The Contractors Classic Golf Day. Sponsored this year by our newest division B.E.T. Enabling with its Managing Director Nick taylor in attendance, The weather was fair as 68 players arrived to be greeted by tea, coffee and delicious bacon rolls at Surrey National Golf Club on Wednesday 11th June 2025
The competing companies were playing against each other for the glory of taking home the all-new silver-plated claret jug The Contractors Classic Trophy for 2025.
Each companies’ players were mixed into four balls to compete in The Four Ball Team event, and with an individual Champions Trophy to be won, spirits were high and the competition kicked off on a serious but very light-hearted note, with a shotgun start at 9am.
18 holes were played by all teams, with friendly rivalry and much laughter being heard throughout the day.
A three course dinner was served with wine and beverages to suit all tastes and prior to the presentations, Award winning magician Matt Parro, demonstrated his skill and illusions to all’s amazement! Matt delivered stunning close-up tricks, and along with his personality, style, and charisma with an unforgettable performance that was hugely entertaining for all.
A special mention as always, goes to our Bandit of the day (individua champion) with 44pts with a handicap of just 9 and who shot 8 under his HC on the day!
Niall Fitzgerald who sportingly donned a sombrero and went home with a cheap bottle of Tequela as per The Contractors Classic tradition.
At the end of the day, our 2025 Champions Trophy was proudly won with a score of best of two with 95pts by a special team of joint contractors put together by Gavin Talbot (Peabody’s) Chris Loosemore (Arcadis) & Oliver Williams (Equals) made up the name ArPeaEquals, with our other cups and champion titles being awarded as follows:
The Contractors Classic Runners Up!
Best of two with 92pts
Peter Armstrong
Sean Barron
Alex Farrell
Four Ball team event winners (Dark Green Caps)
Best of three with 137pts
Christien Fink
Dan Mortimer
Rob Carey
Peter Armstrong
Four Ball team event 2nd place (White and Blue Caps)
Best of three with 127pts
Dominic Glanz
Gary Thompson
Luis Cook
James Bibbey
Longest Drive
Holiday winner sponsored by
18th hole
Callum Marshall
Nearest the Pin
Holiday winner sponsored by
7th hole
Rich Thorington
Nearest the Pin
Holiday winner sponsored by
13th hole
Matt Simpson
Who gave his prize to charity
Nearest the Pin
Holiday winner Sponsored by
3rd Hole
Alex Farrell
Leaderboards
Individual – VPAR Club Platform
Fourballs – https://uk.vpar.com/public/tournaments/4111073/round/4142456/leaderboard
Companies – https://uk.vpar.com/public/tournaments/4111051/round/4142434/leaderboard
Stats – VPAR Club Platform
A big thank you goes to our partners…
Appearing during the day…