Metropolitan Grand Lodge & Chapter Golf Society Captain’s Day

Parachute
Regiment
Lodge
9315

WHAT IS FREEMASONRY?

One of the oldest secular social and charitable organisations in the world, modern Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals…

The lodge has held several social events such as witnessing the Tower of London Keys ceremony a lady’s festival at a hotel usually outside of London that provides opportunity for our families to enjoy the company that these types of events provide. Importantly we maintain links with the regiment and serving soldiers.

EVENTS

Delve into the rich traditions of Freemasonry as we gather to celebrate our shared values and principles

WHERE WE MEET

Our meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of March, June, September and December, at 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ. they usually start at 11am thus providing members ample time to travel to London to join the meetings. The June meeting is the installation meeting.

ABOUT

The Parachute Regiment Lodge was consecrated on 5th June 1989. Though named for our Regiment the decision was taken not to restrict membership to serving or former members, though the majority do fit that criteria. Our membership is drawn from a wide range of military, security and civilian backgrounds who all adopt our ethos, to be the best in all that we do…

ARENA

Engage in enlightening discussions, partake in meaningful rituals, and forge lasting connections with fellow brethren

Bro Morris Bentley reports, Photo: Gordon Beasley (left), Captain Kevin Jones, Steve Martin (right)

Played in warm weather over the Ver Course, the yellow tees at 648 yards with a Par 70 offers one of the sternest tests of golf in the county.

Steve Martin managed to get Nearest the Pin on the 4th hole, 143 yards with a Stroke Index of 18; and followed this up with Nearest the Pin in Two on the 15th Hole, 360 yards with a SI of 15. The Longest Drive was won by Choo on the 12th.
For the Stableford Competition, in third place was Anil Dhiri with 34 points and playing off 18.1 WHS, Runner-Up was Gordon Beasley with 36 points playing off a 15.5 handicap, and the Winner of the Captain’s Day Glass Trophy was Steve Martin who came in with 38 points off 24.0 WHS! Steve looks forward to being cut no less than three shots on his next outing with the Society next year!

The Captain’s Cup for the Lowest Gross Score went to Gordon Beasley with a very creditable Gross 85. We are delighted, as this is the first time that Gordon has won a trophy with the Society despite being one of our Founders in 2010.

The fixture list for 2024 is as follows:

Thursday 11th April 2024
Russell Race Trophy
Metropolitan V East Kent Masonic Golf Society
Northwood Golf Club, Middlesex, £60.00

Thursday 25th May 2024
Opening Ode Shield
Coombe Wood Golf Club, Surrey £65.00

Thursday 6th June 2024
Andrew Henderson Shield
The Heron Golf & Country Club, Essex, £65.00

Thursday 4th July 2024
President’s Salver
Richings Park Golf Club, Berkshire £65.00

Thursday 19th September 2024
Captain’s Day Trophy
Old Fold Manor Golf Club, Hertfordshire £65.00

All operate to the following schedule:
• 11.00am: Rolls, coffee and tea
• 12.15pm: First Tee-time
• 5.30pm: A two course meal (apart from the Russell Race Trophy, which features a single-course buffet lunch)

If you wish to join the only Golf Society in the Metropolitan Area, no matter what your handicap, then please email us at events@londonmasonicgolf.org.uk.

This article is part of the Arena Magazine, Issue 53 December 2023 edition.
Arena Magazine is the official magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.

Read more articles in the Arena Issue 53 here.