Lefley and Rixham Battle the Elements to Take 4BBB Title
The Gateway to Wales Spring Golf Festival 2025 was held over the Spring Bank Holiday between the 24th and 26th May at Hawarden, Northop, and Holywell Golf Clubs.
Despite blustery showers, wind and rain, over 100 golfers battled it out to win the Gateway to Wales Spring Golf Festival Aggregate 4BBB Championship 2025.
This event was kindly sponsored by the Springfield Hotel & Health Club, Holywell, and is now an established golf tournament for ladies and gents to play in a 4BBB format.
It attracts golfers from all over the UK, many of whom book from year to year.
Mr Sebastian Janney, Managing Director of the Springfield Hotel & Health Club, commented:
“We are delighted to be involved with sponsoring this highly successful event which is a major boost to tourism in the area.”
Joyce Speed, the event organiser, speaking on behalf of Gateway to Wales Golf, said:
“The weather was very challenging for our guests, but it didn’t appear to detract from their enjoyment of all three courses.”
In what was a very busy time for her, she expressed thanks to all the green staff and member volunteers of the participating golf clubs who ensured there was a warm welcome to the visiting competitors.
The three-day aggregate prize of £150 and winners of “The Gateway to Wales Spring Golf Festival 4BBB Champions 2025” were local duo Dave Lefley of Prestatyn Golf Club and Bob Rixham of Mold Golf Club with an aggregate score of 125 points.
- Dave and Bob scored:
- 42 pts – Hawarden GC
- 43 pts – Northop GC
- 40 pts – Holywell GC
Winners of the Mixed Aggregate Prize were Andrew and Lesley Priestley of Owston Hall Golf Club, Doncaster with 119 points.
- Andrew and Lesley scored:
- 35 pts – Hawarden GC
- 38 pts – Northop GC
- 46 pts – Holywell GC
Daily Competition Highlights:
Hawarden GC
- 🥇 Dave Lefley (Prestatyn GC) & Bob Rixham (Mold GC) – 42 pts
- 🥈 Stuart Vaughan (Uttoxeter GC) & Paul Betts (Whittington Heath GC) – 41 pts
- 🥉 Andrew Blythe & Lee Simmons (Norwood Park GC, Nottinghamshire) – 40 pts
Northop GC
- 🥇 Greg Thompson (Wrexham GC) & Joe Collins (Old Padeswood) – 45 pts
- 🥈 Andy Jackson & Phil Hunt (Drayton Park GC, Abingdon) – 45 pts
- 🥉 Dave Lefley & Bob Rixham – 43 pts
Holywell GC
- 🥇 Andrew & Lesley Priestley (Owston Hall GC) – 46 pts
- 🥈 Phil Hunt & Andy Jackson (Drayton Park GC) – 42 pts
- 🥉 Paul Reilly & Mark Stafford (Prestatyn GC) – 42 pts
Next year’s Gateway to Wales Spring Golf Festival will be held on:
- Saturday 23rd May – Hawarden GC
- Sunday 24th May – Northop GC
- Monday 25th May – Holywell GC
For further details please contact joycegatewaytowales@btinternet.com or download an entry form from any of the participating clubs.
