Please ensure results for the Two Man League and the Taylor Trophy are emailed to results@ldrga.co.uk
News and upcoming events
Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the lifting of restrictions on gatherings and social contact, all LDRGA events are currently suspended. This will be reviewed as the situation changes and club delegates will be consulted and notified accordingly.
The Two Man league and the Ken Dodgson Individual Matchplay will not take place in 2021.
The three Sunday "majors" are not currently scheduled to take place, however if restrictions are lifted sufficiently and courtesies are offered by potential host clubs, one or more of these competitions may be arranged.
Inter-area Committee matches may be arranged and take place subject to courtesies being offered and sufficient delegates volunteering to play in order to raise a team.
On March 11th 2021 the following email was sent to all club delegates and representatives with the expectation that they would disseminate the information to their respective club members and Rabbit sections. The "we" referred to was the President, Vice President, Competition Secretary, and League Secretary. Of those club representatives who responded, there was almost unanimous agreement, a couple of questions, a single abstention, and no votes against the proposals.
Dear all,
It is with regret that we have taken the decision to cancel the Two Man League, Ken Dodgson (Individual Matchplay) Trophy, and Taylor Trophy competitions for 2021.
We may, if possible, try to run the three Sunday "Majors" subject to government restrictions being lifted and courtesies being offered later in the year.
As yet we have been offered no courtesies for area matches so it is unlikely these will take place either.
We expect that some will agree with this decision and some will not, however we do not feel that we should sanction the coming together of groups of golfers while government restrictions remain in place.
As we are unable to hold an AGM we would also like to make the following proposals - please indicate your approval or comment as appropriate
"a Rabbit Golfer shall be a male playing member aged 18 or over with a Handicap Index of 15 or greater."
05.10.20
The Team Championship at Garforth GC on Sunday October 11th has been cancelled
18.09.20
Congratulations to George Stern of Moor Allerton GC on winning the Pinder Trophy with 37 points, on a count back from David Smith from Garforth GC. Gary McMillan of Pontefract GC was third with 36 points.
07.09.20
The tee sheet for the Pinder Trophy is available here
31.08.20
Congratulations to Stuart Parmenter & Kevin Walters of Horsforth GC on winning the Tom Howard Memorial Trophy. Thanks to Garforth GC for hosting the event and to all players and volunteers on the day. Full results can be found here
13.08.20
We are pleased to announce that Garforth GC have kindly agreed to host the Tom Howard Memorial Trophy on Sunday August 30th, and the Team Championship on Sunday October 11th. Tee off times will be posted on the relevant pages in due course
22.07.20
The Taylor Trophy draw has been updated with the latest results. Please ensure Second round matches are played and results submitted by the closing date on Sunday August 16th
12.08.19
Congratulations to Phil Crowther of Sand Moor GC on winning the Pinder Trophy with 40 points. Glen Boldy of Woodhall Hills came second with 39 points and Joe House of Howley Hall was third with 37 points. Thanks to Wike Ridge GC for hosting the event and thanks to all who played and helped on the day
Congratulations to Howley Hall GC on winning the Two Man League. Congratulations also to Headingley GC on winning Division 1 and Whitwood GC on Winning division 2.
01.07.19
Congratulations to Normanton on winning the Team Championship. Woodhall Hills came second and Garforth were third. Thanks to Garforth for hosting the event and to all clubs that took part and to all those who helped on the day. Full results are here
17.06.19
Congratulations to Howley Hall on winning the Tom Howard Memorial Trophy. Roundhay came second and Wike Ridge were third. Thanks to Howley for hosting the event and to all clubs that took part. Full results are here.
10.06.19
The second round of the Taylor Trophy is complete. All fixtures in round three must be complete and results notified by July 7th.
05.06.19
The Two Man League results and tables have been updated
13.05.19
The first round of the Taylor Trophy is complete. All fixtures in round two must be complete and results notified by June 9th.
The draw for the Ken Dodgson Individual Matchplay Trophy was sent out by email to all delegates and committee members on April 2nd. If you do not have a copy, please speak to your club delegate. It will not be published on the website.
Please ensure for this competition only that you telephone your result to your section organiser as per the instructions on the draw sheet.
Two Man league and Taylor Trophy results should be emailed to results@ldrga.co.uk
The Two Man league and the Ken Dodgson Individual Matchplay will not take place in 2021.
The three Sunday "majors" are not currently scheduled to take place, however if restrictions are lifted sufficiently and courtesies are offered by potential host clubs, one or more of these competitions may be arranged.
Inter-area Committee matches may be arranged and take place subject to courtesies being offered and sufficient delegates volunteering to play in order to raise a team.
On March 11th 2021 the following email was sent to all club delegates and representatives with the expectation that they would disseminate the information to their respective club members and Rabbit sections. The "we" referred to was the President, Vice President, Competition Secretary, and League Secretary. Of those club representatives who responded, there was almost unanimous agreement, a couple of questions, a single abstention, and no votes against the proposals.
