Train Match Saturday 12th October.
Its that time of year again for the annual Train Match, The train match is a tradition going back 94 years, it started when golfers from many clubs met on the daily commute to London on the Victoria Line, they thought it would be great idea to have a match against each other. As Westgate and Birchington was the last (or first) club on the line it was decided that the match would be between all the other clubs "The Train" and Westgate. Historically it was held on the first Sunday after the clocks went back, and was a very boozy affair, over the years numbers dwindled due to players needing to work the next day, whilst still a very much social event times have changed, and several years ago it was moved to a Saturday to appeal to wider variety of golfer, and is no where near as boozy
For 2024 we already have 24 players for The Train and need an equal amount of Westgate and Birchington members, please let myself or Andrew know if you are available alternatively put your name on the Flyer on the notice board.
1930 - 2024
THE 94th ANNUAL TRAIN MATCH
AT WESTGATE & BIRCHINGTON GOLF CLUB
SATURDAY 12th October 2024
FIRST TEE 11.30 am
The Club Captain, would like to invite members to participate in the 94th annual Train Match. The Train Match is the oldest inter-club competition in the East Kent area. The Train consists of a number of clubs in East Kent. The Train collectively plays against Westgate & Birchington Golf Club.
The cost is £27.50 per person and includes
Brandy, Coffee and Bacon roll on arrival
18-hole match play competition
2 course meal (main and dessert) plus cheese board with port
(Dress code shirt and tie, jacket optional)
Contact Details
Rob McGregor - robmcgregor1967@hotmail.co.uk <mailto:robmcgregor1967@hotmail.co.uk> - 07717 426760
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