Format: Texas Scramble Strokeplay (1/10 of combined course HCP, minimum 3 drives per player)
Venue: Vivary Park Golf Club
Executive Summary
A packed field of twelve teams took to the course at Vivary Park to compete in the prestigious Bill Cridge Memorial Invitational Scramble. Played under the Texas Scramble format—requiring strategic team coordination, a 1/10th handicap allowance, and a strict three-drive minimum per player—the scoring was exceptionally sharp at the top of the leaderboard.
With less than two strokes separating the top three teams, the day was defined by clinical iron play and high-quality putting on the Vivary greens.
The Podium Finishers
- 🏆 Champions: D. Barnes, N. Drennan, L. Stanley & A. Davies – 50.6 Net A phenomenal team performance saw Barnes, Drennan, Stanley, and Davies secure the memorial title with a blistering net score of 50.6. The quartet managed their drive requirements perfectly and capitalised on their scoring opportunities, navigating the white course with precision to finish nearly a full stroke clear of their nearest rivals.
- 🥈 Runners-Up: A. Hayes, W. Parkman, D. Hawker & P. Short – 51.5 Net PGA Professional Andrew Hayes alongside Chairman Will Parkman, Dave Hawker, and Paul Short put together a superb, low-drama round. Their net 51.5 was a flawless exhibition of course management that would normally guarantee silverware, earning them a highly commendable second place.
- 🥉 Third Place: K. Butland, S. Lee, N. Hutchings & G. Taylor – 52.2 Net The podium was rounded out by the resilient squad of Kav Butland, S. Lee, Nigel Hutchings, and G. Taylor. Registering a net 52.2, they pushed the leading pairs all the way to the clubhouse in an incredibly tight battle for the top spots.
The Complete Leaderboard
The depth of the field was on full display, with several veteran club pairings and established league players fighting hard across the 18 holes.
| Position | Team Members | Net Score |
| 1st | D. Barnes / N. Drennan / L. Stanley / A. Davies | 50.6 |
| 2nd | A. Hayes / W. Parkman / D. Hawker / P. Short | 51.5 |
| 3rd | K. Butland / S. Lee / N. Hutchings / G. Taylor | 52.2 |
| 4th | M. Edwards / G. Dixon / J. Quartly / M. Markham | 53.0 |
| 5th | S. Wilson / A. Woodward / G. Stagg / M. Payne | 53.9 |
| 6th | G. Bishop / T. Milton / D. Chanter / M. Wilson | 54.8 |
| 7th | K. Manning / M. Lane / S. Burns / M. Gough | 55.0 |
| 8th | R. Miller / R. Miller / D. Pellow / D. Skinner | 55.6 |
| 9th | D. Stout / R. Stout / L. Mansfield / D. Smith | 56.0 |
| 10th | C. Hall / P. Herne / N. Walls / J. Mann | 57.0 |
| 11th | S. Wilson / S. Cornwall / R. Holley / D. Beale | 57.0 |
| 12th | S. Clift / M. Brown / K. Doody / M. Hewitson | 60.9 |
Format Analytics
The Texas Scramble format heavily rewards teams that successfully manage the drive quotas. With a strict rule requiring at least 3 drives per player, teams that left their short-game specialists or higher-handicap players with mandatory drives on the closing holes faced immense pressure. The sub-51 net score signed by the winners indicates they executed their tee-shot strategy flawlessly early in the round, leaving them free to attack the pins on the back nine.
Congratulations to the winners on a magnificent victory, and a sincere thank you to all the members and guests who supported this special memorial event.
Up the Vivary!