Dear all,
It is with regret that we have taken the decision to cancel the Two Man League, Ken Dodgson (Individual Matchplay) Trophy, and Taylor Trophy competitions for 2021.
We may, if possible, try to run the three Sunday "Majors" subject to government restrictions being lifted and courtesies being offered later in the year.
As yet we have been offered no courtesies for area matches so it is unlikely these will take place either.
We expect that some will agree with this decision and some will not, however we do not feel that we should sanction the coming together of groups of golfers while government restrictions remain in place.
As we are unable to hold an AGM we would also like to make the following proposals - please indicate your approval or comment as appropriate
- No subs to be payable for 2021. Finances will be reviewed at the end of the year with a view to reducing or not charging subs for 2022 because of subs already paid in 2020
- Presidency and Vice Presidency to be rolled over again to 2022
- Gary Bream to continue as Competition Secretary and Rob Barnes to continue as League Secretary
- LDRGA to adopt the new YRGA definition of a rabbit golfer
"a Rabbit Golfer shall be a male playing member aged 18 or over with a Handicap Index of 15 or greater."
05.10.20
The Team Championship at Garforth GC on Sunday October 11th has been cancelled
18.09.20
Congratulations to George Stern of Moor Allerton GC on winning the Pinder Trophy with 37 points, on a count back from David Smith from Garforth GC. Gary McMillan of Pontefract GC was third with 36 points.
07.09.20
The tee sheet for the Pinder Trophy is available here
31.08.20
Congratulations to Stuart Parmenter & Kevin Walters of Horsforth GC on winning the Tom Howard Memorial Trophy. Thanks to Garforth GC for hosting the event and to all players and volunteers on the day. Full results can be found here
13.08.20
We are pleased to announce that Garforth GC have kindly agreed to host the Tom Howard Memorial Trophy on Sunday August 30th, and the Team Championship on Sunday October 11th. Tee off times will be posted on the relevant pages in due course
22.07.20
The Taylor Trophy draw has been updated with the latest results. Please ensure Second round matches are played and results submitted by the closing date on Sunday August 16th
12.08.19
Congratulations to Phil Crowther of Sand Moor GC on winning the Pinder Trophy with 40 points. Glen Boldy of Woodhall Hills came second with 39 points and Joe House of Howley Hall was third with 37 points. Thanks to Wike Ridge GC for hosting the event and thanks to all who played and helped on the day
Congratulations to Howley Hall GC on winning the Two Man League. Congratulations also to Headingley GC on winning Division 1 and Whitwood GC on Winning division 2.
01.07.19
Congratulations to Normanton on winning the Team Championship. Woodhall Hills came second and Garforth were third. Thanks to Garforth for hosting the event and to all clubs that took part and to all those who helped on the day. Full results are here
17.06.19
Congratulations to Howley Hall on winning the Tom Howard Memorial Trophy. Roundhay came second and Wike Ridge were third. Thanks to Howley for hosting the event and to all clubs that took part. Full results are here.
10.06.19
The second round of the Taylor Trophy is complete. All fixtures in round three must be complete and results notified by July 7th.
05.06.19
The Two Man League results and tables have been updated
13.05.19
The first round of the Taylor Trophy is complete. All fixtures in round two must be complete and results notified by June 9th.
The draw for the Ken Dodgson Individual Matchplay Trophy was sent out by email to all delegates and committee members on April 2nd. If you do not have a copy, please speak to your club delegate. It will not be published on the website.
Please ensure for this competition only that you telephone your result to your section organiser as per the instructions on the draw sheet.
Two Man league and Taylor Trophy results should be emailed to results@ldrga.co.uk
Welcome message from the president
The Leeds and District Rabbit Golf Association is proud to be one of the six areas along with Bradford area, Flamborough area, Halifax & Huddersfield area, Harrogate area and Wakefield area that make up the Yorkshire Rabbit Golf Association
Officials 2019
President: Martin Walker (Roundhay Golf Club)
Vice President: John Sherwin (Normanton Golf Club)
Secretary/Treasurer: Rob Barnes (Pontefract & District Golf Club)
Competition Secretary: Gary Bream (Pontefract & District Golf Club)
Assistant Secretary: Andy Shepherd (Cookridge Hall Golf Club)
Yorkshire RGA Representative: Rob Barnes (Pontefract & District Golf Club)
Vice President: John Sherwin (Normanton Golf Club)
Secretary/Treasurer: Rob Barnes (Pontefract & District Golf Club)
Competition Secretary: Gary Bream (Pontefract & District Golf Club)
Assistant Secretary: Andy Shepherd (Cookridge Hall Golf Club)
Yorkshire RGA Representative: Rob Barnes (Pontefract & District Golf Club)
Aims of The Association
The aims are to encourage the high handicap golfer to take an active interest in all golfing matters pertaining to the success and welfare of his club and to afford him facilities for enjoying and developing his game by arranging various competitions.
The aims are to encourage the high handicap golfer to take an active interest in all golfing matters pertaining to the success and welfare of his club and to afford him facilities for enjoying and developing his game by arranging various competitions.
