The Men's Club Championships took place on 23/24 May, bringing together a strong field of competitors for two excellent days of golf across 36 holes. With great weather and a fantastic atmosphere throughout the weekend, the event once again proved to be one of the highlights of the club calendar.

Nigel Chesters lifted the prestigious Wright Cup as Men’s Club Champion for 2026, while Chris Upson claimed the Jones & Ault Cup for the Men’s Nett Prize.

Both players produced great performances under pressure to secure their titles.  Nigel also broke the course record from the Darwin tees on day 1, scoring a magnificent gross 70.

The scores were as follows:

WRIGHT CUP (BEST GROSS OVER 36 HOLES)
Nigel Chesters 70 + 73 = 143
Chris Upson        74 + 71 = 145
Richard Wheat    78 + 70 = 148
See full gross results here.

JONES & AULT CUP (BEST NETT OVER 36 HOLES)
Chris Upson        71 + 68 = 139
Nigel Chesters    68 + 71 = 139 (on back 18)
Gary Broadbent  71 + 70 = 141
See full nett results here.

Pictured (L to R): Chris Upson, winner of the Jones & Ault Cup (Men’s Nett Prize); Nick Wright, Men’s Captain; Nigel Chesters, winner of the Wright Cup (Men’s Club Champion 2026).