October 2024

Bury St Edmunds Golf Club ended their 28-year wait for lift the Haskell Trophy.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Suffolk seniors hold monthly fun day

Simon Byford’s golf column: Suffolk seniors hold monthly fun day

Simon Byford’s golf column: Suffolk seniors hold monthly fun day

05 October 2024

Alongside this week’s round-up, find out how you can prepare yourself for winter with a free snood.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Baldwin and Sumpter land club trophy

Simon Byford’s golf column: Baldwin and Sumpter land club trophy

Simon Byford’s golf column: Baldwin and Sumpter land club trophy

28 September 2024

Shae Baldwin & Alex Sumpter took home Bury St Edmunds Golf Club’s Michaelmas Bowl trophy.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Thetford duo victorious in Carrick Cup

Simon Byford’s golf column: Thetford duo victorious in Carrick Cup

Simon Byford’s golf column: Thetford duo victorious in Carrick Cup

21 September 2024

In this week’s column, Thetford Golf Club Ladies landed a major success with victory in the final of the Carrick Cup.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Sam and Jimmy scoop big prizes in men’s county champs

Simon Byford’s golf column: Sam and Jimmy scoop big prizes in men’s county champs

Simon Byford’s golf column: Sam and Jimmy scoop big prizes in men’s county champs

14 September 2024

The Suffolk Men’s Open Championship takes centre stage while events at Thetford, The Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds and The Suffolk also feature.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury host Junior Championships

Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury host Junior Championships

Simon Byford’s golf column: Bury host Junior Championships

07 September 2024

This week, there is action from Bury St Edmunds GC’s junior club championship as well as the Haskell Trophy and competitions at The Suffolk GC.


Simon Byford’s golf column: Players fight it out for clubs’ top honours

Simon Byford’s golf column: Players fight it out for clubs’ top honours

Simon Byford’s golf column: Players fight it out for clubs’ top honours

31 August 2024

PGA professional Simon Byford reviews the action of three club championships as well as looking at an international call-up for a Thetford member.


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