Message from Steve Lamb Rabbit Captain 2020
Steve Taylor will be my Vice Captain in 2020 and with the support of the wider Rabbits Committee, we will strive to still make this a great year for the Rabbits Section.
Please stay safe and I look forward to seeing you all on the course or in the clubhouse in the near future."
- Formed in 1965 providing friendly and competitive golf for higher handicap golfers (Handicaps of 15.5 and upwards)
- Provide opportunities to represent your Club in external competitions organised by the Halifax and Huddersfield District Rabbit Golf Association (HHDRGA) and the Yorkshire Rabbit Golf Association (YRGA)
- Fostering links with the Rabbit sections of other local clubs through friendly matches
- Raising money for projects that benefit the whole club
- Integrating new members into the club
Rabbits Annual Dinner & Prize Presentation Evening
The guests were thoroughly entertained by the jokes and short stories told by our visiting honoury guests from Huddersfield, Marsden, Ryburn, Bradley Hall, Bradley Park, Crosland Heath, Longley Park, Meltham and Marsden Golf Clubs.
Congratulations to all the winners and runners up of the 2019 Rabbits Trophies
Winner - G Wilson
Runner Up - S Lamb
RABBITS
Winner - A Starling Runner Up - G Firth
TIGERS
Winner - M Gledhill Runner Up - N King
RABBITS
Winner - K Blackwell Runner Up - G Wilson
TIGERS
Winner - M Dyson Runner Up R Challoner
Winners - S Lamb & C Bingham
Player Of The Year 2019 - S Lamb
Officials 2020
Rabbit Captain : Steve Lamb
Vice Rabbit Captain : Steve Taylor
Treasurer : Barry Holbrook
Secretary : John Beazley
Committee : David Duffy, John Firth, Peter Fletcher, Dave Goody, Alan Oldfield, Matthew Sykes
Rabbit Friendlies (Cancelled for 2020 season)
We currently play 8 friendlies against other local clubs - Bradley Hall, Bradley Park, Crosland Heath, Huddersfield, Longley Park, Marsden, Meltham and Outlane. The games are mid-week, with 6 or 8 players, starting around 4.30pm, and played over 15 to 18 holes (depending on the weather). They are played in a friendly spirit and generally involve combining as a four man team (2 from the home club and 2 from the visiting club). The evening finishes with a meal, raffle and presentation of a bottle of wine to the winning team members.
The Rabbit Friendlies allow members to meet and mix the like-minded golfers of similar abilities, at the same time giving opportunity to play other local courses. A charge is made at both home and away matches to cover the cost of entertaining the visitors at our home games.
How Can I Play ?
Teams are not picked on ability. If you have an handicap you are good enough to play. Keep an eye out on the Rabbits Notice Board and add your name to the lists and a team will be selected the weekend before each fixture. Dress Code for the the meal is casual, unless stated.
Rabbits League (Cancelled for 2020 season)
The team is made up of two pairs with each pair consisting of a "low man" (handicap 16-19) and a "high man" (handicap 20-28). If you wish to be considered for selection then please make this know to John Ainley, coordinator for 2020 matches. Check the Rabbit Notice Board for fixtures.
Regional Rabbit Competitions (Cancelled for 2020 Season)
Mellor Trophy - foursomes matchplay (HHDRGA)
RT Morley - individual matchplay (HHDRGA)
League knockout - team knockout (HHDRGA)
Norgate Trophy - individual and 3 man team Stableford competition (HHDRGA)
Presidents Day - individual and 8 man team Stableford competition (HHDRGA)
Finals Day Four Ball Trophy (HHDRGA)
Thornton Trophy - individual and 2 man team Stableford competition (YRGA)
Fowler Trophy - foursomes matchplay (YRGA)
How can I enter these competitions ?
These competitions run throughout the season. Keep an eye on the Rabbits Notice Board and add your name to the notices that will be posted in advance of the competitions.
Rabbits Open (10th May - Postponed)
One of our main fund raising events is the Rabbits Open which takes place on a Sunday in May. It is open to all golfers with handicaps between 12 and 36. It is a two-man team competition on a better ball basis.
It is an ideal opportunity to invite your friends from other courses to play Elland at a reduced rate. There are generous prizes, a raffle and nearest the pin prize. We encourage all Rabbits to support the day and help raise funds for our club.
Rabbits Projects
Money raised ultimately belongs to the club and is therefore used for the benefit of the Club as a whole. Over the years the Rabbit Section has sponsored several projects including :-
- the installation of the compressed air shoe and trolley cleaner
- refurbishment of the entrance porch and floor
- replacement of the outdoor tables and chairs for the patio
- the construction of the new Winter Tees
- the replacement Elland Golf Club Honours board in the 19th Hole
Rabbits Away Day - Friday 28th August Wortley Golf Club
Every year, normally the last Friday in August when our course is closed for Open week preparation, the Rabbit Captain invites fellow members (both Tigers and Rabbits) to join him for a days golf at another course of his choice.
It usually involves starting with coffee and bacon sandwich on arrival, followed by 18 holes of golf. On completion of the round and a drink in the 19th hole, we return to Elland Golf Club for the prize presentation.
This year the Away Day will take place on Friday 28th August at Wortley Golf Club with the cost being £25.
There are prizes and Trophies for the best overall score, best Tiger and best Rabbit, as well as a prize for the nearest the pin. Watch out for details on the Rabbits notice board.
Finally
Particularly if you are new to golf, joining in with the Rabbits Section is a great way to start your golfing life at Elland and get to know some of your fellow members.
You may not always remain a Rabbit (we all aspire to be better golfers!!) but everyone is assured of a warm welcome whilst you are with us.
Rabbits' Committee