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Challenge Matches

2026

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Challenge Matches 2026

The professional team has long enjoyed competing against Huntercombe members. There are many opportunities throughout the year for members to play in these matches. Details and dates for Pro Challenge Matches and Captain/Pro Challenge Matches can be found below, with results updated regularly.

Pro Challenge Games

Foursomes Matches against the Professionals are played on Thursdays at 4.15pm.

Fee: £30, payable per head if game is won by the Pro Team. No fee payable if challengers half or win the match.

Format: 18 holes foursomes match play. The Pro challenge games are open to men, women or mixed pairs.

Please contact the pro shop directly if you would like to organise a challenge match.

  • PRO’S - 0

    MEMBERS - 0

  • Thursday 9th April 4.15pm - James Thornton & Chris Burrows v Ian Roberts & Ben O’Dell

    Thursday 23rd April 4.15pm - Steve Malcolm & Charlie Offer v Ben O’Dell & John Routledge

    Thursday 7th May 4.15pm - Stephen Kendall & Martin Southgate v Ian Roberts & Ben O’Dell

    Thursday 14th May 4.15pm - Sarah Brownlee & Fergus Brownlee v Ian Roberts & John Routledge

    Thursday 21st May 4.15pm - Ian Whittaker & Sarah Whittaker v Ben O’Dell & John Routledge

    Thursday 28th May 4.15pm - Elizabeth Green & Niamh Kendall v Ian Roberts & John Routledge

    Thursday 4th June 4.15pm - Richard Hampton & Mike Williams v Ben O’Dell & John Routledge

    Thursday 11th June 4.15pm - Paul Simpson & Charlie Lightfoot v Ian Roberts & Ben O’Dell

    Thursday 18th June 4.15pm - John Taylor & Muir Parker v Ian Roberts & Ben O’Dell

    Thursday 2nd July 4.15pm - Biz Collett & Aafke Oldridge v Ian Roberts & John Routledge

    Thursday 9th July 4.15pm - Trevor Purkhardt & Don Williams v Ben O’Dell & John Routledge

    Thursday 16th July 4.15pm - Jaqi Mason & Partner v Ian Roberts & Ben O’Dell

    Thursday 23rd July 4.15pm - Caroline Hely-Hutchinson & Neil King v Ian Roberts & John Routledge

    Thursday 13th August 4.15pm - Rebecca Clarke & Louise Turrill v Ian Roberts & John Routledge

    Thursday 20th August 4.15pm - Susannah Stobart & Juliet Baxter v Ben O’Dell & John Routledge

    Thursday 27th August 4.15pm - Michael Hirst & Partner v Ian Roberts & Ben O’Dell

    Thursday 3rd September 4.15pm - Rob Marsh & David Mountain v Ian Roberts & Ben O’Dell

    Friday 4th September 4.15pm - Bob Gullett & Gaie Scouller v Ian Roberts & John Routledge

  • PRO’S - 7

    MEMBERS - 7

    2025 Result - DRAW

Captains / Pro Challenge Matches 2026

Ian Roberts will be partnering this years captains Ian Wood-Smith and Jane Castle, for friendly yet competitive foursomes matches. The challengers with the greatest margin of victory win the Thompson Salvers.

Format: 18 holes foursomes match play. Open to men, women or mixed pairs.

Fee: £25 per challenger payable to the Captains Charity.

Please contact the pro shop directly if you would like to organise a challenge match.

  • 2026 Fixtures to be announced shortly…

    Please contact the pro shop directly if you would like to organise a challenge match.

  • 2025 Thompson Salver Winners:

    🏆 Kate Simpson & Peter Lennon